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2006 Chevrolet Corvette

2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 5.0

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C6 Corvette: The Definition Of "Bang For The Buck."

by drive571 drive571 is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200
Jan 06 '06 - Updated Jan 08 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Spine-tingling V8 thrust, sharp and sticky handling, surprisingly roomy cabin, bargain price.
Cons: Too big to feel nimble. The dull steering and fragile-feeling fiberglass body don't help.
The Bottom Line: Fast, rowdy, yet remarkably user-friendly, this car is the very definition of "bang for the buck"... even if it commands more bucks than most of us can afford.

My Experience It's actually been quite some time since I first drove Chevy's new C6 Corvette--last January, I took one for several laps around a small handling course at GM's "Auto Show in Motion." But my seat time at that event was brief, and ...

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Worth every penny

by socalh2oskier
Oct 09 '05 - Updated Jun 11 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Performance, looks, ride quality, heads up display
Cons: Poor Steering Wheel, noisy tires, mediocre and distracting radio/nav system
The Bottom Line: Buy it. Absolutely one of the best combinations of sport/comfort ever.

A quick take on my 2006 Corvette convertible that I have now had for approximately two weeks and just under 1000 miles--400 of which were a trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles. The car lives up to the rave reviews. I have owned two prior model ...

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2007 Shelby Cobra GT500 vs Corvette Z06

by ee2469
Oct 02 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Both are fast and hot!
Cons: Mustang beats Vette in price; Vette may look and feel better!
The Bottom Line: GT500 is the best bang for the buck; the Z06 Corvette best in overall comfort and design. You must decide which one of these cars “Lights your fire.”

Corvette Z06 versus Mustang GT500: 500+ Horsepower So, your nest egg is sitting pretty and you’ve got the sports car itch? Like many Americans we turn first to Detroit to wet our appetite. Though the past ten years have been decidedly dull out of ...

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must buy
by bruisedloser  
Jan 23 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Affordable, great driving
Cons: Bigger than the rest of the corvettes.
This is everything you want from a corvette. Its hair-raising acceleration and tremendous turning ability lead to the fact that this Corvette is the most valuable from the entire Corvette family. With its powerful V8 engine the 2006 Corvette is on the level of some of the best sports cars in the world. Once this car hits the open road it is something else. One fault to me is that it does not seem to be as quick as the other models of corvettes. This car is one of the best dollar to performance car in the world.
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WOW, great gas mileage and performance to boot!
by user261483  
Jul 14 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Performance, nice interior features, loads of luggage space, and economy gas mileage.
Cons: No faults with this automobile. It is the best Vette yet.
Purchased a new 2006 Corvette for a once in a lifetime trip down Route 66 and other roads West. Covered 10,000 miles at normal and high speeds (120) and still managed to average over 24 mpg. One stretch of driving yielded 31 mpg and an average speed of 78 mpg. This was over 400 miles with at least four pit stops and two 10 mile construction zones (25 mph). This car performed way beyond expectations and I've driven Vettes for over 35 years. It is by far the best product General Motors has ever produced. Lots of luggage space for traveling, great gas mileage, and more performance than anyone has a right too have this day in age.
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2006 z06
by trojan_golfer  
Dec 16 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 510 hp, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds,1/4 mile 11.25 seconds, top speed 217 mph.
Cons: smokes tires at 70 mph in 1st gear
510 hp, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds,1/4 mile 11.25 seconds, top speed 217 mph. All I have to say is watch out Italy because here comes America. Don't waste your money on a high priced Ferrari. Get an American made super-car. The new z06 corvette. The corvette is faster, has more acceleration, and the same top speed, but a better 1/4 mile time. To put it plain and simple, if you want a super-car for a sedan price than the Corvette z06 is your car.
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2006 Corvette
by akokoth  
May 22 '08 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 
Pros: v8, price, handling, looks
Cons: Interior could be better, ashtray not staying up
After waiting for what has seemed to be a lifetime I finally got a vette. And it has been worth the wait. The car is exactly what it says it is. Exterior flawless - looks great, interior - could be better, but not as bad as older vettes. Nice V8 engine with the z51 handling package. More than enough power under foot to pass anything on the road. I found the car to be smaller than I originally thought and much more nimble on the road.
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Best Vette Yet
by ibedave  
Apr 25 '07 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Strong performance. Fit and finish. Super looks.
Cons: Rediculous amount of road noise for a luxury sports car.
I bought a 2006 corvette new and now have 8000 miles on it. Starting around 5000 miles, i swear it became quicker versus before. Anyway, it is an exciting car to own and drive. This is my 3rd Corvette . The technology is incredible for this car. It is a great bargain especially if you opt for the very basic package . I only paid $39,995 plus tax , new, for mine. That was $5500 off of MSRP for the basic package. Even the basic package has all the whistles and bells one could ask for.
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REAL World-Class sports car
by bondmavn  
Jan 02 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: VALUE, POWER, MILEAGE, HANDLING, GREAT LOOKS ..and, did I SAY POWER?
Cons: somewhat noisy at speed, nav system could be easier to use
Superb LOOKS, zero to 60 time of 4.2 seconds, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, heads-up display, magneto-rheologic shocks for fine dial-in handling.
My combined mileage is 24 mpg from a 400hp eight cylinder engine...
what engineering!

Sure you can get the Z06 with 500+ hp,but you lose the removable roof.
So for those of use who don't race our vettes on a regular basis,
the C6 is probably more car than we'll ever need for a price that is a true bargain.
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