Overview & Reviews

A hardtop model aimed at enthusiasts is introduced, and its options list is short. Other Corvettes can be equipped with numerous options including a new heads-up display and a power tilt/telescope steering wheel.

• High performance. Daily-driver livability. Bargain sticker price.

• Some cheesy interior bits, slow kick-down with automatic transmission.

User Reviews:

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  Amazing Performance for the Money - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By zr77 - April 5 - 2:30 pm

  Ive had my 1999 corvette for approx 1 year. I purchased it from the original owner who used it mainly as a show car and it had 90K miles. Almost completely stock with the exception of an exhaust. I LOVE driving this car. Great exhaust note, handles very well, acceleration is smooth. You can drive it easy or like a mad man. Ive started to track my C5 and grow more and more amazed with it every day. I can drive it to client meetings, getting 32-33mpg on the highway to flogging it at a race track (road racing) for a 3 day weekend and it keeps asking for more. Parts are cheap and plentiful. Only complaint overall interior design. GM cheaped out with the interior but the LS1 makes up for that.

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  6 speed manual convertible - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By carguy2021 - July 25 - 2:20 pm

  I loved this car! That being said, I had some serious issues. I bought it with 44k miles, and owned it through 65k miles. Right away, it was popping out of 6th gear. Luckily I had an extended warranty. This required a trans rebuild which was $5-6k. I had an issue with the steering column lock motor -- it failed, requiring the car to be towed to the dealership. The welds on the exhaust break over time, requiring repair or replacement. Other than the problems, the car is smooth, insanely fast, and gets great gas mileage - I got as high as 33 mpg at 70mph. The stereo is amazing - Bose.

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  1999 Corvette - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By lawrence kilfoy - July 6 - 11:40 am

  This has been a exceptional Corvette. No warranty work required. The manufacturers original Goodyear run flat tires were very noisy and I changed to Michelins for a better ride.

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  1999 FRC Review - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Jason - November 15 - 2:47 pm

  I just bought this car used but in immaculate condition. I have all the records for everything that has been done to the car, and it has had its share of electrical problems, such as the fuel gauge, stereo, and power window motors. However, just sitting in the car and firing it up puts a smile on my face. The performance is amazing and the ride comfort is surprisingly good. Driving the car from Texas to VA, I averaged well over 30 mpg. There is also ample storage in the back for pretty much anything you need to carry such as luggage or groceries. In my opinion, the C5 Corvette is by far the best bang for the buck vehicle out there. My only regret is that I didnt buy one sooner.

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  Daily Commuter - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By 99hardtop - January 24 - 2:00 am

  This hardtop is a joy to drive, excellent handling, responsive acceleration, firm supple ride, great brakes, great fuel mileage. This is truly a great drivers car. Purchased for low 20s...for that price nothing can touch the value it offers.

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  Best Roadster in America - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Kuda - July 1 - 2:00 am

  I had one of the very first C-5s in Hawaii I bought in late 97. Wouldnt "kick in" when punched. Dealers couldnt figure out problem. So, ordered a 99 6 speed convertible, with Z51 suspension. Took a few months to arrive in Hawaii. At first I thought it was the wrong color. The way the sun hit it, an almost purple pearl came thru the Navy Blue Mettalic paint. It was beautiful. What was Chevy thinking when they discontinued that color. Now have 14k miles. No major problems. Then got the "check traction control" message, with rough running. Computer module fried. Strongly advise getting extended warranty. Otherwise, the best vette ever.