2005 Chevrolet Corvette for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
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Rent a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2005 Chevrolet Corvette specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.0L 8-cylinder | 6.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 | $21.70 |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 6.0 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | Corvette 2dr Convertible Rwd | Corvette Coupe 2dr Rwd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.44 m (175 in) | 4.44 m (175 in) |
| Width | 1.84 m (72 in) | 1.84 m (72 in) |
| Height | 1.25 m (49 in) | 1.25 m (49 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.66 m (105 in) | 2.66 m (105 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,451 kg (3,199 lb) | 1,442 kg (3,179 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 537 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (101), electronic stability control (esc) (90) and exterior lighting (87). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V251000 | 2014-05-14 | exterior lighting:headlights | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire... |
| 10V172000 | 2010-04-26 | steering:column | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS... |
| 09V491000 | 2009-12-23 | structure:body:roof and pillars | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. IF THERE IS A PARTIAL SEPARATION, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS... |
| 06V181000 | 2006-05-24 | structure:body:roof and pillars | ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. |
| 05V455000 | 2005-10-05 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID. |
| 04V525000 | 2004-11-03 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE AFFECTED BY HEAT FROM THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. THE BRAKE FLUID COULD REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND BOIL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Corvette
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The numbers in plain words
Its powertrain is the 6.0L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Combined fuel use is 12.4 L/100 km: about 37 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $65.10 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What the Corvette is like
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. It is 4.44 m from end to end. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the Corvette tells you more than any review. A week with the Corvette answers more than any brochure.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $21.70 in fuel.
When you know your dates
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Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette from us first.
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Buying the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.