2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z-51 Convertible review from North America
"An amazing car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I've had has been a manual transmission leak. It was very tiny although disappointing. The dealer fixed it in one day and was very professional.
Since it's an early Z-51 the brakes squealed, but they were replaced under warranty and no longer squeal.
General comments?
This car is amazing. For the money you won't find anything like it. Everyone who sees it loves it and it never stops putting grins on my face.
Yes, there are some minor issues. I agree the polished aluminum wheels have some pits, but you don't even see them from 1 foot away. The rims look amazing on the car.
I don't regret dropping 65K on my loaded Convertible. If you're interested then test drive one and you most likely won't regret it. I've spoken too many Porche owners that went to the Corvette and none of them regret it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.0 LS2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler 300M |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2006 |