05 auto c6 question
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Woodlands TX
Now this one could be considered high mileage.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...emc&listType=1
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...emc&listType=1
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Dawsonville, GA
Many owners on this forum would argue that the 6 speed auto is far from being an upgrade.
Most guys planning for higher horsepower will hunt for the '05 model because it was the only C6 to have a decent auto trans. Many shops will not even touch the A6 trans, let alone guarantee a rebuild on one.
Most guys planning for higher horsepower will hunt for the '05 model because it was the only C6 to have a decent auto trans. Many shops will not even touch the A6 trans, let alone guarantee a rebuild on one.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Northern Virginia
I have a 6spd auto in my caddy srx what a hunk a ----
Le Mans Master
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '09
May not be a bad deal. To put things in perspective, last September, my C5 was totaled (not my fault). While we were waiting on the other driver's insurance to settle, my insurance company (State Farm) gave me money for my car, minus my $500 deductible.
It was a 2003 A4 with 114,000 miles and they gave me $20K, which was full KBB retail. The car was 9 years old at the time; yours is just 7 and has fewer miles. Might be a good price if it's in good shape.
It was a 2003 A4 with 114,000 miles and they gave me $20K, which was full KBB retail. The car was 9 years old at the time; yours is just 7 and has fewer miles. Might be a good price if it's in good shape.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Murphy NC
I get 30 MPG with a 2007 A6...
The transmission can pay for the car.
I bought mine in January with 64K miles and I am at 84K now.
I have replaced both rear wheel bearings and axle shafts, harmonic balancer, pads and rotors on all four corners and all fluid when I bought the car.
The car was not babied as I found after driving it for a while.
But it is a solid dependable car now and will get me to 200K miles.
I personally would not buy a 2005 or an A4 as my daily driver.
2007's can be had for the same price if you look and haggle.
The transmission can pay for the car.
I bought mine in January with 64K miles and I am at 84K now.
I have replaced both rear wheel bearings and axle shafts, harmonic balancer, pads and rotors on all four corners and all fluid when I bought the car.
The car was not babied as I found after driving it for a while.
But it is a solid dependable car now and will get me to 200K miles.
I personally would not buy a 2005 or an A4 as my daily driver.
2007's can be had for the same price if you look and haggle.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Palm Harbor Fl
I found an 05 3lt auto corvette for sale for 23k. It has 81k miles on it. Do you guys think this is too many miles on it? I would prefer the 06+ with the upgraded auto transmission, however if I can save about 10k with this I wouldnt mind. Do you think it has too many miles and issues with the 05 to pass on this?
Race Director
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From: Somers NY
I have A-4 and got the 2005 for that very reason knowing that the 2006 was going to be an A-6 which at the time was not a proven transmission with a great record like the A-4. Haven't had any major issues with 2005 and will keep it. The newer Corvettes appear to have more problems than my 2005 despite what you may hear about this year. I have no problems with my 2005 which has proven to be reliable. I have an 05 (A4) and had a chance to get an 07 (A6) for a VERY GOOD DEAL !... & I turned it down for THAT reason.. I DON'T want an (A6) I race my car a lot, & the (A4) has been PERFECT.... I also have driven A6 cars, and don't like the way they drive.. seems like they are "hunting" for the right gear at low speeds...
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Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
I have an 05 (A4) and had a chance to get an 07 (A6) for a VERY GOOD DEAL !... & I turned it down for THAT reason.. I DON'T want an (A6) I race my car a lot, & the (A4) has been PERFECT.... I also have driven A6 cars, and don't like the way they drive.. seems like they are "hunting" for the right gear at low speeds...
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Jupiter Florida
I have an 05 (A4) and had a chance to get an 07 (A6) for a VERY GOOD DEAL !... & I turned it down for THAT reason.. I DON'T want an (A6) I race my car a lot, & the (A4) has been PERFECT.... I also have driven A6 cars, and don't like the way they drive.. seems like they are "hunting" for the right gear at low speeds...
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Odenton Maryland
Bought my 05 A4 Z51 in Sept. 2012. Loaded (no nav.) 14.6 miles for 30K. It's a convertible and I really love the car. The car was in excellent condition, well cared for and maintained and obviously not driven much. That 80k might scare me a little but as others have said if maintained properly, that 05 will give you many of miles and smiles. Good luck !
