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Hi there- I am researching C6s to purchase and would like some guidance on what year Bluetooth was added or available as an option on the C6? I am interested in the LS3 as well. Thanks for the info. Chris
My 2010 GS 3LT is amazing in every respect except the sound system interface. Bluetooth feels like it's pre-1994, there is no AUX input, the navigation uses a disc, the touchscreen lacks sensitivity, graphics are awful, the system doesn't seem to know what a smartphone is..... and the list goes on.
I prefer exhaust sound to music so it's not much of an issue for me. However, good to be aware of this issue, some consider it a significant limitation.
Good luck with your car search, best decision I ever made (corvette, having kids, that trip to europe, kelly in my sophomore year, golf, college... in that order)
Personally I would not consider Bluetooth as a purchase criterion. Aftermarket head units with Bluetooth (including A2DP streaming) are not very expensive. The previous owner of my '08 put in a JVC/Kenwood unit. And for anyone averse to changing the OEM look, or for cars with BOSE where you need to change the amp and speakers too, for about $100 you can install a Tranzit-BLU HF Bluetooth unit behind the scenes. That's what I did on my '05 911 with BOSE. Works great.
Personally I would not consider Bluetooth as a purchase criterion. Aftermarket head units with Bluetooth (including A2DP streaming) are not very expensive. The previous owner of my '08 put in a JVC/Kenwood unit. And for anyone averse to changing the OEM look, or for cars with BOSE where you need to change the amp and speakers too, for about $100 you can install a Tranzit-BLU HF Bluetooth unit behind the scenes. That's what I did on my '05 911 with BOSE. Works great.
I changed my head unit and kept the Bose amps and speakers. If you purchase the right wiring harness the head unit will be compatible with or without Bose. Sound was much improved with the aftermarket head unit even with the stock speakers.
get a car with basic radio and an AUX jack, (RCA plug in). Only the basic radio has the Aux input on 08 and later model.
then get one of these.
Mine has a built in Mic for calls and control (+ -) for volume and scrolling songs from my smart phone. Cost is $15. Shop around. If it breaks, get another.
Make calls, listen to music and get verbal directions from your phone.
Last edited by LowRyter; Apr 20, 2017 at 05:59 PM.
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C6 Bluetooth?
