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Replying to: bhill2 (Jul 19, 2006 11:30 am) |
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WOW, I just finished reading the past dozen or so posts. After seeing Jay Leno speak highly of the C6 on the first PAYBACK episode, I thought I would see what real buyers are saying after shelling out their actual hard earned cash for one (lets not forget Leno has 2 full time techs ensuring he isn't stranded on the side of the road). I'm dissapointed but not surprised with what I'm reading, it's the same story I read 10 years ago when I thought I would buy a vette - well, once again, GM is selling to dreamers and not enthusiasts. That is most evident in how they treat their customers - you will not find this treatment at a Honda, Toyota, or Nissan Dealership - Or Volvo or even BMW. I really thought they changed, but it seems they haven't. If the Nissan deal (or Toyota) doesn't materialize - GM is doomed. I work in a customer support organization on a program that produces fighter AC at $130M a copy, there is no way we would survive if our customer where making posts like these. I have serious doubts about GM making it without the "help" of Toyota or Nissan. I have yet to buy a Chevy (I've owned Ford, Honda, Volvo and Toyota) just as quickly as the new C6 caught my eye, I have canned the idea once again of buying one....GM will not gain a new customer as long as real people are making posts like the above.
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Replying to: tjohn (Jul 25, 2006 4:45 am) I have my own Nissan dealership horror stories.... If automakers spent as much time and money on quality control as your organization does on fighter aircraft or mine on space launch hardware no one could afford the cost of the automobiles. The quality has to be built in by design, robust manufacturing processes and minimal touch labor. There's bound to be escapes and unfortunately the folks affected will complain loudly to the rest of us as they have a right to do. But don't let the negativity get in the way of your decision. There are a lot of dreamers AND enthusiasts who buy C6 Corvettes and they too are real people having a great time driving a great car! |
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Replying to: tjohn (Jul 25, 2006 4:45 am) I hope your research went just a little deeper. Since there have been about 34,000 Corvettes produced in each of the last few years, the number of complaints here is surprisingly small. BTW, there are other complaints that don't show up here but do at the make specific boards. Some times approach is more important than the facts, shouldn't be but life isn't always fair. I take my C5 to the track, some times 5 days in a month, some times 1 or 2 days. Last Friday it was just over 100 degrees and I was doing over 100mph at four points on a 2.5 mile track each lap, amazing what a robust design will stand up to. That has been the case for over 3 years on a 5 yr old car and the local dealer replaced my full ABS system a couple months ago under extended warranty. That is with a car that has an after market oil cooler, harness bar and 3" wide 6 pt belts hanging behind the seats. What does that prove, nothing, just like any other one off situation. Corvette has been getting good overall ratings for the past several years and is the best of what GM offers. Too bad you won't get a chance to try one out. |
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Replying to: tjohn (Jul 25, 2006 4:45 am) Even Consumer Reports, a publication very very Japanese Automaker biased, shows that the Corvette is one of the most satisfying cars to own. And it is. I doubt every car GM makes is perfect. But then again, not every car Toyota makes is perfect either. It would be nice if every 'imperfect' car sold could be returned and replaced, like Nordstrom, but no car manufacturer in the world does this. It's just not feasable. The C6 Vette is a great car and don't let a few disgruntled people tell you otherwise. Do the research yourself and you'll find the vast majority of people (even enthusiasts!) agree. tom |
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Replying to: fotorich (Jul 18, 2006 11:19 am) 
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| I am about to purchase an 07 C6 coupe. The dealer can get me one with the Z51 handling package immediately or I can wait and he will order me one w/o that package. This will be my daily driver and I don't expect to do any track time with this car. Having read some posts it sounds like the Z51 will mean faster tire wear and a significantly firmer/harsher ride. Correct? | |
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Replying to: jc71251 (Jul 29, 2006 11:16 am) You can go to the GM site and get into the gear ratios of the Z51, 6 speed, auto, and Z06. The Z51 ratios produce a faster car off the line but have a higher ratio also in 6th gear and thus not as good mileage if you are driving it any distance. I am sure that you will hear from those that race theirs that the Z51 is the way to go. But that was not my desire. I anticipate taking delivery the week of August 7. Good luck with your decision! 
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Replying to: jc71251 (Jul 29, 2006 11:16 am) By the way, my previous '96 M3 had a ride that was harsher than the Z51 I test drove so I wasn't worried about the daily drive with the Z51. |
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Replying to: toquinho (Jul 30, 2006 9:20 am) |
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