C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

C6 GS Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-26-2024, 12:00 PM
  #21  
Vate
Racer
 
Vate's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2004
Location: Metro Atlanta GA
Posts: 264
Received 102 Likes on 47 Posts

Default

I've had my 2011 Grand Sport for just over 10 years, and put about 50K miles on it. I daily drove it to the office for years. It's been mostly bulletproof. Literally the only thing I've had to do in 10 years that wasn't normal maintenance was the fuel pump recently. And yeah, that job sucked. But at this point, I no longer own a late model Corvette - it's nearly 15 years old and stuff is gonna happen. i would buy any year Grand Sport - to me the most important things are the mileage and history. And relative to other 15+ year old high performance cars, it's relatively easy to wrench on and parts are mostly available and inexpensive.
Old 05-27-2024, 08:06 AM
  #22  
Jim2003
Safety Car

 
Jim2003's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2004
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 3,900
Received 55 Likes on 40 Posts

Default

I have a 2013 C6 bas coupe. 6 speed, 3lt, Z-51 brakes, ZR1 rear spoiler, chrome wheels. 154,800 miles. Mine was made in May 2012, an early run C6, number 327 down the line. I have had ZERO problem's. I do my own oil changes and other preventive maintenance issues. Last summer I had all fluids changes and new belts put on at a corvette shop. I had just had a right knee replacement and was not mobile enough to crawl under the car even with it on my quick jack.

2013 is the most trouble free year since it was the 9th year of production. I consistently get 28 mpg on the highway with cruse set 78 o 80. I have only replaced oil, oil filter, cabin filter, tires, wiper blades ( yes it is driven in the run on vacations), I do the ranger method of changing the clutch master fluid, I have only used Rejex on the paint and it really shines.

It has been the most trouble free vette I have owned. I am now 80, so it will be my last vette until I can no longer drive.
The following 2 users liked this post by Jim2003:
dr_gallup (05-27-2024), DykstraMotorsports (05-31-2024)
Old 05-27-2024, 05:42 PM
  #23  
GrandSportRob
Safety Car
 
GrandSportRob's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2001
Location: yardley, pa 19067
Posts: 4,277
Likes: 0
Received 295 Likes on 163 Posts

Default


Bought my 2013 GS new and zero problems since I’ve owned it.. It’s the last model year of the C6 run so it’s gonna be the best one to buy..
Old 05-28-2024, 12:53 PM
  #24  
SoonToBeC6Owner
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
 
SoonToBeC6Owner's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2024
Location: California
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thank all of you guys for your help, I bought a used first year C4 and that car was a real piece of work. I was young and dumb when I bought that car and did little research so I just want to make sure I don't make the same mistake twice when buying a C6 but, from the amount of research I've done I'm positive I'm safe buying a Grand Sport.
The following users liked this post:
RocketRob (05-28-2024)
Old 05-28-2024, 01:33 PM
  #25  
g's13 GS
Racer
 
g's13 GS's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2015
Posts: 350
Received 32 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

I had my '13 GS for 9 years - put !00k miles on it - Great car - nothing other than normal maintenance. Sold in Jan - now in a C8
Old 05-28-2024, 08:56 PM
  #26  
kestell123
Racer
 
kestell123's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2018
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 329
Received 110 Likes on 76 Posts
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

My 13 GS has 177,000 miles on it. The only big expence was a torque tube at over 170,000. I drive it all over the country, I will be doing power Tour in a couple weeks.
Old 05-28-2024, 10:51 PM
  #27  
Georgetv
Intermediate
 
Georgetv's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2019
Location: Tinley Park
Posts: 29
Received 30 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

I have a 2012 GS Carlisle Blue. I bought it a few years ago with 20k miles and the only major issue I had was the harmonic balancer “wobble.” I replaced it with a Powerbond. No other issues.



Quick Reply: C6 GS Question



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:49 PM.