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Jul 28, 2007 | 05:08 PM

sandyc24pa

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Exterior differences

From 2005 to 2006 to 2007, what are the main differences on the exterior of these coupes? In other words, if they were lined up next to each other, how could I tell the 05 from the 06 from the 07?

Jul 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sandyc24pa

From 2005 to 2006 to 2007, what are the main differences on the exterior of these coupes? In other words, if they were lined up next to each other, how could I tell the 05 from the 06 from the 07?

biggest difference is the XM antenna placment and color changes. other than that they are pretty much identical. I guess you could count the Drilled roters added to the F55, but the Z51 had those all years.. I think the tire tread changed on one of the GoodYears used midyear I can't remember for sure.

But for all intensive purposes they are identical

Jul 28, 2007 | 05:17 PM

Kent1999

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Wasn't the 2006 the first to get the little "GM" chicklet emblems on the lower side? So that might be a good hint for telling the difference between 2005 and 2006.

I don't know how to tell 06/07/08 apart just from an exterior look.

Jul 28, 2007 | 05:17 PM

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Here's what I got - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1716185

Jul 28, 2007 | 06:12 PM

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Lots have taken the "chicklets" off....

Jul 28, 2007 | 06:15 PM

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About the only way to be sure is to look at the VIN. The 10th character will be a 5 for 2005 model, 6 for 2006 model, 7 for 2007 model, 8 for 2008 model.

Jul 28, 2007 | 10:48 PM

kgelliott

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Originally Posted by JimTN

About the only way to be sure is to look at the VIN. The 10th character will be a 5 for 2005 model, 6 for 2006 model, 7 for 2007 model, 8 for 2008 model.

I was told as a child that if I paid attention, I should learn something every day. This is it for today! Thanks.