Vert Question
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Originally Posted by bbster
We had a 98 vert and now have an 06 vert and the top operation is the same. Simple and smooth....Dont spne t the extra money My 2 cents worth.
I went from a 98 vert to an 06 vert as well. The 06 has a single latch in the center.
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It really easier on a 06 than an 04. You only have one lever in the front to release and there is a little more clearance to slide the roof past the cover in the rear. For 07 doesn't the power top come in the 3LT package ? So you will no longer be able to get a manual top with the 3LT 
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The only difference the C6 has just one latch in the center instead one on each side on the C5.
For 07 the 3LT option package will only come with the power top.
For 07 the 3LT option package will only come with the power top.
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Originally Posted by Vette Nut
It really easier on a 06 than an 04. You only have one lever in the front to release and there is a little more clearance to slide the roof past the cover in the rear. For 07 doesn't the power top come in the 3LT package ? So you will no longer be able to get a manual top with the 3LT
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I'm not sure what you have against the power top but I can recommend it highly. If it's a matter of expense, bear in mind that it is a desirable option that will retain some value on resale. But if it'll stretch your budget too much, or if you just don't think "true sports cars" should have a power top, do the manual top. Whatever floats your boat.
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i had an 02 vert which is probably the same as the 04 the c6 manuel top is the same and just as easy twist the handle on the top fold the back up release the top hatch by pushing the button under the rear hatch,fold the top back close the top takes about 2 minutes no muss no fuss
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Anyone else with the power top notice a lot of "fold marks" on the top? I have.......and I have never left the top in the folded position for more than a couple of hours at a shot. I notice the guys with the manual top don't seem to have the problem
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Hi,
I had a 99-C5 Vert and just picked up my 06 C6 The top is a little easier to put up and down with the single lever vs the double lever of the C5. What I was surprised by is less trunk room in the C6. In the C5 there was extra space in compartment in the center of the trunk, which is non-existant in the C6.
I had a 99-C5 Vert and just picked up my 06 C6 The top is a little easier to put up and down with the single lever vs the double lever of the C5. What I was surprised by is less trunk room in the C6. In the C5 there was extra space in compartment in the center of the trunk, which is non-existant in the C6.
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Yea, I noticed that also
Originally Posted by blittle
Anyone else with the power top notice a lot of "fold marks" on the top? I have.......and I have never left the top in the folded position for more than a couple of hours at a shot. I notice the guys with the manual top don't seem to have the problem
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Originally Posted by SpdWhite
I waited for months for the beige top and have noticed the same thing. I also never leave my top down for extended periods and never overnight even in the garage.
I leave my Black top down for weeks at a time (garaged) no problems. I do 90% of my driving top down. I did the same thing with my 98 Vert ((had it 7 years) Got top dollar when I got rid of it
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I orginally wanted the manual top (save the $ and thought it was way to easy to automate)...but the car I found had the power top...and I gotta say, I love it. Nice to not have to get out to put the top up at a light if it starts to rain (I live in Seattle...duh).
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Originally Posted by johnodrake
True. - One of the reasons I bought the EOY 2006 instead of a BOY 2007 - I did not want the added weight, complexity and expense of a power top. I'm old - but not too old to drop the top myself!
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Originally Posted by jnx911
I can't answer the question on the 04, But I can tell you the manual top operation on my 06 is quite simple. The more I use it the more it loosens up.
In fact, if my wife can do it, anyone can do it. (knocks on wood) 
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Originally Posted by 6spdC6
Beige shows those lines real fast, thats your problem Black is the best color for fewer top problems. Have had a lot of Black top Verts, this includes non Vettes.
I leave my Black top down for weeks at a time (garaged) no problems. I do 90% of my driving top down. I did the same thing with my 98 Vert ((had it 7 years) Got top dollar when I got rid of it
I leave my Black top down for weeks at a time (garaged) no problems. I do 90% of my driving top down. I did the same thing with my 98 Vert ((had it 7 years) Got top dollar when I got rid of it
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Originally Posted by clevitekid
I'm with you. If your license plate 67 UNC represents a year of college graduation, then I am just one year younger, and very happy with the manual convertible top, even at our "advanced experience levels". Any option that is not on the car, can't break.
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Originally Posted by 6spdC6
Beige shows those lines real fast, thats your problem Black is the best color for fewer top problems. Have had a lot of Black top Verts, this includes non Vettes.
I leave my Black top down for weeks at a time (garaged) no problems. I do 90% of my driving top down. I did the same thing with my 98 Vert ((had it 7 years) Got top dollar when I got rid of it
I leave my Black top down for weeks at a time (garaged) no problems. I do 90% of my driving top down. I did the same thing with my 98 Vert ((had it 7 years) Got top dollar when I got rid of it
The gray show it's tan lines as well. A friend has a gray top and it has the ugliest lines where it folds.
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Originally Posted by blittle
Do you have the power or manual? My top is black and the fold marks a very visible.............
I also travel a bit and wanted all the trunk space I could have. For me the choice was easy.