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Differences Between 5.5/6th Gens

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Old 04-11-2006, 03:26 PM
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Differences Between 5.5/6th Gens

so i am looking to purchase either 5.5 or 6th gen. (but preferably a 5.5 i like the body style better) auto, fully loaded....

so i was wondering what the main differences are between the two (other than body style!!)

like HP/TRQ diff?
weight diff?
options diff?

and any thing else you guys think might help me be able to make a decision!

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Old 04-11-2006, 03:38 PM
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check a carfact site like edmunds.com i am interested in a 5.5 gen myself
hp on the 5.5 is 255 265 on the 6thgen and i think the 6th gens are heavier
good luck with your decision

+1 for 5.5
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Old 04-11-2006, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by XIMA96SE

+1 for 5.5



6th gen was on my list too but its too heavy and the styling IMO is kinda ...just my $.02..
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Old 04-11-2006, 04:57 PM
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thanks for the help! this is the kind of stuff i need to know so any idea about suspension differences?

also some more input you think would be helpful !
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Old 04-11-2006, 06:15 PM
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Suspension is a major difference. 6th gens have an independent rear suspension while 5.5th have a solid rear axle. Best thing to do is drive both and see which you think rides and handles better.
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Old 04-11-2006, 06:35 PM
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6th gens are heavy so that makes them slower my buddy has a rsx-s 6 speed smoked the 6th gen by like 2 cars then he raced my 5.5 6 speed smoked the **** out of him so i would go with the 5.5th gen if i was you looks better inside and out
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Old 04-11-2006, 07:32 PM
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Not another 5/5.5th gen vs. 6th gen debate again.
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