Daffy

After being Vetteless for a few years I think I want to get back in. Sold my last of 3 C5 convertibles in 2016 and I think I want to go C6 this time. I have to admit that I'm slightly turned off by the electric door handles but otherwise I have decided to go with hopefully an 08 or so not that I really need the 436 HP where I live but I think I want it. I have not posted much on here in a long time but looking forward to being back..

oemtech

I have an 08 LS3 3LT and love it. But, if was to do it again I would go for an 09 or later, The 08 does not have Bluetooth and 09 and up does.

Gordonm

You can always upgrade the radio. I did in my 07 Z06. It has blue tooth and all the modern stuff and my iphone syncs right up with it. Buy it from Crutchfield with their wiring harness and it is an easy plug and play install. The electric door handles are not a problem at all. My Z has 540 whp and do you need that? Probably not but it is fun as he!!

jorgez28

I have a 2007 and honestly I cant tell the difference between ls2 and ls3. I say find the cleanest one you can find.

oemtech

Agreed that a radio update would fix my Bluetooth issue. But, my 08 has a HUD and really hate to lose it. Even though the Nav sucks it is still pretty cool to have your next turn on the HUD.

Daffy

Thanks everyone, keep em coming!! I might learn something..

Gordonm

I learned something. Never knew the Nav was displayed on the HUD. Mine did not come with Nav. We have a 2007 car with Nav and the Nav nowadays is just so much better and constantly updated on my phone. Honestly I don't use the nav in the Vette much since it is not my DD.

CJKC6

Came out of an 05' manual into an 08' manual -- Not only do you get the LS3, but you also move into the T6060 trans that is much smoother shifting than the old T56.

Fast Dawg

I sold a C7 so I could buy a C6 and modify it. I found a great deal on a 09 3LT Manual and the LS3 engine was the preferred engine according to the three speed shops I spoke with while I was searching. So far, so good. It's more comfortable than my C7 and with the modifications is faster! Sounds much better too.

I agree with those who say to replace the head unit. I had a C5 before I bought the C7 and both sounded fine. I don't know what Chevrolet did with the C6 head unit but it is terrible and I'm replacing mine soon.

Daffy

What's the difference between LT3 and LT2??

Vet Interested

LT1

449er

I think that you mean the difference between a LS2 and a LS3......basically 30hp with the engine plus other drive train "upgrades"

jrose7004

Good luck!

artfuentes

If you upgrade the radio you'll lose the nav on the HUD....at least I did on my 2010 3LT base. I went with a pioneer with two cameras and Apple play.

Iceaxe

40 to 46 hp, which is a 10% jump. That's a pretty big number.

The LS2 6.0 delivers 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

The LS3 delivers 430 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque with the standard exhaust system, or 436 hp and 428 lb-ft with an optional dual-mode (NPP) exhaust.

saplumr

Fixed

Iceaxe

Duh...

saplumr

Done it before. Watching tv and typing at the same time.

Daffy

My bad 3LT and 2LT

208vette

Not sure what your price range is, but its worth the extra cost to consider a '12 or '13 model if you can do it in my opinion. Most, if not all, of the minor issues in the C6 have been fixed and the seats in the '12-'13 are much better.
All the good stuff starts in the 3LT package

​​​​​​1LT
Air Conditioning: Dual zone automatic climate control
Audio System:AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback with input jack
Automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamps
Brakes: Four wheel, antilock/four-wheel, disc.
Cabin Air Filtration
Engine: LS3 6.2L V8 with 430hp
Foglamps
Floormats
Active handling with traction control
HID Xenon lighting
Mirrors: Auto-dimming with compass
Power hatch pull-down
Remote Keyless Access with push button start
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 2-way manual passenger
Steering: Power: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive.
Steering: Tilt, Three-spoke leather-wrapped
Suspension: Four wheel, independent.
Theft-deterrent: Includes Push-Button Start, immobilizer and audible/visual alarm.
Transmission: Six-speed manual, short-throw
Tires: Goodyear F1 EMT (run flat) tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels: Five-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum

2LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 1LT features:
Cargo Net: In rear compartment area
Luggage shade and parcel net
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 6-way power passenger’
Seats: Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment and adjustable lumbar and side bolsters

3LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
Audio System: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in dash CD changer MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control. Includes Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: With dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure
Memory Package: Recalls two driver "presets" for six-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column
Seats: Heated driver and front passenger
Steering Wheel: Power telescoping and mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote: Includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor

4LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 3LT features:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior
Specific Bias pattern center console trim plate