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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Goodbye C5 Hello C6. Just couldn't resist the deal the dealership had to offer. Hate to leave the C5 forum after having so many helpful responses regarding questions about my car.

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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why not own both? would love to have a c6 but they dont make DBG
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I said goodbye to my C6 and hello to another C5. My new C6 was so problematic GM bought it back from me. I won't own another. They don't like to sit very long without a battery tender on them. Too many computers operating while the car is off.
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I said goodbye to my C6 and hello to another C5. My new C6 was so problematic GM bought it back from me. I won't own another. They don't like to sit very long without a battery tender on them. Too many computers operating while the car is off.
I live in FL. Mine won't sit too long.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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why not own both? would love to have a c6 but they dont make DBG
Can only afford one.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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I'm planning on picking up a C6 at the pending "GM firesale event" or the "going out of business every thing must go event". I'm keeping the C5 though.
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Great deals on the C6's but what did you do with the C5? Most trades are an insult.
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I live in FL. Mine won't sit too long.
2 days is all mine needed to run dead. 3 new batteries in 12,000 miles. New computers, fuel send went caput and they couldn't fix it in 5 tries at 3 different dealers. Bad clutch from day one. Finally I gave up.
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Originally Posted by gunnerrun
Goodbye C5 Hello C6. Just couldn't resist the deal the dealership had to offer. Hate to leave the C5 forum after having so many helpful responses regarding questions about my car.

All the best to everyone.


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I still prefer the body lines on my C5 vs the C6.
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2 days is all mine needed to run dead. 3 new batteries in 12,000 miles. New computers, fuel send went caput and they couldn't fix it in 5 tries at 3 different dealers. Bad clutch from day one. Finally I gave up.
That's weird...my Dad has an 05 and it only has 1200 miles. That tells you how much he drives the thing. Never had a problem with electronics or a dead battery.

I'm still pissed that he never drives it...

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I still prefer the body lines on my C5 vs the C6.
Love them C-5 Lines..its a much nicer looking car i think.Thats my 2 cents..
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Dont let the C-6 Door hit you in the *** on your way out..lol
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Originally Posted by RoccoC5
That's weird...my Dad has an 05 and it only has 1200 miles. That tells you how much he drives the thing. Never had a problem with electronics or a dead battery.

I'm still pissed that he never drives it...

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I'll bet his is an automatic. Mine was a 6 speed and the 05 6 speeds were notorious for what was referred to as DBS or Dead Battery Syndrome.
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That's weird...my Dad has an 05 and it only has 1200 miles. That tells you how much he drives the thing. Never had a problem with electronics or a dead battery.

I'm still pissed that he never drives it...

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Maybe he's saving it for you! Wouldn't be the first time unintentional or not.
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