1985 Chevrolet Corvette review from North America
"A generation 4 Corvette is the best performance bargain available"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine had been rebuilt at 138,000 miles and had 10,000 on the rebuild when I got the car. The engine is strong and smooth. The only things that are defective are usual wear and tear. Drivers seat is worn. Spark plug wires need replacing. A few LED's don't light. For a 20-year-old car though it is in remarkably good shape.
General comments?
This is one powerful performance machine. a fine piece of American engineering. This is the first year for Tuned Port Injection in the Corvette and it works well. It feels like a rocket sled when you hit the gas.
Takes a little getting used to some of the controls as the windshield wiper controls are in the driver's door.
You are sitting inside the chassis so you are almost riding on the road, but that allows tremendous stability and cornering ability.
Not the easiest car to get in and out of, but once you are in the cockpit fits like a glove.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2600 |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2004 |