Just because the battery can start the car doesnt mean its OK.
Its not strong enough to operate all the cars electronics properly.
Probably time for a new one, and also inspect the cables and termials
for corrosion.
Whats impressive to me is the functional heat extraction vents.
You could actually block off the ram air vents like 90% and sill have
excellent air flow because of the heat extraction vents.
All this talk about finiky problems with the 5.0 cars is not makin
me feel all warm and fuzzy about upgrading. My 06 is still rock solid.
Ill wait till the smoke clears before I buy a 2012+
All options on new cars cost extra. $250- sounds pretty reasonable to me.
I mean you could save $250. by not getting factory floor mats and just
buying them from AutoZone. Do BMW owners cry about the price of
heated seats or dual climate controls.....:D
The Hankooks are awesome. I had a deal worked out with Discount tire
for 4 GY Eagle tires but when I got there they were the wrong size.
They had the Hankooks in stock so I took em. They are ever bit as good as
the Nitto 555's. Saved a bunch of $$$$.
So I guess youll be driving an outdated design for 3 more years....
Its a very nice car, but if your tired of it??? I got 9k for my 04, and paid
17k for the 06. Only had to finance 8k since the 04 was in my name.
I had the 99 and 04 GT's for 6 years loved them but got bored.
My 06 is like driving a completly different car. The 5 speed automatic is a
huge plus, add 40 more HP and a 3 valve engine ...... huge difference.