Are Corvettes Reliable?

[swrd911]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

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I suppose I will have to drive one myself and see how it is, but I'm thinking about ride quality (I hear its appalling), MPG, and cheapness ...

Why pass judgment on a car you haven't driven? Take a Z06 for a spin and decide for yourself. That's what I did. Ride quality was just fine. The torque/power is intoxicating. Owners report getting 30 mpg on the highway. Blinkwatt is correct, nice C5Z's can be had for closer to $20k. If you don't climb out of the car after a test drive with a big smile on your face, then either you didn't drive it right or you should shop for a Buick. Based on your original statements, I predict a Corvette will be on your short list. It's on mine.

[stephen wilson]

I test drove a 'Vette, along with many other cars when I was shopping last year, you're right about the power, I miss driving a V8 powered car! The main reason I bought a Boxster instead, is the Vette felt much bigger, and I didn't like the shifter at all, very stiff self-centering spring action. I did like the heads-up display though.

[Lordblood]

A C5 Z06 Vette is definitely within my top 3 car list for the next purchase. But that date like I said could be a couple of years away. Yeah, the main reason I want the vette is because of the power, all the roads here are completely straight and have very little elevation change. This makes the Boxster feel a bit underpowered and boring, as it takes quite a bit of G force to get the Boxster to come alive. I did love driving it up the mountains though, that was definitely worth all the money I've spent repairing the dang thing :P.

[eightsandaces]

It's going to feel like a brute compared to the Boxster and the performance price comprise is phenomenal. I doubt I'll ever get anything more powerful than the Boxster and that's OK, I feel privileged to own it.

I'd like to drive (not own) a Ferrari and a 911 GT3 just once before I check out, I can't see that happenin either though...

[Motobob]

When I was shopping for a sport car almost two years ago, I was all over the map before I stumbled into my current 2001S. On my birthday I test drove a 993 and a vette on the same day one same course. The Porsche was first and I was amazed by the handling and speed.

Then I drove the vette...wow...power band quite different...when I punched it at 30 mph I lost traction even with traction control. Made the porsche seem like a small toy,,,The engine is bullet proof...I may still get one some day... Bob