Car financing: 2001 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.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2001 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.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.65 | $21.70 |
2001 Chevrolet Corvette: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$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 2001 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 205 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (90), engine and engine cooling (28) and electrical system (26). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V060000 | 2004-02-09 | steering:column locking:anti-theft device | ON 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.
Thinking of buying the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain here is the 5.7L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. 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.
Its combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km, which means roughly 35 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $20.65, and a 300 km weekend about $61.95. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Corvette
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Who the Corvette suits
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Corvette answers more than any brochure. A test week in the Corvette tells you more than any review. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $206.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.65 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2001 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2001 Chevrolet Corvette from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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.