View Poll Results: Ever had any problems?
Not one problem
28
34.15%
Yes, I have had problems
54
65.85%
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No problems?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kansas City Missouri
No problems?
A bunch of us were sitting around last night talking about all the little problems C5's have that you need to repair, codes, leaks, lock etc etc...I know you read on here there seem to be a ton of problems, but then only people who need help with a problem will write, so, my 01 has 60k on it, I have owned it 2 years, and outside of fluid changes and items I wanted to put on her, tires, chrome, exhaust, she has not cost me one cent in repairs...I know I can not be alone on this...has there ever been a pool to ask how many people own C5's that have NEVER had a problem?
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My first Vette ('01 Mag Red Vert) lots of issues (in the shop 6 times in 4 months) but I attribute those problems to the fact that it was fleet vehicle out of Florida. My current Vette, no issues so far (knock on wood) Just routine maintenance.
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I am sorry, But this poll is, How do I say it....
Almost everycar made that is 5 to 12 years old had probs at one time or another...
Almost everycar made that is 5 to 12 years old had probs at one time or another...
Last edited by Mr.Bill; Feb 1, 2009 at 06:15 PM.
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Other than routine maintenance I've had no major issues. Had my 98 Coupe also for 2.5 years. There is the rocking seat syndrome and oil pressure gauge always reading 80 psi but I can live with that till I get around to fixing it.
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I did have a number of the commone problems with mine (oil consumption, rear differential seal leak), but each was repaired under warranty. The rear differential leak was fixed three times, but the dealer did get it fixed finally.
.....not one problem.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Cambridge Illinois
I have an 02. Never had a single issue/problem. Since leaving the dealer it never has been back.
BUT! Today I saw two drops of oil on the new C6 setting under it. Maybe it is just jealous.
BUT! Today I saw two drops of oil on the new C6 setting under it. Maybe it is just jealous.
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Of interest, most of my problems were in the first 3 years and fixed under warranty. Been trouble free for a while now and I can fix many of the small things myself now I understand the car better.
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From: Santa Maria Ca.
I've only had my 98 coupe for 9 weeks.
57k when I got it,when it turned 58k,the starter began giving me the "click" a few times before it'd catch.
The starter I pulled out was the original one,so I figure it was due.
Absolutely no other problems -lets hope it stays that way
57k when I got it,when it turned 58k,the starter began giving me the "click" a few times before it'd catch.
The starter I pulled out was the original one,so I figure it was due.
Absolutely no other problems -lets hope it stays that way