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The LT-4 was only in 1996 and all the manual transmission cars got them the autos have the LT-1. I'd stick with a 95 or a 96 as you will have a lot of fun and it's not much money up front. I'd aviod convertibles unless it's really, really just a nice weather car, storage is very limited in the...

I'd just save up and drop a ZZ350 crate engine in it. Scott

I don't think the factory ever installed mufflers with four functioning outlets on the L-98 cars. Try www.corvetterecycling.com Scott

I don't think GM started using clear until the mid 90s. It's amazing what a little 2000 grit and a buffer will do. Factory paint is usually pretty thin so don't go crazy with the 2000 and keep the buffing pad clean and in a ziploc bag when not in use. Be careful at the edges and don't let the...

The blue is great. It has the 2000-04 wheels which are much nicer IMO. Scott

How about just start with a stock C4 ZR-1 and your there. They're dirt cheap right now. Scott

I would pay more for a good resto mod then an original car personally. LS-1 crate engine, steeroids rack, 4 speed auto or 6 speed manual, rebuild the suspension, etc. Sounds a lot more fun to me... Scott

Another easy thing to do is to Ohm check the fuel injectors. Scott

I'd like to have a ZR-1 too. Sure for the same money you could get an early C5 ZO-6, but it's not about logic. A ZR-1 is something special. I'd looking into getting one with some mods like a ported intake and heads and an aftermarket exhaust. $25K is kind of a lot to spend on a Z in todays...

I'd buy a new cat along with the exhaust. I good new high flow cat is less than $200. It's costs very little power and makes a huge difference in emissions. Scott

Bose stereo system failure(s) All years with option available. The amps are built into the speakers and prone to failure. CD failure is common. All the components can be serviced and rebuilt for about the same price as new modern components. The Bose system has a unique architecture making it...

The bose stuff is not that great. Too bad about the FX-3 though. Scott

I don't think that the '96 is the 'one' C4. I think the best C5 is the 2004 special one with the dark blue/shale combo. If there is a 'one' C4 for me it would be a 1995 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/gray. Scott

I think the best years are 1996 and 1990. In 90 you have the old style body (which I prefer), but the new style interior. My perfect C4 would be a base model 90 body with the LT-5. Scott

Take it to the dealer right now and see if it's still covered under warrenty! The emissons stuff is covered for a long time. Scott

Yes you can, no problem. Make sure the one you get has weatherstriping around the deck lid. Mine didn't. It appears to me that it left the factory that way since I know both previous owners and the car only had 39k miles when I bought it and there was no adhesive residue at all . Scott

You can be pretty sure the car is salvage or a theft recovery with a 'cleaned' title. See if you can get the tank sticker or the build sheet. I think the build sheet is hidden in the frame around the front suspension somewhere. That way you can get the original VIN and find out what happened...

It seem that most cars have the horizontal parts of the car sanded and buffed and the vertical parts have major orange peel. Most new cars I've seen, including corvettes, in the dealer showrooms have major orange peel. Porsche might be an exception. I think GM should have an option where they...

Beautiful car. In this market I'd just keep it and enjoy it. I'd expect $7-8000. Good luck. Scott

You're right about the sag being due to the spring. Steel 'creeps', fiberglass doesn't. I replaced the rear spring on my old 77 with a fiberglass one. The fiberglass spring is only 8 pounds! The steel one is something like 40 lbs. Changing the spring is pretty easy as I remember. If...