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Dec 31, 2005 | 09:48 AM

rick g

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Difference between 05/06

I'm considering a C-6 coupe 6-spd. to replace my C-5 6 spd. Conv. Exactly what are the differences between the 2005 and 2006 model years?

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:01 AM

not08crmanymore

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smaller steering wheel,no more reverse shutdown,beefed up rear end,xm antenna's in the side view mirrors.

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:04 AM

rick g

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reverse shutdown?

no more reverse shutdown? What is that?

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:04 AM

nalto

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And those cheezy GM badges in front of the rear wheel wells on the 06.

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:05 AM

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And those cheezy GM badges in front of the rear wheel wells on the 06.

hey dumbass, don't you know stickers and badges add HP?

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:16 AM

StanNH

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And....

...from what I've read on this board, slippery steering wheels.

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:21 AM

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no more reverse shutdown? What is that?

On the 05' manual, you have to put the car in reverse before you turn the car off and get out or the accessories power will stay on and possibly run down you battery. Don't know why GM did it, but its sometimes a pain in the A**.

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:26 AM

rick g

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Engine HP the same?

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Dec 31, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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Engine HP the same?

Yes, hp & torque remains the same.

Be aware though on the ealier '05 VIN's (~3000 - 11300) there have been several "crank bolt failures", that is too say the bolt backs out, then so does the harmonic dampner/pully, then you loose power steering and spring a major oil leak to boot!

It will be fixed under warranty, but not something you want to happen at all in the first place.

Also on early build cars there was a clutch issue where at high RPM's if the clutch has been known not to engage...ie: the pedal stays on the floor, also a warranty item.

Dec 31, 2005 | 11:41 AM

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what is meant by "beefed up rear end"? are we talking about the rear of the car because I didn't notice any difference . Or are we talking about tranny?. I have no clue.

Dec 31, 2005 | 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rick g

no more reverse shutdown? What is that?

Dec 31, 2005 | 12:54 PM

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Can't believe no one has mention this: No more DBS (Dead Battery Syndrome)

Dec 31, 2005 | 01:10 PM

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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '11,'18,'20,'21,'24,'25, '26

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Dec 31, 2005 | 04:26 PM

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Do the badges in front of the rear wheels come off easily?

Dec 31, 2005 | 04:54 PM

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Yes, hp & torque remains the same.

Oh Great. I am picking up a used 2005 06 with a vin in that range. Should I cancel???

Dec 31, 2005 | 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsipper

what is meant by "beefed up rear end"? are we talking about the rear of the car because I didn't notice any difference . Or are we talking about tranny? I have no clue.

Specifically the rear differential, the '06's have been redone to improve strength....although the '05's I've heard that failed were being abused....the new version should hold up better!

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Oh Great. I am picking up a used 2005 06 with a vin in that range. Should I cancel???

You could ask the dealer/seller if the car has already suffered a failure or and/or if the "fix" has been done? It is "guesstimated" that the problem has/will only affect ~3 - 5% of those in the range...not bad odds untill it affects your car!

So I guess it depends on the deal you are getting, the less you pay maybe the more willing you will be to "take your chances"?

Personally I would still buy an '05, but I wouldn't pay top dollar for it.

Dec 31, 2005 | 06:35 PM

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Come on guys---don't worry about crank pulley failures in the vin range. They only puke once or twice but then you can take neato pictures of them being taken away.

Dec 31, 2005 | 09:20 PM

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Huh?

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Originally Posted by rbridges

hey dumbass, don't you know stickers and badges add HP?

Oh Hell, and all this time I thought they lowered the drag coefficant.

Dec 31, 2005 | 09:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Corvette52

Oh Great. I am picking up a used 2005 06 with a vin in that range. Should I cancel???

Nah, just buy an extended warranty .......................

Dec 31, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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2006 C6 changes:

A6 automatic transmission

Strengthened rear end

F55 software upgrade

2 exterior colors dropped

2 exterior colors added

New interior color

Darker "aluminum" trim

Three spoke, smaller diameter steering wheel

MN6 park in R or walk feature eliminated

Steering column lock eliminated

Nav system plays MP3s

Digital/analog On Star

HVAC chrome trim rings

Passenger seat weight sensor for airbag

Reduced ragtop bubble at speed

Hidden XM antenna

GM badges

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