Northwest Members - Looking for a 1985-1995 Vette w/ manual trans

The search for a Dana 44 has me seriously pissed off.

I'm looking to buy the whole car now. If anyone knows of a C4 fitting this description - in decent shape - please let me know!

Looking in the under $8500 range.

I've already looked on Autotrader.com and have a couple of prospects there ;)

Might even be finders fee involved!

I saw a yellow 86 coupe for sale today on the eastside. I think the lot is called Eastside Auto. Its on E. Lk. Sammamish Rd right across from Krispey Kreme.

Dana 44 ? (http://www.racingjunk.com/exec/ca/search/?st=%22dana+44%22&c=0&ds=true)

edit: and then I looked at my own link ..... nevermind ;)

Thanks for the tip, Eric. I'll try to check that out.

Bill, The C4's have an IRS setup. Honestly, I'd go solid axle conversion for about $3000 before I'd pay $2000 for a C4 corvette specific Dana 44.


What really chaps me is that the C3's had Dana 44's that are almost the same but sell for $400-600 used regularly. The C5 rear stock diffs are in that same $400-600 price range. What the hell makes the C4 Dana 44 diff so special? The C4 Dana 36 sells for $300 or so used.

Clearly the Dana 44 is priced way out of line ($1500-2200).

Bill, The C4's have an IRS setup. Honestly, I'd go solid axle conversion for about $3000 before I'd pay $2000 for a C4 corvette specific Dana 44. Yup. I just wasn't paying close enough attention.

What really chaps me is that the C3's had Dana 44's that are almost the same but sell for $400-600 used regularly. The C5 rear stock diffs are in that same $400-600 price range. What the hell makes the C4 Dana 44 diff so special? The C4 Dana 36 sells for $300 or so used.
What really chaps my hide is that I found a complete rear C4 suspension WITH Dana 44 for sale online within the last 48 hrs, but now that I'm looking for it for you I can't find it :mad: I don't recall asking price however. If I re-find it I'll post it up.

Damn dude if you could come up in price a little, I know a guy selling a maroon 95 with 37k miles in absolutely perfect condition. I think he wants closer to 13 though.

Nate

Damn dude if you could come up in price a little, I know a guy selling a maroon 95 with 37k miles in absolutely perfect condition. I think he wants closer to 13 though.

Nate

THat would be a good deal if I was going to keep it... but I need to stay at the middle price point region (low= 4-5000, mid= 5-10,000, high= 10,000+). Staying in the middle should make it quicker to resell since it shouldn't have significant issues and is a low enough amount that most can finance it.

Aren't the Dana 44 C4 rears rather rare and desirable, hence the high price?

If you're buying a C4 for the D44, I believe the only years they were offered in the C4's were from like 89-96 and only in the 6sp cars. The auto's got the D36's if I'm not mistaken. Just be sure and know you're getting a 44 if that's what you're after and you might want to double check those years as I'm not a Vette expert. I just remember my friend mentioning it to me one time as he has two C4's.

Mike

Dan & I are looking for a 92-00 Vette as well but we cant find any with Manuals if they have one they are not in a price range we can afford.

Dang I wish I could fall in to a deal like my brother in law did.

I can get what I need off of a 1985-1996 Manual transmission C4. There is a means of visibly identifying the rear end externally. All the auto's got D36's and all 1984's supposedly got D36's. Hence the reason I am seeking a 1985-1996 Manual car.

I'll take the responsiblity for verifying... I just need leads that haven't been posted in the autotrader or papers!

Thanks All!

Dunno if this will help or not but I have seen this car on this used lot in Everett/Lynnwood (Hwy 99) for the last 3-4 weeks. It was gone for about 7-10 days but it is back out in front as of today with the price of $6,995 on the windshield. On the website it says "SOLD" but it was sitting out front today looking for a buyer. :nod: Prolly was bought and the guy couldn't get financed and had to give it back.

Anyway, it is a bright yellow 1990 6-spd with about 90k on it. Here is the link. Just have to go to "Inventory" and scroll down a couple cars. :)

http://www.thecarconnection.us/

There is also a dark red 40th Anny (1993) C4 at the VW dealership in Everett.....on Evergreen just before Everett Mall Way. I think they want $12,999 for that one though. Seems to be in much better shape and I don't know what kind of trans it has.

http://www.pignatarovw.com/en_US/

Thanks for the leads Rott! I might have to check out that yellow one (ewww.. yellow!). I've got my eye on a nice black LT1 right now. It's got a couple other swipeable goodies on it, too! ;)

Hey Cory. You want over priced? Try to buy an LT4 intake right now. Could buy them all day long for $200-$275 shipped two months ago......Over $1,200 for most now! Hell I am going to finish the N2O install on the one I got and pimp it out for $2k!

Hey Cory. You want over priced? Try to buy an LT4 intake right now. Could buy them all day long for $200-$275 shipped two months ago......Over $1,200 for most now! Hell I am going to finish the N2O install on the one I got and pimp it out for $2k!


Almost makes you want to start buying LT4 vettes to swipe em doesn't it...LOL

It is getting crazy, people are proud of what they have...

Thanks for the leads Rott! I might have to check out that yellow one (ewww.. yellow!). I've got my eye on a nice black LT1 right now. It's got a couple other swipeable goodies on it, too! ;)
Yeah, yellow isn't for everyone....but if you are just gonna pirate stuff off it then resell it...........although the LT1 car prolly has better/more up to date stuff. Either way, good luck and I will keep an eye out for ya. There are a billion used car lots on Hwy 99. If ya come down to check out the ylw one, lemme know if you want someone to tag along to play devil's advocate/asshole friend. ;) Or we can just grab lunch or sumtin. :)

Cory
Still looking for a Vette with a Dana 44?

Bill

pm tjwong, he might know where the rear is, might not but cant hurt.

Cory
Still looking for a Vette with a Dana 44?

Bill


Sorry I didn't get back to you, Bill. I'm just in a "wait and see" mode on this. We went driving around and saw such a huge disparity between what people where asking for different year cars that it was really surprising. I think your car would be a good deal... but the market seems sketchy (as you know). I'd have to be able to resell fast and I just don't see it happening for an early or late model C4. I think it would have to be vert with the optional hard top for me to jump.

If you might like to deal on that Dana 44, though... I'll make you a pretty good $$ offer on that with a 3.07 Dana 36 and the right driveshaft and C beam to make the swap perfect. You'd still be able to sell a strong runner and it might help you get more of the dollars you deserve out of the car.

I'll talk to Jackie about that and get back to you.

Bill