Fun car to drive, if the bugs die.
hand77 on 12/14/2012
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
I'll start by being fair, the mileage of my car was low, and I got an extremely good price from a friend. With that said, the car was awesome, most of the time. It was a blast to drive, got compliments everywhere I went (nassau blue color), and was just plain sexy to look at. But the rear end went bad, transmission needed replace, wiper motor never worked, driver side window motor went bad. Yes I did hot rod the car, but with it being a Corvette, you would thing it would hold up a tad better. To each their own, the car was a blast, but I won't own another C5 base car.
Still the best performance bargain
Inaband on 08/11/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This C5 is my 4th corvette, found on the net. Owned 5 years so far, no major problems, just oil changes, antifreeze and reg maintenance. 28 mpg highway w/ 6 speed. I drive it to club shows and functions, awesome car for the money.
Great over 30 weekend car
Jeff Holbrook LI on 04/10/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have little to complain and a lot to praise about this car. It's a 6-speed. All the power, handling, and looks are better than any other car I've owened or driven. Rides like a Buick and gas mileage is better than my wife's '04 Accord. Love the car.
Fast, fun, and great looking
hanky on 03/04/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
All around this car is absolutely amazing. It is great for hobby drivers that want to cruise on the weekends or a everyday driver. The interior of the car is functional and very convient. The Bose sound system makes you feel like your at a concert. The power seats may be my favorite option in the car, it allows drivers all of sizes to sit comfortably. As you move to the exterior the car sits on beefy 19 inch rims that reflect like mirrors. The sleek angles and designs of the vehicle makes heads turn at every corner. Punching the accelerator leaves everything in the rear view. I recommend this car very highly, it's always been my dream car and has lived up to every expectation.
'97 Vette
Heyref13 on 06/23/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
Great driving fun! Good comfort in a sports car. Attention to detail is excellent. Truck space better than most passenger cars. It's hard on tires. Electronics need overall improvement and are expensive to repair. For the first model year of a completely redesigned car, it is Grandpa's dream come true! I would buy another Corvette in a heartbeat!
Good for the money
BB's on 03/04/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
I have had many sports cars, Mustangs,
Camaros, Firebirds etc... This
Corvette is the best all around for the
money. If you don't need the back
seats then you get great looks, awesome
power and crazy comments. And
considering the rate of depreciation of
all other american sports cars on the
market the Corvette is the best bang
for the buck.
FUN CAR TO DRIVE
GERALD PASLEY on 01/27/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
AFTER 26000 MILES HANDBRAKE LEAVER IS
THE ONLY PART TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS
A 6 SPEED,WAS SUPPRISED THAT CAR GOT
34 MILES TO GALLON ON INTERSTATE TRAVEL
AND 23 MILES TO GALLON AROUND HOME.
1997 Corvette
Jgordon05 on 10/05/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
One of the best sports cars out there
for your money these days. Looks and
drives awsome. Very comfortable seats.
Nice acceleration and design.
'97 Corvette
Ramjet319 on 05/21/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
I love the car, but disappointed that I
have had to have it towed on three
occasions:
(1) locked steering column,
(2) Broken serpintine belt bracket,
(3) Broken serpintine belt.
Lifetime Corvette Owner, C5 is BEST Yet
jet pilot on 10/17/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Nothing but positives about the car,
Except that Chevrolet would not cover
the glass top when the lamanet began
to peal off. Dealership (Bob
McDorman, Columbus Ohio) not honest or
upfront when it came to financing. I
will buy else where in the future.
Anyone know of a dealer one can trust?
1997 c5 corvette
Sawyer on 08/06/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great car Fun to drive
Cool, fun to drive
Zev on 07/19/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
front chin spoiler is rough considering
how low to the ground this baby rides.
1997 c5 corvette
woodyelect on 04/22/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
One of the best cars I have ever driven
for fun and performance. This car looks
fast even when it is parked in the
garage. The electronics are very
complex in this car and I have had a
problem with the heating and cooling
controls.
VIN 1G1YY22G4V5104298 may have been
recalled. Check full report for more information
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