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Thinking about making the switch...

Old 12-02-2012, 03:09 PM
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Default Thinking about making the switch...

I posted this in the C5 section but figured I'd solicit thoughts from you guys as well...

I know the C7 is not far away but I also know that I wouldn't be getting one of those unless I denounce my LEO status and go all Grand Theft Auto on the dealership!

That being said, I have come across a 2008 A6 Coupe 4LT for $30,000...White with a clear targa...?two tone? interior of course**NOT**...and 28k miles...

So I'm seriously thinking about making the switch...

thoughts?

i have the C6 for the weekend right now...

Last edited by XPLOSYV; 12-03-2012 at 02:30 AM. Reason: i am BLIND...not two tone...where's my sign?
Old 12-02-2012, 03:28 PM
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Sounds like a good deal -- especially if you're looking for the pricey 4LT package ($8600 option).

Of course, price is affected by the usual suspects -- location, condition, winter, options, carfax, maintenance, mods, garage queen vs track *****, etc etc etc.

Post pics after it's a done deal.
Old 12-02-2012, 03:54 PM
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If I had run across that deal, you wouldn't have had the option to buy. Go for it.
Old 12-02-2012, 05:30 PM
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I vote to go ahead and buy it if everything checks out
Old 12-02-2012, 05:34 PM
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That sounds like a great deal. 4LT and an LS3. I made the switch from a C5 a few months back and don't regret it at all.
Old 12-02-2012, 05:35 PM
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Buy it! Buy it! Sounds like a killer deal!
Old 12-02-2012, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
I vote to go ahead and buy it if everything checks out


Sounds like a great deal.
Old 12-02-2012, 05:46 PM
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I would get a trusted mechanic to give it a once over and if everything checks out, buy it.

I think you will really like it.
Old 12-02-2012, 06:02 PM
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The numbers are good, buy it.
Old 12-02-2012, 06:25 PM
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Not much to think about here. If it has a clean car fax and has no issues it's a STEAL
Old 12-02-2012, 06:31 PM
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you had it for the weekend, find a road and open it up, youll know if its borken or not, lol.
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a great deal...I'd do it in a heartbeat
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Originally Posted by plmkrzy
Buy it! Buy it! Sounds like a killer deal!
sounds like a sweet deal.
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I gotta go with the majority on this one - if its in good shaper, the deal sounds great and you no doubt be very happy. The C6 is a big jump over the C5 and 4lt is awesome! To quote Nike, just do it!
Old 12-02-2012, 07:13 PM
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I have a 3LT vert, but I'm loving it! I don't think you will be sorry! !
Old 12-02-2012, 07:20 PM
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Check the service history on warranty work.. If it sounds about right go for it.

I love my 2008 c6 !
Old 12-02-2012, 07:23 PM
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with all of the above--all good advice.

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Old 12-02-2012, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brooklync5
Not much to think about here. If it has a clean car fax and has no issues it's a STEAL
I made the switch from my faithful old C5 a couple of years ago. Zero regrets!
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Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
I would get a trusted mechanic to give it a once over and if everything checks out, buy it.

I think you will really like it.
Sounds like a great deal
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Originally Posted by twin-cam88
Sounds like a great deal

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