2005 C6 Vette...why do they have a bad rep?
07-02-2010, 08:30 AM
#41
Le Mans Master
I am on my second 05 and all I can say is...It's made by GM! No car is the same. You may get one that turns out to be a nightmare. Or you may get one that has very little or no issues at all. I don't buy the new model thing because the little things are usually fixed within the first year of ownership, so if you buy a used one, everything should be good to go. You have just as much of a chance buying a crappy 08, or 09 as you do buying an 05. I love my vette and my past 5 vettes, but it's a GM and like Ford, or Dodge, you never know what you will get. Now, flame suit on....But over-all, the imports have been better made cars...but not necessarily better over-all cars! Run a vehicle history and service check on the car, that will tell you about it's past history!
07-02-2010, 09:57 AM
#43
I dont know if anyone caught the begining of this post but it said it had a 6 speed auto. That to me seems like a bigger mod mod than the ls7. There has been some serious mods done to this car wether it is a 05 or 2011. I will jump on the pro 05 wagon though. I have a 05 with over 500 rwhp with no problems including the trans or rear. It a great car.
07-02-2010, 12:30 PM
#44
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I dont know if anyone caught the begining of this post but it said it had a 6 speed auto. That to me seems like a bigger mod mod than the ls7. There has been some serious mods done to this car wether it is a 05 or 2011. I will jump on the pro 05 wagon though. I have a 05 with over 500 rwhp with no problems including the trans or rear. It a great car.
07-02-2010, 01:03 PM
#45
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Anyone around this forum during the earlier C6 introduction years might better understand the problems that we had or didn't have with these cars. Including the relative frequencies and severities of those troubles year to year.
Of course we had many polls and collected much data. And of course the forum itself must have all kinds of biases, as do all outside polls. But I still rely more on the forum opinions than outside polls.
e.g. what did outside polls ever conclude about DBS? Or roof separation?
07-02-2010, 02:01 PM
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07-02-2010, 03:01 PM
#47
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Forums just do what also happens in person--spread rumors. Rumors are rarely anywhere near as accurate as cold, hard data.
For the numbers to come up like that, according to the "first year is always worse" crowd, either 2005 owners had to lie about how many problems they were having, or 2006 owners had to make up problems that didn't exist. Alternatively the numbers came up like that because 2006, pure and simple, had more problems.
Ever hear of Occam's Razor?
07-02-2010, 03:21 PM
#48
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I have an 05 Coupe, the 639th C6 produced. I have had the following issues:
- Replaced the AC compressor
- Had to replace the guts in the steering column due to it locking up.
- Transmission replaced (this was mainly due to the original owner not knowing how to shift).
- Drivers side wiring harness for the headlight
- Passenger seat sensor for the seat belt.
- Both rear wheel seals.
07-02-2010, 04:36 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12, '15
Love my 05!!
No issues with my 2005...except I only have 4,800 miles.
Convt w/Z51, 6spd manual,Nav,polished wheels and Onstar. Millenium Yellow.
Mike Furman
Convt w/Z51, 6spd manual,Nav,polished wheels and Onstar. Millenium Yellow.
Mike Furman
07-02-2010, 04:58 PM
#50
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Considering that "this forum" has previously told people that they can pick up 15 HP with "high performance grounding wires", yes. lol:
Forums just do what also happens in person--spread rumors. Rumors are rarely anywhere near as accurate as cold, hard data.
For the numbers to come up like that, according to the "first year is always worse" crowd, either 2005 owners had to lie about how many problems they were having, or 2006 owners had to make up problems that didn't exist. Alternatively the numbers came up like that because 2006, pure and simple, had more problems.
Ever hear of Occam's Razor?
Forums just do what also happens in person--spread rumors. Rumors are rarely anywhere near as accurate as cold, hard data.
For the numbers to come up like that, according to the "first year is always worse" crowd, either 2005 owners had to lie about how many problems they were having, or 2006 owners had to make up problems that didn't exist. Alternatively the numbers came up like that because 2006, pure and simple, had more problems.
Ever hear of Occam's Razor?
So with that restriction I have to withdraw my opinion.
07-02-2010, 05:04 PM
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{05 Coupe, the 639th C6 produced. I have had the following issues
rivers side wiring harness for the headlight]
Can you tell me what it cost to replace the wiring harness-? I have been looking at doing it to resolve the turn signal / DRL intermittent inop issues - but I read here somewhere you have to R&R the front bumber assembly. is that right.
Other issues i have had : Trans got stuck in park sometimes - @$500- to replace entire shifter because they don't sell the solenoid seperately, roof recall and TCS recall, inop drivers side seat heater, minor DBS has happened only once since batt replacement. Minor rear end chatter in reverse - cleared up after upgrade replacement of diff oil.
rivers side wiring harness for the headlight]Can you tell me what it cost to replace the wiring harness-? I have been looking at doing it to resolve the turn signal / DRL intermittent inop issues - but I read here somewhere you have to R&R the front bumber assembly. is that right.
Other issues i have had : Trans got stuck in park sometimes - @$500- to replace entire shifter because they don't sell the solenoid seperately, roof recall and TCS recall, inop drivers side seat heater, minor DBS has happened only once since batt replacement. Minor rear end chatter in reverse - cleared up after upgrade replacement of diff oil.
07-02-2010, 09:12 PM
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Yeh, it has been modded with an LS7 and other associated mods. Unless he wants to feel the handling ability of the car at the track, but motor wise, he already knows. No need if wants to feel the power of an LS7 and he's already beyond an LS3. What he should do is drive an LS2 motored car and see what he's not missing.
As for my 05, which I bought brand new in May 05, the only problem I've had is the Dead Battery Syndrome. Now I do have clutch issues but that has to do with making 450rwhp vice any problems it may have had stock. Actually, never had a problem with it until my cam went in.
As for my 05, which I bought brand new in May 05, the only problem I've had is the Dead Battery Syndrome. Now I do have clutch issues but that has to do with making 450rwhp vice any problems it may have had stock. Actually, never had a problem with it until my cam went in.
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07-03-2010, 12:38 AM
#54
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Yeh, it has been modded with an LS7 and other associated mods. Unless he wants to feel the handling ability of the car at the track, but motor wise, he already knows. No need if wants to feel the power of an LS7 and he's already beyond an LS3. What he should do is drive an LS2 motored car and see what he's not missing.
As for my 05, which I bought brand new in May 05, the only problem I've had is the Dead Battery Syndrome. Now I do have clutch issues but that has to do with making 450rwhp vice any problems it may have had stock. Actually, never had a problem with it until my cam went in.
As for my 05, which I bought brand new in May 05, the only problem I've had is the Dead Battery Syndrome. Now I do have clutch issues but that has to do with making 450rwhp vice any problems it may have had stock. Actually, never had a problem with it until my cam went in.
07-03-2010, 12:41 AM
#55
Team Owner
I have an 05 Coupe, the 639th C6 produced. I have had the following issues:
- Replaced the AC compressor
- Had to replace the guts in the steering column due to it locking up.
- Transmission replaced (this was mainly due to the original owner not knowing how to shift).
- Drivers side wiring harness for the headlight
- Passenger seat sensor for the seat belt.
- Both rear wheel seals.
07-03-2010, 09:18 AM
#57
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Individual experiences accepted, the 2005 had more issues than subsequent production years. Potential crank pulley bolt failure in the first 11,039 cars was anything but a minor issue. DBS drove many of us nuts until GM finally isolated the underlying causes and issued the TSB for the BCM reflash. The annoying shift to reverse feature on the MN6 models, the radio muting issues, fuel sensor problems, delaminating roof panels, weaker rear end, etc. were all real issues. If you had the patience to deal with it all, most 2005's turned out just fine after that initial first to second year teething period. I loved my 2005 but, at times, it could be a very frustrating car to deal with.
In the OP's case, neither the motor, the transmission, nor the rear end appear to be stock; so it's unlikely he would be at any risk for the most common 2005 problems.
In the OP's case, neither the motor, the transmission, nor the rear end appear to be stock; so it's unlikely he would be at any risk for the most common 2005 problems.
07-03-2010, 12:07 PM
#58
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-harness.html
Mine were done at the same time as my harmonic balancer, so I forgot about it.
07-03-2010, 01:30 PM
#59
Melting Slicks
Individual experiences accepted, the 2005 had more issues than subsequent production years. Potential crank pulley bolt failure in the first 11,039 cars was anything but a minor issue. DBS drove many of us nuts until GM finally isolated the underlying causes and issued the TSB for the BCM reflash. The annoying shift to reverse feature on the MN6 models, the radio muting issues, fuel sensor problems, delaminating roof panels, weaker rear end, etc. were all real issues. If you had the patience to deal with it all, most 2005's turned out just fine after that initial first to second year teething period. I loved my 2005 but, at times, it could be a very frustrating car to deal with.
Well said.
