[mitchntx]

Looking through Craiglist ads, I'm seeing C4s all over the spectrum.

Are 95 and 96 versions "special"?
What's the difference between a 96 and 96 Limited edition?
Could an LT4 be had in either?
Is there a code in the VIN or something that tells me its a real LT4?
Were there ANY that came with something other than porno red interior?

What year did the C4s begin getting an LT1? 92?

I am seeing 96 LEs @60K mile LT4/6spd cars in the low teens.
I am seeing 94 and under @100K mile LT1/Autos cars in the 6s and 7s

I am also seeing 98-00 FRCs in the low teens all in the 80-100K mile range with 6 speeds in the low to mid teens.

But I really like the way a C4 looks. Seems like everyone has a C5.

Not looking at a show car, just a driver.

[LT4Firehawk]

I had a 92 C4 and an 01 Z06. Honestly, the C4 was more fun than the Z. The C5 (especially the Z06) can be fast, but it has much more of a "Grand Touring" feel than a true "sports car" feel like the C4. My 92 car was an FX3 with six speed, and the only mods were the larger C4 brakes and 11" rear wheels (with 315s). It was turning the same times at our local roadcourse as stock C5s during NCCC time trial events. My Z06 however, was significantly faster around the same track bone stock. My C4 and most stock C5s would turn about 1:34s, while the 01 Z06 completely stock was 1:29. For me, if I were to buy another (and I've been seriously thinking about it), I'd go for a C4. I'd love to get a 95 ZR1, but for the prices lately I think the LT1/LT4 cars are just too good to pass up. I've seen plenty of high mileage LT1 C4s going for the $8K-9K range. And as for reliability, the later model dash cars (90+ I think?) didn't really have many problems. The biggest issues were either the radio/speakers (which can be replaced easily) or the opti on 92-94, which you should upgrade to vented style the first time you change it (which will fix most of it's reliability issues).

[dailydriver]

The biggest issues were either the radio/speakers (which can be replaced easily) or the opti on 91-94, which you should upgrade to vented style the first time you change it (which will fix most of it's reliability issues).

Or you could dump the opti altogether and upgrade to the coil pack (a la LS engines) ignition from LTCC.

Great system, but very pricey (maybe not worth it on a less than stellar condition LT series C4).