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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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Hello,

So i just want some help from my fellow members. I'm trying to find the perfect C6 and i want to see what you guys would do if you were in my situation.

First Picture: 2008 C6 Base Model. 32K Miles, 1 owner, asking 28000K. 6 speed.

Second Picture: 2007 C6 3LT. Comes with everything. Nav, HUD, Heated seats ect. 37K Miles. 1 owner. Asking 27500K. 6 speed.

Between this what would you guys personally get?
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I would go with the '08 mainly because the changes with engine and trans. You don't really need heated seats in the Bay Area. Plus it's newer with lower miles. So unless the 2007 has been maintained better, I'd take the 2008.
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RaysC5
Hello,

So i just want some help from my fellow members. I'm trying to find the perfect C6 and i want to see what you guys would do if you were in my situation.

First Picture: 2008 C6 Base Model. 32K Miles, 1 owner, asking 28000K. 6 speed.

Second Picture: 2007 C6 3LT. Comes with everything. Nav, HUD, Heated seats ect. 37K Miles. 1 owner. Asking 27500K. 6 speed.

Between this what would you guys personally get?
EDIT: I missed that one was an '07. Definitely go with the 2008 - no contest. Also, FWIW both manuals and autos are "6 speed" so it's helpful to specify which - A6 or M6.

Personally, I would go for the lower-mileage car. While HUD is nice, I would never use the heated seats where I live (sunny SoCal), and the factory nav is not the greatest. I recently purchased a 4LT so I have all of the above and I wouldn't miss them too much (except maybe for the HUD) if they were gone tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Titan C6Z
I would go with the '08 mainly because the changes with engine and trans. You don't really need heated seats in the Bay Area. Plus it's newer with lower miles. So unless the 2007 has been maintained better, I'd take the 2008.
Thanks Titan! I was leaning more towards that as well. I heard everyone was happier going with the 08 over an 06 and 07 model.
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Personally, I would go for the lower-mileage car. While HUD is nice, I would never use the heated seats where I live (sunny SoCal), and the factory nav is not the greatest. I recently purchased a 4LT so I have all of the above and I wouldn't miss them too much (except maybe for the HUD) if they were gone tomorrow.
To be honest thats the only thing i would care about is the HUD. I was thinking even if i want it later on i could always install it. Even though it would not work as much because you need the special window.
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Originally Posted by RaysC5
To be honest thats the only thing i would care about is the HUD. I was thinking even if i want it later on i could always install it. Even though it would not work as much because you need the special window.
HUD works fine with the regular windshield nothing to worry about
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2008 for the ls3
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ya - go with the 08. I like those wheels better too.
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Go with the 08. I have an 08 A6 with 63,000 miles and runs great.
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08 + aftermarket NAV/Radio if you really want one.

I'm in the same boat like the guy above with the 4LT (though I use the heated seats where I'm at). You can do w/o most of the stuff and have an upgraded drivetrain. Worth it.
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2008 for the ls3
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08 looks better to me. I like the 3lt for the HUD and memory seats.

07 is a good year so it comes down to options and conditions. Get what youlike best. You can't really tell much if any difference in hp.
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Originally Posted by JakeC6Racing
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Originally Posted by ErnieN85
HUD works fine with the regular windshield nothing to worry about
Thats great. I know that would be the only thing i would miss. I will just buy an aftermarket ken wood and it would work way better!
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08 + aftermarket NAV/Radio if you really want one.

I'm in the same boat like the guy above with the 4LT (though I use the heated seats where I'm at). You can do w/o most of the stuff and have an upgraded drivetrain. Worth it.
Yeah heated seats would barely be in use here in california lol. The only one that will be disappointed would be my gf, for some odd reason she loves heated seats
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