Been looking into the 96-03 corvette's, im seeing alot in the $12-20,000 range, which isn't too unreasonable. How expensive are parts for these cars? Am im gunna be paying out the arse for parts that aren't that expensive in most other cars... also for things like headlights, mirrors etc... does the large aftermarket help in that aspect?

parts prices shouldn't be outrageous. it is a GM vehicle, after all.