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Replying to: gord1 (Mar 08, 2006 6:20 am) When the C5 hit in '97 those problems have virtually disappeared. I had an '01 Z06--2 years and 30k in miles and not a single squeak or rattle. Then bought an '03 Z06---going on 3 years and 25k in miles. Zero squeaks/rattles. I suspect the C6 is at least as tight. Porsche is a great car also but if you plan to keep for 15 years, you will have to do some serious budgeting as parts/repairs very costly. |
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| Can anyone tell me if I should use synthetic oil in my 1989 vette ? | |
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Replying to: gord1 (Mar 07, 2006 12:36 pm) This being said, I don't think any of your choices in cars here is going to go 15 years without significantly expensive service/repairs. A 997 911 will cost you about $30k more up front, maintenance is quite expensive and who knows if Porsche has fixed the RMS issue? Even if they have, it's too new to know if it will have any other issues. To top it off, the C6 is much more comfortable than a 911. (If you can't tell, we almost bought a 911, but finally decided on the C6- no regrets!  ) $30K pays for a lot of maintenance, and 911s and BMWs are not known for being trouble free cars. If you want something that lasts 15 years, maybe you can still get your hands on a Acura NSX (but it's been around a long time and is quite dated). Or wait for Nissan to release their new Skyline. Good luck tom |
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At 500 HP the Z06 is the best buy of all super cars! 
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Replying to: gord1 (Mar 07, 2006 12:36 pm) 
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Replying to: chevyt454 (Mar 10, 2006 8:14 am) While I hope to keep the car 15 years, I will probably use it sparingly. Good to hear the Corvette C6 is largely a solid and rattle-free car. I am concerned about long-term cost to own a Porsche 911 vs. a Corvette. One would intuitively think that for the extra cost of the 911 you would get a car that would last longer. If if only lasts longer by spending lots of money on maintenance and repairs, that isn't worth much.
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Replying to: gord1 (Mar 11, 2006 10:19 am) If you do plan to use it sparingly as you indicate, I would try to do a few things. First is to get the BEST battery trickle charger that you can. My Corvette Z06's battery gave out at app 4.25 years where I have been used to (in my driving life) most other batteries giving out at the 10 year mark. Quite simply two things are happening here. 1. The Z06 and (more directly the 06 Z06) has a 24/7 CONSTANT drain. I think you know the litany here. Multiple computers for any and all systems, operation of sound system, lamps, power seat adjustments, alarm systems, plug ins such as cell phone, GPS, radar detector etc etc. 2. In addition to hearing ABSOLUTELY no marketing to the contrary, the Z06's alternator simply DOES NOT replenish (to 100%) the battery during operation. So as a consequence, operation adds discharge to the already 24/7 discharge. Secondly, When in those cases you do take it out and use it (sparingly) operate it no less than 1 hours time (full operating temperature is the operative key here) All the best! Keep us informed !! |
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| I have a 01 Z06 and have been having troubles hitting 2nd gear at high rpms. it grinds. And also just shiftin normally, it kicks out of 2nd. Also normal driving it doesn't feel like it's going all the way into 2nd, and sometimes when you let up on the gas it'll pop out of gear. Has anyone else had this trouble at all? Thanks | |
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Replying to: jmess (Mar 07, 2006 8:43 pm)  5000 rpm, with 6th gear to go and a Redline of 6500 RPM, and didn't even feel I was going that fast! It gets up and goes, with VERY little effort. People have complained about the "Skip Shift", but since owning mine, I have only put 4000 miles on it, but with each mile I use it, I have noticed that I can use 6th gear as low as 35 mph and still dropping, with power to spare, possibly as much power as an economy car with a 4 cylinder engine! I think that for the money, you are getting one heck of a Sports Car. I have friends that have other (Exotic) vehicles in this class and beyond that have paid upwards of $500,000.00, and they LOVE my Corvette, and hate admitting it because of what they paid for their cars!!! You can actually see it in their faces when they drive my Vette and stomp on the gas, or even the brake, as it stops as well as it Launches! This is what I have noticed from being around these people, and in MHO, I would not even think of getting a Foreign vehicle, I don't care what they say about them, I know I can drive this car all day long with very little fatigue, and turn heads everywhere I go, at least a third the cost! It will out accelerate and maneuver most vehicles, I don't care what they cost, or how few of them they make!!! The new Corvette will give ANY vehicle a run for it's money, anytime, anywhere, and just throw a set of Plates on it, and drive it Home!  Good Ole American Plastic!!! Again, this is ONLY my opinion, and a Supporter of American Worker's! "Buy American"!
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What is skip shift? Is it on all vettes?
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