After months of dealing with water leak issues and fixes, I returned my MS '04Z back to Carmax today. (unfortunately wasn't without a fight from Carmax, I will never buy a car from them again)

Two different shops and four different times my car was supposed to be "fixed" only to have it leak. Since I bought the car from Carmax, it spent more time in the shop that in my driveway. This last time it was "fixed", I realized no matter how much I love the car, ultimately I would never be able to trust it.

The upside is that just over a week ago I bought an '07Z to replace it, however as some other people have stated on this forum, I personally feel that my '04 was much more fun to drive around town. There is actully quite a bit I will miss about that car.

My '07 is overall faster than the c5 however it doesn't have that "snappy", raw quick feeling that the '04 has. I sometimes feel like I am driving a Lexus.

Anyways, if any of you are thinking about buying a MS '04 Z at Roseville Carmax (Nor-Cal), beware. (Vin# 1G1YY125345120070) The car may or may not be completely fixed. It's my kind of luck that now I had them buy it back, the car will probably be trouble free for years to come.

I appriciate all the info I have gained from the C5 forum. Enjoy your C5 Z, it is a great, fun car.

 

Well glad to hear overall it turned out ok.... lots of people get stuck with bum cars, at least your not out from any kind of financial standpoint.... the new Z is a bad boy, Im sure you will enjoy it

 

Sorry to hear of your problems but it sounds like all is well since you now have an 07 C6Z

I too have an 04 MS C5Z that I absolutely love but since I never drive it in the rain, I will never know if it leaks or not

But I hand wash it myself and I've never noticed any water getting inside of the vehicle (and I usually spray a ton of water on it prior to soaping); I believe my Z is ok but how do you test for water leaks?

 

 

Congrats on the C6Z, but watch out for that roof problem.

 

Talk about a water leak!

sorry, not ******* the c6 I just couldn't resist.

 

LOL...sad but true.

Got rid of one problem for a potential bigger problem.

 

I don't follow the underlying joke here! PLEASE explain!

 

Meaning I would have a much bigger water leak if my roof blows off from delamination on the C6.

 

Is this a real big issue with the new Vettes? Has GM recognized this and do they have a fix or have they put out a recall for it? Reason I ask is, I have placed an order for my 07 Z and might want to reconsider!

Thanks -

 

I'm not sure where they are in replacing the tops with the new improved version. They have acknowledged it and I think they have the fix in place now for cars being built. I love the C6 and will be getting one soom myself.
R

 

It was a problem on the C6 coupe, but not the Z. The C6Z doesn't have a removable roof like the coupe. It's an FRC like the C5.

At least, that's what the Chevy website shows...

Caravaggio sells a kit to make a C6Z a removable top if you really want it...

There's a Corvette dealer by my office that has one. Here it is...

 

What happens is the colored top seperates from the framework. Z or coupe.

 

Incorrect, the C6Z also has a problem with the roof delaminating, check the C6Z threads. Some C6Z owners must use tape to hold the roof down. The C6Z is not a true FRC....its a hatchback.

 

Ohh... well that just flat-out sucks.