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Corvette Buyer's Guides

If you've ever considered purchasing a Corvette for the first time or you are changing things up and buying a different Corvette than you already own, our buyers guides are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of finding, buying and owning a Corvette

The Ultimate In-Depth Corvette Buyer’s Guides

Our team of Corvette experts have researched and shared all the practical information you could ever want on buying and owning a Corvette. Our in-depth model reports deliver the latest values, known problem areas, driving impressions, things to look for and more — everything you need to know to find the car that’s right for you. Warning: may lead to difficult conversations with your family...

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[Guide] 2020-Present C8 Corvette Bolt-On Mods to Make More Power

The design and prototyping of the Corvette C8 was perhaps the longest that Chevrolet had ever worked on a project. This would make sense as they were almost literally reinventing the wheel over nine and a half years, as well as making their first ever mid-engined car. Every little detail...

C7 Bargain Hunting: Can $30,000 Buy You The Last Front-Engine Corvette?

As the last front-engine Corvette ever made and the last with a manual, the staying power of the C7 Corvette has been remarkable. But there are still deals out there! Sure, the miles may be higher, and/or the history may have some dings, but there are good-looking examples out there...

Corvette Bargain Hunting: Can A Budget Of $35,000 Get You The Mighty C6 Z06?

The LS7 in the sixth-generation Z06 gave enthusiasts the last naturally aspirated engine for the iconic performance variant, and those seven liters of greatness helped the C6 Z06 rip off quarter-mile runs in the 11-second range. Car and Driver was so impressed after the 2007 Z06 hit their benchmark Lightning...
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The C1 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

While there are some early C1 Corvettes out there that are exceedingly rare and prohibitively expensive, there are plenty of first-generation Corvettes - especially those between 1959 and 1961 - that are well within the range of most budgets.
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The C2 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

Despite its popularity, the second-gen Corvette holds the record for the fewest number of production years of any generation Corvette. The most valuable examples of the C2 Corvette live sort of like "bookends" at the start and finish of second-gen production.
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The C3 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

The C3 still holds the record for the longest production run of any generation Corvette. It was the generation that saw the Corvette "grow-up" from being a powerful track car and Le Mans racer to an iconic sports car synonymous with the American Dream. 

The C4 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

The early C4's had their problems, what with the 1984 Cross-Fire Injection and its unusual 4+3 manual transmission. By the late 1980's, the fourth-generation Corvette had evolved into a more desirable automobile, thanks in part to the arrival of the ZR-1. 

The C5 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

Built from 1997 until 2004, the C5 Corvette is considered one of the most reliable. Given its increasing affordability, the C5 offers a lot of power and performance at great value. How its maintained and cared for can dramatically affect the overall quality.
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The C6 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

The C6 is truly a track-capable beast that offers incredible power at an affordable price. When developing the sixth-generation Corvette, Chevrolet adopted the mantra, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." For all intents and purposes, it was an evolution of the C5.
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The C7 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

You can find a newer, low-mileage, Corvette at a price point that is reasonable when looking at a C7 vs the competition. You'll pay more than you would for a Mustang, Challenger or Camaro, but you'll get a lot more car for the money too. 
The 2020 C8 Corvette on display at the 2019 Corvette Caravan event in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Image courtesy of Scott Kolecki, Corvsport.com)

The C8 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

Are You Considering a Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Stingray??  Here’s Everything You Need to Know! For the past seventy-plus years, Corvette ownership has been an outward expression of the American Dream, the two-seater sports car that looks as stunning on the open road as it does parked next to the white...

Wholesale Corvette Market Report: The C8 Z06s Were Hot This Week In Texas!

I remain upbeat as we dive into our third week in the Texas market. We have been in the Florida market since CorvSport began these exclusive wholesale auction market reports in late February, and after 16 reports, Florida sales remained around 30%. With two back-to-back weeks of 60% sales, will...