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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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I'm looking at a 2005 coupe. Any special problems too look for?
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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its a c6 thats the first problem
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2005 = c6.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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C5= 1997-2004
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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As already stated '05=C6 not C5 and if you are looking for a 2005, I suggest that you check on the C6 section of the forum. You will most like be told to go for a 2006 and up over the '05 model.
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Even the C6 guys avoid the 2005 models because of electrical issues!
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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I realized i posted on the wrong form as i was going to look at the car and expected the replies as they are .

Thanks rebelheart that info is useful.
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'08 and up have more HP
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its a c6 thats the first problem
That's funny!

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Might want to post this up in the C6 section.
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