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Re: I dont get the c3 vs c4 values
From: "Dad" <knockers(at)fish.net>
Subject: Re: I dont get the c3 vs c4 values
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:00:08 -0500
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"Mike Ellison" <mikeellison3(at)yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Bob has the advantage of everyday comparisons that a fine stable of iron
> provides but he is searching for the descriptor I call, "raw automobile."
>
> There will always be a market for good-looking raw automobiles--we call
> these "classics." They are great on the street and on sweeping back
> roads. Gov. Arnold has signed the bill that lifts smog regs from early &
> mid C3s and that will give these cars a further $$ boost.
>
> I don`t view the C3 (or C4) as a proper weapon for our tight mountain
> roads--the C5 (and most likely the C6) is the better "driving instrument"
> for that job.
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> C4s do a lot of jobs much better than C3s but in each of those qualities
> they are overshadowed by the C5 -- Dad might say, "eclipsed." This factor
> will probably keep C4 prices depressed and most C4s will follow a faster
> path to salvage than will C3s. Left will be a few collector`s C4s. With
> some low mileage C5s approching $20K I`m getting very "tempted."
>
> Mike
> `89 Coupe owner, occasional C5 rentor
>
I`d never say "eclipsed", my `72 has an entirely different reason to drive
it, the C5 and now the C6 is a traveling car that you can race when you want
to. I do agree, the C4 was just an OK Corvette, if you like the style and
can stand the shake, they`re great. On the other hand I tolerate the 72`s
awkwardness because I like to drive it, and love it`s looks.
--
Dad
05 C6 Silver/Red 6spd Z51
72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
From: RicSeyler <ricseyler(at)SPAMgulf.net>
Subject: Re: I dont get the c3 vs c4 values
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>Hard to take isn`t it dave, something being "blown" without you being
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From: Barking Rats <please_no_emails(at)myaddy.com>
Subject: Re: I dont get the c3 vs c4 values
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:59:38 -0800
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In article <vsqdne5lD9Gy1TzcRVn-oQ(at)bright.net>,
"Dad" <knockers(at)fish.net> wrote:
> I`d never say "eclipsed", my `72 has an entirely different reason to drive
> it, the C5 and now the C6 is a traveling car that you can race when you want
> to. I do agree, the C4 was just an OK Corvette, if you like the style and
> can stand the shake, they`re great. On the other hand I tolerate the 72`s
> awkwardness because I like to drive it, and love it`s looks.
Right. The older cars offer a driving experience that is
seat-of-the-pants. Compared to today`s cars, not that comfortable and
not that refined. But, driving these cars offers a heightened sense of
operating a powerful machine. One can feel the road and feel the brute
force of acceleration. New Corvettes may be faster and more nimble, but
the sensations have been dulled by refinements - I think the older
Corvettes offer more of your senses to be engaged in the experience.
After an hour or two of tooling around in my `67, I find myself tired
but satisfied. The car can really beat you up in some ways but it`s an
experience I relish.
Here`s waving to ya - ||||
Owen
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Title: I am not a fan of BMW month
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:40:06 +0000
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