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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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I am considering trading my 2000 vert in on a 2005 c6 vert 6 speed. Are there any things I should look for that may be an indication of future problems? The car is on a dealers lot. Milage 20,000. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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If you like to beat on it, you may be better off getting a 06. They upgraded the rear housing in 06, the 05 has a higher chance of breaking.
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Not to mention, '05s were plagued with strange problems like Dead Battery Syndrome... not to mention the weak rear end mentioned above. The '06 had some better interior appointments, like the upgraded steering wheel with controls.

Little things like that. First model year cars are notorious for glitches and bugs as the factory tries to hurry them out the door.

I'm an '05 owner. Love the car, but wish I'd waited a year.
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Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate them! This forum has been and continues to be a great help!
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Originally Posted by SlickShoes
Not to mention, '05s were plagued with strange problems like Dead Battery Syndrome... not to mention the weak rear end mentioned above. The '06 had some better interior appointments, like the upgraded steering wheel with controls.

Little things like that. First model year cars are notorious for glitches and bugs as the factory tries to hurry them out the door.

I'm an '05 owner. Love the car, but wish I'd waited a year.
thats why I waited until 06'
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