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2005 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE
Winners: Sports Cars
November 2004
Best in Class
Best New Sports Car
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient
For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.
BEST IN CLASS
Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr hatch(3.5L 6 cyl; 287 hp)
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MSRP: $32,360 True market value: $32,613 Service costs: $3,586 Insurance: NA Resale 3yr/5yr: 58/44 MPG: 20 city/26 hwy |
Wheelbase: 104 ins. Cargo: 7 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,247 lbs. Length/width: 170/72 Legroom fnt: 43 More pricing & specs |
BEST NEW SPORTS CAR & FIRST FOR SAFETY
Chevrolet Corvette 2dr(6.0L 8 cyl; 400 hp)
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MSRP: $44,245 True market value: $43,445 Service costs: $4,423 Insurance: $841 Resale 3yr/5yr: 54/39 MPG: 18 city/28 hwy |
Wheelbase: 106 ins. Cargo: 22 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,179 lbs. Length/width: 175/73 Legroom fnt: 43 More pricing & specs |
BEST RESALE
Mercedes-Benz SL500 2dr convertible(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)
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MSRP: 90,620 True market value: 89,900 Service costs: $4,972 Insurance: $1,163 Resale 3yr/5yr: 65/45 MPG: 16 city/23 hwy |
Wheelbase: 101 ins. Cargo: 10 cu. ft. Curb weight: 4,065 lbs. Length/width: 179/72 Legroom fnt: 43 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT
Lotus Elise 2dr convertible(1.8L 4 cyl; 190 hp)
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MSRP: $41,725 Target price: $39,985 Service costs: NA Insurance: NA Resale 3yr/5yr: NA/NA MPG: 26 city/37 hwy |
Wheelbase: 91 ins. Cargo: 4 cu. ft. Curb weight: 1,975 lbs. Length/width: 149/68 Legroom fnt: 43 More pricing & specs |
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