2006 Changes?
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Racer
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From: Gurnee Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08
2006 Changes?
I am trying to decide whether to order a 2005 now, or wait for the 2006. Does anyone have any confirmed changes for next years C6? (ie. new steering wheel, additional colors, anything mechanical). Judging by the C5's cycle, I assume just about everything will be the same, but I don't want to miss out on something for a few months.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
There will be one or two new colors, there could be a 3 spoke steering wheel, the XM antenna should be integrated in the mirror and there may be a 6 speed automatic.
It's way too early to know for sure what changes will be made.
It's way too early to know for sure what changes will be made.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida
There will be one or two new colors, there could be a 3 spoke steering wheel, the XM antenna should be integrated in the mirror and there may be a 6 speed automatic.
(And added bonus might be some bugs worked out.)
A six speed auto would be sweet
Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
A WARNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did your same high wire act for several months. I am so taken by the C6, that I finally ponied up and ordered one last week.
I am one happy camper - dont wait !!!!!!!!!!!!
I am one happy camper - dont wait !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Salinas Ca
Originally Posted by jgraditor
"...... but I don't want to miss out on something for a few months...."
Models change in late summer early fall, Sept - Nov.
So, your "few months" will actually be close to a year by the time you receive your new car.
Added on top of that if your "baby" gets hit with "Quality Checks" and Constraints you could be waiting longer.
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '03
Originally Posted by Lazerwolfe
Bring back MSG!
I thnk this color would look extremely good on the C6.
Originally Posted by natejohn
Models change in late summer early fall, Sept - Nov.
So, your "few months" will actually be close to a year by the time you receive your new car.
So, your "few months" will actually be close to a year by the time you receive your new car.
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From: Greer SC
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
I want that 6 speed automatic!
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Originally Posted by Sully C5
That is what I am waiting for. But the decision to wait is easier for those already owning a Corvette. If I didn't have a Vette, I am not sure I would wait.
I still love my 2000 coupe, though! I still get wonderful comments from folks about it!
Pro
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From: Aiken SC
I'm waiting for the 06 model year as well - mostly to see the new Z. I think there will be some additions, but unsure of how major/minor they will be. I don't expect an auto/paddle shifter after just 1 production year, but the development cycle seems much quicker with the C6 than the C5 IMHO so nothing would surprise me. I don't think Dave Hill and the rest of Team Corvette will wait 3-4 years to make major developments on the C6s since the competition in the sports car segment is much more competitive than it was back in 97-8 when the first C5s arrived and 345 hp was a BIG number in that category.
Pro
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From: Winchester VA
Originally Posted by Sully C5
That is what I am waiting for. But the decision to wait is easier for those already owning a Corvette. If I didn't have a Vette, I am not sure I would wait.
No one is promised to be alive tomorrow! Delayed gratification is only good if you're 100% guaranteed to be here...and no one is! Enjoy life and your toys while you can! 
