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05 Rio S2K or a 06 model?

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Old 04-26-2006, 07:21 AM
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Default 05 Rio S2K or a 06 model?

I am on the fence...I can get a Rio 05' model for around $28k or a 06' model for around $31k...which one should I get ??? Keep in mind that trade-in on a 05 is around $25k and there is no info yet on the 06', but I imagine that it would be around $28k !!!
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No opinions on here ???
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It's kind of up to you, obviously. How important is $3000 to you? How much do you care about the changes made to the MY06 model from the previous one? How long are you going to keep the car? How much are you going to drive it? Are you going to track it? Are the bragging rights of having an '06 vs. an '05 important to you?

We can't answer any of these questions for you. So we can't answer your question.
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I am just tossed as to some of the features on the 05 vs the 06...the rims on the 05 model I like better, but on the 06 they give you the better sound system (rear headrest speakers), more hp on the 05, etc....
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Are you going to mod? The 06 with DBW and other changes severly restrict your choice for engine mods. Atleast for now.
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You could put a smokin' sound system in the '05 for three grand! SPod speakers (aftermarket headrest ones) are inexpensive, throw in some door speakers and an amp, a new headunit with the DCI and you're set.
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I am just tossed as to some of the features on the 05 vs the 06...the rims on the 05 model I like better, but on the 06 they give you the better sound system (rear headrest speakers)
As I said, only you can figure out how important these things are to you.

, more hp on the 05, etc....
Not more HP; only a different way of computing it.
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get an 06 man, you're going be taking a lighter hit on depreciation.
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Originally Posted by cyman83,Apr 26 2006, 02:23 PM
get an 06 man, you're going be taking a lighter hit on depreciation.
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Get an 06. It's a new car, with a number of changes.


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