Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
50+ years of history see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Only American sports car see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Great rep and image, even if it has become a Boomer Gen car for us 50-60 and up crowd. Outstanding vehicle performance and reliability for the entry price and very minimal maintenance costs. Depreciation appears decent over time. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
Chevrolet Corvette Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Improving but still suffers from quality and workmanship reputation problems. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |