poorly made
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From: Granada Hills CA
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From: T-Town WA
2016 C6 of Year Finalist
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From: Wayne Township WI
Please explain the issue(s) you're having, OP.
WIW I bought my '08 Z06 in March of '09, a leftover, still have it.
In the past 7 years the wheel nuts were replaced & end links tightened. Aside from normal oil changes & new tires the car has been nothing but a pleasure to own & operate. What's up with yours?
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Drifting
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From: Olmsted Falls Ohio
St. Jude Donor '12 thru '24
From where I sit, yeah, it's you.
I bought a new 427 vert in 2013 and it's been flawless since. The only thing I've done to it is change the oil twice myself, and it's never been back to the dealer for anything. Knock on wood, it's been reliable and a pleasure to own and drive.
I bought a new 427 vert in 2013 and it's been flawless since. The only thing I've done to it is change the oil twice myself, and it's never been back to the dealer for anything. Knock on wood, it's been reliable and a pleasure to own and drive.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
I loved,loved ,loved all 3 of my c4's but there is no comparison to the c6 in any way,shape or form. The only issue I had with my last grand sport was the noisy top.Oh and 13 GS 3400 miles now
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Safety Car
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No doubt every make and model can have a few cars that seem to have gremlins.
I own the much maligned (only in the eyes of other c6 owners) 05 and it's been solid for me but I've been pretty lucky as far as cars go. The only lemon I ever owned was a Fiat X-19 30 years ago. The rest (new or used) have been great.
What kind of issues are you having?
I own the much maligned (only in the eyes of other c6 owners) 05 and it's been solid for me but I've been pretty lucky as far as cars go. The only lemon I ever owned was a Fiat X-19 30 years ago. The rest (new or used) have been great.
What kind of issues are you having?
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From: SOFLA
2016 Corvette of Year
2015 C6 of Year Finalist
9 years 73,000 miles, only issues
broken shifter cable
roof recall
ac pump early on under warranty
ashtray popping open early on under warranty
couple batteries
I would call that pretty reliable
broken shifter cable
roof recall
ac pump early on under warranty
ashtray popping open early on under warranty
couple batteries
I would call that pretty reliable
Drifting
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From: Mesquite, Nv
OP, it would be nice as others have mentioned above for you to elaborate. Without knowing specifics, it's hard to give an opinion.
What I will say, is I find it amusing that many of the responses are of folks who haven't had a lick of trouble...with their stated "low" mileage vehicles. OP, I see where you're coming from. One would expect to be able to make a statement such as "this car has been flawless" if that owner has put on...say 87,000 miles. But yet as a Corvette bunch, we're somewhat proud of the fact we have yet to deliver the car back to the dealership in the first two or three years of ownership and with no more than 10,000 miles.
Here I'm having a conniption after my son called and our Nissan Sentra has a horrible vibration...at 254,000 miles. Turns out I had him replace the #4 coil and all is good in the world for several more tens of thousands of miles.
Wow, what we get used to in life!
What I will say, is I find it amusing that many of the responses are of folks who haven't had a lick of trouble...with their stated "low" mileage vehicles. OP, I see where you're coming from. One would expect to be able to make a statement such as "this car has been flawless" if that owner has put on...say 87,000 miles. But yet as a Corvette bunch, we're somewhat proud of the fact we have yet to deliver the car back to the dealership in the first two or three years of ownership and with no more than 10,000 miles.
Here I'm having a conniption after my son called and our Nissan Sentra has a horrible vibration...at 254,000 miles. Turns out I had him replace the #4 coil and all is good in the world for several more tens of thousands of miles.
Wow, what we get used to in life!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: CA
St. Jude Donor '17
06 vert, second owner with over 76,000 on it and NEVER had a repair, only routine maintenance. Oh I forgot, one right rear TPMS sensor was replaced a few weeks ago and I had the low beam headlight recall done even though mine worked fine. It has it's third battery in it but absolutely no needed repairs on or off warranty. Except for the driveline tunnel heat it's been a great car.