Are 1988 Corvettes good cars?

Although the changes for 1988 have strengthened the Corvette’s strengths and weakened its weaknesses, our office arguments rage on. We all agree that the Corvette has always been an outstanding performer on the racetrack, and that the new car is a more stunning road performer than ever.

What should I know before buying a used corvette?

Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than a decade. His resume includes a stint working for Corvette Market magazine, and his lifelong passion for classic sports cars makes him a natural Corvette fan. He’s a good person to answer the question: “What should I know before I buy a used Corvette ?”

What was the worst year for a corvette?

A: 1984. In fact the 1983 Corvettes were so bad that GM decided not to sell them. They only made something like 35 Corvettes that year and none of them ever saw the light of day. But the 1984s were the first year of a whole redesign, and the first year of a whole new factory, so they’re renowned for problems.

Why did GM not sell the 1983 corvette?

In fact the 1983 Corvettes were so bad that GM decided not to sell them. They only made something like 35 Corvettes that year and none of them ever saw the light of day. But the 1984s were the first year of a whole redesign, and the first year of a whole new factory, so they’re renowned for problems.

Is there a warranty on a used corvette?

A: Yes, if you’re looking at a certified pre-owned, late model used ‘Vette, with a warranty if at all possible. A newer used Corvette is a big investment, mostly over $35,000. And it’s a technologically complex vehicle, so you want to be as sure as possible that it’s been serviced, inspected, and guaranteed.

Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than a decade. His resume includes a stint working for Corvette Market magazine, and his lifelong passion for classic sports cars makes him a natural Corvette fan. He’s a good person to answer the question: “What should I know before I buy a used Corvette ?”

Why did Chevrolet give up certifying the corvette?

Inflation was rampant, the economy was in the doldrums and the Corvette was awful. But in California it was doubly awful, as Chevrolet that year gave up trying to certify the Corvette’s 350-cubic-inch V8 for that state’s more stringent emissions requirements.

A: 1984. In fact the 1983 Corvettes were so bad that GM decided not to sell them. They only made something like 35 Corvettes that year and none of them ever saw the light of day. But the 1984s were the first year of a whole redesign, and the first year of a whole new factory, so they’re renowned for problems.

In fact the 1983 Corvettes were so bad that GM decided not to sell them. They only made something like 35 Corvettes that year and none of them ever saw the light of day. But the 1984s were the first year of a whole redesign, and the first year of a whole new factory, so they’re renowned for problems.