2005 ??
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Recall was on solid tops not the clear ones. As far as the bolt goes they added a washer after that vin# to correct the problem.
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Yes I know this has been asked B4 but I need a to the point answer!!!
Is there anything WRONG with an 05???Is it just a 04 with a new body or is OK to buy if it is a low mileage car??Not much to buy here in Minnesota and a nice 05 in the color we like just popped up(under 20m miles). I know that C6s get better with every year but is the 05 flawed or just the starting point for the C6?CJ.
Is there anything WRONG with an 05???Is it just a 04 with a new body or is OK to buy if it is a low mileage car??Not much to buy here in Minnesota and a nice 05 in the color we like just popped up(under 20m miles). I know that C6s get better with every year but is the 05 flawed or just the starting point for the C6?CJ.
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No doubt that's true and I'm living proof of that but I would steer clear of a known problem or make sure it was fixed before I bought it.
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Really??I don't see it.You know this is MN where a vette is hard to come by.I was just on corvettes for sale .com and a 06 with the same mileage is 5Gs more and most cars are private party sales.
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Yes I know this has been asked B4 but I need a to the point answer!!!
Is there anything WRONG with an 05???Is it just a 04 with a new body or is OK to buy if it is a low mileage car??Not much to buy here in Minnesota and a nice 05 in the color we like just popped up(under 20m miles). I know that C6s get better with every year but is the 05 flawed or just the starting point for the C6?CJ.
Is there anything WRONG with an 05???Is it just a 04 with a new body or is OK to buy if it is a low mileage car??Not much to buy here in Minnesota and a nice 05 in the color we like just popped up(under 20m miles). I know that C6s get better with every year but is the 05 flawed or just the starting point for the C6?CJ.
EVERYONE KNOWS ALL 05'S SUCK! And ALL owners of 05's are terribly pissed for owning one. AVOID at all costs!
Btw, I LOVE my 05'.
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CJohns there are a couple within 30 miles of your zip code. Both are $30K or under...Good luck.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...d=593524&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...d=593524&Log=0
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Bought my '05 in May, 2010, fully loaded Z51 A4, two tops, 10,508 miles on it, now have (as of yesterday) 17,994 miles, NO ISSUES at all, love the car! Had all the fluids changed and an alignment first thing, a couple of recalls done (roof, power steering column switch, one other, can't remember what) and that is it. As for the recalls, any dealer (or CarFax) can run your VIN and tell you if anything is outstanding. In my opinion, a great car.....Good Luck!
I see further down you mentioned price, I paid 30K for mine almost 2 years ago and that is here in NY, a high market area...
I see further down you mentioned price, I paid 30K for mine almost 2 years ago and that is here in NY, a high market area...
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Also over time more of these column locks are failing primarily.
My early '05 recently did. About $600+ to fix. Looking at the internals of the device there is a cheap looking nylon gear that looks to be destined to failure.
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Originally I remembered this to be about a 2% failure rate. But over time it's apparently significantly higher.
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And these continue to happen over time. There does not seem to be a time limit for it to happen. It's about $1000 complicated fix. I had mine done on extended warranty prophylactically.
Originally I remembered this to be about a 2% failure rate. But over time it's apparently significantly higher.
Originally I remembered this to be about a 2% failure rate. But over time it's apparently significantly higher.
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Obviously, there are carry-overs from one model (or generation) to the next but the C6 is significantly different than the C5. According to one GM enginner the C6 is about 80% different than the C5. The following link will highlight many of the differences between the C5 and C6.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...005press3.html
As noted, improvements are made with each model year and when buying a used car it's especially important to check its service history. I always recommend you buy the newest model year possible but that said there's nothing 'wrong' with the 2005 C6. Problems can happen with any car. If you've read the forum long you'll notice certain problems some attribute more to the 2005 model year truly affect other model years as well. If it's an early VIN 2005 I'd make sure the crank-pulley bolt 'issue' has been remedied. Also, make sure the roof recall work has been done and avoid any car with a history of electrical battery/starting problems.
You never know with any car new or used but FWIW my (modified) 2005 has been a great car in all respects. Despite 'hard' use its been surprisingly trouble-free and reliable. Based on my experience and assuming everything else checks out OK I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 2005. Good luck.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...005press3.html
As noted, improvements are made with each model year and when buying a used car it's especially important to check its service history. I always recommend you buy the newest model year possible but that said there's nothing 'wrong' with the 2005 C6. Problems can happen with any car. If you've read the forum long you'll notice certain problems some attribute more to the 2005 model year truly affect other model years as well. If it's an early VIN 2005 I'd make sure the crank-pulley bolt 'issue' has been remedied. Also, make sure the roof recall work has been done and avoid any car with a history of electrical battery/starting problems.
You never know with any car new or used but FWIW my (modified) 2005 has been a great car in all respects. Despite 'hard' use its been surprisingly trouble-free and reliable. Based on my experience and assuming everything else checks out OK I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 2005. Good luck.