C5 vs C6 pics!
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I like both...and if I could have gotten a C6Z with low miles like my C5Z for the same price, I'd go C6. Duh. Love my C5Z though. Can't beat the price/performance for the money. Personally I like the lines, the interior and the look of the C6Z quite a bit better.
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Overall, the C5 is a smoother, more coordinated design. It flows well from nose to tail without looking disjointed or contrived.
I like the tail 4-6" of the C6 better than the C5, as well as the first few inches of the front, especially the intake area. I think that's what makes the Tigershark grill so popular on C5s.
I like the tail 4-6" of the C6 better than the C5, as well as the first few inches of the front, especially the intake area. I think that's what makes the Tigershark grill so popular on C5s.
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if i could get a C6 with a C5 interior id go with a C6. dont get me wrong i love my C5 but, theres just something about the C6 body that gets me. However the interior is to small and just bland design wise on the C6.
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They both look great to me and even though I have a C5, I'd take a C6 in my garage too, especially a C6 Z06. As for the windshield decal, it looks OK, and I can't really say much as my car has a decal on the windshield (came with the Milestone Editions package). Like you said, keep it on there for a while and see if you like it. If not, easy enough to peel off. Nice looking ride you have.
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I love my C5. And plan to put many many miles on it the next few years. But I understand why C6 owners love their cars, as well. There could easily be a C6 Grand Sport in my future, a few years from now.
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There are some things on the c5 that are retro, inside and out. Inside the hand grab, the waterfall. the outside the gas door placement. Just too name a few. all were brought back for the c5. All that being said can't run with a c6
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Never liked the front end on the C6. The grille opening is too big and it makes the front look to heavy. And never liked the headlights , also too big. The back end is ok. But I liked everything about the C5 so I bought it instead. I think as the two cars get older the C6 is going to be like the step child.
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I looked at both the C5 and C6 before buying. I couldn't bring myself to buy a C6 because of the headlights. They look like hell to me on all colors except black. The rest of the C6 looks fine to me.
I normally don't care much for the windshield decal, but I like it on your car.
I normally don't care much for the windshield decal, but I like it on your car.
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Hey guys, I went to get some lab work done today and parked next to a very clean 2009 C6. Started taking a few pics for comparison and noticed a guy watching me. He was like "Hey man nice ride, want to trade?!?" He then asked what year mine was and I told him a 97'. His jaw about dropped!!! Also got a new windshield decal, needing some opinions on it. I like it so far for $9.99 and makes it look a bit more aggressive. 
19/20? what are u lowered with?
thanks