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05-05-2017, 02:47 PM
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I recently bought a 2009 C6 convertible, triple black, 2LT with the Z 51 package. It had apparently been a college graduation gift to a 21 year old, who never drove it much after the first couple years. It had 9400 miles when I bought it three weeks ago. According to the carfax, it was serviced in January of 2016 and no miles were put on it before it was traded in December of 2016. I guess he wasn't that into it, but he sure took good care of it. The paint and interior are flawless. It drives great on smooth roads, but the tramlining is horrible on some of the roads that I regularly drive on. I ordered new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP today. Will install them and new tire pressure monitors when they come in next week. The guy at the tire store recommended the Goodyears, but based on all of my reading on the forum, I said no way. I love the car, but I'm sure that I'll like it even more with better tires.
05-05-2017, 03:07 PM
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05-05-2017, 05:14 PM
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05-05-2017, 07:02 PM
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Congrats. on the great looking C6 convertible!
Great choice on the Michelin's too!
Another tip, make sure to get a 4 wheel alignment with the tires, and have it set to the Pfadt settings to prevent premature tire wear. Lot of posts in the C6 General area on alignments.
Congrats. on the great looking C6 convertible!
Great choice on the Michelin's too!
Another tip, make sure to get a 4 wheel alignment with the tires, and have it set to the Pfadt settings to prevent premature tire wear. Lot of posts in the C6 General area on alignments.
05-06-2017, 01:07 AM
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What a great find you made in that car. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
