LifeInAVette

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

- '05s had a weaker rear end than the '06 and newer.

- column lock only affected auto trans cars (I think), manual trans did not have this problem.

- roof delamination only affected coupes with the painted roof, glass roof coupes are fine and if I'm not mistaken the roof delamination issue is a recall item now (you'll have to look into that further).

- stay away from first year of a new model (see 1 and 2 above, both problems that were corrected in the second and third year)

That all said, the 08s (maybe 07s as well?) are known to have a fuel fume leak inside the car. Do a search for better info - I don't have all the details.

irok

If its an A4 you will likely never have a problem with the differential.10 years with a slick and 3200 stall on the car and no issues ever.the auto cars do not wheel hop

irok

the auto cars did not have column lock or dead batterey syndrome.those issues were with 05 manual cars.roof delamination was approximately first 5 model years and replaced at no cost to owner by GM recall.some cars have had issues but no year is known to have fume leak in interior of car

LifeInAVette

Fuel leak:


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-gas-leak.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-in-cabin.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...gas-smell.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-gas-odor.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-gas-leak.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ine-smell.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...t-started.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-and-leak.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ealership.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...om-dealer.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...l-problem.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...as-in-car.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...gas-smell.html

irok

it dosent make it specific to any year because a few have had an issue.do you realize how many of these cars have been built?dont buy one that you can smell fuel in

Mr.Nubain

I have an 05 and for the most part it has been a great car. My complaints are with the battery/keyfob and the manual transmission. Sometimes the battery does not sync with the car and I have to disconnect the battery then reconnect and whala it starts. I carry a bag of tools to do the reconnecting at all times. It's been a PIA. Then the AC/Powerseats/Radio/Tilt all get funked up too.
The manual tranny on an 05 is probably about as smooth as the shifter in a 1960's dump truck the gears are sloppy and it's so easy to miss gears.

I remember when I was on heroin for the past decade all of these problems seemed like no big deal, now that I'm clean for once all this **** has driven me insane. I recently had to park it because I am fed up with the car. I choose to drive my 06 Taurus with holes of rust. The Vette is a great highway car, but as a DD or around the city F that.

Arthur6

Bought my 05, March 2005 off the showroom floor.
Stick, convertible. 80000 miles.
Been in the shop once for Gas gauge repair at about 5000 miles.
On 3rd set of tires. Oil changed once a year needed or not courtesy of our local dealer at no charge.
Replaced brakes and rotors at about 76000. Air filter & belts at 50000 or so.
I drive it, wife drives it. I've let tons of others drive it.
Top (manual) has been up and down at least a thousand times.
Car runs and drives great. It's quite when the top is up.

Tally Ho

I've had my 06 since new. It's a convertible A6 with just under 38K miles. No issues so far. I hope to keep it another 10 years.

carl3989

When I was looking only a 2008 or newer was considered. Better engine, steering and interior are a few of the reasons. If you can swing it always buy the newest you can afford. Good luck.

snuggy

I've been trying to break my differential(2005) for the last month since I bought it...hasn't happened yet!!
The only problem I know of is not having upgraded from my C5 sooner.

Relax, the car is good. Just make sure you get a clean well maintained one.

EVRose

In the 6 years I've been on this form I think I may have read 2 posts from people that have actually had the rear diff break. If it were as common as everyone says I would think there would be many more threads about it actually happening.

Amicon

Can't win..If people search and dredge up old threads , they are chastised for it. If the just ask a question they are told to use the search function Thankfully most do play internet captain and answer the questions.

snuggy

This has bugged me before. Whats the point of a forum if not to exchange new and old topic matter with other members? Otherwise it becomes a reference library!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sma sh:

Harrison Pratt

2005 Manual transmission, 16,000 miles.

HVAC air handler failed, had to remove dash to replace failed air control membrane a few years ago -- very expensive. Now get a strange sound from HVAC system under dash and I get only AC, no heat. It's looking like another expensive dashboard tearout/replace.

Front right wheel speed sensor failing intermittently, resulting in LR brake locking at speed to correct "impending spin" that wasn't happening -- pretty exciting! Took dealer WEEKS to sort it out.

Get "check active handling system" messages all the time. Dealer can't find problem, even when I take it there immediately and the light is still ON.

Key fob switch to open rear hatch is too sensitive, so hatch pops open 'accidentally' and drains the battery. I can NEVER leave the key fob in my pocket when not driving the car.

Drivetrain 'clanks' if shifts are not perfectly synchronized or motoring slowly around parking lots, very annoying.

It's a nice car when everything works, but it's been VERY expensive to maintain ... and I've been a 'Vette owner of every series since 1976, so I know how it goes with these cars.

SwampRat

I purchased an 05 manual vert in June and it has been great so far. It has 79,000 on it. The only problems I've had are the "key fob not detected" sometimes (I replaced the battery, but that did nothing) and a message about the tire sensor that came up once and never again. Other than that it's been smooth sailing. Unfortunately, it sailed into storage for the winter this week.

Dr. Peter

In December 2017 I bought a manual red convertible base model. It had only 18,000 miles on it. I have driven it daily ever since - including in the snow. No problems except a water pump and a noisy rear differential which was fixed with new fluid. If there is any doubt about reliability, it is a Chevy. If you track it, you will break it. Otherwise, go for it. It is a blast.

scbob

Same with my 2005. It's been a great car. The Z51 suspension is worth every penny. I wouldn't buy a 'vette without it.