- convertible 105,001
- 810 below average
- 14,995 fair
- Spring Valley, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 810 below average convertible 105,001 black
2000 chevrolet corvette review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It delivers a combination of acceleration and handling performance matched only by the dodge viper, porsche 911 carrera and various exotics, all of which are far more expensive. All use the same 345-horsepower 5. 7-liter v8, revised for 2000 to meet california's low emissions vehicle standards. with its fixed roof, the hardtop presents a different profile than the coupe. The hardtop comes standard with the 6-speed manual gearbox, high-performance z51 suspension, a 3. 42 limited-slip rear axle and goodyear eagle f1 tires. It also comes with air conditioning, a tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, active keyless remote, cruise control, leather-trimmed seats, am/fm/cassette, and power windows and locks. the coupe adds a six-way power driver's seat and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. For 2000, the z51 package has been upgraded with larger stabilizer bars to improve handling. The hardtop is only available with the six-speed. leather is standard, but optional sport bucket seats add $700. Other options: a $375 head-up display projects key instrument readouts onto the windshield. It works well at night, but is difficult to see in daylight. Convertible and hardtop versions came along later. While the basic concept is the same as it was back in 1953 -- a two-seat plastic-bodied all-american sports car -- the c5 shares almost nothing with previous-generation corvettes. The wheelbase is longer, the track is wider, structural rigidity is far higher, and there are far fewer pieces in the whole assembly, which improves rigidity and quality. with its thick hindquarters and acura nsx-like front fenders, the styling of the corvette has been controversial. But the rear end reminds me of the hot imsa gtp corvettes of a few years back and i find the front fenders handsome when viewed from outside or from the driver's seat. Low door sills and narrow side rails make getting in and out easier than before and there's more room for driver and passenger. There's also a real trunk and we were able to cram two huge duffel bags in it. The other major element of improvement is the elimination of the rattles and stress squeaks that have haunted corvettes for so long. Its handsome analog gauges are easier to use and more satisfying than digital displays. the convertible top stows neatly under a flap that folds flat at the forward edge of the trunk lid. The top is made of high-quality material with a glass rear window. However, this is a sports car, and noise -- particularly the calculated growl of that terrific new v8 -- is part of the deal. It produces 345 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque. Automatic or stick, the new vette is fast traffic. The only performance penalty that goes with the convertible version is top speed. The ragtop doesn't share the coupe's aerodynamic efficiency, so it tops out at a mere 162 mph versus 174 mph for the coupe. Corvette's chief engineer said the structural design for the new vette began with the convertible, and as a consequence no shoring-up measures were required for the soft-top chassis. The corvette offered sharp reflexes while driving down rural roads in maryland. It provides a superb blend of muscle and finesse, with a much higher tolerance for mistakes of the enthusiastic variety, complemented by brakes that are nothing short of raceworthy. just as important, there wasn't a hint of cowl shake, the time-honored malady of convertibles wherein the dashboard and exterior oscillate at differing rates. Ride quality is decidedly stiff. Potholes in and around washington, d. C., were easily identifiable in the corvette. Yet they were not uncomfortably harsh. We heard them and felt them, but they weren't jarring and did not unduly upset the handling balance. summaryalthough there are a number of great sports cars in this price range, the corvette does not really have any direct competitors. Similarly priced bmw z3, porsche boxster and mercedes-benz slk models operate at a more modest pace. When it comes to pavement-ripping prowess per dollar, nothing can match the corvette's power and grip. dodge viper rivals and surpasses the corvette's dynamic capabilities, but it is a more highly focused car and costs considerably more. When it comes to civilization and comfort, the corvette wins hands-down. And it has evolved well beyond what we would call affordable. But coupe, convertible or hardtop, there doesn't seem to be much question that the latest generation of this all-american is a world-class gt. model lineuphardtop 38,555); coupe 39,130); convertible 45,555). assembled inbowling green, kentucky. options as tested6-speed manual transmission 815). model testedconvertible 45,555). Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning
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