2004 Chevrolet Corvette Consumer Reviews

'04 Vette

Written by: shobe on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great car, ride, performance. Gas mileage 19 around town. Bright red, real head turner. No returns to dealer except for oil changes.

Favorite Features

Looks, ride, performance

Suggested Improvements

Improve cup holders, sunglass holder

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Half way there

Written by: marcus on 06/12/2007

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Sharp car in design, but not in comfort. Very noisy inside, interior materails do not hold up to use. Driver leather replaced twice. Tire wear abysmal, replaced all at 30k. I'm not a hot rodder. This is my 8th Corvette. Great gas mileage. Year round driver, not too bad in snow.

Favorite Features

Style and color

Suggested Improvements

Durable interior with more color choices.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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4th vette's a charm

Written by: Big Steff on 01/10/2007

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is my 4th vette (2 C4's, 2nd C5). Almost bought 06 C6 without driving then found it was too tight (me 6"3'). Sold 99 FRC to get this one. FRC was base model with Z51, 04 fully loaded!! Car is solid as a rock. Maybe get a C7 if more interior space (or I shrink). Best of the 4 I've owned !!!

Favorite Features

Non-Z51 ride, heads-up, auto lights / rear-view, dual climate etc.

Suggested Improvements

More interior space, better stereo, shorty shifter, high gloss chrome rims, HID head lamps, satelite radio

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My 4th Vette

Written by: RMEFLYR on 12/27/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Best Corvette I have owned yet. This is my 4th vette and my first new purchase. The car performs better than many other muscle cars I've owned. Acceleration and braking are superior. None of the rattles and electrical problems I had with my '72, '93 or '96. Amazing gas mileage (28 MPG)on road trips with an average speed of 75 mph. I plan to keep this car forever.

Favorite Features

Heads up display, a real trunk, braking performance, responsive steering

Suggested Improvements

Better interior materials. Stronger seat frames. Real cupholders. Better audio components. Close ratio tranny

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Traded Down to a 2004 for Comfort

Written by: Joe Anastasio on 10/25/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Since July 1997 I have owned 13 C5 Corvettes (all new) and 1 C6 (2007 new). Problem was I bought the C6 Corvette site unseen (never sat in one). I'm 6'3" and 280lbs and my knees were against the dash. The 3" they took away from it did make a difference. I was lucky though. Found a dealer willing to swap me my 2007 for a 2004 plus a fair amount of money. I'm a happy camper again. Plenty of comfort and all the fun of driving a Corvette. I really don't miss any of the new features in the C6 that I had for 3 months. I never used the Nav system. Be sure to "test drive" your new car BEFORE purchasing. I was lucky. Didn't lose a lot of money for my mistake.

Favorite Features

Looks, power, way it drives and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

None

15 out 15 people found this review helpful

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'04 ZO6

Written by: ensbdon on 10/25/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I drive my ZO6 every day, and I really enjoy the experience. I have had a couple of problems (window motor replaced and leak in the brake system), but luckily it still was under warranty. The handling and performance are unmatched for price and the looks, in my opinion, are better than the C6 version. Overall, I would say it's a great value for the price, and depreciation is slow!

Favorite Features

Handling, performance, dual-zone AC, and HUD.

Suggested Improvements

Better interior. GPS. Different brakes (brake dust really accummulates fast), and better shocks (gets squeaky a little fast).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Just Drive It

Written by: IMAKID on 06/29/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Fix the shifter, more comfort, nicer interior? Are you kidding? Fill it up, strap in, and smoke 'em! This is not a luxury touring car. It's a high speed, awesome sports machine. Serious speed and fun. There is no other car that delivers this kind of fun & performance for the money. If you want more junk to play with, go buy a Mercedes.

Favorite Features

Looks, power, speed.

Suggested Improvements

Chevy has done a super job. Personal opinion, the C6 was not a body improvement.

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Great Car!

Written by: Keithk71 on 06/25/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought new in 2004. Fun car to drive, very happy overall. Has been very sound mechanically. Only minor problems; blown front drivers door speaker, drivers side seat bolsters needed replacing, passenger side power window regulator needed replacing. All fixed under warranty. Biggest issue: GM doesn't fit their performance cars with adequate brakes. Prone to warpage, had same problem with 2002 WS-6 T/A. I have a set of Baer Brakes on order to fix the problem. Still, best perfomance car value out there! Can't wait to get a new Z06!

Favorite Features

Performance, style, comfort, features. Run-flat tires!!! It's nice not having to stop to change a flat, especially in AZ in the summer! But, you definiely pay for it when you have to replace a tire!

Suggested Improvements

Many were addressed in 2005 model. Cup holder that actually holds cups, second cup holder, bigger better brakes, hatchback auto-pulldown/latch.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Awesome car

Written by: dano000 on 05/26/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have been driving Corvettes for the last 15 years off and on. This 2004 Corvette has been the best. The 6 speed tranny is great on gas mileage. I am planning on trading in this car in two years and getting the 2008. I would highly recommend a Corvette to an person that is looking for a high performance car at a reasonable price.

Favorite Features

Th awesome gas mileage and great performance

Suggested Improvements

I can't think of any.

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'04 Z06 Commemerative Edition

Written by: machineman on 05/26/2006

Vehicle

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Fun to drive, handles great. Never had any problems, mechanical or otherwise.It gets great gas mileage 28 MPG on the highway as long as you are cruising in 6th gear. What more can you ask for from a 405HP machine? It is what it is, a factory ready race car with a few amenities thrown in like A/C, a radio, CD player, power windows and locks. You drive it you're hooked!

Favorite Features

Commemorative Edition paint scheme and color. Heads-up display.

Suggested Improvements

XM radio, Better materials for the interior, better support from the seats in particular. Shorter throw shifter.

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