2LT and 3lt differences
New 3LT Package for 2006 Coupe
Features shown below are addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
•Audio system: Bose premium seven-speaker system
•Head-Up Display: includes readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including coolant temperature and oil pressure
•Memory Package: includes two-position presets for drivers such as six-way power driver seat, telescoping steering wheel and outside mirror positions
•Mirrors, outside: power, heated, include driver-side auto-dimming feature
•Mirror, inside rearview: manual day/night with eight-point compass
•Seats: driver and front passenger, heated
•Steering column: power, tilt/telescoping
•Universal Home Remote transmitter: three-channel programmable, integrated garage door opener
Perforated leather comes with the 3LT heated seats I believe.
3LT has lot's of things heated which is nice if your in the North. HUS is nice to have especially if you get NAV where the directions display on the HUD. Power seats & mirrors are good if otherpeople drive the car.
It's really funny in fact. Of all the really cool stuff about the car, my wife is absolutely in love with the heated seats. It's the first car we've ever had them in. We live in the Georgia and it's only been in down in the 40's and 50's but she still turns on the "bun warmer" and gets the biggest smile on her face because of those heated seats.
As far as the power seats are concerned, in other cars, I like to vary them slightly on long trips. They are a plus for me.
I personally like the HUD. It may be the "cool factor" but I do pay more attention to my speed than I think I would without it.
Remote in the visor is nice. I don't have to fumble for it in the console.
Bose system is the best "stock" system I've heard and it really works well in with the top down. It may be January and cool even in the South but I could not resist when it got up to 65 the other day.
I passed on the NAV system, Onstar, and the power top options but I'm glad I got all the other "goodies".
It is a matter of opinion and what's important to you. For me the 3LT option was a must have. It's just too great of a car not to have a few "bells and whistles". :o
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Perforated leather comes with the 3LT heated seats I believe.
3LT has lot's of things heated which is nice if your in the North. HUS is nice to have especially if you get NAV where the directions display on the HUD. Power seats & mirrors are good if otherpeople drive the car.
I may not use this option....
As it is I'm overwhelmed by the plethora of nifty features the car has. I don't feel I am missing out on anything. The DIC alone will keep you well occupied. The climate control system is excellent, no need for heated seats. The nice big round gauges in the dash are very easy to read, day or night, I don't see any need for an HUD.
The only part of the 3LT that might actually be of real practical use is the telescoping steering wheel. I find my 2LT steering wheel to be in a good position, but the more adjustability, the better.
There's something to be said for not having TOO many toys and gadgets in a car. Less distraction. Less stuff to break and necessitate a trip to the dealer.
It's ultimately a personal choice of course. All depends on what you expect out of the car and how you will use it.
If you enjoy lots of extra toys and don't mind parting with another $3300 or so, certainly get the 3LT. But if you are trying to keep the cost down, and are really only interested in buying the car for the serious performance vehicle it is, the 2LT is way more than enough in my opinion.
I love my 2LT, I wouldn't want it any other way.
As it is I'm overwhelmed by the plethora of nifty features the car has. I don't feel I am missing out on anything. The DIC alone will keep you well occupied. The climate control system is excellent, no need for heated seats. The nice big round gauges in the dash are very easy to read, day or night, I don't see any need for an HUD.
The only part of the 3LT that might actually be of real practical use is the telescoping steering wheel. I find my 2LT steering wheel to be in a good position, but the more adjustability, the better.
There's something to be said for not having TOO many toys and gadgets in a car. Less distraction. Less stuff to break and necessitate a trip to the dealer.
It's ultimately a personal choice of course. All depends on what you expect out of the car and how you will use it.
If you enjoy lots of extra toys and don't mind parting with another $3300 or so, certainly get the 3LT. But if you are trying to keep the cost down, and are really only interested in buying the car for the serious performance vehicle it is, the 2LT is way more than enough in my opinion.
I love my 2LT, I wouldn't want it any other way.
Well said
I may not use this option....I'm getting the 3LT mostly because of the auto-adjust/memory options for 2 drivers.
I also love the self-dimming mirrors for night on my Tahoe, so I need to get the 3LT for that feature.














