2000 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette offers, at a great value, the balance of speed, style and power one has come to expect of this American sports...
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette offers, at a great value, the balance of speed, style and power one has come to expect of this American sports car.
The C5 group maintains its standard 2-seat, fiberglass body in three styles: coupe, convertible and hardtop, all with the beauty and style necessary to attract attention on the road. The emphasis here is on performance, an improvement over the C4 generation's: active control brakes, Z51 suspension and optional 3-mode adjustable shock-absorption controls guarantee a smooth ride and precise handling.
Features are adjustable by car, and though some auto-shifters may find the extra precautions irritating, if only in principle, none interferes with the high quality of driving offered by the C5. The car responds with extraordinary precision and handles sharp curves, bumpy roads and high speeds with equal comfort. Supported by a 345-hp, 5.7-liter V8 engine and 350 lb-ft of torque, this car goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.
Consumers consistently applaud the 2000 Corvette for its performance (acceleration and handling), great styling (inside and out), improved comfort level over the C4 (1984-1996) and overall bang for the buck. Many feel this car offers all the performance of more-expensive sports cars (Porsche 911, etc.) for far less money.
What owners say
"Owners of the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette are largely thrilled with its performance and handling. They love the powerful engine, especially the LS1, and appreciate its sporty design. Many mention the car's ability to attract attention and how fun it is to drive. However, a few owners express concerns about some interior quality and maintenance issues, as well as limited cargo space."
The car is in AWESOME condition and is a unique color combination-red exterior and interior with a black top. Close to new model condition.
February 21, 2023Bought my wife her very last car which is a red 2000 Coupe automatic with removable roof and hatch with huge storage area. We loved it. So I decided to get one for myself to autocross and enjoy. I found myself this 2000 car with Convertible, 6 speed, Z51 handling package and only 61K miles on a 15 year old car. The HOD is awesome with a shift light too. PO had installed Euro front and rear (tiger shark) fascias which make the car totally unique. This is as sold in EU for Autobahn use with required downforce. Looks very aggressive. Very seldom see one like this and I love the Metallic Pewter color with the black top and interior. So far the only issue with our C5's has been the turn signals stopped working on both cars. Simply repeatedly pushing the emergency flashers on and off 25 or times in rapid succession has fixed both cars. It's time consuming to replace that $30 combined switch. We like the C5 with the covered headlights better than the C6 with the plastic lens covers that always get cloudy here in FL sun. Both our cars get 27-28mpg @ 75mph cruising speed in OD. The 3 in-trunk covered storage bins are very useful and "secret" from prying eyes on both coupe and convertible models. There is only one cupholder but don't put anything in there without a cap on it. These cars handle and ride better than you would ever imagine. Turn off the traction control or put mine in Competition Mode and go on a track to look like a pro. This car weighs only 100lbs more than my RX8 with 345HP and 350 torque. One cannot put more power than that to the ground so rolling the throttle on is important to learn or just leave the traction control on and wear out the rear brakes.
December 22, 2014This car compared to other foreign model sports cars is unsurpassed in all respects. The value for the money is uncomparable. The amount of miles you can travel with the 6-speed manual on a tank of gas is incredible. I took a 4200 mile trip, running at an average of 80-95 miles an hour with a top speed of 177 miles per hour and still averaged 30.4 miles per gallon. How can you beat that?
October 26, 2012What owners say
The car is in AWESOME condition and is a unique color combination-red exterior and interior with a black top. Close to new model condition.
February 21, 2023Bought my wife her very last car which is a red 2000 Coupe automatic with removable roof and hatch with huge storage area. We loved it. So I decided to get one for myself to autocross and enjoy. I found myself this 2000 car with Convertible, 6 speed, Z51 handling package and only 61K miles on a 15 year old car. The HOD is awesome with a shift light too. PO had installed Euro front and rear (tiger shark) fascias which make the car totally unique. This is as sold in EU for Autobahn use with required downforce. Looks very aggressive. Very seldom see one like this and I love the Metallic Pewter color with the black top and interior. So far the only issue with our C5's has been the turn signals stopped working on both cars. Simply repeatedly pushing the emergency flashers on and off 25 or times in rapid succession has fixed both cars. It's time consuming to replace that $30 combined switch. We like the C5 with the covered headlights better than the C6 with the plastic lens covers that always get cloudy here in FL sun. Both our cars get 27-28mpg @ 75mph cruising speed in OD. The 3 in-trunk covered storage bins are very useful and "secret" from prying eyes on both coupe and convertible models. There is only one cupholder but don't put anything in there without a cap on it. These cars handle and ride better than you would ever imagine. Turn off the traction control or put mine in Competition Mode and go on a track to look like a pro. This car weighs only 100lbs more than my RX8 with 345HP and 350 torque. One cannot put more power than that to the ground so rolling the throttle on is important to learn or just leave the traction control on and wear out the rear brakes.
December 22, 2014This car compared to other foreign model sports cars is unsurpassed in all respects. The value for the money is uncomparable. The amount of miles you can travel with the 6-speed manual on a tank of gas is incredible. I took a 4200 mile trip, running at an average of 80-95 miles an hour with a top speed of 177 miles per hour and still averaged 30.4 miles per gallon. How can you beat that?
October 26, 2012This is by far the most fun car that I have ever owned. It is way fast and still gets about 28 miles to the gallon on the interstate. There is nothing like a convertible vette to cruise in on nice days with the top down.
June 19, 2010Z51 package handles very good. No squeaks, no rattles, looks great, ergonomic interior, excellent mileage and fun to drive. Very inexpensive to own. I bought it new and it now has 55,000 on it. Rear end has a minor leak still haunting me after it was fixed under warranty.
August 14, 2009Any other car looks like a Corvette, its the most classic American Sports Car. 350HP V8 LS1 6 Speed Tremec manual transmission located in the rear next to the differential. Targa Top. 2F Performance C5.5 front bumper. C6 wheels. Recaro Sport Seats.
March 24, 2009I bought my 2000 Corvette Convertible three summer’s ago and it’s a great sports car . Especially now that these cars prices are going off the roof , it’s gone up $6000 in price . Great car for the price , fast and you can upgrade the cold air intake and for a few more dollars put in a nice cam & headers and you Just put in another 100 hp for under $1000 . Great engine - 5.7 litter
April 18, 2023The C5 Corvette is a true sports car even in a base package. Very few cars could even come close to the C5 and nothing at the price point. Still a fun fast enjoyable ride.
April 24, 2021This is my second Corvette. The first one I had was an automatic with well over 100K and I used it for a daily driver. It was a great car and all of my friends who also own Corvettes kept telling me you need a manual. Well, I purchased this one and I love it except for the fact I have to change gears. I get all the gear changing I want in the trucks at work. When we are out for a Sunday afternoon cruise I just want to put it in gear and go.
February 11, 2012The Corvette is a great car. Looks great outside and had awesome performance and handling. It's extremely fun to drive and would recommend to anybody. Although it is a V8, it gets good gas mileage and can be anyone's daily driver. However, the interior is cheap and tends to need a lot of attention to keep it decent. Stock stereo is great except for the head unit.
June 16, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $39,925 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 345 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $39,155 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 345 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $46,350 | Seating 2 |
Engine 5.7L 345 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 13.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$39,155 - $46,350
Current avg. market price
$18,880
Trending up by 0.2% this month
May 2026 - October 2026
