[Z06] C5 corvette questions!!!!!
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3rd Gear
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C5 corvette questions!!!!!
Hello, I am a huge corvette fan since I was around .....well since i can remember. I am hoping on purchasing a C5 or C5 Z06 pretty soon here and just wanted some insight. Are these LS1 and LS6 engines reliable and are there any major or minor things that go wrong with them? Also are there transmissions good or just so-so. Another thing is about how much to the standard chevy car like a cobalt is the corvette to get repaired and for oil changes and such. Thanks for any responses and any info you may have and GOD BLESS AMERICA
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'11-'12
If you have a question, chances are it has been asked before. Just click the search button and start typing keywords to find some answers!
Here are a few threads I quickly found for you... Plenty of reading throughout the forum
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...lity-poll.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...liability.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...liability.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...of-c5-z06.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...placement.html
Here are a few threads I quickly found for you... Plenty of reading throughout the forum
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...lity-poll.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...liability.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...liability.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...of-c5-z06.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...placement.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Bath PA
I would also encourage you to research, but the short answer is that in general the engines and transmissions on these cars are extremely robust and hold up well even under extreme driving. You'll find mention of oil consumption and valve spring issues but overall these cars are pretty bullet proof if left stock and properly maintained.
