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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 07:39 AM
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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
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2011 as an option on the 3LT and above I believe.

LS3 came about in 2008

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Bluetooth for phone is on my 09. Are you talking bluetooth for other uses?


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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 08:11 AM
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My 08 did not have blue tooth so I think 09 was the first year
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 08:16 AM
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2009 was the first year bluetooth was available. GM upgraded the sound system in 2011.
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by KyJim
2009 was the first year bluetooth was available. GM upgraded the sound system in 2011.
And as I found out, 2009 bluetooth was only for phone calls not for streaming music.
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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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)
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by ben z
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.
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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.

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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KyJim
2009 was the first year bluetooth was available. GM upgraded the sound system in 2011.
Actually it was 2012
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Old Apr 21, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Sky High
Actually it was 2012
Bluetooth was available for 2009. I have it on mine.
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