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Old 03-20-2012, 06:08 PM
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Default 2005 with 20K miles or a 2006 with 35K miles?

Trying to decide between a 2005 and a 2006.

Assuming both are in good shape, and loaded.

2005 blue with 20K miles.

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2006 Monterey red with 35K miles.

What do you think is a better car? I like both colors. Price is for 2005 is a little higher.

What would you do? go with lower miles or newer car?
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Keep looking. I just sold a 2007 3lt with 22k miles. I would steer clear of any 2005. IMHO older steering wheel and other features which were updated in 2006 +
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Keep looking. I just sold a 2007 3lt with 22k miles. I would steer clear of any 2005. IMHO older steering wheel and other features which were updated in 2006 +
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Auto or manual. I ask because the 05 has 4 speed while 06 has 6 speed. For some that would be the decision maker.
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Auto or manual. I ask because the 05 has 4 speed while 06 has 6 speed. For some that would be the decision maker.
100% and would go with the 05 with the A4.. I have one & have driven and raced one with the A6 and I like the A4 much better... JMO
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Get the newest one you can afford.
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The 06 can't beat Monterey Red...but then again I am somewhat biased.
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05 Had one, loved it.
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They are both 6 speed manual.

Don;t think I can find a 2007 I can afford unless it had 40,000 miles. I want mont red or blue and I thikn they stopped mont red in 2006. 2007 only has victory red right?
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My bad. looks like mot red came in 2007 too. Just hard to find and probably more than I can spend.

So its 05 or 06 for me right now
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I have an 06 dark red (I'm not sure of the specific red) but anyways I love it! And I also prefer the 06 steering wheel over the 05.
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Get the 06.
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What's your price range??
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Originally Posted by Goatdad
Get the newest one you can afford.

FWIW I have am 05 and have no issues.
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Pretty sure they also beefed up the rear end in 2006!
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Totally depends on price, the equipment, and which color you like the best. Lower miles and LeMans Blue on the 05 is sweet!
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Originally Posted by studiovette
Keep looking. I just sold a 2007 3lt with 22k miles. I would steer clear of any 2005. IMHO older steering wheel and other features which were updated in 2006 +
Some of us don't care for the cobalt steering wheel.


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