C4 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Which years are the best? (1984 to 1996)

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Lyle reviews each year of the C4 Corvettes to try and help you find that sweet spot if you're in the market to buy a C4 Corvette (1983 to 1996)
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  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable3 жыл бұрын

    You're a walking encyclopedia of Corvettes. I enjoy hearing your opinions on our beloved cars.

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    @thomasrussell6009

    2 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @thomasrussell6009

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @hezekiahturner5939

    @hezekiahturner5939

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @TheGov1967
    @TheGov19673 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I've got a1991 C4 with L98. It's had 1 owner before me,just over 32000 miles at present, Bright Red, Black Leather, Transparent Roof. Absolute stunning condition. I absolutely love it. 👍👍👍

  • @matthewgramuglia4263
    @matthewgramuglia4263 Жыл бұрын

    Can't forget about the '96 manual transmission cars getting the LT4 motor, which was just as quick as the early LS1 C5

  • @cjikers3353
    @cjikers33533 жыл бұрын

    My 94 is my prize possession and I absolutely love it

  • @TheOldPCTech
    @TheOldPCTech3 жыл бұрын

    My first Corvette was a 1991. I loved it, and the L98 😉

  • @gloriaanderson1365

    @gloriaanderson1365

    3 жыл бұрын

    I JUST PURCHASED A 1991. CONVERTIBLE. I LOVE IT .L98

  • @gloriaanderson1365

    @gloriaanderson1365

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel better now that I. Listen to you. I. Will Be listening

  • @dicknixon2763

    @dicknixon2763

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loved ur 230 something L98? Come now, no power. But mine looks good I'll give u that

  • @dicknixon2763

    @dicknixon2763

    2 жыл бұрын

    Boyo o boy I hope folks are listening to ur advice on the electronics on the 1986 vintage C4's. What a friggin pain to diagnose even with the blue book.it be sweet if u could get the dealer diagnostic tool at a reasonable price. TY Rich

  • @josephmessing2168

    @josephmessing2168

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bought my 91 new...been enjoying it ever since. Never had a major problem. Still getting head turns. Yellow, manual convertible!

  • @AlexxMichael
    @AlexxMichael3 жыл бұрын

    I own an 87 and its an absolute incredible car. Never ever had any issue with it. LOVE IT

  • @corvettefever360
    @corvettefever3603 жыл бұрын

    I do love this C4 Corvette! Even with all its quirks. Most people forget this is the car that made the so called supercars go back to the drawing board and step their game up and this is an actual fact

  • @kimblem.w9952

    @kimblem.w9952

    9 ай бұрын

    Especially when the ZR1 came out. Porsche had no response for that car.

  • @e34jan
    @e34jan2 жыл бұрын

    I'ld love to get my hands on a '89 6 Speed. L98, old interior, old exterior, love it. I think I've to import it to Germany next year.

  • @jaleeckflathead9640
    @jaleeckflathead96403 жыл бұрын

    Mind blown I was thinking about going on youtube to search for this and it pop up in my recommend. KZread read my mind.

  • @kallo182

    @kallo182

    3 жыл бұрын

    Strange Thing is, i had also Cases like this a few times. Maybe the Algorythm is that good??

  • @jaleeckflathead9640

    @jaleeckflathead9640

    3 жыл бұрын

    The algorithm works in mysterious ways. It got me for sure.

  • @TheMrmmkkpro
    @TheMrmmkkpro3 жыл бұрын

    I own a 1990 ZR-1, I paid 5k for this bad boy. It had been sitting for several years. After doing fuel pumps, fuel filter and injectors and a oil change, along with plugs she fired right up. Also did brakes, instrument cluster rebuild, clutch slave and master cylinder. She has been on the road since June 2020 and have racked up 3500 miles and she is a blast to drive, running great. I'm loving this LT5, I still have cosmetic work to do but mechanically she is stout. Love my 1990.👍👍🏁🏁 Enjoy your videos, get right to the point, great information. This is my first C4, I was looking for a vette for a while and never really considered a C4, but my ZR-1 presented itself and as soon as I opened the clamshell it was over, paid the man and bought her home. I have to say after diving in to fix this car, I was/am amazed with the engineering that went into this machine. I'm glad I chose this C4, it's a blast to drive and I really enjoy it. I'm not sure why the C4 catches so much crap, they are very affordable, relatively cheap to work on(ZR-1 NOT INCLUDED) and a very important part in Corvette history. Long live the C4.

  • @MrZootalores

    @MrZootalores

    3 жыл бұрын

    i don't own any 'Vettes but used to have a 1964 Triumph Spitfire(flip hood from the bumper).i like the C4 for the flip hood & pop up lites, the roads where i live are so twisty,potholed,narrow,dark,dangerous, i'd be driving a C4 thru there at 90(top speed) & slamming on the brakes ~no room~

  • @DeejayPozE

    @DeejayPozE

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 90 ZR-1 myself. First sports car i've ever had. What a fun ride!

  • @dant3588

    @dant3588

    Жыл бұрын

    Another 90 ZR-1 owner here, since 2017. Plenty of small issues with it, but a joy to drive, and the registry community is first rate. Usually the only one at a car show too. Parts can be a hassle, but a little patience and mechanical ingenuity solves most problems. Paid $17k with 45k miles. Been very happy with it. If not ZR-1, I'd have a 96 collectors edition.

  • @chefgromano5025
    @chefgromano50253 жыл бұрын

    Had an 85 and now a 92. Both pristine low miles. The 85 felt more solid like a tank. The 92 just not as solid but faster with the new engine that year obviously. I love them both and for 10k you can’t have more fun and reliability in a car.

  • @tal78360

    @tal78360

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've just bought my first vet, 92". I'm wait for it to come on January through the sea. I hope it will be ok....

  • @miroslavdockal9468

    @miroslavdockal9468

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can buy a freakin civic for fun, or E 36 BMW, for way less...but these things arent so classy as Corvette, Corvette level is up to wanna be supercar. I spare for one of these, it looks like the only supercar which can be used as daily. Corvettes are amazing cars.

  • @LuxuryRumble
    @LuxuryRumble3 жыл бұрын

    Just bought rare greenwood 1991 c4 corvette with L98 engine and 25000 mileage. Its amazing car

  • @fdbassociatesllc7889
    @fdbassociatesllc78893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Lyle! Great rundown!!

  • @beezkneez7065
    @beezkneez70653 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Very well spoken and lots of information!! Keep up the great content!

  • @LJDWYER91
    @LJDWYER913 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video Lyle, thanks heaps! Keep up the great work!

  • @gordonliddy6997
    @gordonliddy69973 жыл бұрын

    Good information as usual... My sweet spot is 1985-1988. I find these cars VERY easy to diagnose and work on, and I prefer the earlier exterior. I love the ATARI dash and had it rebuilt for only $350. I like the earlier C4s because they have fewer electronic gadgets. I love the simplicity of my 1985 Vette: No ABS, VATS, Electronic AC Control, TPMS, ASR, FX3, etc... However the 85 has a i year only ECM that is slower than the ECM in my 88..... One thing you should note: 94-95 were not truly OBD2. They had an OBD2 connector but still OBD1 codes. You could not jumper to read codes and you needed a special adapter for a Tech1 scanner. That was a bad hodgepodge by GM. I would avoid 94-95 because of this.

  • @lyleaulwurm9486

    @lyleaulwurm9486

    3 жыл бұрын

    All excellent points, Gordon! Thank you! Lyle

  • @NightRunner_K5

    @NightRunner_K5

    Жыл бұрын

    It's easy to swap that slow 870 ECU out for a 165 ECU, I just swapped mine but the VATS system in the Calpack is stopping me from starting it, got a 25 dollar harness coming in to fix that.

  • @TheGov1967
    @TheGov19673 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. Just straight forward, simple & honest. All the best. 👌

  • @frankiodeelux3159
    @frankiodeelux31593 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video Lyle ! I bought a nice `88 auto coupe last January - and like Lyle said here, it needed a few things like tires, tune-up, belt, MAF relays and the seat leathers replaced but I now have a great fun every weekend cruiser that didn't break the bank and it gets thumbs up all the time. Love my L98 grunt around town and on the highway.

  • @jerplane400
    @jerplane4003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lyle! '95 here...Please keep doing the videos! You have helped me out a bunch!

  • @garymalone2617
    @garymalone26173 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, my friend. You covered exactly what I wondered about concerning a C4 Corvette. Now time for me to go shop for one ! Thanks for the info.

  • @ttspeedster8930
    @ttspeedster89303 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I have a 1987 C4 & love it😎💯🔥

  • @baureihe151
    @baureihe1513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the clip, it helps a lot👍

  • @martinvercic5189
    @martinvercic51892 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2000 C5. You and your channel give us owners a wealth of information. Thanks for being out there.

  • @JoseHernandez-if5ll
    @JoseHernandez-if5ll2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video...had a '92 several years ago and loved it...great car and very usable...thank you for sharing your knowledge with these enjoyable videos!👍

  • @roadking1999
    @roadking19992 жыл бұрын

    Dude knows his stuff i called the number and he helped me out!!! Thanks man keep up the great work

  • @system87music
    @system87music3 жыл бұрын

    Love these informative vids! Thanks for putting these out!

  • @spartansfan1026
    @spartansfan10262 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, this is such a well done video. It's easy to tell that you know the ins-and-outs of each model year like the back of your hand.

  • @raycorley4974
    @raycorley49742 жыл бұрын

    96 LT4 #1

  • @45auto82
    @45auto823 жыл бұрын

    Love the straight speak to which years have what issues and benefits! Great content! Thanks much.

  • @Chris-km8ln
    @Chris-km8ln Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Lyle, for passing on your knowledge/expertise in regard to the C4, this will be very helpful in my search.

  • @diagnolsnakeskin462
    @diagnolsnakeskin4622 жыл бұрын

    I just scored a 1994 for almost nothing. This video is a blessing. You will be hearing from me soon!!!

  • @hammeringhankaaron7468
    @hammeringhankaaron74683 жыл бұрын

    I've watched several of your videos on C3,C4 and C5 very informative and I appreciate your advice. I've always wanted a Corvette but now I'm a little apprehensive. You probably saved me and countless others from a headache and compulsive buys.

  • @vt1100
    @vt11002 жыл бұрын

    I bought a C4 from 94. Very pretty. Thank you so much for any knowledge you have about this car

  • @davidmojica3024
    @davidmojica30243 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I always learn something new everytime I see your videos.. 👍💪

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster20003 жыл бұрын

    Very cool vid....I recently purchased a 1993 last year and so far have had okay luck with it to this point. Very informative vid. Well done

  • @kevinkevin6117
    @kevinkevin61173 жыл бұрын

    A corvette c4 1990 from Norway here :)) 🇳🇴🇺🇸

  • @danziger69
    @danziger693 жыл бұрын

    Preach it! Hard to argue any of your points. I owned a 1990 convertible and think your entire presentation was spot on. Thanks!

  • @salt7582
    @salt75822 жыл бұрын

    You are a legend sir Thank you for your knowledge and contributions to everyone

  • @antonioborriello5287
    @antonioborriello52872 жыл бұрын

    Thank u! Thank u! Thank u! I' have been looking to buy a C4. This is a big help. The reason I subscribed. Please keep these type of videos coming

  • @lelandbrucehall6572
    @lelandbrucehall65723 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for your informational videos. I, like you say you are, am a big guy, 5'11" and 290. While reaching for my wallet I pushed back on my right side of my seat in my C5. I heard it pop and thought I broke the fiberglass back in my seat. I looked up videos and found yours on the seat back quick repair. It worked! So thanks again for your videos, and keep up the info on our Vettes.

  • @uberpownage3577
    @uberpownage35773 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, well put together video. Thanks and good job.

  • @logankiefer6993
    @logankiefer69936 ай бұрын

    Bought my 96 back in May and all i can say is that it is a blast to drive. My dad is a huge corvette fan and when he is with me he does not want to take any other vehicle besides the corvette. So it is a bonding moment with him.

  • @BlaqViper
    @BlaqViper3 жыл бұрын

    Great video!. My first was a 88 so this was like a stroll down memory lane…🤗

  • @brianwilson415
    @brianwilson415 Жыл бұрын

    This man is a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much

  • @t694rt6
    @t694rt62 жыл бұрын

    This video pushed me to buy my 94 6spd it's in great shape I love and and the channel ❤️

  • @donperry7048
    @donperry70482 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. Here's why. About 7 years ago, we bought a '91 with the L98 and the 6 speed. Everything you like in your video. I had rejected an older Vette with the 4+3 transmission. Thanks for an excellent video that makes me feel really good about my car.

  • @WillieStroudJr.-vj1cs
    @WillieStroudJr.-vj1csАй бұрын

    I love these videos and that is why I subscribed. I am in the C4 with a 1984 Vette. Still working on it as it is coming around, it will be sharp. Thanks for the information you provide!

  • @garysmith4909
    @garysmith49092 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Corvette info I always learn something new Everytime👍

  • @RvB_Fan_since_8
    @RvB_Fan_since_83 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the video I needed, liked and subscribed.

  • @Skysmeller1
    @Skysmeller13 жыл бұрын

    I have an 87 and like he mentioned I have tons of service and restoration docs that helped me make the decision to buy mine and feel good about it. Like you said the electronics are a bit off, the Radio sometimes doesn’t stay on, the windows move slow, and the power seat buttons work but only if I press them a certain way, but that L98 engine is the main reason it’s so much fun to drive!

  • @brunothepug8807
    @brunothepug88073 жыл бұрын

    Lyle, can't thank you enough. Having a C4 was always a dream for me but had to raise a family and save for college etc. Now it's my time finally. Found an 94 with 31K original miles in amazing condition. Everything works as should and I gave $12.5K for her. A little pricey but not a lot of prestine low mileage ones around with all service records. You will be my go to for parts for sure. Only driven it 150 miles so far but it is a beast.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo11113 жыл бұрын

    Excellent comprehensive vid, thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏽

  • @willwarren4625
    @willwarren46253 жыл бұрын

    Great info, super informative. Definitely worth a subscribe. Thanks.

  • @upracer9311
    @upracer93113 жыл бұрын

    I have a 90 6spd that I put a LOT of work into over the last 3 years or so. I bought your SuperPro suspension bushing kit, and it made a huge difference in drivability and handling. Was well worth the effort. I've replaced the water pump, timing chain and gears, oil pump, 2 wheel hubs, exhaust, lowering kit, 18" wheels/tires, steering wheel, rebuilt steering column, replaced heater control valve and climate control brain, heater core, replaced all hoses, VATS bypass, clutch, rebuilt diff, trans shim, I-beam reinforced mounts, air pump delete, oil pressure sender, rear main seal, shocks. I know I'm way upside down in it, but it was essentially therapy for me and a good distraction from some of life that was welcome then. Still has it's quirky idiot light issues that will not go away, but it runs and drives great now - and that was my goal. May not be a C7 that I would rather have, but I'll take it. A very rewarding car to work on (most of the time).

  • @dougcoleburn1579

    @dougcoleburn1579

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any chance you changed blend door? If so what brand? Im having trouble with my heat always on. Door is staying open. I'm looking at sending my control panel to Batee. How bad was it removing the brain box above gas pedal.

  • @upracer9311

    @upracer9311

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dougcoleburn1579 Replacing blend door motor was a total pain, but not impossible. Had to remove the entire dash cover. The brain above the gas pedal was a bit better though, but you have to lie on your back with your head by the pedals to remove it. In the end, it turned out to be the brain box. Got one on eBay.

  • @dougcoleburn1579

    @dougcoleburn1579

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@upracer9311 thank you! Did you think about using Batee.com repair or just want to go with new one? You’ve done a lot of work! I guess these cars are a labor of love.

  • @upracer9311

    @upracer9311

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dougcoleburn1579 I did get some rebuild parts from Batee but my original module had more issues (chips). So I just bought a used brain on eBay which solved my problems.

  • @dougcoleburn1579

    @dougcoleburn1579

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@upracer9311 thank you

  • @jonstrickland3934
    @jonstrickland39343 жыл бұрын

    Extremely informative thank you. My neighbor has a 95 C4 LT1 covered under an oak tree on his ranch. I need a project.

  • @CrazyPetez
    @CrazyPetez3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a new 86 Z51, 4+3 transmission, first year with ABS. Wonderful car, except those Girlock brakes SUCKED. Anytime I drove on a twisty road, the rotors kicked the pads back, so the pedal would go low until I pumped the brakes. I learned to double pump the brakes every time I used them. A Corvette specialist at the local dealer drove it and said they were fine. WTF? The notorious 4+3 gave me no problems. I liked it. Pressing the button on the top of the shift lever gave an instant downshift, or upshift. I sold the fully paid for car with only 24K miles when I retired and needed to spend less - insurance was high. I remember going to Sears Point and watched a totally stock 86 win the race. He returned to the pits, put his spare tire, jack, etc. back in the car and drove home to Newport Beach. Just like in the very early days of sports car racing.

  • @richardendress4494

    @richardendress4494

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear you had good luck with your DN 4+3 trans. I am enjoying my '87 and the same trans. I am thinking of replacing my brakes prior to my first open track day. What do you recommend?

  • @CrazyPetez

    @CrazyPetez

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richardendress4494 I am so far removed from C4 tech, I can’t make any specific recommendations. I think Wilwood has an excellent reputation. Their Hi-Temp 570 brake fluid works well in my C3, no fade.

  • @10378grada
    @10378grada3 жыл бұрын

    Great video and a lot of info for the C4 . I love my C4-95 coupe in red and for 58kmiles it run like a beast! The only hard part for the car is that I have a hard time finding the right perfect tires.

  • @sebbonxxsebbon6824
    @sebbonxxsebbon68243 жыл бұрын

    1991 is my favorite of the C4's.

  • @keithfaulk1354

    @keithfaulk1354

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 91c4 corvette and I can't wait for it to be shipped..

  • @garymartin7842

    @garymartin7842

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@keithfaulk1354 congratulations, good weather days ahead.. what color?

  • @alexbrutlag8038

    @alexbrutlag8038

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking at a gorgeous red on red 1991 corvette with the Lt1 engine. How is the performance and the handling with it? Is it decent stock or should I look at cold air intake or cat back exhaust for a bump in power?

  • @LuxuryRumble

    @LuxuryRumble

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexbrutlag8038 depends which state you live. If California pretty much can’t do anything. First and must thing to do is all bushing for control arms and suspensions since they are rubber and all bad.

  • @richarddomsicz670

    @richarddomsicz670

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexbrutlag8038 i thought all 91s were l98

  • @dennislarson4960
    @dennislarson49602 жыл бұрын

    Great overview! I so appreciate your immense knowledge about Corvettes overall. Years ago I had an 1984 with the Crossfire and 4+3 manual (and a CA car, no less) -- an absolutely terrible car. I didn't have it long. Now I have a 1994 with the 6-speed and 48k miles which I absolutely love. Only issue I've had in 11 years was a leaking water pump (fixed before the Optispark got damaged) and occasionally climate controls not responding in hot weather.

  • @bry2k
    @bry2k2 күн бұрын

    4:05 I just wanna note that my Commodore 64 that I got when I was 11 years old in 1983 still works to this day. 😅 And...astoundingly...the 1541 floppy drive also works! A lot of those early 80's electronics were mil-spec! 😁

  • @themetalmaiden7462
    @themetalmaiden74622 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks for putting this together.

  • @perrymurdock7505
    @perrymurdock75052 жыл бұрын

    thanks for making these corvette video's I have learnt alot

  • @stevesteve2089
    @stevesteve2089 Жыл бұрын

    Don't be afraid of ANY C4s. They are the sweetest rides EVER built, and EVERYTHING is cheap and easy to fix. One of the things it was designed for is pit stop repairs. Can't believe they moved away from its platform.

  • @boblangkammerer9217
    @boblangkammerer92172 ай бұрын

    I was recently given a 95C4 and I'm loving it, had to learn about a few parts quickly, but now she's coming together. Your knowledge is incredible, thanks for you bring to the Corvette world.

  • @dethjonescustoms1167
    @dethjonescustoms11673 жыл бұрын

    So, I have a 1981 and a 1979 Corvette. And I couldn’t be happier. Are they perfect? Absolutely not. Do they run? Oh yeah! Have they been projects? Every step of the way. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I could write pages of information about what I’ve done to the cars… I work on them myself. Learned a ton. And I just keep going because this is too much fun. I dreamed of these cars when I was in high school graduating in 1977. But who had the money on a two dollar and50 Cent an hour job.? Now I have enough money to afford a car that I’ve been in love with since I was a kid. I hope the same happens for those of you who are dreaming about these cars. It’s totally worth it…

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    My brother used to own a Silver 1996 Corvette LT4 6-Speed manual... What an awesome machine that was! I owned an Electron Blue 2003 C5 Z51 Targa MN6. First mod was a DTE HD 3.90 rear along with OEM Cast Spun 2003 C5 Z06 Gray factory wheels with factory non run-flat 265/40/17 front & 295/35/18 rear Supercar tires. Those two mods alone got my 1/4 mile time from 13.07 @ 110.994 to a 12.89 @ 110.668 at Englishtown. The conditions were much hotter and worse for the 12.89 run, so I'm positive that number would have been even better in the same conditions as the stock run. I immediately began modding my C5 after that, so I never got to re-try in better conditions. The 3.90's made a huge difference! Stock gearing was way too tall. Anyway, I bought my C5 in 2005 and sold it in 2012 because I needed the money. Something I regret to this day. I will buy a C6 GS Targa when I buy my second Corvette in the near future. Thanks for posting the great videos! I subscribed and have liked the four videos I've seen so far. Thanks again! -Chris

  • @The72caddyman
    @The72caddyman Жыл бұрын

    Good info breakdown, Lyle, thanks it was very good.

  • @Rabbitedition
    @Rabbitedition Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. My dad had a 91 six speed which is probably what prompted me to buy my 94.

  • @CorvetteOffRoad
    @CorvetteOffRoad2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for providing excellent information regarding our vette!

  • @dukeman7595
    @dukeman75953 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info. as usual; wealth of knowledge from this man.

  • @AgentLooseness
    @AgentLooseness3 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from a German '95 Lt1 6 speed manual guy 💪 Here in Germany those are quite rare and I had the opportunity to get one (US model) nearby (south Germany). Admittedly I aspired to one of those as I wanted to enter the 300hp club 😄 With the combination of 285 rear and 255 front tyres it just handles so stable. Nice video 👍

  • @topJimmyP1984
    @topJimmyP1984 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your Insight, very knowledgeable. I love my 1990 Best of Both Worlds old body style still L98 with the new interior and I agree with you about the cockpit style very well done.

  • @iceman9179
    @iceman91793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your advice - a week ago I bought a 90 L98 with a 6-speed ZF manual transmission - I love the car - it's called Jody - best regards from Germany

  • @dr.killjoy29
    @dr.killjoy293 жыл бұрын

    94’ and love I ❤️ it. I picked this over a c5 and I’m happy with it. I like the c5 but they took away the curves that I fell in love with.

  • @bassman7814
    @bassman78143 жыл бұрын

    You sir are a treasure trove of information on corvettes. I have wanted a corvette since I was a young boy. My dad helped design the ZR1 body panels on the C4 and when he drove one home as a demo I fell In love with them. I am now planning on buying my first vette and I have been watching a ton of your videos and learning so much about them. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos to help us newbs.

  • @chrisbjarkman
    @chrisbjarkman3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid and info. I have had my 93 for just over a year. I love my car but I have had my share of obscure electrical shorts in the vats and recent fuel pump issues but she seems to be straightened out and is running strong at the moment. Love the C4s and feel they are the best sports car value on the market . 😎👍🏼

  • @ratstrat1984

    @ratstrat1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    So, not enough trouble to consider moving on to a different year? I'm considering buying a '93, that's why I ask.

  • @junebartlett470
    @junebartlett4703 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very informative. I'm a C3 girl but I'm looking at a 96 also, very good information !

  • @jonathanbartik8479
    @jonathanbartik84793 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah, made the right choice! I just got a 91 C4 with the L98 in it. It’s got the sexy rear bumper with the square tail lights and came with the ZR1 Polished Aluminum wheels. It’s an all original double red car, never been touched - and in near mint condition, too. I’ve been driving it for about 2 weeks now, and after getting the tranny serviced, air filter, and 2 oil changes, she runs like a brand new car. Absolutely love it.

  • @TheGov1967
    @TheGov19673 жыл бұрын

    We need more Lyle's in our Corvette world. 12 out of 10. 👍👌👍

  • @_silversoul_8641
    @_silversoul_864111 ай бұрын

    The Commadore 64 analogy definitely puts the electronics into perspective. Thank you!😅

  • @Andrew-cq3hy
    @Andrew-cq3hy3 жыл бұрын

    Recently bought a '94 with 83k on it. Absolutely love it.

  • @richardendress4494
    @richardendress44943 жыл бұрын

    Great discussion of the C4 group. I have an '87 coupe, my first vette, that I love to drive. It has some problems but hopefully, I am close to figuring them out. And It is nice to hear you like the L98.

  • @Skysmeller1

    @Skysmeller1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice man same here I have a white 87 I love mine

  • @nikkoalpha2
    @nikkoalpha23 жыл бұрын

    The 84-87 models used hard to find 16 inch tires. The 93 - 96 used hard to find staggered 17 inch tires by a single manufacturer. The 93 - 94 Opt-spark ignitions are problematic while the 95 - 96 used a vented Optispark ignition that is better. My 96 had a weird a/c system that was unique to that year and required an expensive controller if problematic. All years had lousy weather stripping when care was ignored. Owned an 87 for 13 years and a 96 for 3 years. Hard entry with the higher sills for us older owners. Emergency brake locations were strange. Digital dashes were hard to see in bright sunlight. Despite these annoyances, the C4’s were fantastic cars that delivered a visceral driving experience. Now own two C5’s and could not be happier.

  • @johnpanek5203

    @johnpanek5203

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can add a vent to the earlier optisparks, not too difficult.

  • @Swarm509

    @Swarm509

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would you take a C5 over a C4 if you had to pick between the two?

  • @bayareararerentals8999
    @bayareararerentals8999 Жыл бұрын

    I love my C8 but the C4 ZR1 is my Dream Car.. can’t wait to purchase my C4!!

  • @59vaughn
    @59vaughn3 жыл бұрын

    Great share....really ought to be a semester of education at high school level....this and further exploration of corvette history and engineering...would set the strong base for further motor vehicle investments...and good choices...

  • @jdangberg
    @jdangberg2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Lyle. One thing not mentioned that deserves highlighting is when the glovebox came and went. 1990 first year for a glove box. 1993 last year for the glove box. It's important only because there's not a lot of storage in these cars. I 100% agree with your comments concerning the L98 vs LT1. That's why 9 years ago, after doing my own research, I purchased a 1990 ZF6 coupe, and this one in particular had the added bonus of an aftermarket ZR-1 rear bumper, so it has the old front and the convex square light rear and the high mount stop lamp, and the factory slicer wheels for that year that were similar to 89 but 90 had a nicer look with exposed lugnuts with beauty caps, so it looks like a narrow 1990 ZR-1 clone. Love it. Shares space in my garage a 2001 z06, both red with black interior. wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @oswaldpino1038
    @oswaldpino1038 Жыл бұрын

    Great video I learned a lot about C4 thank you

  • @PlayMOARZLEAGUE
    @PlayMOARZLEAGUE2 жыл бұрын

    I was daily driving a 1990 Iroc my senior yr of Highschool (2006) I had read every online article and forum about the L98 platform.when I turned 20 I told myself I would have a corvette for my birthday, I saved and flipped cars and found an 89 ZF6 (after again, reading everything I could find on C4s and having driven a 4+3 car). It was fantastic, it turned heads everywhere it went and I only ever did a basic tune up and had to replace the rear mono spring. Truly a splendid car and experience. After having seen this video I would love to test drive a 91 as I too am apprehensive of the optispark platform having serviced many of them in my shops over the years. For anyone looking, his info is spot on. Really id only advise a 94-96 if you dont DIY. Obd2 will make diagnostic procedures MUCH easier, but for those who may be using it periodically or have a back up car in your stable: stick with the L98

  • @jonrandall5490
    @jonrandall54903 жыл бұрын

    Great video. When the factory moved from St. Louis to Bowling Green, KY, they skipped the '83 model year due to the move. There were so many 1984's sold from mid 1983 and all thru the 1984 model year. I have always found that the later made 1984's ( not produced in 1983) are much better cars than any made in 1983.

  • @underwave9194
    @underwave91943 жыл бұрын

    Great Points! Thank you for the very informative video A+

  • @lawrence5039
    @lawrence50392 жыл бұрын

    First C4 I bought on a Friday was a used 1984. A bucket of bolts as you said. Returned it on Monday no questions asked. Next was a new 1987. What a perfect car. Didn't bother to test drive it. Perfect in every way except one time it shut off completely while driving by a chevy dealer, so I coasted it right in. Something was fixed and no problems at all after that. Only thing was at 135 mph, the front got real light, could barely feel the road.

  • @Zentist
    @Zentist4 ай бұрын

    Bought my first American car, Corvette 93 LT1 automatic. Am-a-zing car! Needs alot of love but runs and drives great! Thanks for this video and greetings from the Netherlands!

  • @imjustanobody1233
    @imjustanobody12332 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had every piece of knowledge about c4 corvettes as you do while I work on my 1990. I’m still learning a lot about it and it’s gonna be awhile before I know everything.

  • @ken3923
    @ken39233 жыл бұрын

    My first new vet was a 1988 with that horrendous 4-speed manual with overdrive transmission what a nightmare traded it in for a 1990 6 speed and loved it

  • @brennanjrim
    @brennanjrim3 жыл бұрын

    insanely knowledgeable and helpful

  • @jasonmathews1685
    @jasonmathews16853 жыл бұрын

    Great job! 1990 owner here 😁👍

  • @sinistersilverado965
    @sinistersilverado9653 жыл бұрын

    I had a 87 with auto, and a 93 with a ZF6, and I can relate to what you said

  • @gearheadAbe
    @gearheadAbe3 жыл бұрын

    For me it was the 1990 of 91 because me being super comfortable working on the L98 motor. I found a great deal on a 71k Mile red on red corvette for under 6 grand . Had it for 8 months now complete overhaul on the coolant system. Time to enjoy this car and put some miles on it.

  • @CaseTheCorvetteMan
    @CaseTheCorvetteMan3 жыл бұрын

    A couple issues here... 94 was first year of sequential injection, not 96. 84s had a lot of forged internals and their engines are typically very strong and reliable. It isn't hard to get them to run right. 85 may have had a better intake setup, but it was not a better engine in any other way. The Optispark is very reliable, if indeed you use a GOOD unit and not rubbish. The biggest issue is people that 'think' they were shit, and instead of just a simple cap and rotor, they foolishly threw away the whole thing when there was nothing wrong with it. The one in my 93 Callaway is 28 years old and has 67,000 miles on it, trouble free, fires instantly.

  • @cscorvetteify

    @cscorvetteify

    3 жыл бұрын

    What do you consider to be a "good" Optispark? The ones available today are not the same quality as the originals, to be sure. If you have a brand you recommend, please share it. Lyle

  • @CaseTheCorvetteMan

    @CaseTheCorvetteMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Petris are quite fine from all i've heard. Opti-Doc rebuilds are spot on. You can rebuilt the OEM units yourself, the bearing is not expensive and not hard to come by. The MSD and Dynaspark are quite ok, but it should be noted they don't have a genuine Mitsubishi sensor, however it is very simple to swap it out from the OEM unit. If you really can't fathom it all on how reliable they really were, have a look on Hoovies Garage channel at the red 1993 Camaro Z-28 video. That car sat untouched for TEN YEARS with it's water pump leaking like a f***ed fridge and yet the distributor is quite fine. Don't go beating on things just because you don't like them or fully understand what goes wrong.

  • @speedfiend925
    @speedfiend9253 жыл бұрын

    This was REALLY good!

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