By 1996 gm had addressed any issues in these cars and engines All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. The lt4 in particular, if you do some research, try the grandsportregistry.com, is a very well engineered and well built motor.
Corvette 1996
The dealership is asking $5k for it
It seems to be in pretty fair.
The 1996 chevrolet corvette generally holds up well in terms of reliability, but one thing to keep an eye on is the transmission, which should be serviced every 30,000 miles. With diligent maintenance, a 1996 chevrolet corvette can easily achieve and exceed 150,000 to 200,000 miles, with many examples still providing enjoyable service decades after production. Research the 1996 chevrolet corvette at cars.com and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. View all 26 consumer vehicle reviews for the used 1996 chevrolet corvette on edmunds, or submit your own review of the 1996 corvette.
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