Worst Corvette ever built...
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From: NC
Hey Ken,
Thanks for posting my car, I lost the pictures when I moved out of the North Carolina Home for the Criminally Tasteless.
Jimmy
PS. Some folks think the "Crossed Flags" logo is a little too much? I think it completes the look I was going for. In retrospect, the pool ***** were overkill.....oh well.
Thanks for posting my car, I lost the pictures when I moved out of the North Carolina Home for the Criminally Tasteless.
Jimmy
PS. Some folks think the "Crossed Flags" logo is a little too much? I think it completes the look I was going for. In retrospect, the pool ***** were overkill.....oh well.
Last edited by jimmyb; May 5, 2014 at 05:55 PM.
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
I think you summed it up in your last sentence. I do think its good to be aware, but you'll be fine.
If its any consolation, I did museum delivery on my 2008 AO Vert after going through Lemon Law litigation with GM on my previous Corvette. I chose the Museum Delivery because I learned the team there goes over the car top to bottom BEFORE delivery, and even has the ability to make magic happen before you take delivery if there is something glaringly wrong.
If you are concerned about the SMALL amount of issues, I would go that route. I did not for my C7 but have a trip planned to the museum mid may for my birthday.
If its any consolation, I did museum delivery on my 2008 AO Vert after going through Lemon Law litigation with GM on my previous Corvette. I chose the Museum Delivery because I learned the team there goes over the car top to bottom BEFORE delivery, and even has the ability to make magic happen before you take delivery if there is something glaringly wrong.
If you are concerned about the SMALL amount of issues, I would go that route. I did not for my C7 but have a trip planned to the museum mid may for my birthday.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New Iberia LA
I think you summed it up in your last sentence. I do think its good to be aware, but you'll be fine.
If its any consolation, I did museum delivery on my 2008 AO Vert after going through Lemon Law litigation with GM on my previous Corvette. I chose the Museum Delivery because I learned the team there goes over the car top to bottom BEFORE delivery, and even has the ability to make magic happen before you take delivery if there is something glaringly wrong.
If you are concerned about the SMALL amount of issues, I would go that route. I did not for my C7 but have a trip planned to the museum mid may for my birthday.
If its any consolation, I did museum delivery on my 2008 AO Vert after going through Lemon Law litigation with GM on my previous Corvette. I chose the Museum Delivery because I learned the team there goes over the car top to bottom BEFORE delivery, and even has the ability to make magic happen before you take delivery if there is something glaringly wrong.
If you are concerned about the SMALL amount of issues, I would go that route. I did not for my C7 but have a trip planned to the museum mid may for my birthday.
Also thanks to all of you who offered positive comments. I realize the problem rate is very low and I am not really concerned about any issues. Now if I could just get Glenda the good witch to speed up the process...
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Joined: Apr 2014
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Up until I ordered my C7 everything I read was positive. Best Corvette ever, flawless design, unbelievable value for money, great build quality, etc, etc, etc.
Now I am going into week 4 of gestation and after reading some of the posts I am convinced the engine will fall out before I leave the museum, only 10% of the fasteners on the car will be properly attached, the EPA will arrest me for illegally discharging oil in parking lots and if orange had been an available color and I had ordered it the orange peel in the paint finish would land the car a spot in the next Florida orange juice commercial...
Gotta quit reading the few horror stories...
Now I am going into week 4 of gestation and after reading some of the posts I am convinced the engine will fall out before I leave the museum, only 10% of the fasteners on the car will be properly attached, the EPA will arrest me for illegally discharging oil in parking lots and if orange had been an available color and I had ordered it the orange peel in the paint finish would land the car a spot in the next Florida orange juice commercial...
Gotta quit reading the few horror stories...
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Remember that online forums will always have a high level of issues reported relative to reality. People post to get help with their problems but you will not see hundreds of posts every day saying how great things are. It's the nature of the beast.
Having said that, reading it also makes you paranoid BMW had an issue with their early DCTs and I read so much about it and paid such close attention to my car, I almost convinced myself I had the problem too... even though I didn't 
Having said that, reading it also makes you paranoid
BMW had an issue with their early DCTs and I read so much about it and paid such close attention to my car, I almost convinced myself I had the problem too... even though I didn't
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Funny post, OP. 
Hopefully the car you get will be everything you hope it will be and you'll get many years of enjoyment from it.
Hopefully the car you get will be everything you hope it will be and you'll get many years of enjoyment from it.
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Cars are getting more complex, even Toyota has been knocked off its lofty perch for having no issues. The C7 is an amazing package, well worth the minimal risk that you might get one that has some issues to be worked out. You only really regret the things that you don't do.
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Up until I ordered my C7 everything I read was positive. Best Corvette ever, flawless design, unbelievable value for money, great build quality, etc, etc, etc.
Now I am going into week 4 of gestation and after reading some of the posts I am convinced the engine will fall out before I leave the museum, only 10% of the fasteners on the car will be properly attached, the EPA will arrest me for illegally discharging oil in parking lots and if orange had been an available color and I had ordered it the orange peel in the paint finish would land the car a spot in the next Florida orange juice commercial...
Gotta quit reading the few horror stories...
Now I am going into week 4 of gestation and after reading some of the posts I am convinced the engine will fall out before I leave the museum, only 10% of the fasteners on the car will be properly attached, the EPA will arrest me for illegally discharging oil in parking lots and if orange had been an available color and I had ordered it the orange peel in the paint finish would land the car a spot in the next Florida orange juice commercial...
Gotta quit reading the few horror stories...