Vette Annual Service & Test Drive in C6

[b3any]

Had the vette serviced on Saturday with BM in Manchester, got to admit that for the money it didnt look like allot was done, namely just an oil change.... They didnt do airfilter as mines aftermarket anyway.... So not really sure what else was done...:(
Whilst I was there i test drove the C6 and again wasnt impressed with it, yes it looked great from outside, but the interior is a real let down and left me feeling really uninterested, the best thing about it was the keyless start and the buttons that open the door :) It felt a little bit more powerful than mine but not enough to make you think it was worth any extra money.... Anybody else been slightly dissapointed with the C6, I wont be putting my name down for one....

[kenski]

There was that story a while back about the guy who sold his Z06 to get a new C6, realised what a horrible mistake he'd made and re-sold his C6 almost immediately. We're lucky in the UK that we get more of a chance to test drive new cars than in the US.

-kenski

[gsmcoverage]

b3any said:

Had the vette serviced on Saturday with BM in Manchester, got to admit that for the money it didnt look like allot was done, namely just an oil change.... They didnt do airfilter as mines aftermarket anyway.... So not really sure what else was done...

Yep know the feeling - at £80+VAT an hour labour and cunningly quoting you over the phone for prices for spares without the VAT the seriously overcharge. Esp on the oil and filter!

[anonymous-user]

What do BM charge for a routine service these days?
C6 is a nice car and more nimble than C5, though it would be hard to justify the cost of the upgrade if you've already got a C5.

[gsmcoverage]

Just oil, filter, general check and washer fluid (dont forget that one) - so for all that including the oil and filter - mine was 350 last year.

[b3any]

£280 in total, ridiculous labour charge. Your paying for the stamp in the book really.

[LuS1fer]

Which is why there are no stamps in my books, just a documented and receipted history of oil changes and parts. Given that a rexcent survey showed that about 75% of servicing isn't done properly or at all, I'm sure it will be worth more than a stamp in terms of reliability.

[b3any]

also got told that i need new rear discs, anyone know where i can get some from here in the UK? will consider uprated ones please point me in a direction.

[c5ragtop]

b3any said:

also got told that i need new rear discs, anyone know where i can get some from here in the UK? will consider uprated ones please point me in a direction.

Speak to TEKWIZ.

[c5ragtop]

b3any said:

also got told that i need new rear discs, anyone know where i can get some from here in the UK? will consider uprated ones please point me in a direction.

Speak to TEKWIZ.

[Dee Gee]

Drove the C6 about a year ago. I still own a C5 so I guess that sums it up.

For me it's not the great leap that the C5 was over the C4. It drives well and the extra power is nice but I still can't live with the looks. I see them around Vegas every day of the week and it is only just starting to grow on me.

I think the C5 is safe for a while....

[LuS1fer]

www.4redlinemotorsports.com/acatalog/Chevy_Corvette_97+_Brake_Upgrades.html

I bought my brake rotors from these guys in the US. Excellent within the week service and they stick a small bill in for H&M import purposes.

[yellowshark454]

b3any said:

also got told that i need new rear discs, anyone know where i can get some from here in the UK? will consider uprated ones please point me in a direction.

Just fitted EBC discs to my C5. £86 each, front or rear. Along with the Red Stuff ceramic pads they make a definite upgrade but no idea if that is down to one or the other, or the combinbation

[yellowshark454]

yellowshark454 said:

[quote=b3any]also got told that i need new rear discs, anyone know where i can get some from here in the UK? will consider uprated ones please point me in a direction.

... and next day delivery

[yellowshark454]

LuS1fer said:

Which is why there are no stamps in my books, just a documented and receipted history of oil changes and parts. Given that a rexcent survey showed that about 75% of servicing isn't done properly or at all, I'm sure it will be worth more than a stamp in terms of reliability.

Spot on, me too. I can understand a car under warranty going to B+M for an oil change (or can I?), even then I am sure Richard got dispensation to have his oil change done by a Vauxhall garage in Bournemouth.

[c5ragtop]

yellowshark454 said:

.....I am sure Richard got dispensation to have his oil change done by a Vauxhall garage in Bournemouth......

You are correct. Cadillac Europe have said it is ok providing recommended GM parts are used (i.e. Filter and Mobil 1) but I only use the local Vauxhall garage for an interim oil change. For an annual service I still have to take it to BM.

[ZR1cliff]

b3any said:

Had the vette serviced on Saturday with BM in Manchester, got to admit that for the money it didnt look like allot was done, namely just an oil change.... They didnt do airfilter as mines aftermarket anyway.... So not really sure what else was done... Whilst I was there i test drove the C6 and again wasnt impressed with it, yes it looked great from outside, but the interior is a real let down and left me feeling really uninterested, the best thing about it was the keyless start and the buttons that open the door It felt a little bit more powerful than mine but not enough to make you think it was worth any extra money.... Anybody else been slightly dissapointed with the C6, I wont be putting my name down for one....

Just spent a few days in Manchester and driving thru the city i spotted BM,it surprised me as it didnt look all that much from the front(just big enough for about 4 cars in the shop window),somehow i had this impression it was a large garage,there was a black C6 convertible in the window and i must admit ime starting to warm to the shape.

[vetteheadracer]

The service area is around the corner on an industrial estate and that is much bigger.