Problems with C6????????????
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Originally Posted by sac2165
Folks with problems post a lot more than those without
I post quite often and I've truly only had one warranty issue so far in the first year with the '06 vert. A service active handling warning on the DIC that the dealer fixed in about an hour. I thought I had a loose nut on the passenger seat for a short time. That problem went away when my ex wife left me. 
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But also please don't anyone try to convince me that this level of quality is either the best that GM could do, or that we ought to just willingly accept it. Why can't we have low cost, good design, AND have it not fall to pieces, too? I don't think that is really unreasonable in this day and age of competition, process knowledge, statistics, materials science, engineering tools, very ready data and testing...
I own the c5 and looking into the c6. I have had Ferrari, Porche and Corvettes in my driveway at the same time. The Porche has some great fit and finish. The Ferrari did too. Although I was not as pleased with the lines inside the Ferrari as with the Porche. Either way our corvette can definetly have a better fit and finish on the interior, not have to have such consistent electrical problems and have a solid paint job. Unfortunately GM is having its financial issues which lead to morale problems witch lead to low concentration on the builder's part. Yes we obviously have a great design and can stay right there with several of the Ferraris and Porches in term of handling, ride and speed and at half the cost, but even at half the cost they can eliminate the above mentioned faults.
I own the c5 and looking into the c6. I have had Ferrari, Porche and Corvettes in my driveway at the same time. The Porche has some great fit and finish. The Ferrari did too. Although I was not as pleased with the lines inside the Ferrari as with the Porche. Either way our corvette can definetly have a better fit and finish on the interior, not have to have such consistent electrical problems and have a solid paint job. Unfortunately GM is having its financial issues which lead to morale problems witch lead to low concentration on the builder's part. Yes we obviously have a great design and can stay right there with several of the Ferraris and Porches in term of handling, ride and speed and at half the cost, but even at half the cost they can eliminate the above mentioned faults.
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have an 07 that I picked up at the museum and drove to FL.... then to Northern California....... 5300 miles.... Only problem was screw in left rear tire that Goodyear fixed for free... Excelllent car..... I expected a lot from this car and got that and more...
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Originally Posted by greengo
Roof delamination
tire splitting
Radio wont play Cds
A/C blows cold on (L)..heat on (R)
HUD quit displaying
headlight assembly on Right cracked
Horn wouldnt stop blowing (made for an interesting ride to the dealer)
motor for (R) window quit working
other than that...its been perfect!!!!!!!!!
tire splitting
Radio wont play Cds
A/C blows cold on (L)..heat on (R)
HUD quit displaying
headlight assembly on Right cracked
Horn wouldnt stop blowing (made for an interesting ride to the dealer)
motor for (R) window quit working
other than that...its been perfect!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by burtonbl103
2005 here with zero issues !
Gee, why don't y'all swap for a while.
2005 here with zero issues !
Originally Posted by Datawiz
2005 here with 15 issues! 
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Originally Posted by rcknusa
I own the c5 and looking into the c6. I have had Ferrari, Porche and Corvettes in my driveway at the same time.
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Originally Posted by rcknusa
But also please don't anyone try to convince me that this level of quality is either the best that GM could do, or that we ought to just willingly accept it. Why can't we have low cost, good design, AND have it not fall to pieces, too? I don't think that is really unreasonable in this day and age of competition, process knowledge, statistics, materials science, engineering tools, very ready data and testing...
I own the c5 and looking into the c6. I have had Ferrari, Porche and Corvettes in my driveway at the same time. The Porche has some great fit and finish. The Ferrari did too. Although I was not as pleased with the lines inside the Ferrari as with the Porche. Either way our corvette can definetly have a better fit and finish on the interior, not have to have such consistent electrical problems and have a solid paint job. Unfortunately GM is having its financial issues which lead to morale problems witch lead to low concentration on the builder's part. Yes we obviously have a great design and can stay right there with several of the Ferraris and Porches in term of handling, ride and speed and at half the cost, but even at half the cost they can eliminate the above mentioned faults.
I own the c5 and looking into the c6. I have had Ferrari, Porche and Corvettes in my driveway at the same time. The Porche has some great fit and finish. The Ferrari did too. Although I was not as pleased with the lines inside the Ferrari as with the Porche. Either way our corvette can definetly have a better fit and finish on the interior, not have to have such consistent electrical problems and have a solid paint job. Unfortunately GM is having its financial issues which lead to morale problems witch lead to low concentration on the builder's part. Yes we obviously have a great design and can stay right there with several of the Ferraris and Porches in term of handling, ride and speed and at half the cost, but even at half the cost they can eliminate the above mentioned faults.
I was fortunate to tour the factory as part of the National Corvette Museum delivery process this week and got to carefully observe the builders at work over a period of about 3 hours. They were careful, unhurried and very attentive to the work. The pace of the line is relatively slow - I'd say the workers' pace is about 50 or 60 percent of their possible levels. I saw absolutely no evidence of low morale; also, no horseplay or lack of attention. The workforce was very impressive. If you have the opportunity, you really should go see for yourself.
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Originally Posted by 4 MY EGO
Nah ............. "Say it ain't so Sam" I post quite often and I've truly only had one warranty issue so far in the first year with the '06 vert. A service active handling warning on the DIC that the dealer fixed in about an hour. I thought I had a loose nut on the passenger seat for a short time. That problem went away when my ex wife left me.
I post quite often and I've truly only had one warranty issue so far in the first year with the '06 vert. A service active handling warning on the DIC that the dealer fixed in about an hour. I thought I had a loose nut on the passenger seat for a short time. That problem went away when my ex wife left me. 
I had a 99 and 04 C5-- no problems. My post 8/4/06 manufactured C6 is supposed to have the SMC roof, so I'm not anticipating problems. Paints uneven in the Lemans Blue, but I love the color so much, I'll live with it.
The Vettes are actually awfully good cars, with a few glitches here and there. You will love it.
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Hell yes it's worth every penny.
#1 It build in the good ol' U.S.A.
#2 I test drove pretty much everything short of the Ferrari and Lambo
#3 It's a SPORTS CAR if you want perfect reliability gat a civic
#4 400 hps
#1 It build in the good ol' U.S.A.
#2 I test drove pretty much everything short of the Ferrari and Lambo
#3 It's a SPORTS CAR if you want perfect reliability gat a civic
#4 400 hps
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Originally Posted by VETTE-NV
That's a BS price comparison. 40 years later that same Olds would be $35-40K. Gee....you think it's worth the difference now?
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Originally Posted by deuce biglow
Hell yes it's worth every penny.
#1 It build in the good ol' U.S.A.
#2 I test drove pretty much everything short of the Ferrari and Lambo
#3 It's a SPORTS CAR if you want perfect reliability gat a civic
#4 400 hps
#1 It build in the good ol' U.S.A.
#2 I test drove pretty much everything short of the Ferrari and Lambo
#3 It's a SPORTS CAR if you want perfect reliability gat a civic
#4 400 hps
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Only two issues with mine, ash tray keep opening and the targa roof needed lowering 1/4 inch to match the band height. Both fixed with no problems. 
Wait till you put your foot into it, you'll be saying problem...I don't have no stinkin' problems.
Wait till you put your foot into it, you'll be saying problem...I don't have no stinkin' problems.
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Originally Posted by VETTE-NV
That's a BS price comparison. 40 years later that same Olds would be $35-40K. Gee....you think it's worth the difference now?
Last edited by 4thC4at60; Nov 12, 2006 at 12:04 AM.
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Originally Posted by BACH
i've had an 05 vert for about a year and a half about 70000 miles. i had 1 problem wthe fuel tank reading it was a software problem they fixed it in minutes.it's worth every penny
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I'm not saying the car isn't worth every dallor. That is why I keep buying them, I've always loved the Corvette. My other Vettes were in the 70s, 80s and 90s, So I've haven't had a C5 or C6 until I get my new one. I'm just reading what people are saying on this site. I don't care if people said they were junk. "I will still have a new Vert in the garage in a month" Got to love the Vette.
Rick
I'm not saying the car isn't worth every dallor. That is why I keep buying them, I've always loved the Corvette. My other Vettes were in the 70s, 80s and 90s, So I've haven't had a C5 or C6 until I get my new one. I'm just reading what people are saying on this site. I don't care if people said they were junk. "I will still have a new Vert in the garage in a month" Got to love the Vette.
Rick
