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

Corvettes for $40K to $50K

This is a serious budget and, as a result, you can buy some serious Corvettes. Once again nicer versions of all cars we already listed are in play here. But there are also some real creampuffs that you can put into your garage for less than $50K.

2017 – 2019 C7 Corvette

The world of the C7 really opens up to you here. You still won’t find a Z06 or ZR-1 in this range. But you have just about everything else. Coupe or Convertible. 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, Z51, it is all available to you for less than $50K. Some of these cars will have less than 10,000 miles on them.

The Best High-Performance C4, C5 and C6 Examples

Take your choice here. Do you want a 1994 C4 ZR-1 with less than 5,000 miles on it? How about a C6 Z06 with less than 10,000 miles? Or maybe you want an immaculate C6 Grand Sport? All of this high-performance, low-mile examples can be had for your $50K budget. You are truly spoiled for choice.

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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.