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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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I was installing my Lloyd mats and happened to look at the sticker on the drivers side door and noticed that the combined weight of all passengers AND cargo is recommended not to exceed 388 pounds.

My wife and I are fine, but put a suitcase or two in the back and we're over the limit.

Anyone else think this is a little low??

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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The car was designed for single people who travel alone and pack light.


I wouldn't pay too much attention to that limit...it's not workable.
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I dont think that matters too much....wouldnt worry about it... Ive had mine packed down way more than that going to carlisle each year....
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WOW 388 pounds. I only have 210 pounds to spare.
Another reason to have a "no fatties allowed" in my car.
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I dont think that matters too much....wouldnt worry about it... Ive had mine packed down way more than that going to carlisle each year....
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Originally Posted by jabez
WOW 388 pounds. I only have 210 pounds to spare.
Another reason to have a "no fatties allowed" in my car.
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In threads about this last year, the weight for passengers & cargo was said to be about 423 lbs. What's changed?

EDIT: I just looked at the label on my 05 C6 and it says 423 lbs.

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Oh God, I'm 245 lb and she is 145 lb, guess I'll either need to lose a few pounds or get another lady?

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Originally Posted by ALFONSE
Oh God, I'm 245 lb and she is 145 lb, guess I'll either need to lose a few pounds or get another lady?

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One massive dump can get you under the line.
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
In threads about this last year, the weight for passengers & cargo was said to be about 423 lbs. What's changed?

EDIT: I just looked at the label on my 05 C6 and it says 423 lbs.
My '06 coupe says 423 as well??? Maybe verts or different suspensions (Z51 or F55) are different? MIne is a base suspension.
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Originally Posted by jabez
One massive dump can get you under the line.
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Originally Posted by StanNH
The car was designed for single people who travel alone and pack light.
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My wife and I are going on our diet (again) starting in January. Oh well if she doesn't make the weight I'll just leave her home.


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Originally Posted by jim213
My wife and I are going on our diet (again) starting in January. Oh well if she doesn't make the weight I'll just leave her home.

Depends on what her weight is. You might be the one left home.
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
Depends on what her weight is. You might be the one left home.

Shhhh. You are right, I better watch myself as well.


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Originally Posted by DoTheyMakeOtherCars?
My '06 coupe says 423 as well??? Maybe verts or different suspensions (Z51 or F55) are different? MIne is a base suspension.
My Z51 and F55, both '06 A6 coupes, are 423 as well.
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