2006 C6's
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
What month do they start building the 2006's. I want to get the C6, but don't want to buy the 1st year.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
Too true, but its common knowledge that your chances are higher with the 1st year of a new car.
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
I'll go first.....
Hmmmm, well, then there was - no, let me think some more..............
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Re: 2006 C6's (jschindler)
Too true, but its common knowledge that your chances are higher with the 1st year of a new car.
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
Just for fun, how about we start a list of problems that were unique to the 1997 C5 (add the 1998 if you'd like).
I'll go first.....
Hmmmm, well, then there was - no, let me think some more..............
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
Just for fun, how about we start a list of problems that were unique to the 1997 C5 (add the 1998 if you'd like).
I'll go first.....
Hmmmm, well, then there was - no, let me think some more..............
I'll start: excessively noisy fuel pumps (fixed in 99 I think), headlight enclosure inserts popping out
Unfortunately, they never did work out some of the bugs (column lock, fuel guage).
The C6 will probably be the same way. Not the glut of problems that plagued the 1984 vette, but probably just some nagging issues that never seem to get resolved. The keyless start and electronic door handles will probably be the first to start doing goofy things.
[Modified by Thud, 10:43 PM 6/22/2004]
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Re: 2006 C6's (Thud)
Seat belt retractors didn't work right for years.
How about column lock - my first C5 was a 99. That definitely had a problem with column lock. Watched it get towed away on a flatbed.
Rear deck never did open right over the whole model run, at least through 93.
How about column lock - my first C5 was a 99. That definitely had a problem with column lock. Watched it get towed away on a flatbed.
Rear deck never did open right over the whole model run, at least through 93.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Thud)
Too true, but its common knowledge that your chances are higher with the 1st year of a new car.
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
Just for fun, how about we start a list of problems that were unique to the 1997 C5 (add the 1998 if you'd like).
I'll go first.....
Hmmmm, well, then there was - no, let me think some more..............
I'll start: excessively noisy fuel pumps (fixed in 99 I think), headlight enclosure inserts popping out
Unfortunately, they never did work out some of the bugs (column lock, fuel guage).
The C6 will probably be the same way. Not the glut of problems that plagued the 1984 vette, but probably just some nagging issues that never seem to get resolved. The keyless start and electronic door handles will probably be the first to start doing goofy things.
[Modified by Thud, 10:43 PM 6/22/2004]
[Modified by Brannon, 1:15 AM 6/23/2004]
Just for fun, how about we start a list of problems that were unique to the 1997 C5 (add the 1998 if you'd like).
I'll go first.....
Hmmmm, well, then there was - no, let me think some more..............
I'll start: excessively noisy fuel pumps (fixed in 99 I think), headlight enclosure inserts popping out
Unfortunately, they never did work out some of the bugs (column lock, fuel guage).
The C6 will probably be the same way. Not the glut of problems that plagued the 1984 vette, but probably just some nagging issues that never seem to get resolved. The keyless start and electronic door handles will probably be the first to start doing goofy things.
[Modified by Thud, 10:43 PM 6/22/2004]
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
jschindler may be choosing not to remember the past issues.
The other problems mentioned were not worked out for several years (if at all).
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Re: 2006 C6's (jschindler)
jschindler may be choosing not to remember the past issues.
Go read my challenge again. I said show me problems specific to the 97/98's. So far all ya'll have come up with is a noisy fuel pump, which I've never even heard of (no pun intended). But if that was a problem, that's the only credible one so far.
The other problems mentioned were not worked out for several years (if at all).
Go read my challenge again. I said show me problems specific to the 97/98's. So far all ya'll have come up with is a noisy fuel pump, which I've never even heard of (no pun intended). But if that was a problem, that's the only credible one so far.
The other problems mentioned were not worked out for several years (if at all).
Read my original post again. I just asked when the 2006's would be built...no more or less. I wasn't looking to discourage your decision to buy early.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
Ah...I see you have a C6 on order. It all makes sense now.
Read my original post again. I just asked when the 2006's would be built...no more or less. I wasn't looking to discourage your decision to buy early.
Read my original post again. I just asked when the 2006's would be built...no more or less. I wasn't looking to discourage your decision to buy early.
I am sure there will be first year problems, I just don't think it's something to worry about. My first C5 was a 2001 (four years into production). I had to replace the clutch and transmission in the first year, had the fuel guage problem and rocking seat. On the other hand, my 2003, which is now a year and nine months old (with 15,000 miles) has not been to the shop for anything.
I just am amused by the people who won't buy a first year car - so I'm having a little fun with my challenge.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
At the C6 introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, Dave Hill said there was no reason to wait until the second year of production as the C6 will be problem free from the start. 
He was serious about that and I believe him. 
He was serious about that and I believe him.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Another Yellow)
At the C6 introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, Dave Hill said there was no reason to wait until the second year of production as the C6 will be problem free from the start. He was serious about that and I believe him.
He was serious about that and I believe him.
Would you really expect him to say "Not sure if I would trust buying a 2005 ... better if you wait a year or two" 
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
July is usually the start of the new models. I too will be looking to buy a '06 C6 but not for the same reasons. I have had 3 1st year vehicles in the past, and never had any problems I could associate with as a being a 1st year bug. I will be waiting til '06 for both finacial reasons as well as a look at the Z06 model.
[Modified by shockwave, 4:30 PM 6/23/2004]
What month do they start building the 2006's. I want to get the C6, but don't want to buy the 1st year.
[Modified by shockwave, 4:30 PM 6/23/2004]
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Re: 2006 C6's (shockwave)
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July is usually the start of the new models. I too will be looking to buy a '06 C6 but not for the same reasons. I have had 3 1st year vehicles in the past, and never had any problems I could associate with as a being a 1st year bug. I will be waiting til '06 for both finacial reasons as well as a look at the Z06 model.
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July is usually the start of the new models. I too will be looking to buy a '06 C6 but not for the same reasons. I have had 3 1st year vehicles in the past, and never had any problems I could associate with as a being a 1st year bug. I will be waiting til '06 for both finacial reasons as well as a look at the Z06 model.
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Re: 2006 C6's (Brannon)
Brannon,
My 97 was just shy of the 4,000th car made and not one single problem to date. Note even column lock. Go figure.
Forgot to mention that I said screw all of the recalls including the "leaking fuel tanks". GM mailed that one to me for years!
[Modified by tdb, 9:44 PM 6/23/2004]
My 97 was just shy of the 4,000th car made and not one single problem to date. Note even column lock. Go figure.
Forgot to mention that I said screw all of the recalls including the "leaking fuel tanks". GM mailed that one to me for years!
[Modified by tdb, 9:44 PM 6/23/2004]