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The only good part of this story is that our engine was replaced at no charge. Acceleration figures were about the same with the second engine when we returned to the track at the end of the test.

Yet, technical editor K. While some drivers found them supremely comfortable for long treks, others called them overkill and found the short bottom cushion unsupportive. Their elevated hip points also gave the awkward feeling of sitting on a phone book and adversely affected the driving position.

Although we had fitted excellent Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 winter tires, the Corvette struggled in the deep freeze of our Michigan winter. In sub-zero temps, the LT1 V-8 could take up to 12 seconds of cranking before firing, which surely contributed to the starter motor dying at 21, miles. We donned parkas and limped the car along while the dealer ordered a new control unit, but this issue still took nearly three weeks to resolve.

Frigid winter weather probably aggravated this failure. GM was in the process of installing more-durable seals in production, and the improved parts supplied to our dealer cured the issue. Throughout the frigid months, the Corvette was the car to avoid. The heated seats only got lukewarm, and the already-finicky shifter felt like it was stirring a bag of cement until the drivetrain warmed up. We also were tiring of the cacophony of road and tire noise that suffused the cabin, exacerbated by winter tires.

The flexibility allowed the Stingray to be as poised in a fast sweeper as it was trundling down the highway. Our initial trip to the test track yielded a stellar foot stop from 70 mph, as well as 1. To maintain a cordial relationship with our dealer, we resisted the urge to demand a refund.

The latest Corvette is an amazing performance bargain, and it still pained us to hand back the keys. But the reality is that this Stingray failed spectacularly, and its month evaluation was a test of our patience as much as it was of the car itself. Jennifer Harrington: This car is such a sweetheart, and its fuel economy still amazes me.

And removing the top and putting it back on is an easy, one-person job. Carolyn Pavia-Rauchman: I feel as if I could drive this car for hours and hours. Aaron Robinson: This car needs seven speeds like it needs square wheels.

Jeff Sabatini: Count me as one who thinks that the replacement engine has not married to the clutch and transmission as seamlessly as the original.

A highly engaging commuter. Jared Gall: I absolutely love this car, but I would never recommend anyone buy one. The only safe course of action is to convince GM to loan you one until it breaks. Erik Johnson: It still amazes me how easy this thing is to live with in day-to-day traffic. Juli Burke: Exhilarating having all the passing power I needed, but I grew weary of the noisy, rough ride.

Our Z51 coupe continues to turn heads like it was just unveiled—particularly when it was seen trudging through four inches of snow—and the 6. The Stingray also continues to be an adept and comfortable commuter, averaging 21 mpg overall with 30 mpg possible on relaxed slogs.

The big LT1 V-8 also takes a while to start— sometimes cranking for up to 12 seconds in cold temps before firing —and shifting the seven-speed manual gearbox can feel like stirring a bag of cement until it warms up properly. GM engineers quickly brought out the upgraded seals for the dealer to install, and the seals appear to have held through the rest of the winter. At the midway point in its 40,mile evaluation, the car continues to earn praise for its ease of use and general drivability in traffic, as well as for its spacious cargo hold and impressive highway fuel economy.

Several drivers have remarked how they grow more comfortable in the car with each opportunity behind the wheel. A few complaints, however, seem to endure. A partition between the passenger and cargo compartments would be a pleasant, albeit perhaps heavy, addition for longer trips. Other niggles that have cropped up include noticeable front-tire chatter during tight parking maneuvers, a fuel-filler neck that occasionally backs up and adds a lot of time to fill-ups, and a temperamental infotainment touch screen.

The other bad news for the Corvette is that winter is here, which means off with the sticky summer performance tires and on with the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 winter rubber. So long as, you know, it keeps running. Deep Ocean Blue Metallic. Denim Metallic. Electric Blue. Electric Blue Metallic. Electron Blue. Electron Blue Metallic. Elkhart Blue.

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