The tires needed to be replaced for about $1000, but this was no surprise.
Some of the wheels show dings and even minor cracking as a result of the limited protection offered by low profile tires. Drive carefully over irregularities.
The passenger window switch doesn't like putting the window up. The drivers side control works both fine.
This car is a fantastic performance bargain. I have taken it to two racetracks (road course and 1/4 mile) and had a blast. In the 1/4, I beat a friends 440 Six Pack Cuda by over a half second (13.4 sec @ 106.5 mph). On the road course, I was hunting other cars (they started spacing me out further).
The ride is firm, but comfortable for long trips. I switched to Bridgestone RE730 tires and have been delighted with them.
It goes from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds, runs under 13.5 in the quarter and still gets 17 mpg around town and 25 on the highway.
I had a 1993 LT-1 Vette before this one. The LT-4 engine (only offered in 1996 with the 6 speed) is a substantial upgrade and well worth seeking out if competitive performance is a factor.
I'd stick with the LT-1 or TPI before I would get an OBDII equipped engine, especially a '96. I am sure it runs great, but God help you if your check engine light starts coming on for no reason. All makes/models are effected '96 and later, no reflection on the Vette. That is what happens when we elect liberals.
What do god and liberals have to do with an engine check light? Who will be to blame when the Out of Gas light goes on in your Hummer?
Haa haa!
I purchased a used LT4 Corvette convertible a few months ago. It has been well maintained and still looks like new. The car is indeed a rocket and a blast to drive. This is the best Corvette I have owned. I have had 2 other C4s before this. Chevrolet really hit a home run with this one.
I did have the dreaded check engine light come on and it was diagnosed as a fuel injection problem. We changed the fuel filter as it was pushing 40,000 miles. This solved the problem.
I am 60 years old, but I still get requests for rides from ladies of all ages. Nothing says babe magnet like a red Corvette convertible!
But, alas I am happily married and the only babes to get rides are the grand daughters.
A corvette is a babe magnet, one can look like a dreg and still obtain a lass!
The vett has always been phat, plus it can out perform any vehicle in it's class/cost in addition to many beyond its class.
Furthermore, the SB V8 is a very dependable engine that is fair concerning mpg!
The only dislike I have is the insurance cost...
I drive a red Viper, look good and typically either attract car enthusiasts or unwanted ridiculous attention only. Looks get in the way sometime.
1996 Coupe; Collector LT4.
My 2nd time around having lost my 1985 in the divorce, :)
The 1996 is a huge improvement as it should be, 11 years newer.
Personally; I prefer the styling of the C4 over the new models and am very happy with the LT4 performance. With two new models having come out since the swan song of the C4 in 1996, the C4 is now admired by many as approaching Collector status. A well maintained, low mileage C4, can now be seen to be climbing in value.
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