2007 Chevrolet Corvette Consumer Discussions

Corvettes and all things about them

• some help w/top = yes .. power loss, nope...

  Written by: rayainsw on Jun 30, 2008 4:39:26 PM

  I have never experienced anything like what you are describing – nor have I read about anything similar, and I have monitored the largest “Corvette-focused” forum for over 3 years. Good luck, and please post the resolution? Regarding the noisy roof – there is a TSB: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1554872&highlight=roof+tsb But I would not let a Dealer do what is described. I did the fix described here – and it reduced the noise on ... Read More

Chevrolet Corvette Swaybar Problem

• 2007 Corvette "sway bar issue"

  Written by: smariel on Feb 3, 2008 11:17:40 AM

  I drive a 2007 Corvette convertible which just rolled over to 13k miles. I am having continuing issues with what my service rep (who is a friend) calls the 'sway bars'. I put it in the shop months ago for a rattling type noise that I thought was then coming from the driver side front end. At that time they felt the noise was from the rear 'sway bar'. During that ... Read More

Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [KarenS]

  Written by: natali on Jan 1, 2008 6:00:25 PM

  I own a 2002 Dodge Viper and I feel the Viper sometimes never gets the credit it deserves and this article does it justice. It is a super mean car that is not real friendly but will get your adrenaline flowing. One thing that I noticed which actually can be considered flattery is the door to front end profile of the 2003 and up Vipers (changed the body style in 2003) ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette-dyno ?

  Written by: md99viper on Dec 14, 2007 2:04:41 PM

  In the interests of accuracy, our region of the Viper Club sponsors an annual dyno day for many of our owners. HP and TQ numbers vary so much. I would like to know why the tests rely on 'published' numbers - instead of doing their own tests. Trust - but Verify !!! Let's see the REAL numbers. RWHP.. and RWTQ. 2000 GTS owner.

Chevrolet Corvette Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Corvettes and Carmax

  Written by: carmaxsux on Dec 8, 2007 3:19:21 PM

  This is my first post so please bear with me if I make a gaffo. Also remember this is merely a reporting of my experiences at Carmax, your's may be different (my attorney made me say that... [yes I really have an attorney - this event is not over]) I bought a 2004 Chevy Corvette (C-5) in June of 2007 form the Carmax in Orlando, FL. The salesman said all the ... Read More

Sports Cars - The Definitive Discussion

• Re: This debate has been going on..... [fedlawman]

  Written by: pmc4 on Dec 8, 2007 2:37:57 PM

  Replying to: pmc4 (Dec 07, 2007 8:52 pm) "The V6 Camry gets 19 MPG city, whereas the Chevy Tahoe hybrid gets 21 MPG city." Apples to oranges. The Tahoe is a truck that uses engine/fuel management devices that are not acceptable in a mass-market family sedan. You claimed that GM has superior hybrid technology, then why didn't they use it in the Malibu? I proved you woefully wrong with a comparison ... Read More

• Re: Porsche ad [fedlawman]

  Written by: paisan on Dec 6, 2007 4:40:46 AM

  Dec 06, 2007 12:45 am) "the Corvette is the envy of the automotive world." Only when Porsche and Ferrari develop their own cheap plastic interiors, notchy shifters, numb steering, and leaf-spring suspensions can they cease envying the exalted Chevrolet. Well put. To each his own though. Sometimes people are ledgends in their own mind ;) This debate is not likely to get solved here or anywhere. Some people like the vette, ... Read More

Chevrolet Corvette Transmission Problems

• Re: Thanks, who can I contact? [tmerriss]

  Written by: rayainsw on Dec 5, 2007 7:52:18 AM

  First, I feel your pain in dealing with Dealer Service Departments, in general. Second, I am truly sorry to hear of the issues you are having. The one issue I had ( 2007 Coupe - trouble w/A6 trans. ) was addressed with reasonable speed & efficiency by the dealer where I bought it. ( Largetst volume Corvette dealer in the S.E. ) Though the symptoms have started to re-appear. (( sigh ... Read More

• Re: Update: [printz]

  Written by: billw501 on Nov 15, 2007 5:01:18 PM

  I went to this site and searched by vehicle - year - make - model and received 14 TSBs for the 2007 Chevy Corvette. Can you please tell me how you got 44. I must be doing something wrong. Thanks...

Corvettes and all things about them

• my C6 A6 07 @ 1 year...

  Written by: rayainsw on Nov 6, 2007 7:46:53 AM

  Today is the 1 year point, and just over 15,500 miles of Daily Driver Duty + a couple of longer “out of town” trips in my C6. So, I decided to share the experience and my expectations of the next year of C6 driving here. Car: 2007 C6 Coupe, 3LT, A6, ‘Base Suspension’. Use: 75+ percent = commuting in & out of Mid-Town HotLanta. The rest has been primarily the typical ... Read More

Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [gbjerk

  Written by: snakester on Oct 11, 2007 5:45:32 PM

  The 1 foot rollout is a standard acceleration measurement. The NHRA drag racing rules stipulate it in their standards, and most every major magazine uses it to compare the acceleration of cars. Look up aftermarket performance meters, or to any of the automobile magazines when they discuss their testing methods. I was surprised that Edmunds DIDN'T do a 12" rollout in their testing, but they don't. So their numbers are more ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [gbjerk [snakester]

  Written by: gbjerke on Oct 11, 2007 5:03:03 PM

  Never heard of the 12" rollout and doubt Car and Driver or Motor Trend use this. They often comment about their "best times" being achieved by dumping the cluth at 2500 or 3000 or 3500 RPM. Agreed that one is certainly not looking for bumps but they are there. Road America is a good example. A very smooth track but just at the apex of turn 1 there is this "bump" ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [gbjerke]

  Written by: dc325ix on Oct 10, 2007 7:35:46 PM

  Good point about recovery going over a bump - I used to have a viper gts about 5 years ago and yes I race scca and have been thru skip barber schooling as well - but I will never forget how skittish the viper was when you hit even a small bump in the road, it was nerve racking. But, honestly pound for pound and sheer balls to the wall I'd ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [gbjerk

  Written by: snakester on Oct 10, 2007 2:00:21 PM

  The slower acceleration times at Edmunds are because they do not use a 12" rollout that some other magazines do. The rollout takes off 0.2-0.3 seconds from the 0-60 time, so subtracting that difference gives you closer times to the quicker magazine runs. Danica may be a good race car driver, but she doesn't appear to know too much about American performance cars, plus I'm not looking to recreate a situation ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette [KarenS]

  Written by: gbjerke on Oct 10, 2007 7:53:25 AM

  Pretty much mirrors car mags comparos except this is the first time I have seen 0-60 times over 4.0 for the Vette. Oct. Motor trend featured a comparo where Danica Patrick did the driving. In that article the Vette and Viper both recorded 3.7 in the 0-60 but the Viper turned 11.7 in the 1/4 vs. 11.8 in the Vette. Danica also commented that the Vette was more stable in high ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 9, 2007 10:36:59 AM

  Check out our comparison of these two hot coupes and post your comments here! Comparison Test: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

• Blue Devil?

  Written by: jpstax1 on Apr 17, 2007 4:58:20 PM

  Is this the famous "Blue Devil" car that got Chevy's execs upset when someone posted unauthorized photos on the Net? http://www.motortrend.com/av/features/112_0704_2007_chevrolet_corvette_z06_dyno/- -

Chevrolet Corvette Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: 2007 Corvette Conv. Deal [gbjerke]

  Written by: kwvette on Nov 28, 2006 11:57:00 AM

  Didn't know if you saw the first one that got bounched (my fault) Anyway, the MSRP was $65,390 and from Karl Tyler Chevy in Missoula, MT. So far the whole experience was a good one.

• Re: GMS pricing on Corvettes [redc6corvette]

  Written by: redc6corvette on Nov 14, 2006 5:57:18 PM

  I have made contact with them, but so far I have just traded messages. If I get a real deal, and the dealer is legit, I will let you know the dealer name/ Like wise, if it is bogus, I will also publish the name of the dealer. There is nothing I despise more, then someone who advertises one thing and does another. It is bait and switch simply put, and ... Read More

Chevrolet C6 Corvette

• Re: Automatic mini-vans Re: Never had a Vette [starrow68]

  Written by: smu1976 on Sep 1, 2006 10:26:06 PM

  Correct, we know when the models were introduced, the C6, the Z51 package and now the Z06. I am interested in a Z06. Maybe you did not read my original post. The C6 was new in 2005, reduction in problems in 2006 and 2007 should be better. The mechanic stated he would wait on the Z06, a year or two. The story from the Elco corvette mechanic seemed to be verified ... Read More

• Re: Automatic mini-vans Re: Never had a Vette [rayainsw]

  Written by: smu1976 on Sep 1, 2006 6:44:35 PM

  Buy what you like, don't let one guys posting get your shorts all bound up there junior. Don't be ashamed you got an automatic, enjoy it. No need to be so defensive. I have many automatics in my lifetime, just not in a sportscar. I think you will find many end performance cars without auto transmission though. Plus, you left out the St. Louis Corvette statistics for auto/manual? Poor data analysis. ... Read More