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Corvette: need answers on 84 vette

  1. #1
    Muherd1962
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    need answers on 84 vette

    some have told me 84 was a bad year, my question is why was it a bad year? i
    have an opportunity as a first time owner to get a nice red one in great
    condition, low miles for 7000. please i need some input. is it worth buying?

  2. #2
    Les
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    Re: need answers on 84 vette

    Sure buy it. the reason some cars are "Bad" is when a model changes
    significantly. 84 was the first model of it's body style just like the 53,
    63, 68 and 97 were. I remember drooling over the 84s. Most people here would
    love to have a 53 or 63.

    Later models in a style usually have some improvements, but not enough to
    say I wouldn't touch the first year.

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    Diode
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    Re: need answers on 84 vette

    The 84 was known as one of the worst "first production year" Corvettes.
    Plagued with electrical and other problems. The "Cross Fire"
    ignition/intake system was also known as the "Mis Fire", "cease Fire", etc.
    I have a "first production year problem car" also. My attitude is though,
    after 35 years and a full restoration, how many "problems" could the car
    still have??

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    Joe
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    Re: need answers on 84 vette


    The real first production year for the C-4 was '83. They were so screwed
    up that not one was ever sold. The '84 is a fine car with no more
    electrical problems than any other vette except the '68. Crossfire
    injection works very well provided you have it set up with the proper
    balanced pressure. Like any vette it requires maintenance and attention.
    Love and understanding.

    Joe '84,'87 coupes




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  5. #5
    Diode
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    Re: need answers on 84 vette

    Don't get nasty on my 68...What electrical problems? Everything is vacuum
    operated, there are no electrics.

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  6. #6
    Larry
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    Re: need answers on 84 vette

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    Seems a bit high to me. The ride on the 84 is quite rough, as well as
    the other items people have mentioned. The HP on the 84 is 30 less
    than an 85 due to Crossfire vs. Tuned Port Injection. Lots of rattles
    (more than other cars).

    If I were to buy another vette, I would get the latest model year for
    the money I could spend. They only get better.


 

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