1999 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews, Pricing & Specs

























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Overview
The big news for the 1999 Corvette was the introduction of a new hard-top model. Customers bemoaned the lack of options on this model in...
The big news for the 1999 Corvette was the introduction of a new hard-top model. Customers bemoaned the lack of options on this model in 1999, but that was addressed by Chevrolet during the following years.
All trims came with an optional power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and a brand-new heads-up display that was well-received by the market.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette are excited about its performance, speed, and overall fun factor. Many appreciate the powerful engine and handling, enjoying the thrill of driving. However, some have expressed concerns about reliability issues and outdated features for the price. Owners seem to favor the driving experience, though they wish for improvements in comfort and technology."
You can't beat the price/performance value of any car anywhere.
February 26, 2008Excellent value for the performance from a 23 year old vehicle. Acceleration and handling is outstanding!
September 16, 2022I chose this car (my 5th Corvette) because I've always appreciated the low ownership costs and high performance limits and potential. I bought my first C5 at 18 years old nearly 9 years ago. In the beginning i would daily drive them. But because I choose to only own a Corvette with a manual trans it can be tiresome so I've switched my Corvette to weekend/fun duty only. One notable attribute is the potential gas mileage. On a 2-hour trip from LA to San Diego i achieved 35+ MPG avg 70-75-mph. I will always love the user friendly, simple ownership experience. If I had a wish list of improvements it would be better seats, interior build quality and entertainment system. Other than those things (which aftermarket can correct) its a wonderful car.
February 10, 2015What owners say
You can't beat the price/performance value of any car anywhere.
February 26, 2008Excellent value for the performance from a 23 year old vehicle. Acceleration and handling is outstanding!
September 16, 2022I chose this car (my 5th Corvette) because I've always appreciated the low ownership costs and high performance limits and potential. I bought my first C5 at 18 years old nearly 9 years ago. In the beginning i would daily drive them. But because I choose to only own a Corvette with a manual trans it can be tiresome so I've switched my Corvette to weekend/fun duty only. One notable attribute is the potential gas mileage. On a 2-hour trip from LA to San Diego i achieved 35+ MPG avg 70-75-mph. I will always love the user friendly, simple ownership experience. If I had a wish list of improvements it would be better seats, interior build quality and entertainment system. Other than those things (which aftermarket can correct) its a wonderful car.
February 10, 2015This car is sooo cool. You will certainly drive this car with a smile on your face. It looks great and is surprisingly comfortable. It has it all. Performance, looks, comfort, gas mileage, active handling, even decent hatchback storage with a 12 disk cd changer, Bose sound system, after market chrome wheels with new Michelins for a better ride. The Goodyear fun flat tires were very noisy so they had to go. Black Hawk exaust & Corsa exaust system give this car about 400 hp and boy doess it sound good. Lots of torque. Looks like it needs a ticket just sitting still.
March 20, 20091990 Competition Yellow, C4, Greenwood ground effects, L98. This car is awesome. A real "eye catcher" and one fast machine. Handles great and lots of torque. Great performance, awesome sound, about 25 - 30 mpg. This car is a lot of fun to drive and show well at the car shows.
March 20, 200923K on clicker. This car has been virtually trouble free. Always a pleasure to drive. Been meticulously maintained and stored yearly. Thought about a C6, but this one is too perfect.
May 21, 2008This is the Best Corvette that I have yet to own. I have loved Corvettes all my life and this is the 2nd one I've owned so far. It is fun to drive, runs great and has had minimal issues, Its also a head turner. The LS1 engine has plenty of power. The car has excellent handling and great fuel mileage when driven easy, I constantly get 30-32 on the highway. I'd highly recommend the C5 to anyone looking for a fun car to drive that can be a daily driver and a weekend toy!
October 31, 2013The 1999 Chevy Corvette Converible is an awesome driving machine. It handles well at low rpms and is disciplined. At higher speeds the covertible corvette entices you to accelerate beyond the legal speedlimits, while captivating the attention of entranced spectators.
March 25, 2010handles great throughout all seasons fun to drive and even ride in. the traction control and active handling have actually saved my life a few times. its has great interior yet it still has a whole lot lot of power.
August 11, 2009If well maintained, its a very good experience. Interior is better than expected and the torque down low is crazy good. For the money its a very good performance bargain. It comes very close to a used miata in that regard. In the performance bracket, Id compare it to a rwd 996 carrera. The 996 is supposed to be a better handling car but its not by much.
September 3, 2022Trims & specs
Base MSRP $39,171 | Seating 2 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $38,777 | Seating 2 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $45,579 | Seating 2 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 13.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$38,777 - $45,579
Current avg. market price
$17,884
Trending down by 3.1% this month
May 2026 - November 2026







