C6
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From: Erie PA
C6
Hi all, been thinking about moving up from my C5 to a C6 and was wondering if there is a year or model worth looking for. I want an automatic ( cant believe I said that) and possibly a convertible and loaded. Open to all comments and thanks in advance.
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08-13 had the LS3, which was an improvement over the LS2. 10-13 had the launch control option. You'll probably want a 3LT unless you want to deal with the leather coming off of the dash on a 4LT.
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In my way of thinking it depends on what you want. Here's what would work for me.
- Fully loaded: 4LT (You can get the leather fixed), Nav system, automatic, newest car you can afford.
- Worried about resale: Automatic, newest car, stock (no mods), (Convertible an option)
- New Classic and keep for 10 years: Convertible, manual trans, z51 or GrandSport. any year (newest better)
- That c5 old school visceral feel in a new(er) car: 2005/06 w/ Z51 manual trans SB1, optional Convertible, z06 (any year c6)
Last edited by Dutch08; Sep 16, 2019 at 05:07 PM.
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IMHO..................
Get the newest model you can afford.
Improvements were made every year and '08 was a big year for upgrades.
Get the 3LT trim package (4LT has serious issues with the leather coming up/off the dash) and get the F55/MSRC equipped suspension.
A6/M6/Coupe/Convertible is a personal choice, as is color/etc.
Get the newest model you can afford.
Improvements were made every year and '08 was a big year for upgrades.
Get the 3LT trim package (4LT has serious issues with the leather coming up/off the dash) and get the F55/MSRC equipped suspension.
A6/M6/Coupe/Convertible is a personal choice, as is color/etc.
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From: Phoenix area, AZ
IMHO..................
Get the newest model you can afford.
Improvements were made every year and '08 was a big year for upgrades.
Get the 3LT trim package (4LT has serious issues with the leather coming up/off the dash) and get the F55/MSRC equipped suspension.
A6/M6/Coupe/Convertible is a personal choice, as is color/etc.
Get the newest model you can afford.
Improvements were made every year and '08 was a big year for upgrades.
Get the 3LT trim package (4LT has serious issues with the leather coming up/off the dash) and get the F55/MSRC equipped suspension.
A6/M6/Coupe/Convertible is a personal choice, as is color/etc.
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Had a C5. 2001. Put 100k miles on it. Bought a C6 in 2011 and currently have just under 60k. C6 is a GS vert. Loved them both, but the C6 is a huge step up in tech and creature comfort. No comparison. Also like the auto w/paddle shifters.
If you have specific questions, let me know.
Craig
If you have specific questions, let me know.
Craig
Last edited by cnw; Sep 17, 2019 at 05:34 PM.