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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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I currently have a 2003 DB coupe. Am considering changing to a SB Roadster. Up here in VT, the Roadster inventory is sparse, at best. I can get an '05 SB Touring Roadster for $32,500 or about $5,500 of MSRP. Or, the red '06 I have my eye on carries an MSRP of $38.9 and I'd probably be able to get a couple of thousand off. I doubt I'd be able to get it for invoice. My question, is the '06 worth the extra bucks? Are the changes between '05 and '06 that significant.

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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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`New record! 6 threads!!! WOW!
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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If your going to trade your car in you might as well get the 06 with the bi Xenon and new led tails.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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What are the miles on the 05? If it's new then you should be able to get a great deal on it so I would do that. But if you can get an 06 for only $3k or so more then do that. It'll have a better resale value.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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'06 has a nicer interior

Audio controls on the steering wheel

Better head lights and tail lights

Nice 18" wheels
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by maximXL
What are the miles on the 05? If it's new then you should be able to get a great deal on it so I would do that. But if you can get an 06 for only $3k or so more then do that. It'll have a better resale value.

The '05 is brand new with 3 miles on it. The dealership offering it is one where they post the lowest price, which in this case is $32K for a $38K MSRP. I'd be lucky to get the '06 for $37K, given the limited stock up here. Are the changes to the '06 really worth it?
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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I say no. Get the 05...that's a good deal for a new Z.

The 06 has stereo controls on the steering wheel, some interior trim touches, new headlights and tailights...and an extra 200lbs! That isn't worth an extra $5k to me.

At KBB.com an 05 ZR should be $36k retail (in my zip code). Even if they don't sell it it depreciates yearly. But $32,500 is still a fair price for a new car.
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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06 hands down. the changes were enough for me to wait and not pick up an 05. But i really liked all the changes for the 06. its gonna come down to ur personal taste.
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Go with the '06. (I'm probably saying that because I have one!) I do like the HID headlights (high and low beam), 300 hp, the new style 18" rims, interior changes, etc.

I guess it's easy to spend your money.

Ken
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Not to mention you have the Revup motor, tire pressure monitor, bigger stock rotors than the 05', MP3 player, revised interior, new 18" wheels, etc...
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