05 to 09 changes?
VETERAN
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Owings Maryland
2005 verse 2009
I have the 2006 A6 Z-51. Since two other cars are standard shift, my wife pleaded with me to get an automatic so that she could drive the vette if I ever saw a reason for her to get in it. So I caved and got the paddle shift. Living in DC area, the traffic is aweful, and the auto tranny is good for those problems. However, I have the auto F1 in my F360 and I don't like it as much as I like the dual paddle shift in the vette. This dual clutch A6 is awesome. It shifts quickly and you can use either hand to shift up or down which is huge if you are drinking a drink or talking on the phone, etc. It is smooth compared to the BMW and I am glad that GM provided the ability to shift up or down with either hand. The only better auto shifting tranny is the new Porsche PDK. By the way, I when it was stock, I did a 12.71 / 115 mph 1/4 mile at Budds Creek with this A6 which is decent for being stock.
If money is driving this decision, then I would recommend the 2006 over the 2005 for the tranny and rear-end and steering wheel and wart.
The price between an 05 vs. 06 should be fairly close. Later Mods to the car will enhance it enough to be competitive with the 08/09.
Good hunting and continue to do your homework prior to jumping in the ring.
V/R, Fuze
If money is driving this decision, then I would recommend the 2006 over the 2005 for the tranny and rear-end and steering wheel and wart.
The price between an 05 vs. 06 should be fairly close. Later Mods to the car will enhance it enough to be competitive with the 08/09.
Good hunting and continue to do your homework prior to jumping in the ring.
V/R, Fuze
Pro
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From: los Angeles, California
St. Jude Donor '08
can be always changed. I ordered the larger rear end at time of purchase.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
It depends on what you want to do with the car. I had the cash and the option to buy 07 Z at the time of purchasing my car but anything stock is boring to me and I wanted to build up the 05 instead. I am so glad I went that route!
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Windermere Florida
Thanks for answering guys ... The reason I'm asking, I'd like to get a 'Vette, but, even despite the supposed recession, new prices only seem to be going up. '09's with Z51 and HUD are still going for 45k before taxes, just like a year ago. I think I can get a decently loaded '05 for almost half off.
400 hp should be plenty. I don't need paddle shifts. Is it possible to get an aftermarket steering wheel with radio controls for the '05?
What's roof delam?
400 hp should be plenty. I don't need paddle shifts. Is it possible to get an aftermarket steering wheel with radio controls for the '05?
What's roof delam?
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From: Austin Texas
I have the 2006 A6 Z-51. This dual clutch A6 is awesome. It shifts quickly and you can use either hand to shift up or down which is huge if you are drinking a drink or talking on the phone, etc. It is smooth compared to the BMW and I am glad that GM provided the ability to shift up or down with either hand.
V/R, Fuze
V/R, Fuze
The "Paddle Shift" is more of a advertizing gimmick than an improvement. It's just a change on the way the driver selects the gear. Over 50 years ago the only choice for gear selection on an Auto trans was a lever on the steering column, then the "advance" to a lever on the console (or in a few isolated cases a lever or push buttons on the dash) now the paddles on the steering wheel for the A6.
Team Owner
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Significant changes most starting in 08
1. LS3 engine 436 hp vs LS2 400 hp.
2. Different steering feel.
3. Different interior trim.
4. New transmission and linkage for durability and smoother shifting.
5. Stronger rear end ( double shot peened )
6. Power train warranty 5 yrs. ( not sure when this started?)
1. LS3 engine 436 hp vs LS2 400 hp.
2. Different steering feel.
3. Different interior trim.
4. New transmission and linkage for durability and smoother shifting.
5. Stronger rear end ( double shot peened )
6. Power train warranty 5 yrs. ( not sure when this started?)
