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Not much really.
The 05's had a weak rear differential, but was fixed in 2006.
The 05's had a problem with the battery going dead if you didn't have the MN in reverse.
The 06 removed the XM antenna from the outside of the car to the inside in 06
The 05's had a 4 speed auto
The 06 went to a 6speed auto with paddle shifts.
Just be careful of buying cars with performance mods without getting it checked out first.
The 2005, 2006, and 2007 had the 400 HP LS2 engines
in the future years the LS3 was introduced with 436 HP
Just buy the lowest mileage, newest model that you can afford, and you will be fine.
Good Luck in your search....you won't be disappointed with any C6
The 05's had a weak rear differential, but was fixed in 2006.
The 05's had a problem with the battery going dead if you didn't have the MN in reverse.
The 06 removed the XM antenna from the outside of the car to the inside in 06
The 05's had a 4 speed auto
The 06 went to a 6speed auto with paddle shifts.
Just be careful of buying cars with performance mods without getting it checked out first.
The 2005, 2006, and 2007 had the 400 HP LS2 engines
in the future years the LS3 was introduced with 436 HP
Just buy the lowest mileage, newest model that you can afford, and you will be fine.
Good Luck in your search....you won't be disappointed with any C6
Last edited by 4SUMERZ; Mar 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM.
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Do your due diligence like any used car -- miles, history, accidents, carfax, maintenance, options, location, owner's age & vibe, garage queen or track *****, etc etc.
And the usual Corvette-specific things, including: tire wear, evidence of abuse, lower radiator support damage, improper jacking/rocker panel damage.
Harmonic balancer: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...lure-poll.html
There are model- and year-specific issues, like this first-year stuff:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...w-morning.html
Enjoy your search!
And the usual Corvette-specific things, including: tire wear, evidence of abuse, lower radiator support damage, improper jacking/rocker panel damage.
Harmonic balancer: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...lure-poll.html
There are model- and year-specific issues, like this first-year stuff:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...w-morning.html
Enjoy your search!
Tolero Apto Victum
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From: Woodlands TX
Just like CO Lightfoot said, on my 07 I had to install an ATI damper, see this thread - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-balancer.html Over all the C6 is a great car, my 07 A6 Z51 has about 150,000 miles on it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Murphy NC
My experience:
Harmonic Balancer Woble and belt chirp.
Tie rod end rubber boots.
Head lights - turn them on at the begining of the test drive and make sure they are on at the end.
Make sure Windshield washer sprays.
Oil leaks around the oil pan.
Harmonic Balancer Woble and belt chirp.
Tie rod end rubber boots.
Head lights - turn them on at the begining of the test drive and make sure they are on at the end.
Make sure Windshield washer sprays.
Oil leaks around the oil pan.
Drifting
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From: Anderson SC
Thanks also in the market but how do I know what to check for the harmonic balancer issue
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Harmonic balancers on all years seem prone to problems. Start the car and watch to see if it has any wobble in it. On model year 2005, the first 11039 cars are also subject to the bolt that holds the balancer on backing out.
Le Mans Master
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From: Currently somewhere in IL,IN,KY,TN,MO,AR,MS,AL, or FL
As you may be able to tell from the responses so far, there really isn't anything that is so common as to be a high probability trouble area. The C6 is a well built reliable car when it comes from the factory. What the owner does to it after that is the most likely area for trouble. It is hard to break one but a lot of people try and some succeed.
I will add one thing and that is tires. A set of tires for a C6 costs more than a set for a '53 Buick (~$1,200) and might surprise the unaware. If the factory alignment is kept so as to keep the best handling, the inner edges of the front tires will wear out first which is hard to see without a lift.
I will add one thing and that is tires. A set of tires for a C6 costs more than a set for a '53 Buick (~$1,200) and might surprise the unaware. If the factory alignment is kept so as to keep the best handling, the inner edges of the front tires will wear out first which is hard to see without a lift.
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An easy way to tell if the harmonic balancer is OK, is to check to see if the outside area of the balancer is flush with the inside portion. Bad ones, the center portion usually start to separate and either move in towards the engine, or out towards the radiator. Either way is not good.
I would ask if the belts have been changed. That is usually the first signs of the beginning of a failing balancer.
Typically, belts will last a long long time if everything is OK.