Any problems with your 2004s?
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,199
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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
C5 Specific
This is not 04 specific but a few things to look forward to on C5's in general:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 0
From: Deerfield VA
St. Jude Donor '07
Maybe you don't know what U-N-L-U-C-K-Y MEANS. I'm just having fun. I've owned 3 Monte Carlo's, 1 Grand Prix, 2 Impala's, 1 Denali, 1 Corvette, 1 Lumina van, 1 Camaro SS, 1 Beretta, bought many Cavaliers for my Mom, none with ANY problems! Had a Pinto once in my younger days, engine blew at 31,000 miles, they had an oiling problem. So. I guess it happens to everyone....Good Luck on your next Vette.
John
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa Ok
No real problems until 29,000 miles. The active handling would self activate, after taking it to my mechanic it was the steering wheel position sensor. Replaced it then drove down and put a new set of Michelin Run flats on and it Never drove, rode, and handled so well. Purchased the car new and GM should have installed Michelin's from the start.
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Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,050
Likes: 1,265
From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Got mine 5 days after it was built(April 2004) shipped to me from Kerbeck(see sig)...
18,xxx miles and so far so good. I got a new battery under warranty right before the original bumper to bumper warranty expired (because I could
)This '04 has been nothing but fun
18,xxx miles and so far so good. I got a new battery under warranty right before the original bumper to bumper warranty expired (because I could
)This '04 has been nothing but fun
Last edited by Yello95; Jul 16, 2008 at 12:57 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,511
Likes: 1
From: Winter Park Fl
16,00 miles
1. Drain at base of windshield plugged and water overflow shorted out wiper motor. Motor and controller replaced (covered under warranty)
2. Reflector on inner drivers door fell off. Glued it back on with Gorilla Snot
3. Trunk quit popping up when unlatched. Ordered a ‘TRUNK POPPER” spring.
1. Drain at base of windshield plugged and water overflow shorted out wiper motor. Motor and controller replaced (covered under warranty)
2. Reflector on inner drivers door fell off. Glued it back on with Gorilla Snot
3. Trunk quit popping up when unlatched. Ordered a ‘TRUNK POPPER” spring.
Last edited by ROADAPPLE; Jul 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM.
Banned Scam/Spammer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,911
Likes: 10
From: Simi Valley CA
My 04 Z06 has only had the usual stuff... leaky butt, harmonic balancer. I put in the CLB, and Skip Shift Eliminator. My only complaint is that it doesn't attach itself to my butt as often as I'd like.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 328
Likes: 1
From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '08
Not now, but ...
I bought mine used last October, from Carmax, and there were several things like cruise control not working, pass window would not go down, brakes locking up (replaced pads, booster, master cyclinder), roof leaking (adjust drivers window), throttle position sensor, replaced glass top because of crackes, wheel alignment, tune-up, replaced rearview mirror (auto dim), and ...
The car was not taken care of before. Turns out it was wrecked (rear end) as well.
I fixed all of the problems except for a "thud" noise coming from the left rear. Made many mods and did a lot of bolt-ons, C5 Z06 wheels. Now it seems to be OK.
Looking back, I spent way too much money for the car. If I had know, I would not have bought this one. I've spent $36k to $40k on an 2004 A4 coupe! Ouch!
Should have bought a newer Z06!
The car was not taken care of before. Turns out it was wrecked (rear end) as well.
I fixed all of the problems except for a "thud" noise coming from the left rear. Made many mods and did a lot of bolt-ons, C5 Z06 wheels. Now it seems to be OK.
Looking back, I spent way too much money for the car. If I had know, I would not have bought this one. I've spent $36k to $40k on an 2004 A4 coupe! Ouch!
Should have bought a newer Z06!
