I'm looking to buy another vette soon and I'm considering an '05 or '06. The first year of new generations sometimes come with "bugs" that need to be worked out. I'm curious to know if anyone has heard of, or experienced any of these "bugs" in an '05 vs '06? If not, it financially makes sense for me to purchase an '05. If anyone has any other advice pertaining to this I'd appreciate the info. Thanks.

 

Get the 2006. It has a better differential that is stronger than the 2005. It also has a better steering wheel.

 

Ah yes, the steering wheel! I forgot about the Malibu steering wheel on the '05s. lol. What's the story with the diff?

Others posted on my other thread that the '05 had column lock problems? delaminating problems? Also, that it had to be shutdown in reverse?

Hear of those above problems?

Thanks.

 

Yeah, the 06 has a Cavalier steering wheel. (sorry, couldn't resist).

 

No kidding...the current vettes have a cavalier steering wheel? its been awhile since ive stuck my head in a cavalier...

 

The shafts and diff were weaker in the 05s and some 06s from what I've heard/seen. Nasty damage when they go snap.

 

stock power cars or FI'd/SC'd cars?

 

Check out the FAQ in C6 general section

 

Couldn't find anything

 

Get which ever meets your requirements for mileage, options, time and price. Both are great choices and much improved over the C5. I have owned my 05 for 3 years now with minimal issues and quite happy; I actually prefer the 4 spoke wheel.

Happy hunting!

 

It's nice for highway cruising.

 

I bought a 05 vette in March 2005 just barely when they came out and i have 30K miles on the vette and no problems.

 

Adopted my 2005 Coupe 14 months back. Great deal and with only 6,800 miles!

No issues, just alot of fun!

 

Check out the following: the early 2005s had several problems which can be found below: loose balancer, brake line too close to driver side exhaust manifold, rear brake line close to exhaust, auto trans case problems, dead battery syndrome & etc

Recalls/ Service Bulletins
Recall lists: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?catId=111
Roof delamination links:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...p?p=1555485017
Service Charging system warning: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1414082
Rear end chatter when cold: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1249546
Power steering hose: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...73&forum_id=74
Roof delamination: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...16&forum_id=74
Dash "hoot" "groan" from under dash: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1040150
Blocked first gear shift http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=101
A/C blowing hot preliminatry information bulletin: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...78&forum_id=74
Brake Squeal bulletin and fix: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...14&forum_id=74
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...05&forum_id=74
Crank Pulley issue VIN numbers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...47&forum_id=74
Fuel Sending Unit: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1060074
Crank pulley bolt TSB & info: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1038771
Crank pulley complaints: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15501468 69
6-speed snap ring recall: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=930805
VINs in snap ring range: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=932613
Brake line safety recall: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=recall
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=949354

Known issues (not experienced by all):
Airbag light illuminated intermittently:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1529443
Delamination top update for C6 and Z06:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1426785
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432192
Convertible Wind noise top up: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1390008
Dead Battery Issue: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15536597 08
Dead batteries: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=101
CV boot leaks: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&forum_id=74
Rear Axle seal failures: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...46&forum_id=74
Brake line failures: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1113860 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927500
Squeaks and rattles: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1045781
Trunk button sticking & repair link: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...00&forum_id=74
A/C blows hot air: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117263
A/C fix: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...61&forum_id=74
Fuel Sending Unit / Fuel warning on DIC: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1060074
Fuel pump connector failure: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1116191
Convertible power top: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1055828
Cracking Z51 rotors: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1046511
Overfilling fuel tank gives Engine Light: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1042223
Cold Weather window indexing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=973590
CD Changer bug: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=900908
Dead batteries - bad relay:
Dead batteries and manual tranny: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=928291
Intermittant electrical problemshttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=924597
Front License bracket: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=925949
Brake squeal after washing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=922848
Aftermarket bracket: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=915341
Incorrect Air Filter # in manual: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=925171
Loose crank pulley: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=919069
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940446
Water in rear view mirrors: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=924155
F55 suspension inoperable: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=903703
Manual tranny chattering: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=921011
NAV locking up: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=920242
Intermittent rear hatch open: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=917850
Brake squealing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=916234
Missing HOMELINK: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=916057
Difficulty programming HOMELINK: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=956591
Window indexing prob: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=931055
Tire pressure discrepancy: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=915838
Orange peel: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=915802
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=807721
Loose plug wire: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=914975
Poor rear viz: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=913257
Wavy rear glass: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=911082
Squeaky roof: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=906606
Carpet fit’n’finish: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=913121
Locking seat belt: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=912562
Scraping: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=908448
Military time in radio: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=907312
Air Bag stickers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=907815
Ticking soundhttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=923699
MISC problem list: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=913864
Door gaps and adjustments: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15487108 68
Z51 directional rotors mounted on wrong side: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=939034
Hood Emblem Peeling: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940588
Clicking noises while driving, troubleshooting tips: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940930
Broken door buttonhttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940738
Passenger door rattle: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15487757 11

 

Wow. Am I glad I got an '06. I haven't had any of those problems except the delaminating roof. Granted, I've only put ~8100 miles on it so far since May of 2006, but still. That's one heck of a list.

I did have one mechanical problem, but I suspect I was the cause of that one. I got in a hurry while frustrated in a parking lot, and ended up jamming the shifter button somehow where I couldn't shift it out of N/D (I have the A6). I drove it home okay but had to leave it in accessory mode overnight, which naturally drained the battery.

Oh, and I have a phantom leak in the left front tire. It loses pressure at an average of 1-2 lbs a week. Very wierd. I had it to Goodyear twice and they can't find any leaks.

 

Many of these issues are also on 2006-2007 cars.
Some cars run clean with no problems, and others are prone to problems.

 

Many of those issues are also on the '08. My '05 has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Been to the shop one time and that was my fault not the car's. My new Mercedes was in the shop five times in two years.