2007 corvette battery question
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2007 corvette battery question
Im looking at buying my first corvette ever. It is a 2007 corvette with 23k miles on it. I am kinda hesitant on it right with all the reviews I have been reading on the batteries dying on these. I was just wondering if this is anything i should be concerned about before i buy the corvette?
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You are not going to buy a Corvette because you heard the batteries die? 
They do not die bi-weekly, if it dies after 1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years, you buy a nice new battery (proven brand) and your battery problems are overand you enjoy your nice Corvette.
They do not die bi-weekly, if it dies after 1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years, you buy a nice new battery (proven brand) and your battery problems are overand you enjoy your nice Corvette.
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Im looking at buying my first corvette ever. It is a 2007 corvette with 23k miles on it. I am kinda hesitant on it right with all the reviews I have been reading on the batteries dying on these. I was just wondering if this is anything i should be concerned about before i buy the corvette?
Good luck in your purchase and welcome to the forum
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Do two things if you buy the car used. First, get a new battery since you do not know the history of the battery that's in the car. Second, buy a battery tender and hook it up religiously during periods when you are not going to drive the car, even over a weekend. You won't have any problems.
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You should also be concerned about Corvette tires. They don't last very long. 
Seriously, if your Corvette sits a lot (as many do) and/or gets driven only short distances, the battery is headed for an early replacement. This is easily prevented with a good battery maintainer (like a CTEK).
I connect my CTEK 3300 whenever my 09 C6 is going to sit for awhile. No problems in over 3 years & 25k miles. As reliable as any Honda or Toyota I've owned.
Of course, it's always possible that an electrical problem (like a short) will kill a battery. Same for any car.
Seriously, if your Corvette sits a lot (as many do) and/or gets driven only short distances, the battery is headed for an early replacement. This is easily prevented with a good battery maintainer (like a CTEK).
I connect my CTEK 3300 whenever my 09 C6 is going to sit for awhile. No problems in over 3 years & 25k miles. As reliable as any Honda or Toyota I've owned.
Of course, it's always possible that an electrical problem (like a short) will kill a battery. Same for any car.
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Do two things if you buy the car used. First, get a new battery since you do not know the history of the battery that's in the car. Second, buy a battery tender and hook it up religiously during periods when you are not going to drive the car, even over a weekend. You won't have any problems.
Excellent advice.
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My '07 convertible is still on the original battery. I store it for the winters with a battery tender attached, it starts right up any time I want it to, and I've never had any battery issues at all. If I keep it another couple years (depends on whether I like the C7 or not), I'll invest in a new battery.
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My 07 was five years old a couple of days ago. With 5,900 miles it still retains the original battery. I have always had a tender on it and have never had issues. I know that I will need a battery any time now as five years is "borrowed" time.
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"In honor of jpee"
gerdia cites the old horror story and forem. and CO give you the advice you need. now, if you can get both items, tires and battery, replaced prior to your puchase, that's a good negotiation. one is very costly, the other not.
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I agree with the others here--I have three cars, and all three of them have needed new batteries by 5 years or 60K miles. My 06 Vette (not my daily driver) starts on time, every time except for the one time when my 5 year old battery didn't have enough charge to start it. Batteries are cheap maintenance items.
Like every car, stuff breaks. But in my opinion, the C6 is very well engineered to do what it needs to do for a really great price. Maintenance on my C6 is FAR less expensive than on my sensible, reliable, Japanese hybrid SUV!!
Like every car, stuff breaks. But in my opinion, the C6 is very well engineered to do what it needs to do for a really great price. Maintenance on my C6 is FAR less expensive than on my sensible, reliable, Japanese hybrid SUV!!
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Heres what I did:
What I bought my 07 in October, I understood that the war was used and had a four year old battery. When I brought the car home, the first thing I did was have the battery load tested and it failed(I knew that do to the age of the battery it probabaly would fail) I asked the dealer I purchased the car from if they can replace it under their 90 warranty period and they did.
What I bought my 07 in October, I understood that the war was used and had a four year old battery. When I brought the car home, the first thing I did was have the battery load tested and it failed(I knew that do to the age of the battery it probabaly would fail) I asked the dealer I purchased the car from if they can replace it under their 90 warranty period and they did.
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I have a 2007 that gets driven pretty regularly (36k miles). About 3-5 times a year the car sits for 2-4 weeks without being driven. Never had a problem with the battery, and I've never used a tender on it.
The Vette uses lots of juice and if any car doesn't get driven regularly, or just gets used for short drives, you're bound to have issues, so since many Vettes see limited drive times, this can be an issue.
If you don't use the car regularly, make sure you get a good battery tender, otherwise, I don't think there's much of any reason to be concerned.
The Vette uses lots of juice and if any car doesn't get driven regularly, or just gets used for short drives, you're bound to have issues, so since many Vettes see limited drive times, this can be an issue.
If you don't use the car regularly, make sure you get a good battery tender, otherwise, I don't think there's much of any reason to be concerned.
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My '07 has 15,000 miles on it and still uses the O.E. battery. If it's going to sit more than a week, I plug a Battery Tender into the cigarette lighter. No problems yet.
If a Battery Tender isn't convenient, install a Priority Start to prevent the battery from draining to the point that the car won't start.
If a Battery Tender isn't convenient, install a Priority Start to prevent the battery from draining to the point that the car won't start.
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My '07 still have factory battery. 20K miles
Mine sits for weeks at a time and never used a battery tender. Starts fine every time.
I will replace it this spring now that it's 5 years old.
Mine sits for weeks at a time and never used a battery tender. Starts fine every time.
I will replace it this spring now that it's 5 years old.
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My '08 is now on its 3rd battery. The previous 2 batteries lasted about 2 years each. Its probably because most of my driving is short trips.
Today I finally got a battery tender which I plan to use regularly.
So, to the O.P., I would say don't let any possible battery issue deter you from your purchase. Worst case, a $100 battery every year or two. That isn't bad, considering other costs like tires, fuel, insurance, etc.
Today I finally got a battery tender which I plan to use regularly.
So, to the O.P., I would say don't let any possible battery issue deter you from your purchase. Worst case, a $100 battery every year or two. That isn't bad, considering other costs like tires, fuel, insurance, etc.
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Do two things if you buy the car used. First, get a new battery since you do not know the history of the battery that's in the car. Second, buy a battery tender and hook it up religiously during periods when you are not going to drive the car, even over a weekend. You won't have any problems.
Use a Battery Tender! 