Why would you not buy a C6 next year?

[jimxo]

Other than your waiting for the ZO6 in 2006.

Well, a mechanic I know who's like a Chevrolet specialist or something told me to always avoid the first year of any Corvette generation. No idea why (except for hearing that the first C4 engine's Cross-Fire Injection blew).

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I had a very bad experience with my 1999 C5 - purchased new. The quality and reliability has been poor.

I am not convinced the C6 will be improved and will probably be rushed to market, which means engineering and manufacturing problems will surface.

Chevrolet seems to always have a bunch of problems with the first few model years of a new model, and it takes them years to fix them.

[Corvette-Pilot]

Originally posted by Kotzenjunge
Well, a mechanic I know who's like a Chevrolet specialist or something told me to always avoid the first year of any Corvette generation. No idea why (except for hearing that the first C4 engine's Cross-Fire Injection blew).

;stupid

Not just in the Corvette but pretty much all cars & trucks. The first year of a new design has many bugs that need to be worked out. Getting the last C5 you know most of the problems are fixed. Besides how else would you get one of those special edition C5s ! !

not to mention price

[sothpaw]

99,

What kind of problems?

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Southpaw,

My 1999 C5 coupe, purchased new, suffered 18 separate defects in the first 20,094 carefully driven miles. It broke down three separate times while I was out-of-state, on vacation (column lock, a/c drain clog - ruined computer, and defective alternator). It was recalled for a safety defect and was the subject of a "satisfaction campaign".

Many of the defects were the classic, common C5 flaws: column lock, fuel gauge problems, leaking Delco battery, A4 shift rumble, clogged a/c drain, idler pulley defective (squeaking), premature sport seat leather cover wear, passenger seatbelt jamming, headlight bezel plugs repeatedly blowing out, etc. etc.

Many of these problems took Chevrolet years to produce a "fix" or correction. I think they wait until they get a bunch of warranty claims, then realize how many problems there are.

I waited until the third model year to order my C5 (my third Corvette) thinking that the "bugs" would be worked out. Boy, was I wrong.

Now, the driver's seat is beginning to rock when I accelerate or slow the vehicle. The fuel gauge is acting up again, although the fuel modules were replaced. I'll have to pay a $100.00 deductible under the GMPP to have it fixed, although Chevrolet has known that there was a problem with the seat transmission assembly and the fuel gauge system.

[Huckleberry]

Money, money and.....um......oh yeah, money!

[Zanimul]

Originally posted by Huckleberry
Money, money and.....um......oh yeah, money!

Yh, yeah, whut he said, did I mention $$$'s!?!?!

Man, even as late as the third year into the model and it still has that many problems? My goodness.

Umm... guess that pretty much shoots down the idea of getting an early C5. LT-1 C4, here I come! (I always liked the C4 look more anyway)

[atmmac]

My 97 has had a few of those problems. The column lock twice $650 The seatbelt: Free Recall Thats it so far and mines the first year. Maybe the quality is better? =)

[singledad_9]

Number 1, I am still kind of unemployed thanks to offshoring.

Number 2, I will NEVER buy the first year of any model. Frankly, I really think the 2003's are the best C5's produced. Even though I own a Y2k.

Number 3, I am uncomfortable about my perceived notion about it's styling and cost.

[jimxo]

WOW! That's a lot of problems for any car. Is the GMS/GMO available on the 04's?

[CFour]

Because I purchased a 1997 C5 !!!