First year, Beware!!!
Instructor
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Michigan
I would agree with you partially. I waited till they were on 15000 before I decided to pull the trigger. I'm vin 16696 5500 miles now and I haven't had a single issue.
Now vins 1-5000 I would consider that a different story. I've heard of software glitches and low diff fluid. But even then it's not like those problems won't be fixed for the owner.
Now vins 1-5000 I would consider that a different story. I've heard of software glitches and low diff fluid. But even then it's not like those problems won't be fixed for the owner.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: RI
There is an old saying that you never buy the first year of a remodeled car. You wait till the second year after they get the bugs worked out. Reading some of these posts, man, that may be very true. It seems there are lots of problem, to loose parts, excessive oil comsumption, oil leaking etc. Maybe it is working out in my favor that I am waiting for a 15.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
Nope, what do you think happens when the 15's come out? They wave a magic wand and all of the old problems are suddenly gone? Not at all, in fact the new parts / technology for the 15's could cause problems were not seeing currently. I love this mentality that as the 14's roll off and the 15's roll on a few days apart all the sudden there are no longer any bugs.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Haymarket Virginia
Yeah, NO ONE should have bought a 2014 Corvette... That way they can work out all the bugs for the 2015 that they would not be building! 
ALL years have issues. The 2015 will have just as many issues as the 2014. Enjoy your more expensive "Old news" C7 in 2015
This is coming from someone that with a C7 that has spent a ton of time in the shop. Still love the car, was it frustrating at some points? Yes, is it well worth it? YES!
ALL years have issues. The 2015 will have just as many issues as the 2014. Enjoy your more expensive "Old news" C7 in 2015
This is coming from someone that with a C7 that has spent a ton of time in the shop. Still love the car, was it frustrating at some points? Yes, is it well worth it? YES!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Missouri
I agree. No amount of testing can reveal real life issues it may have. All products improve after the initial introduction as the company reacts to correct. Case in point is the 14 Ultra Classis that came out this year water cooled......the first for Harley Davidson. I am sure it passed the rigors of company testing but had initial issues when introduced to the masses. Those issues have been remedied by Harley Davidson. This will also be true with the c7 like any other product.
Melting Slicks
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From: Missouri
It's more likely you will make more trips to the dealer the first model year. There's been some defects, but many of the complaints have been about an annoyance or oversight that could be eliminated with a minor redesign for 2015. The second model year should be a better car.
Le Mans Master
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
There is an old saying that you never buy the first year of a remodeled car. You wait till the second year after they get the bugs worked out. Reading some of these posts, man, that may be very true. It seems there are lots of problem, to loose parts, excessive oil comsumption, oil leaking etc. Maybe it is working out in my favor that I am waiting for a 15.
Melting Slicks
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From: Missouri
Ever hear the word "lemon". Common sense should dictate the more you do something the better you get.......
Race Director
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I do remember the C6 problems that quite a few had though, like DBS, flying roof, crank pulley coming off, auto trans stuck in park, differentials grenading. It seems to me that the C6 problems were more serious and widespread than what most of the C7 problems are. It seems that there are far fewer problems with the C7 compared to the C6 and the C7 is a completely new vehicle. I think the car is very good (and a lot of fun to drive).
Racer
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There is an old saying that you never buy the first year of a remodeled car. You wait till the second year after they get the bugs worked out. Reading some of these posts, man, that may be very true. It seems there are lots of problem, to loose parts, excessive oil comsumption, oil leaking etc. Maybe it is working out in my favor that I am waiting for a 15.
Some here are already on there 2nd and 3rd C7s already.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Durham NC
This is my 5th first year car, and I've never had any issues. I've had an '05 Corvette, '09 370z, '03 Cavalier, '05 Scion tc, and now a '14 Corvette. Ever year can have it's issues, not just the first year. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I think that first year stuff is hogwash.
If you're concerned, just make sure to drive it enough while under warranty to work the bugs out.
If you're concerned, just make sure to drive it enough while under warranty to work the bugs out.
Team Owner
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Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
So you are waiting for a 15....good for you and may you have a trouble free car when you do get one...many have had trouble free cars that have the model year C7's but they usually don't pro actively post about how happy they are....I for one am happy so far...just over 2,000 miles VIN 15,000 +
Racer
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Same here.
I do remember the C6 problems that quite a few had though, like DBS, flying roof, crank pulley coming off, auto trans stuck in park, differentials grenading. It seems to me that the C6 problems were more serious and widespread than what most of the C7 problems are. It seems that there are far fewer problems with the C7 compared to the C6 and the C7 is a completely new vehicle. I think the car is very good (and a lot of fun to drive).
I do remember the C6 problems that quite a few had though, like DBS, flying roof, crank pulley coming off, auto trans stuck in park, differentials grenading. It seems to me that the C6 problems were more serious and widespread than what most of the C7 problems are. It seems that there are far fewer problems with the C7 compared to the C6 and the C7 is a completely new vehicle. I think the car is very good (and a lot of fun to drive).