Buying my "new" c6 tomorrow morning
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Wheatley Ontario
Buying my "new" c6 tomorrow morning
Going to look at and most likely buy a 2005 c6 Victory red tomorrow morning. Give me a few tips on what to look for while inspecting the car and test driving it. It is a 6spd.
Thanks
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Thanks
I love this forum!
Last edited by raycer; Aug 17, 2010 at 08:18 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2008
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From: Sunnyvale CA
raycer,
Congratulations!
I think you would like to track this car and enjoy it. I say this based on reading your previous posts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1575007015
I strongly urge you to inspect the 2005 model year rear end you are buying. Also please do a little research on this forum on 2005 rear end. You might find something to consider...
Regards,
--bimmerborn
Congratulations!
I think you would like to track this car and enjoy it. I say this based on reading your previous posts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1575007015
I strongly urge you to inspect the 2005 model year rear end you are buying. Also please do a little research on this forum on 2005 rear end. You might find something to consider...
Regards,
--bimmerborn
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,642
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From: Texarkana Texas
Just make sure everything works, just like you would on any other car. Any history on the car would be great also...any upgrades, mods, etc. I have had no problems with my 05 and 63k miles. Good luck and post pics when you get it.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 388
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From: Raleigh NC
Make sure fuel gage works ... spend a few bucks, save later expense, fill it up with gas.
Check on this forum for VIN's with early builds having loose crank pully.
Check all position on the horn button to make sure no dead spots.
Check the underside to make sure the rockers are not cracked and the
"supposed" skid bars do not have broken welds.
On clod start make several sharp turns (figure 8's even better)and see if posi clutch plates are sticking.
Listen for column lock cyl. to move freely.
Push the rear trunk black button and see if it releases the trunk.
Have Chev. dealer pull up Warr. repair record.
None of which cannot be fixed, just need to find 'em before you have to pay to fix 'em.. do it on the dealer's dime.
Check on this forum for VIN's with early builds having loose crank pully.
Check all position on the horn button to make sure no dead spots.
Check the underside to make sure the rockers are not cracked and the
"supposed" skid bars do not have broken welds.
On clod start make several sharp turns (figure 8's even better)and see if posi clutch plates are sticking.
Listen for column lock cyl. to move freely.
Push the rear trunk black button and see if it releases the trunk.
Have Chev. dealer pull up Warr. repair record.
None of which cannot be fixed, just need to find 'em before you have to pay to fix 'em.. do it on the dealer's dime.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 60
From: Wheatley Ontario
Make sure fuel gage works ... spend a few bucks, save later expense, fill it up with gas.
Check on this forum for VIN's with early builds having loose crank pully.
Check all position on the horn button to make sure no dead spots.
Check the underside to make sure the rockers are not cracked and the
"supposed" skid bars do not have broken welds.
On clod start make several sharp turns (figure 8's even better)and see if posi clutch plates are sticking.
Listen for column lock cyl. to move freely.
Push the rear trunk black button and see if it releases the trunk.
Have Chev. dealer pull up Warr. repair record.
None of which cannot be fixed, just need to find 'em before you have to pay to fix 'em.. do it on the dealer's dime.
Check on this forum for VIN's with early builds having loose crank pully.
Check all position on the horn button to make sure no dead spots.
Check the underside to make sure the rockers are not cracked and the
"supposed" skid bars do not have broken welds.
On clod start make several sharp turns (figure 8's even better)and see if posi clutch plates are sticking.
Listen for column lock cyl. to move freely.
Push the rear trunk black button and see if it releases the trunk.
Have Chev. dealer pull up Warr. repair record.
None of which cannot be fixed, just need to find 'em before you have to pay to fix 'em.. do it on the dealer's dime.
Great info. Thanks
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 293
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From: Wheatley Ontario
Probably won't be racing at the track with this thing. Just cruising and occasional bad behavior!
raycer,
Congratulations!
I think you would like to track this car and enjoy it. I say this based on reading your previous posts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1575007015
I strongly urge you to inspect the 2005 model year rear end you are buying. Also please do a little research on this forum on 2005 rear end. You might find something to consider...
Regards,
--bimmerborn
Congratulations!
I think you would like to track this car and enjoy it. I say this based on reading your previous posts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1575007015
I strongly urge you to inspect the 2005 model year rear end you are buying. Also please do a little research on this forum on 2005 rear end. You might find something to consider...
Regards,
--bimmerborn
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Racer
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From: Wheatley Ontario
Burning Brakes
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From: Downingtown, PA
There are a couple of forum members and vendors who have offered to do free GM Background checks as long as you have the VIN. I did that a couple months ago when I purchased my 06. It was great as I found out the car had recall work done and a complete service record. I also found out all the accessories the car had and that was helpful because price was higher than I expected
Best wishes tomorrow.
Best wishes tomorrow.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 238
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From: SOCAL CA
congratz. ill probably be selling my VR 06 z51 A6 for that price 
your first mod... this is a MUST.. splash guards for front and rear fenders or claybar will be your new best friend.
look for paint mis-matches, tire condition, TMPS sensors all working (there are buttons of the right side of the steering wheel (i believe you hit options 4 times and it says on the DIC)
and lastly, enjoy =D
your first mod... this is a MUST.. splash guards for front and rear fenders or claybar will be your new best friend.
look for paint mis-matches, tire condition, TMPS sensors all working (there are buttons of the right side of the steering wheel (i believe you hit options 4 times and it says on the DIC)
and lastly, enjoy =D
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 53,529
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From: Arizona
A few others:
Make sure that the roof has been replaced on the recall. The original will fail over time, and may even peel off at speed.
Make sure that the car has had the BCM software upgrade to prevent DBS. Very important to prevent dead batteries with '05 MN6's.
Crank pulley failure can happen with VIN's before 11039.
Turn signal or DRL failure is not uncommon because of wire harness defects.
Look for rock chip damage to the front edge of the rear quarter panels. A common early defect with doors that didn't close flush.
Have the sway bar and passenger side rear axle bolt checked. Commonly loose.
Have the battery checked.
Make sure that the roof has been replaced on the recall. The original will fail over time, and may even peel off at speed.
Make sure that the car has had the BCM software upgrade to prevent DBS. Very important to prevent dead batteries with '05 MN6's.
Crank pulley failure can happen with VIN's before 11039.
Turn signal or DRL failure is not uncommon because of wire harness defects.
Look for rock chip damage to the front edge of the rear quarter panels. A common early defect with doors that didn't close flush.
Have the sway bar and passenger side rear axle bolt checked. Commonly loose.
Have the battery checked.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11,367
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
As you can tell, the '05 has some 'first year' gremlins.
My $.02 is be patient and don't limit your search to local vehicles, and get something newer if you can.
There are great deals to be had from some very reliable Forum Vendors and that first drive back home will be memorable.
Good Luck.
My $.02 is be patient and don't limit your search to local vehicles, and get something newer if you can.
There are great deals to be had from some very reliable Forum Vendors and that first drive back home will be memorable.
Good Luck.