Auto loans: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Recalls
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Chevrolet Corvette of the 1997 to 2004 generation
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

2002 Chevrolet Corvette specs

2002 Chevrolet Corvette powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine5.7L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed manual4-speed automatic
FuelPremium gasPremium gas
City13.8 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km
Highway9.0 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
Combined11.8 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km
CO₂276 g/km291 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$20.65$21.70

2002 Chevrolet Corvette: every figure

2002 Chevrolet Corvette figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement5.7 L5.7 L
Cylinders88
MPG city (US)1716
MPG highway (US)2623
MPG combined (US)2019
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2423
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$4,100US$4,350
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium)$4,130$4,340

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

  • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 157 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (60), wheels (37) and electrical system (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2002 Chevrolet Corvette recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
04V0600002004-02-09steering:column locking:anti-theft deviceON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF THE COLUMN FAILS TO UNLOCK WHEN...

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2002 Chevrolet Corvette: before you buy

No 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Corvette

NHTSA has 157 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, wheels and electrical system. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Engine and fuel

The 5.7L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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.

It is rated at 11.8 L/100 km combined, so budget about 35 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $20.65 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles.

Size and space

Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Try before you buy

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Corvette for a week and see how it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

What it costs to run

Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.65 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Picking a year and a trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.

Let us know

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette from us first.

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Ask us about the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4130.00.

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.