2004 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews, Pricing & Specs












































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Overview
The 2004 Corvette is the last production year for the C5 family. To celebrate the end of this era, Chevrolet offered a special C5...
The 2004 Corvette is the last production year for the C5 family. To celebrate the end of this era, Chevrolet offered a special C5 Commemorative Edition package for all trims, including the race-ready Z06. These packages feature special badging and special polished wheels.
Like other end-of-group Corvettes, this year's models have high anticipated future values for collectors and are therefore highly priced in the current trading market.
What owners say
"Overall, Corvette owners are thrilled with their 2004 models, praising the incredible performance, horsepower, and value for money. Many appreciate the car's classic looks and reliable drive, with the handling and acceleration frequently mentioned as highlights. However, some drivers noted issues with interior quality and the presence of plastic components that could require repairs in the future. A few felt the lack of storage options was a downside, but overall satisfaction is high among owners."
Love everything about the C5. And what an incredible value you get for the money.
December 12, 2024Its the best corvette engine built hands down and most reliable.
June 15, 2022First domestic car, and has been a great experience. Super reliable, fun to drive and runs with super cars. Love the power train, fantastic transmission and epic handling. Love the car so much that later on will most likely upgrade to a C6 Z06, because for the money, nothing touches the Z06.
January 17, 2013What owners say
Love everything about the C5. And what an incredible value you get for the money.
December 12, 2024Its the best corvette engine built hands down and most reliable.
June 15, 2022First domestic car, and has been a great experience. Super reliable, fun to drive and runs with super cars. Love the power train, fantastic transmission and epic handling. Love the car so much that later on will most likely upgrade to a C6 Z06, because for the money, nothing touches the Z06.
January 17, 2013This is a great vehicle. It has great acceleration and it handles extremely well. I have always liked this body style on the corvette and will keep this car for around 24 months. I will make some mods to the body ,wheels and engine.
April 2, 2015This car is perfect in every way. Every time I drive it is a thrill. It handles great with lots of power. It is also comfortable and can be use for luxury as well. Car brake great as well. Lowered 1" to handle better & radio flyer head light for better looks and visibility.
December 31, 2014This was my "I survived Iraq", gift to myself. Very nice car, good gas mileage on the highway. still turns head after 10 years, fast and fun. This is the car you find yourself driving everywhere for no reason. I've driven this car from west coast to east coast, also did a couple of laps on Mazda Raceway (Laguna Seca). Very comfortable and fun ride. On the down side: once the key FOB battery died it cost about $200 to get it working again, however no one could seem to get it working; and just like the Viper there is a little engine heat in the cockpit. Not nearly as bad as the Viper. Overall a wonderful, good looking performance car.
July 5, 2014Love this car and think that the LS6 of 2004 is under-rated. This thing is scary fast. Gas milage is pretty good on the highway as long as you keep your foot out of it. This car is a very solid built one and I love it.
November 11, 2013Best performance car for the dollar. 178mph governor! You will enjoy, but be safe. The road demands your attention!
June 24, 2022Nothing to dislike. Great for long trips, getting over 30 MPG. The only 'Vette in the Columbia University faculty garage. This is my daily driver but also used for family vacations. It always gets an appreciative nod from our friends.
March 25, 2015Previously owned 1986 and 1993 Corvettes, and while I loved them both, the C5 is SO much more car, and much better appointed, than the C4's. The acceleration is unbelievable, and while many people slam the seats as uncomfortable, shabby and/or cheap, I find them to be very comfortable. The instrumentation is a vast improvement over the C4's cheap-looking digital mess. Took a recent road trip with it and averaged 26 mpg over a 700-mile trip -- not an economy car, no, but when you look at what it is and how it performs I think that's excellent. My two C4's got around 25, and this one's even better. Fun to drive? Are you kidding?
October 12, 2013Trims & specs
Base MSRP $52,985 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 405 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 13.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $44,635 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 350 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $51,635 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 350 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 13.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$44,635 - $52,985
Current avg. market price
$23,220
Trending down by 1.2% this month
May 2026 - November 2026







