Looking at a C6
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Racer
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From: Oregon City Oregon
Looking at a C6
C4 member here. I have owned a C4 for 13 years now and am looking to upgrade to a 2006 vert. Daytona Sunset Orange(Yellow would be my first choice - lol) Automatic with paddle shift, heated seats, power top, navigation, adjustable suspension. My question is there anything special to look for in a C6 that would be different from my C4. Oh yea the car has just under 20K on the clock. Thank you for opinions and advise. SAVE THE WAVE
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I have an '06 DSOM but it's not a vert. I love it! A couple things come to mind regarding an '06. Check to make sure the harmonic balancer is not wobbling. Also, the early A6 transmissions would do well by getting a tune update, makes a world of difference in shifting and drivability. Other than that just go for as low mileage as you can in your budget and know what you're buying, ie: maintenance records, ownership etc. Good luck!
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Racer
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I should add that according to carfax it has been serviced regularly it just passed emissions testing, but the serpentine belt was replace this past May. Is that unusual with this low of mileage or does it have something to do with as ssmike56 stated the harmonic balancer may have an issue? Thanks again.
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I should add that according to carfax it has been serviced regularly it just passed emissions testing, but the serpentine belt was replace this past May. Is that unusual with this low of mileage or does it have something to do with as ssmike56 stated the harmonic balancer may have an issue? Thanks again.
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Is this `06 at a dealership? Ask them to print you a GMVIS report - that will tell you all the maintenance performed on the car at a GM dealership.
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From: Lancaster NY
I should add that according to carfax it has been serviced regularly it just passed emissions testing, but the serpentine belt was replace this past May. Is that unusual with this low of mileage or does it have something to do with as ssmike56 stated the harmonic balancer may have an issue? Thanks again.
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Take a good look at the shocks, check for leaks. The F55 is expensive to replace. I would check maintenance records , and would change all the fluids as needed. Good luck with your purchase.
Also there was a recall on early 2005, 2006 for a steering column problem, on tilt tele a wire could be cut with use.
Also there was a recall on early 2005, 2006 for a steering column problem, on tilt tele a wire could be cut with use.
Last edited by KABAL182; Dec 20, 2015 at 07:02 PM.
