Looking to buy a C6....Have questions
#21
Instructor
In the used market all cars of the same model year are far from equal. Personally, I've always been willing to pay considerably more for the right car...and that has never hurt me after the fact.
My '13 '427' C6 has been flawless! Good luck with your choice.
My '13 '427' C6 has been flawless! Good luck with your choice.
#22
Team Owner
2005 was the first model year of a new generation of Vette, so it should not be surprising that the 2005s would probably have more than its share of problems.
HOWEVER, I had 2 05s, one manual tranny and 1 automatic and I never had a problem with either of them. Only reason I traded the first one in was because it was a manual tranny car and my wife couldn't drive a manual. So I traded it in on an automatic. My wife's backup car went away when her father passed away after I bought the manual.
HOWEVER, I had 2 05s, one manual tranny and 1 automatic and I never had a problem with either of them. Only reason I traded the first one in was because it was a manual tranny car and my wife couldn't drive a manual. So I traded it in on an automatic. My wife's backup car went away when her father passed away after I bought the manual.
#23
Race Director
here are a couple of guys with 2005 with problems in a very recent thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-thoughts.html
here's another 2005: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lp-please.html
here's another:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-t-start.html
here's another 2005: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lp-please.html
here's another:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-t-start.html
#24
Instructor
No. Just saying I have seen more issues with 2005 than any other model year C6. Maybe 2006-2013 owners are just lurkers? That's just what I've been reading as I've been on this site everyday since Nov 2016, so don't get all butt hurt.
#25
I'm looking to buy a C6 Corvette. Is there a year that had the most problems and what is the best year to look for?
There is a 2013 near me and the carfax says it was repaired for an electrical problem. Was this a common problem and an easy fix? It has also been at the dealer for sale since last march. Is this a big red flag or are Corvettes moving that slow?
Thanks.
There is a 2013 near me and the carfax says it was repaired for an electrical problem. Was this a common problem and an easy fix? It has also been at the dealer for sale since last march. Is this a big red flag or are Corvettes moving that slow?
Thanks.
I have an '05, A4 convertible. It's a "1SB" (heavily optioned, think "2LT"). I bought the car 10 months ago with a mere 12,300 miles on it. I have put 5000 miles on it since, and it is completely and totally without issue. Immediately after purchase, I had all fluids replaced, all hoses, the battery, and the tires.
This car was babied before I bought it and it's barely broken in. The car is reasonably cared-for cosmetically (I bought it to drive it, and I do), but meticulously examined for mechanical issues. The only thing that is on-deck for R&R is a sway bar bushing set, and this is due to obvious brittleness (age).
Some of the chronic, "notorious" write-ups are due to chance (read C7 A8/V4 stories), but most issues are due to usage and maintenance practices IMO. If you are shopping older cars, shop the previous owners as much as the cars - it makes an enormous difference, and far outweighs any generalizations about a specific year.
Just my $.02
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#30
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I guess your 3 months on here overrides my 6 YEARS. Okie Dokie then.
#31
I have 229,900 miles on my '05.
Next week, I plan on having 230,000 miles on my 2005 Corvette.
Yep, it's a POS, you should avoid that year!!!!
Next week, I plan on having 230,000 miles on my 2005 Corvette.
Yep, it's a POS, you should avoid that year!!!!
#32
I bought a 2007 Z06 with 45k and it had a ton of issues. I ended up trading it in for a 2009 Z06 with 25k and its been a gem! Most notable the TR6060 seems to be so much better and the engine feels so much better. The only weird thing is the engine whines like a Supercharger but I think its just the belt used. I love the car so much!
#33
Drifting
Yeah, wow, every day since Nov., 2016, a real old-timer...best to ignore the (I'm being diplomatic here) "uninformed", they don't know WTF they're talking about! You know, the "I had a brother in law that had a neighbor who has a sister who knew a guy that got a flat once on his '05, TERRIBLE car!" crowd! Give me a break!
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#34
Drifting
That's great, I'd like to know more about your car, mods, stock, option level, problems...but please PM me, don't want to **** off or burst the bubble of any of the "'05 is-a-piece-of-crap" crowd!
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Drifting
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With nav, there is only a single CD slot. The 6 CD changer does not have nav.
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#40
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I'm looking to buy a C6 Corvette. Is there a year that had the most problems and what is the best year to look for?
There is a 2013 near me and the carfax says it was repaired for an electrical problem. Was this a common problem and an easy fix? It has also been at the dealer for sale since last march. Is this a big red flag or are Corvettes moving that slow?
Thanks.
There is a 2013 near me and the carfax says it was repaired for an electrical problem. Was this a common problem and an easy fix? It has also been at the dealer for sale since last march. Is this a big red flag or are Corvettes moving that slow?
Thanks.