Seems like the base car, discounted to ~$40k is a reasonable deal. I'm thinking the $1100 I spent for 6/60 was well spent. It looks like you're new here. My dealer told me to break it in 'hard' -- literally, drive it hard and fast and then get the oil changed early -- say around 1k miles. Go to Google then advanced.

They then go on to discuss what is better and worse about the new systems, worth reading.

Jump to Latest Follow ... Speedratchet Sep 3, 2005. Johnny O'Connell, Ron Fellows, and Oliver Gavin are three of the four factory Corvette Racing drivers. Think you can still get in by calling the Museum tomorrow and ordering over the phone. • The Gray (37T) Convertible Top, introduced in 2005 MY, has been carried over for 2006 and will be available for ordering in beginning August 19, 2005. Also, GrassrootsMotorsports just did an article on how to treat transmissions for those that go to the track and/or drags.

The hardest transition for me has been to learn to drive at 20% of the car's ability.

Your insights are welcome. It was sticker + everywhere. They have 350 left, and will draw it anyway so the odds are pretty good.

"If I had a Monterrey Red, I would have gone with a tan interior though, but I love tan interiors.

:-).

You can't really upload someone else's pictures.

I read this somewhere and thought it may be worth using.

Thanks for the reply and congratulations on getting the car that suits your needs and preferences.

I hadn't thought much about the HUD, but I really don't care about the other stuff like memory seats and mirrors because my wife will only get to drive this car AFTER SHE RIPS THE KEYS FROM MY COLD, DEAD, FINGERS! Buyers - did you get the warranty extension? The car was towed to the dealer last Tuesady.

If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons! They were probably worth 100K, or more.

Victory Red exterior, Ebony interior. They were gone round the bend in a flash. Your 3 interior choices are Ebony, Ebony/Titanium, and Ebony Red.

Edmunds review of the C6 Z06!

It is limited production (6000 total) Our dealership sold our 2 allocations 3 months ago for 10k over list. In fact, there was an absolutely pristine 2000 Boxster on the lot that had been recently traded on a 911.

". You may get stuck waiting a year or 2 if you don't want to pay the premium.

He's been itching to trade it in for a new one. 2006 C6 Z 51 Paddle shift. Just got my '07 coupe. I can only really reflect on what the owners manual and my dealer stated, that was to go easy for the first 500 miles. We have already found out the 2004 Cadillac XLR will have the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette's bodyframe, which obviously means that hints a shape for the next-gen Vette. Motor Trend and I think Road and Track said 10,000 units...and yes, I may have to wait a bit like I did for my '01.

If Kristie says it is ok, I will try to upload here. 1. For a 2005 Manual transmission Corvette - Get the reflash done or you will continue to have battery problems.

When I knew a very good tech at the local Chevy dealer he. While I agree with both of you, I don't think the "bang for the buck" phrase holds true for the Z06 as it does with a WRX. A new spyshot of the fixed headlamps has popped up, and these are supposed to be very accurate: well, like I said before, if GM's other pushrod engines got the same attention and level of engineering as the Corvette motors......then I'm fine with it. Whether or not it was used in the 50s through the 70s does not mean the technology did not exist. Dealer a llocation is based on 2005 years sales. Do a search on Fichtner Chevy in Laurel, MT and then email Dennis for a quote.

They also did a side bar and said that no matter what is prior wisdom, Auto's don't suck!

Exactly the options I want and LeMans is my second choice of color.

May have been someone going up to give a presentation to the Corvettes at Woodward event run by the Museum. But GM is still selling an extension for the other elements that are only covered for 3 years/36k miles.

Well, with the C6, you'd be hitting the guy ahead of you everytime if you drive that way.

I had the heat from the vents problem with my 51 packaged c-6 standard trans convertible.

Finally, the Corvette Engine Build Experience option allows a Z06 or ZR1 buyer to help assemble the car’s engine at the GM facility in Wixom, Michigan. Spending the price of a Vette I wouldn't want one without the HUD (heads up display) but that is just from spending 4 years in a C5, very addictive, and I look for it in all else I drive and am disappointed. Coming back from 11 days vacation, my 2005 Corvette won't start.

Many say that the design is horrible.

That amount is refundable if during extra 2 years the purchased warranty is not used. Generally, with most cars, you accelerate and hit cruising speed by pushing the gas down to say... 50% or 60% of the car's max and then hold back when you hit cruising speeds. :shades: I think that you may have to wait longer than 6 months. Also, those pictures were taken in late July. You'll love the Corvette!

Edmunds review highlights of the Mustang GT..... "The handling and steering feel are so impressive, in fact, that several road test editors that drove the car back-to-back with the new '05 Corvette felt that while the 'Vette is a bit faster in terms of actual performance numbers, the … I see lots of WRX's and Evo's at the track along with most everything that drives and those two are a step above until you get to the Vette. Random question: Have non-Z06 C6 owners out there looked into getting red colored brake calipers (or I suppose the housing for the brake calipers?)

Chevy stated that there will be some certified Corvette dealers who won't get a single Z06. Just an indicator of the demographic where most Vette drivers just want a nice touring car for two. For sure some won't find it over-assisted, but that depends from where you're coming. Well, I got no call on the raffle at the Museum, so I guess I got stiffed again on the drawing for a C-6. Car magazines generally agree.

Come check out discussions on performance, specifications, modifications, purchasing, maintenance and more! I thought not, but many people were convinced to buy one when they went to the New York Auto Show. I dig the red brakes on the Z06 and would like look on my C6 Z51 (mine is yellow -- I think it would be nice contrast). Believe me, tan interiors ARE a pain to keep clean, but are quite beautiful when the are. Theo: Only three days after you, The Car Connection finally found the pictures. Apparently there are three different shells flying around the GM proving grounds, so the final version could be a little different. The compuetr reflash was not mentioned. Agreed.

Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report.

Theo2709. Rumor is the base C6 in MY '05 will be 400HP.

Guys that encourage you to ignore the manual are just plain out of touch. In "First Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette", Edmunds said: "The standard six-speed manual, however, is the big shocker here.

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