Corvette Buyers Guide 2023: A Corvette for (Almost) Every Budget

Corvettes for $20K to $30K

This is the sweet spot. In the $20K to $30K range you can get a LOT of Corvette for not very much money. First of all, you can get nicer examples of all the cars we listed previously. On top of that, some special cars start to become available at this price point.

1968 – 1974 C3 Corvette

By 1975 emissions regulations began to strangle the Corvette. But if you can swing $30K for a car you can land a 1968 thru 1974 C3 with ease. They will have 50,000 to 100,000 miles on them, but they will be in good driver condition. They may not be the most desirable of the C3 Corvettes. But you can get a nice car with a numbers-matching 350 V8 and an automatic transmission for less than $30K.

2005 – 2008 C6 Corvette

Are you looking for a nice driver? And early C6 can easily fit the bill for you in this price range. For between $20K – $30K there are hundreds of C6 Corvettes to choose from. These are the perfect Corvettes for driving and having fun. These are cars that you can buy for a reasonable sum and just have a ton of fun with. A coupe or convertible can easily be found with moderate mileage for less than 30 grand.

2003 50^th Anniversary Edition

If you want something a little special how about a 50^th Anniversary Edition C5 Corvette? We saw a couple of these listed for sale with low miles at this price point. Sure, it may not be the most powerful Corvette you can buy for the price. But it is a special car that will likely hold its value for years to come.

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Joe Kucinski

Joe has been obsessed with cars since he got his very first Matchbox toy in the ‘70s. In 2003, he found a new obsession in track days that led to obtaining his SCCA competition license in 2015. In 2019, he became a certified driving instructor for the National Auto Sport Association. His love for all things four wheels has never wavered, whether it's driving some of the best cars in the world on the racetrack, tackling 2,000-mile road trips in 2-seat sports cars or being winched off the side of a mountaintop in a Jeep. Writing for the suite of Internet Brands Auto Communities sites, including Rennlist.com, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 6 Speed and more allows him to share that knowledge and passion with others.