2005 Chevrolet Corvette Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Corvette Transmission Issues

Re: New '08 Automatic with grinding noise. Tranny? [tmerriss]

Written by: jordan0023 on Dec 28, 2007 08:07 PM

Where do I start? I took my 2005 C-6 six speed in for an upgrade to the OnStar system. Almost a month later, as the car sits on the rack at the dealer, I have no 5th gear in the transmission. I was having a problem with the airbag light and had OnStar run a check on the car while on my way to the dealer. They came back with no problrem with the airbag system but the transmission ... Read More...

Sports Cars - The Definitive Discussion

My Take

Written by: chrmdome on Nov 23, 2007 08:49 PM

Greetings: Opinions are like....... oh ya, ...in my humble opinion: I spent $99,949.85 out the door (cash sale, I am truely fortunate! )in Oct 2005 on my ordered 2006 C2S coupe. The VAST majority of Porsche owners never will experience the true potential of their cars, the VAST majority of Vet owners are likely in the same boat. I checked out the 2006 Corvettes ... Read More...

Porsche 911 vs. Corvette Z06

Re: Where's the speed? [trucktricks]

Written by: habitat1 on Jul 18, 2007 00:31 PM

What to believe? I'm looking right at a Motor Trend compasion test of the 2005 Corvette Z51 and the 911S coupe. It shows the 355 hp 911S beating or matching the 400 hp Corvette in every measured performance category: 0-60: 4.2 vs. 4.4 seconds 1/4 mile: 12.6 each 60-0 Braking: 106 vs. 113 feet 100-0 braking: 299 vs. 321 feet 600 ft slalom: 70.1 vs. 68.9 mph 200 ft skidpad: ... Read More...

Chevrolet C6 Corvette

Consistency of Reviews?

Written by: wideglide on Feb 09, 2007 10:04 AM

I don't know if this has been brought up here, coming in so late to the topic, but there is a major discrepency about the shift quality of the manual transmission. In "First Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette", Edmunds said: "The standard six-speed manual, however, is the big shocker here. The clutch is smoother and lighter, and the shift feel is — dare we say — "Miata-like" ... Read More...

Wildly varying 0-60 times? What gives?

Written by: toquinho on Sep 03, 2006 10:57 PM

btw., why is there such a wide range of 0-60 times for the C6? Maybe that's true for all cars out there and I'm just more aware of it with the Corvette. But I've seen 0-60 times listed between 4.1 and 5.1 secs. That's an outraggeous difference. 25% swing! And that 1 second is the difference between a really fast car and an exoctically fast car. 5.1 is marginally better ... Read More...

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

Written by: smu1976 on Sep 01, 2006 10:26 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 in the most ... Read More...

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

Written by: smu1976 on Sep 01, 2006 06:44 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 ... Read More...

Corvettes and all things about them

Re: 2005 Corvette [motorhead1]

Written by: jmess on Feb 15, 2006 10:22 PM

If it is a base car with no options then the starting price is what you can find heavily optioned C6s for on E Bay and some of the Corvette Forums. BTW, MSRP for a 06 6-speed with no other options is $44,490; you should be able to negotiate the price down from there. The asking price is a high ball price so offer them a low ball prices if you like the car and let the games begin. ... Read More...

Chevrolet Corvette Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

Re: GM Supplier Discount [jmess]

Written by: daveniche on Feb 10, 2006 11:47 AM

Jmess: I am sorry to hear about the problem you posted yesterday regarding your Z06. I hope things work out for the better -- or even the BEST. I know how you feel, as I have been GM's guinea pig (sp?) for the original C5 in 1997. I was among the first to find two of their eventual recall items. Here's why I am writing. I've been reviewing a bunch of info regarding the recent ... Read More...

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Corvette's awards

Written by: xkss on Dec 16, 2005 09:09 PM

The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been named an "All-Star" by Automobile Magazine. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) introduced a brand new award for a "truly exceptional vehicle that sets new standards". The inaugural AJAC 'Most Coveted Vehicle Award' went to the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Chevrolet Corvette C6 was named Car ... Read More...