firstvette99

looking at a 05 vert.a4
had a 99 coupe a4.
what if any is the difference between the c5 a4 and the c6 a4?
thanks for any help.
just want to know about the trans. not the whole car.

EuroRod

If you are planning to mod the car to increase the HP, keep in mind that the 05's are cursed with the weak differential cases. Several have grenaded, even stock HP cars.

If I was shopping, I'd pick an 06 or newer, just to avoid this.

RicK T

The '05 ONLY A4 is a 4L65E, the C5 A4 was 4L60E. A recent thread:

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

EVRose

Thats extremely rare with A4. The few I've read about were M6. I dont think I've ever heard it happening to an A4.

BunnyBoy

Don't buy an 05.

trust me I own one.

buy 06 and up.

Dave S

I beg to differ.....have owned my '05 since new & it's been as reliable as one of our family Toyota's!

EVRose

Because no 06 and up has any problems, right?

CMY SIX

don't do it, 06 and up only

dennis50nj

:c razy:

1bdvet

I have 05, now with 45,000, best driving car with only one issue was the shifter that was done years back

Here is manual on the web.

http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/manuals/2005OM.pdf

Mr.Nubain

You'll hear 10:1 horror stories with the LS7 compared with the 05. It don't let them stop you from getting one. A lot of the 05 fear is from people that 1) Never had one 2) Heard from a friend of a friends former girl friends ex-boyfriend who knew a mechanic 3) Happened back in 05 and the recall was taken care of.

My 05 has been problem free, thank goodness

Mr.Nubain

From reading your posts your 05 was in a pretty serious collision, I had the time to go back and read since I'm at work. No wonder you're having problems. Cars that have been in collisions are known for that.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-inside.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...end-parts.html

It's funny there is some underlying reason why an owner hates "their 05 so much. I think it's unfair to judge all 05's when you own one that's been in a collision.

Speaking from someone who owns an 05 that hasn't been through hell and back. I haven't had any problems other than changing out the running lamps, oh the torture!

AORoads

However, you are seeking info ONLY on the differences by automatic transmissions, correct? If that's so, RickT has answered the question. Then, it's up to you to decide, which presumes you've read up on/know a substantial amount about the 05s.

SPIN20

05 here with no issues at all!!

forbiddenvette

I have 120k plus on my 05 (last 60k with mods) and it's made me a decent Corvette mechanic

JaimeVrod

I have an 05 MN6 that has been problem free. I have installed a supercharger making 552rwhp and drag raced the car twice with R compound tires. I had no issues what so ever. After that, I did upgrade to an 06 differential because I plan to continue modding the car and racing it. I think for road racing, the 05 drive train is fine, but if you will drag race and mod the car, then be prepared that you might have a problem. If you get a good deal on an 05, then your starting out ahead.

hrt vlv

I 2004 gm had a $4000.00 discount on corvette's.. You may find a better price moving back one year.

owc6

Really?

I bet not a single one has ever reached a significant milestone.

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