Overview & Reviews
Changes for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette include a new six-speed automatic transmission, a smaller-diameter three-spoke steering wheel, a new automatic passenger-detecting sensor for the front-passenger airbag and XM Satellite Radio for the premium Bose audio system. For performance fanatics, there's also the new 505-horsepower Z06 model.
User Reviews:
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2006 Z51 Corvette coupe AT - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By hunter - November 14 - 2:36 pmMy driving and ownership experience has lived up to what I thought it would be! All i can say is wow this car is a monster.
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Love It after 2 Years! - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By G. EARL - July 27 - 3:49 pmItll be 2 years in a few days, and I love it as much as ever! It never gets boring to walk out to the garage and get in it to go. Great styling has always been a trademark of Corvette as well as totally awesome performance. Now, I get really good gas mileage as well (27+ hwy). I have 26000 miles now, just put on my first set of tires, change oil when recommended, and have had virtually no trouble with it. Didnt know til the day before purchase that I would get the auto trans. Always thought it wasnt a "real" Vette unless man. transmission. Wrong! Auto is the only way to go if youre in city traffic too much or have a bad hip (me). Got the 1LT (base). Didnt want/need the extras.
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Retired and in heaven! - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By FSTOLMAN - July 19 - 7:47 pmIve owned a couple of Corvettes years ago and I enjoyed them. Im retired now and couldnt avoid purchasing a two year old 2006 Z06 with 3,600 miles. Even my wonderful wife was so mezmerized with this car, she said buy it! The car is perfect and I am totally amazed with how great this Z06 is. Great looks, great power, fantastic handling and performance. I dont need to quote the stats. The car is a thrill every time I get behind the wheel. When I just look at it in my garage, I feel like I am in heaven.
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Power for the Daily Drive - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By deacon - April 26 - 12:37 amCar has had no problems other than the removable roof panel that GM replaced at no charge. The car gets abour 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the freeway with comfort, power, and style. It has handled the dust and heat of the Arizona summers (the A?C works very quickly even in 110 degrees). Great daily driver.
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Best Bang for the Buck - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By HawaiiC6 - April 6 - 11:42 amI have gone through a lot of sports cars in the recent years, MB CLK500, BMW M3 (2x), Dodge Viper, BMW 330ci, BMW 645ci and then I came across the Corvette C6 and of all things it was in a BMW showroom. I instantly fell in love with the looks and lines of the car. Once you get behind the wheel and you feel and hear that mighty V8 roar to life, you know you are in something special. The car I have has the 6 speed auto with paddle feature and it is simply great. You can work the car as a manual but without having to step on a clutch which is great in traffic. The only caution is learn to drive the car it is fast...fast...fast. This is the best bang for the buck.
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Wow! This must be what love feels like. - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By RC1 - March 8 - 11:43 pmThis is the nicest car I have ever owned. Prices are right and the performance is awsome. I have the 3LT and Z51 option plus NAV so the interior, in my opinion, is fantastic especially considering that this car is not your mothers luxury sedan. This car is about speed - hot, nasty, speed. After about 25 seconds at full throttle, your heart will be pounding in your chest, youll be giggling like a maniac, and youll be smiling so hard your face will actually hurt. My advice to you should you buy this car: respect the power always always always get a really good radar detector. Check out the procharger supercharger. Yikes.
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Not A Car for Everyone - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By Dale - February 5 - 1:53 pmThis is not a car for everyone and it was not intended to be. This is a car for car enthusiasts who not only tolerate a firm ride and aggressive exhaust but demand it. I hear of buyers who want to quiet the car and make it more comfortable to drive. Give me a break. Why did you buy this car in the first place? After GM spent millions making the car lighter these buyers add sound deadening material. If your not used to driving high performance cars dont buy this car or be prepared to learn since traction can be difficult to come by even with traction control on. Also, you guys that have to ride around in plush leather living room furniture buy a Maserati.
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2006 Daily Driver - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By R Deacon - December 26 - 9:42 pmGreat quality and fun to drive. Had the car since we drove it off the lot into the 100 degree + days in Arizona. It has been thought a second summer as a daily driver in the dust and heat with no problems. Still has original run flat tires on at 24,000 miles. Paint has resisted scratching and chipping and it still looks new. All of the electronics work flawlessly (heads-up- display, navigation, bose sound, programable personal settings, etc). Great car!
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Fun and comfort - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By Fred Kraus - November 16 - 5:03 pmWe traded a 2002 coupe for a low mileage 2006. They are two different cars. The 2002 was fun and fast, but not as smooth as the 2006. The 2006 is blindingly fast and very comfortable on long rides. Two trips from FL to NY, and one trip to Bowling Green. Room for two carryon size bags, one ice chest and one tolietries bag. 28 MPG avg. 85mph=2000RPM. Lots of waves and thumbs up. Cant stop grinning
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C6 Corvette Coupe - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By Volocty - September 4 - 7:03 pmIve had my car now for almost 2 years and it is hands down the most exciting car Ive ever owned. Power, style, and even the fuel mileage is fantastic. We just came back from a 3400 mile road trip, avg 27.2 mpg, it was so comfortable, no complaints. Passing power & it drives like its on rails. The coupe offers the best of both worlds, as the roof comes off and stows in the back, when ever youre craving a little wind in your hair. I have the 6spd Auto w/Paddle shiffting and we used it aevery time we came across some twisty roads. I cant wait for the next road trip... (yeah Im still smiling)
