Well, I've been reading and learning here for the last 2 months on C6's. Quite an education really from alot of very sharp folks here. I'm usually over on the C2 forum with my 65 Coupe. But I got the bug after seeing a blue C6 in a parking lot at my doctors office back in April. I knew I was in trouble then.

So I come here and start reading. The usual education since I really didn't know C6's very well at all. Back in the 90's I owned two C4's, a two-tone silver auto 87 and a 95 black on black LT1 6 spd coupe. I skipped the C5's altogether while I was bracket racing for 12 years. Sold the race car, trailer and equipment and had cash in hand. Took me about 1 month to find the one I drove home 100 miles last Thursday. It's everything I wanted and a little more too.

Didn't hesitate one bit on buying the first year 2005. Sure, would have liked newer but this car is fine for me.

1SB pkg. loaded with both tops, F55, new tires, new Hawk brakes, car cover, Pioneer in dash head unit with back-up camera, recent service from Chev dealer, clean CarFax and AutoCheck, LS2 6 speed Coupe with only 74000 miles and totally stock, no mods. It looks and drives like a new car.

What really impressed me was how quiet and smooth it drives compared to my 95 coupe. Plenty of power and averaged about 24.5 mpg on the drive home. Everything on it works as it should. Really impressed with it for an 11 year old Corvette. Like a new car for me.

Just needs a little detailing and cleanup. Had Onstar originally so the hickey on top doesn't bother me any. The left side seat bolster isn't even worn yet.

I'm still getting to know it and for anyone saying don't buy a first year 2005... thats bullshirt, go for it, just wait for a well taken care of example. LS2- plenty for the street, my racing days are over, mods?,, to each his own, but I like em un-modded and well taken care of, first year problems? this one hasn't had any of those and if they occur I'll deal with them then.

So that's my story and I really enjoy seeing all the members cars here. You people have some very nice Corvettes.
Thanks, Jack

 

How awesome is that Well done, and a white one!

 

Congrats on your new car jack!

 

Congrats! 05's a great!

BTW, that thing on the top is the XM antenna.

 

Yea, it doesn't bother me any. I was open to any color except yellow. I really like the Arctic White, looks so clean. So far only $40 for the two new hood struts.

Only mods I can see me doing are full length rear spoiler and possibly brake caliper paint.

 

Absolutely beautiful C6! Looks great in Arctic White. Enjoy! Just got mine a little over a month ago as well. Couldn't be happier! Welcome to the family!

 

First mod I thought of after seeing the pics that works GREAT with white is this...

 

That's purty! Enjoy it.

 

Want to trade for a red one

 

: Congratulations on the new ride, great looking car... I bought a 2005 back in December and really like it , I've already put 8,000 miles on it.. The 2005s are just as reliable as any of the later cars, most that say differently are people that have never owned one.....WW

 

Very nice C6. My first C6 was a 2005 , Had zero issues with that car. often wish i had it back.

 

Thanks guys, appreciate it. My older C4's both had over 100k on them and they never needed repairs. All I ever did was tires, oil changes and brake pads. No, the 87 got a new fuel pump. But they are durable cars. I expect this to be as well.

I thought of that B pillar Halo paint. lol... tempting. So much you can do with these cars without going crazy. Under body is nice and clean with no scrapes or hits.

 

A trade offer already Ken? Serious? Not now but thanks for the offer. I'm still learning this one.

 

Congratulations

 

I agree with EVRose. The all black top would look amazing on this car. That was the only color combo I was considering other than all black. I ended up going with all black. But White with the black top has always been one of my favorite looks! I think because it reminds me of the 93 NSX, which is one of favorite cars ever. Beautiful car though man, Congrats!!

 

Congrats! One thing the 05 has that the rest are lacking is a cool steering wheel! Chevy dropped the ball with the Cobalt wheel on the later cars. Enjoy your new ride!

 

I wish it was a bit smaller in diameter but I like it.

 

Congrats! I would recommend one easy bolt-on mod that makes the 05 as fast as an 08 without tuning. Z06 Exhaust (manifolds back). It gives you 25-30 extra horsepower!

 

 

I don't see too many white ones. Enjoy your new toy.