I've had this car for only a month and I'm ready to sell it. I have been fortunate to have been a part of Corvette Action Center for many years but it's time for me to move on to another kind of car.
First of all, I have owned and enjoyed Corvettes for years. When the C6 came out I was kind of iffy on the styling until I saw one in person, and then I HAD to have one. So I saved my pennies and finally bought a used one this year. As much as I drove and enjoyed my 89 Corvette, I have grown to dislike my C6.
The drivers seat cracks and pops as you drive around, the dealer says it's the leather seat covers rubbing against the plastic and there's nothing they can do. The roof panel pops, dealer says it's normal. The outside temp gauge never worked properly, was always 20 degrees off or so, dealer replaced outside temp sensor with a brand new one and it still doesn't work. The door panel buzzes and rattles whenever the car is in motion or the stereo is on. There is a distinct shudder in the automatic transmission at low speeds, dealer says they talked to the engineers at the plant and it's normal but my 89 NEVER did this. I can't adjust the twilight sentinel, the headlights come on after I've already parked in my underground garage space, it's kind of irritating (why even offer the accessory if you can't adjust the delay?). Cruise control is always one MPH off, a minor annoyance but my 89 coupe was NEVER off, if you set it to 60MPH, boy it stayed there.
I will say I love the power and the smooth ride, it is light years ahead of my 89 in terms of handling, but the build quality of this car is awful. If you're going to make and sell a $50,000 car, shouldn't it NOT squeak or rattle?
This car has only 4,000 miles on it, it still smells new inside but you couldn't tell it's new by driving it. The car is gorgeous, I love the pointy front end, but the whole thing is a beautiful disaster. I test drove a G35 coupe the other day, it was as tight as a drum, no rattles, no squeaks, transmission shifted perfectly. I must say I am very disappointed in the C6. I never, ever thought I would say this in fifteen years of owning Corvettes, but I've really had it this time, no more for me. It was nice knowing all of you.
First of all, I have owned and enjoyed Corvettes for years. When the C6 came out I was kind of iffy on the styling until I saw one in person, and then I HAD to have one. So I saved my pennies and finally bought a used one this year. As much as I drove and enjoyed my 89 Corvette, I have grown to dislike my C6.
The drivers seat cracks and pops as you drive around, the dealer says it's the leather seat covers rubbing against the plastic and there's nothing they can do. The roof panel pops, dealer says it's normal. The outside temp gauge never worked properly, was always 20 degrees off or so, dealer replaced outside temp sensor with a brand new one and it still doesn't work. The door panel buzzes and rattles whenever the car is in motion or the stereo is on. There is a distinct shudder in the automatic transmission at low speeds, dealer says they talked to the engineers at the plant and it's normal but my 89 NEVER did this. I can't adjust the twilight sentinel, the headlights come on after I've already parked in my underground garage space, it's kind of irritating (why even offer the accessory if you can't adjust the delay?). Cruise control is always one MPH off, a minor annoyance but my 89 coupe was NEVER off, if you set it to 60MPH, boy it stayed there.
I will say I love the power and the smooth ride, it is light years ahead of my 89 in terms of handling, but the build quality of this car is awful. If you're going to make and sell a $50,000 car, shouldn't it NOT squeak or rattle?
This car has only 4,000 miles on it, it still smells new inside but you couldn't tell it's new by driving it. The car is gorgeous, I love the pointy front end, but the whole thing is a beautiful disaster. I test drove a G35 coupe the other day, it was as tight as a drum, no rattles, no squeaks, transmission shifted perfectly. I must say I am very disappointed in the C6. I never, ever thought I would say this in fifteen years of owning Corvettes, but I've really had it this time, no more for me. It was nice knowing all of you.