2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 review from North America
"Want attention? Buy this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Conditioning.
Suspension.
CD changer skips badly.
General comments?
Car is very fast, with easy to use shifter and serious brakes. The car corners flat and the steering gives you a reasonable amount of feedback. The sound system is surprisingly good for a factory unit, but the CD player skips -- a lot. The interior is too plasticky, and I especially don't like the "fake aluminum" plastic that they used on the console. The leather seats are OK, but not very supportive, and they feel flimsy. My car is bright red and gets lots of attention, especially with the polished aluminum wheels. It's a conversation-starter wherever I go. The biggest downside -- depreciation is terrible.
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| Outstanding performance at a bargain price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.0L V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5300 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus IS300 |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2005 |