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2005 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

November 2004

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2005 CAR BUYER'S GUIDE
Winners: Sports Cars

For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.

Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr hatch
(3.5L 6 cyl; 287 hp)


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

Chevrolet Corvette 2dr
(6.0L 8 cyl; 400 hp)

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
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Mercedes-Benz SL500 2dr convertible
(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)

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
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Lotus Elise 2dr convertible
(1.8L 4 cyl; 190 hp)

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
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