C5 vs C6
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C5 vs C6
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
Oredered a Victory Red 3LT w/ glass top, MN6, Z51 & custom wheels built, & picked it up November 22nd.
I can say, without reservation, the Corvette for 2006 is superior in every respect to the 2003.
And make no mistake about it, I *loved* my 2003 AE.
And add to my glowing endorsement the few troubles with the first year 2005 C6 have been addressed.
So a 2006 is a good bet on top of it.
As for performance?
All I can say is [hang on to your shorts[/i], my friend.
The 2006 LS-2 makes the "old" LS-1 seem slow, and we both know the LS-1 was anything but slow, right?
Get that 2006, you'll love it my friend.
And OBTW?
I dare ya to keep the rear end planted on the road through the first two gears, too.
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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I have both a 2000 FRC (which is Z51/MN6 stk) and a '05 Z51 MZ6. They're 2 different animals, and like 'em both, It's all a matter of personal preference and choice, so do what you feel like .
It's all a matter of personal preference and choice, so do what you feel like .
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Originally Posted by Vince Del
I'am thinking about trading my '03 50th ann.special edition conv. 6 speed it's been a great car. Thinking of a 2006 coupe Z51 package 6 speed with the 3LT package. Can I get some feed back from those who have gone from a C5 to C6 . Thanks Much. Vince
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I traded an '04 vert for an '06 vert. I was thinking it would be an incremental improvement ... it ain't. 3 out of 4 of my favorite options are specific to the C6: HUD, power top, fob's and heated seats (ya, even in Texas).
