Lets hear from the 2002s
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Salt Lake City Utah
I have an 02 Z06. I think it is fine. The red reflector in the driver door has a broken tab so it falls off on occasion. Couple nicks here and there, but it is a daily driver... anytime/anywhere.
I love it.
John
I love it.
John
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,037
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City Missouri
St. Jude Donor '09
The only major problems I have had that wasn't from my own doing was the EBCM went out on me, and my windshield wipers are possessed by Lucifer himself. Sometimes they will engage and won't stop and have to replace the switch. Then I had to replace the motor. Now they only go half way up??? Other than that everything has been a ok.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2005
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2002 Z06, 65k+ miles(40k+ with big torque)
So far, the only failure I've had is the gas door, which I can now only open with the trunk cable.
I did have some gas gauge trouble, but Techron treatment seems to have helped.
Rear shocks have been replaced.
Typical front inner tire wear(toe).
That's about it.
Still stock engine with boost, again for over 40k miles
So far, the only failure I've had is the gas door, which I can now only open with the trunk cable.
I did have some gas gauge trouble, but Techron treatment seems to have helped.
Rear shocks have been replaced.
Typical front inner tire wear(toe).
That's about it.
Still stock engine with boost, again for over 40k miles
Pro
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 3
From: Carlisle, Iowa
Mine's an '02 A4 vert. w/ 48,000 miles, no issues, runs like a dream. In fact, it is a dream! I just put it away for the winter. 
Only problem I had was orig. battery failed in May, '05, replaced under warranty with another Delco, don't know when I need to start worrying about that. Hope I didn't jinx myself with this boast.
Only problem I had was orig. battery failed in May, '05, replaced under warranty with another Delco, don't know when I need to start worrying about that. Hope I didn't jinx myself with this boast.
Last edited by CHUXDRM; Nov 12, 2008 at 06:30 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 380
From: South Florida FL
seems like I always have something to tweak on mine.
6 month ago, HUD no longer adjust,last month, rebuild the trans. this month, window regulator. If she didn't make me happy i'll be pissed off
6 month ago, HUD no longer adjust,last month, rebuild the trans. this month, window regulator. If she didn't make me happy i'll be pissed off
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,659
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
02 Z06 I purchased with 12k miles last November. This November it has 32k miles on it. The only problem I have run into so far is the drivers side window does not want to roll down right now. I have purchased the relays from Digikey to replace the bad one I think I have. Other than this, no problems, just regular oil and air filter changes.
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Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 597
Likes: 9
From: near Newburypot MA
[QUOTE=CHUXDRM;1567824503]Mine's an '02 A4 vert. w/ 48,000 miles, no issues, runs like a dream. In fact, it is a dream! I just put it away for the winter.
Only problem I had was orig. battery failed in May, '05, replaced under warranty with another Delco, don't know when I need to start worrying about that. Hope I didn't jinx myself with this boast.
DITTO: See Attached
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...num-today.html
Only problem I had was orig. battery failed in May, '05, replaced under warranty with another Delco, don't know when I need to start worrying about that. Hope I didn't jinx myself with this boast.
DITTO: See Attached
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...num-today.html
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Just bought my 02 mag red coupe last month with 9,000 miles on it. Had to fix the leaky driver's side rear end cover. Flawed design from the factory. Great car other than that...so far.
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 17,640
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From: Lenoir City TN
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
02 Z06 36K
Sway bar end links
starter
front spring
front left bearing
shocks for the trunk lid
HVAC controller
Driver seat tracks
leaking butt
left headlight motor
HUD due to being dim
All was done under the extended warranty, I think the original owner had problems with the trans at 500 miles not sure what was done.
Sway bar end links
starter
front spring
front left bearing
shocks for the trunk lid
HVAC controller
Driver seat tracks
leaking butt
left headlight motor
HUD due to being dim
All was done under the extended warranty, I think the original owner had problems with the trans at 500 miles not sure what was done.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,628
Likes: 397
From: Madison Wi
Bought my 02 this past February with 21K on it. Put 4k on it this summer. Not a single issue. Everything has worked like new.
It does have rocking seats, but I think they mostly all do that. I'll fix them when I have the energy.
It does have rocking seats, but I think they mostly all do that. I'll fix them when I have the energy.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 562
Likes: 21
From: Southington Connecticut
Had my '02 A4 for two years. 50K miles. Love it, but had my first transmission failure ever with any car this past summer. Lost reverse and ground up a gear in the process. Fortunate to have tranmission rebuilt under extended warranty. Now it has the dreaded leaky left side differential seal. I think that happens to most C5's sooner or later. Going in for repair tomorrow, again under extended warranty.
Besides the car itself, extended warranty was the best thing I bought.
Fortunate to have tranmission rebuilt under extended warranty. Now it has the dreaded leaky left side differential seal. I think that happens to most C5's sooner or later. Going in for repair tomorrow, again under extended warranty. Besides the car itself, extended warranty was the best thing I bought.