C5 has classic Vette looks; shark-like, well done and not overly kid racer look.
"Small block" 350 is awesome in power, reliability and mpg in this light weight car. 6 speed trans is nearly bullet proof and this maybe the easiest manual trans car to drive on the planet.
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.