350 horses waiting to stampede from under your right foot!This car is part of a heritage.Active handling system is one of best in world.Price.Looks.Run flat tires(no spare tire to worry about).Very fuel efficient considering displacement:19 in town 29 freeway.Excellent clutch & gearing combo.Power everything.Excellent stereo.Very low maintenance for a sports car.I could keep going.This scoring sytem only goes as high as 5 stars?-i'd give a big 10.

You will feel the bumps in the road,but that's the trade off for sport tuned suspension.The only weakness if you can call it that,is that they make this machine with an automatic transmission also-to me that defeats the purpose of driving a sports car & you'll miss out on half the fun.Get the 6 speed!

Described in many auto magazines as "dollar for dollar the best performance sports car in production"-I couldn't aggree more.This was actually my wifes dream car before mine.I am more a truck guy & still will be in the future,but no truck can come close to the feeling of driving this machine with the throttle wide open.If you like people to notice you(you'll have no choice in the matter-you will be noticed)then this car is for you.I drive this car hard(when i can) & yet it is very forgiving.Some of the "higher end"sports cars are not designed(& you wouldn't want)to be daily drivers-not so with the vette.It's as happy round town as it is on the open road/track.

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Considered the Honda 2000,but there is no comparison really.There is a 10k difference in the price tag,but you get a lot more car for that extra 10k!

Incredible acceleration past 1st gear. Fits like a glove and it's obvious the engineers executed a well thought out plan conerning ammeneties. Imagine climbing into a jet fighter in a fully loaded coupe.

the 4 days I have to wait to have the stereo replaced. Active handling sometimes kicked in at the wrong times but it's happening less after break in.

Paid $49,000, car was completely loaded with every possible option. Dealer would only take MSRP and rightly so, it was the first 2001 in orange county. $56,000 after the 5/100 warranty, taxes and license. I also had lojack installed for an extra $600.

The car is simply a superb performer and I find it difficult to drive anything else at this point. The stereo had great bass but lacked in definition and clarity, specially in the highs. I'm having it completely re-worked at Beach Autosound with diamond Hex separates, 4 Boston pro 10.5LF's and 2 large Sony ES amps. Price tag for the audio system will be about $6,000 but well worth it IMO.

Active handling occasionally would come on and slightly jerk the car but this seems to be happening less as time goes by. There is also a minor rattle that needs to be serviced. However, the drive train rattle when starting in first is actually inherent and normal. It's very slight. There is a bit of road noise when cruising at high speed because of the run-flat tires but since I have the top off whenever possible it doesn't seem to matter much.

Taking off in 3rd geer on the freeway is an absolute blast, the car has more punch than anything stock i've ever come across. Storage is ample and the control design and access was extremely well thought out. this car has more comfort features than anything on the road. Compare it to a bare bones ferrari or Porche and you're in heaven.

The Heads up Display is an absolute must and lets you concentrate on your driving, and is customizeable. After driving it you'll never want to own another car. Great job Chevy, you've made a fan for life.

Chris
San Clemente, CA

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Acura NSX, GTA Trans Am, Mitsubishi Eclipse

Cheap, gobs of torque, handles like a dream, just plain fun to drive.

The sound system was a little on the cheesey side, but that nothing that Crutchfield couldn't take care of...

Lordy, you don't know what you've been missing. This car has more bite than a 911, and at the same time, it still behaves quite nicely while casually driving around town. And best of all, it's a hellva lot cheaper than a Porshe or Viper. This car has to be the best bang for the buck that I ever bought. It looks cool too.

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93 Porshe 911 Turbo, Dodge Viper, 98 BMW Z3

Styling, acceleration, handling, active handling.

Stereo could be better, lack of state of the art occupant protection.

An American Icon, great handling, good fit and finish. 1/4 mile in 13.3 seconds and my average fuel economy is 22 MPG ! If you are looking for a good value in a 2 seat sports car then the Corvette should be at the top of the list. The C5 is much improved over previous generations of Corvettes especially in the area of ride quality, performance and creature comforts. I love it!

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Blast to drive, amazing "grin-per-dollar" factor, & the car has been engineered from the bottom up so the Roadster has absolutely NO cowl shake at any speed and is always in control of the horsepower.

EMTs run hard in the winter & are noisy. Stock exhaust is a little tame (but I'm getting used to it). Higher quality speakers & a little bigger amplifier would improve the Bose/Delco stereo. Also, I'd prefer a little shorter throw for the 6 speed...

IMHO, this car represents the best sports car value for the dollar. This car handles beautifully inspires complete confidence when driven hard and yet is surprisingly affordable to own. My full coverage insurance (in CA) runs around $560/year & I'm averaging right around 20 MPG (city & highway combined) since I bought it. Also this convertible has a big enough trunk to fit 2 sets of golf clubs (something my buddies and their wives can't take on their Harley for the weekend...)

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The Corvette C4 Roadster did not seem as tight as the C5. The Z51 sports suspension package in the C4 was pretty rough whereas this package in the C5 is fantastic.

Styling, engine, suspension, convertible top, storage space, handling, acceleration, braking.

Bose Radio, its as good as my boombox in my garage! Run flat tires are harsh and stiffen more in cold weather.

The C-5 has brought together all of the best of the Corvette legend. Finally GM got something right. The suspension on this car is not harsh like earlier generations. The performance of the engine is highlighted by its ability to get over 20 MPG. On a drive to Los Angeles I got 29 MPG averaging 80 MPH. When driving around with the top down you know its right. It is not the perfect car. Its had problems with column lock, seatbelt webbing, headlight shroud plugs, and electric window motors. By definition there is no such thing as a perfect car. However, this ride brings it all together.

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I've driven Porche, Mercedes, Acura, and Lexus. Each of these may excel in one, two, or even three of the Vette's attributes, but to me the Vette brought the package together. The exception, Lexus has the best service!!!

exterior looks, interior looks, power, comfort, handling

fear of someone scratching/denting it.

Because it's a joy to look at, to sit in, to drive, to be seen in, to wash, did I mention to look at...The C5 Corvette puts a smile on your face that just doesn't come off.

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Camaro - It's a much better Camaro than the Camaro is...It's a CORVETTE.

The sure power of driving the world's best sports car!
That it is made in the USA

It could use a better radio.

I would recommend this car to anyone who enjoys driving. Someone who likes driving fast on the open road and one who likes the smooth runs through quik and sharp turns on a dime. One who enjoys comfort, looks, fine lines low to the ground style. The only sports car that matters!

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I think it is at the head of the class compared to similar products

Performance, fuel economy, handling, ride, creature comforts, styling..

Have not found any as of yet. Just love this car.

Its the best value for the dollar. It is either superior or the equal to many sports cars priced far above it. American technology has finally come out with a vehicle that far exceeds many foreign vehicles that are above its price range. There is NO vehicle made anywhere in the world close to the price of the C5 that even comes close to what the C5 gives to the driver in both performance and comfort.

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Superior to BMW Z3 and Prche Boxster in all areas mentioned above.

Love the Horsepower, the Titanium Exhaust, the back to basics, focus on Performance, and lightweight!

Love the looks, the handling, the braking etc...

Can never have too much HP... would like to see the car get upwards of 450 HP

I would absolutely recommend it... If you want a no compromise sports car, this is it!

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Viper, and other 2 door sports cars... all have their strengths & Weeknesses.