C6 questions?
08-02-2011, 10:23 PM
#1
C6 questions? I'm going to look at a 2007 C6 Coupe tomorrow. Black/Black 6spd w/ 34k miles for about $31k. Hopefully if all goes well, this will be my first Vette. Obviously, I'll be doing a carfax and a long road test including some highway driving. It's a private seller, so hopefully he will have some service records available as well.
Is there anything else I should look for besides the usual used car buying stuff? I saw a "C5 buyers guide" but could not find a similar thread for C6's.
Any suggestions/links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
Is there anything else I should look for besides the usual used car buying stuff? I saw a "C5 buyers guide" but could not find a similar thread for C6's.
Any suggestions/links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
08-03-2011, 10:08 AM
#2
Couldn't you get an LS3 for that much? I wouldn't spend that much on an LS2 Vette.
I'm pretty sure that in C6s they don't have the computer codes in the DIC... I'm not quite sure how you'd check the codes on a C6 for history and current, but I'd recommend doing it if you can. A lot of codes don't trigger the CEL and you may not know what you're getting yourself into.
Check CorvetteForum.com in the C6 section. I'm sure they have a sticky for what to look for when buying a used C6.
Again, I'd look for an LS3 car for that much money.
I'm pretty sure that in C6s they don't have the computer codes in the DIC... I'm not quite sure how you'd check the codes on a C6 for history and current, but I'd recommend doing it if you can. A lot of codes don't trigger the CEL and you may not know what you're getting yourself into.
Check CorvetteForum.com in the C6 section. I'm sure they have a sticky for what to look for when buying a used C6.
Again, I'd look for an LS3 car for that much money.
08-03-2011, 10:46 AM
#3
Couldn't you get an LS3 for that much? I wouldn't spend that much on an LS2 Vette.
I'm pretty sure that in C6s they don't have the computer codes in the DIC... I'm not quite sure how you'd check the codes on a C6 for history and current, but I'd recommend doing it if you can. A lot of codes don't trigger the CEL and you may not know what you're getting yourself into.
Check CorvetteForum.com in the C6 section. I'm sure they have a sticky for what to look for when buying a used C6.
Again, I'd look for an LS3 car for that much money.
I'm pretty sure that in C6s they don't have the computer codes in the DIC... I'm not quite sure how you'd check the codes on a C6 for history and current, but I'd recommend doing it if you can. A lot of codes don't trigger the CEL and you may not know what you're getting yourself into.
Check CorvetteForum.com in the C6 section. I'm sure they have a sticky for what to look for when buying a used C6.
Again, I'd look for an LS3 car for that much money.
I've checked the the sticky's on Corvette Forum, but didn't really find any sort of buyers guide. I'll search around some more.
I'll pick up a code reader prior to checking it out, but I'm not sure it will read the history. Once I get the vin, I'll have a dealer run a service history.
Thanks,
Tim
08-03-2011, 06:05 PM
#4
That's a shame... I know cars are usually more expensive on the East coast. I don't know why, though. Here in SoCal cars are almost always 10-15% cheaper.
Yeah, I don't believe it will show you history with just a normal code scanner. That was one of the big benefits to the C5s. I guess GM didn't realize a lot of people would be their own backyard techs and fix things themselves. LOL
Yeah, I don't believe it will show you history with just a normal code scanner. That was one of the big benefits to the C5s. I guess GM didn't realize a lot of people would be their own backyard techs and fix things themselves. LOL
08-03-2011, 07:36 PM
#5
That's a shame... I know cars are usually more expensive on the East coast. I don't know why, though. Here in SoCal cars are almost always 10-15% cheaper.
Yeah, I don't believe it will show you history with just a normal code scanner. That was one of the big benefits to the C5s. I guess GM didn't realize a lot of people would be their own backyard techs and fix things themselves. LOL
Yeah, I don't believe it will show you history with just a normal code scanner. That was one of the big benefits to the C5s. I guess GM didn't realize a lot of people would be their own backyard techs and fix things themselves. LOL
After checking out the car, I think I'm gonna buy it. I didn't find anything wrong with it besides a few minor scratches here and there. It drove nice and felt pretty good.
Going to the bank in the morning, starting to get excited.
08-04-2011, 08:54 AM
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I've noticed that myself. I think after college when I make the leap and reward myself with a Corvette, I purposely want to find one in CA so I can fly out there for a "mini vacation" and drive it back. I love California being that I'm born and raised in Iowa lol
Close to here I'd say a pristine LS3 C6 <45k is $32-$35k
Close to here I'd say a pristine LS3 C6 <45k is $32-$35k
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08-04-2011, 11:12 AM
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Just be sure to look for any signs of modifications that were once there but are now removed if ya can.
Scratching/denting/dinging around the heads and header bolts and timing chain cover, any signs of intake manifold removal or holes cut around the engine bay/firewall, excessive rubber caked up inside the wheel wells etc.
I agree that the LS3 would be a little more desirable but these LS2s can be made to run pretty damn hard as well. 
Scratching/denting/dinging around the heads and header bolts and timing chain cover, any signs of intake manifold removal or holes cut around the engine bay/firewall, excessive rubber caked up inside the wheel wells etc.
I agree that the LS3 would be a little more desirable but these LS2s can be made to run pretty damn hard as well.
