2016 Stringray Tenative Buyer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 7,146
Likes: 1,940
From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
2500 miles on my '16 2LT Coupe with the standard seats. No issues. Have taken 2 road trips of 1000 and 400 miles respectively. I'm 5'9", 185 lbs. and find the seats very comfortable. First Corvette so no way to compare to earlier versions.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 109
Likes: 6
So far no rattles or squeaks in the C7 this is a different animal
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 460
Likes: 262
I feel I was the biggest convert on here. Last vette I had was a '79 C3, 12 mo/12,000 mi warranty and the engine blew at 13th month with 6000 mi. After that and the bad reliability of S-10s, I hated all things Chevy and went all German performance cars....UNTIL I saw the C7 and all was forgiven.
4th week, 675 miles and other than the CEL coming on once and not again (a misfire), no squeaks, rattles or anything bad. You will absolutely love the performance, it eats everything else in and out of its class as well as killer looks.
I've never had so much fun with a car and I have had a lot of sports cars. I picked this over the not yet released '16 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe on styling and sheer fun. BUY ONE!
I've described it as an erection with 4 wheels.
4th week, 675 miles and other than the CEL coming on once and not again (a misfire), no squeaks, rattles or anything bad. You will absolutely love the performance, it eats everything else in and out of its class as well as killer looks.
I've never had so much fun with a car and I have had a lot of sports cars. I picked this over the not yet released '16 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe on styling and sheer fun. BUY ONE!
I've described it as an erection with 4 wheels.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 35
From: Vernon Hills IL
The car is a huge step up in every way from the C6's I had the in the past - handling, steering feel, power, everything. The interior is a nicer place to be, but yes, a bit tighter.
Now, I'm 6'6 and about 285. I fit fine, but did have to adjust my ingress ritual from the C6. Plus, there's a way to disconnect the seat limiter for even more room.
If you're used to a C5, there's no way around it, you're going to feel a bit tighter. But it's a great car and quite comfortable - even on long trips.
Now, I'm 6'6 and about 285. I fit fine, but did have to adjust my ingress ritual from the C6. Plus, there's a way to disconnect the seat limiter for even more room.
If you're used to a C5, there's no way around it, you're going to feel a bit tighter. But it's a great car and quite comfortable - even on long trips.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 856
From: Walhalla South Carolina
The car is a huge step up in every way from the C6's I had the in the past - handling, steering feel, power, everything. The interior is a nicer place to be, but yes, a bit tighter.
Now, I'm 6'6 and about 285. I fit fine, but did have to adjust my ingress ritual from the C6. Plus, there's a way to disconnect the seat limiter for even more room.
If you're used to a C5, there's no way around it, you're going to feel a bit tighter. But it's a great car and quite comfortable - even on long trips.
Now, I'm 6'6 and about 285. I fit fine, but did have to adjust my ingress ritual from the C6. Plus, there's a way to disconnect the seat limiter for even more room.
If you're used to a C5, there's no way around it, you're going to feel a bit tighter. But it's a great car and quite comfortable - even on long trips.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10,709
Likes: 7,102
From: Fulshear, TX
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 770
I had 2 C4's and liked the seats a lot. I also had 3 C5's and 5 C6's and hated the seats in all of them. I now have a C7 with competition seats w suede inserts and can absolutely say that the seats are fabulous.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,037
Likes: 384
From: Williamsburg VA
We have had our Stingray for 3 weeks and 4300 trouble free miles. I am about 5'9" and 170. The car is comfortable for me. The seats are more comfortable than the seats in the C5.
We have the A8 and so far it has performed without a hitch. The engine is strong and I have hit a 100 on an on-ramp. So far we have averaged just over 25 mpg and have cruised for hours at 80 - 90 mph without any issues. The car has not burned any oil since we took delivery.
I am not planning on tracking the car, so I did not get the Z51 option package. However; since we had museum delivery and I wanted the Z51 spoiler, I had to get the MSR. In retrospect, I think this was a smart way to go.
As others have said, go sit in one. If you can drive one, all the better.
We have the A8 and so far it has performed without a hitch. The engine is strong and I have hit a 100 on an on-ramp. So far we have averaged just over 25 mpg and have cruised for hours at 80 - 90 mph without any issues. The car has not burned any oil since we took delivery.
I am not planning on tracking the car, so I did not get the Z51 option package. However; since we had museum delivery and I wanted the Z51 spoiler, I had to get the MSR. In retrospect, I think this was a smart way to go.
As others have said, go sit in one. If you can drive one, all the better.
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 16,507
Likes: 84
From: Southern Indiana
Mine's a 2014 coupe and the cabin "feels" smaller to me and to my wife then my previous C5 and C6. Not uncomfortable, just a little tighter. Not sure if you travel much, but I find that the space under the hatch is also smaller. You can get a set of golf clubs and a couple of small suitcases under the hatch.
Last edited by xwing; Oct 29, 2015 at 05:33 PM.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 856
From: Walhalla South Carolina
I drove the c7 2016 today, what a machine. The 460 hp with the a8 is a bad tide. Not as much room as my c5 but comfortable, not as much cargo space only one compartment verses 3 n the c5. It was new color blue race metalic with black interior would have looked better with gray int. My decision depends on what color to get. Price wasn't bad. Thanks for all u guys input, more to come
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 19,574
Likes: 167
From: Frederick, MD
C7 is "tighter" although its interior is higher quality. Trunk space is less for the coupe though as I don't think a C7 could fit a regular size bike in the back without taking it apart. C7 doesn't seem to waste space, although I believe it is about the same size external as the C6.
I'm still on the fence if it is worth around $30k more compared to a 2013 C6.
Reliability is a concern especially with A8 transmission although supposedly GM upgraded it. I heard the paint will look better starting in 2017 or 2018. No more orange peel which is common on Vettes now.
I'm still on the fence if it is worth around $30k more compared to a 2013 C6.
Reliability is a concern especially with A8 transmission although supposedly GM upgraded it. I heard the paint will look better starting in 2017 or 2018. No more orange peel which is common on Vettes now.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 222
Likes: 6
From: Daytona Beach Florida
You 2016 owners I would value your opinion on your vette. I own a 2001, close to pulling the trigger on a 2016. I am concerned with the lack of room in the cabin verses my 01 and the recent top 5 CR results on reliabiality. I am not a huge guy but the seat room is much less than my current vette. Also is there an issue with overheating with the stringray like I have seen with the Z06. Overall are U pleased with your 2016. Pros and cons on your vette would be appreciated. Thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 41,732
Likes: 1,718
From: Springfield MO
Mine's a 2014 coupe and the cabin "feels" smaller to me and to my wife then my previous C5 and C6. Not uncomfortable, just a little tighter. Not sure if you travel much, but I find that the space under the hatch is also smaller. You can get a set of golf clubs and a couple of small suitcases under the hatch.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 222
Likes: 6
From: Daytona Beach Florida
I find size of rear hatch more than adequate on C7. We have put over 7000 miles on the car of which 90% or more is traveling on 1000 or more mile trips. We get 2 regular carry on airplane size suitcases in it plus our bag for bathroom items and have tons of space to spare for other stuff left. We just finished a 6300 mile, 21 day trip doing the entirety of route 66 and much more in my wife's 32 Ford three window coupe which has half the trunk space and 1/3 or so less people space of the C7 and had plenty of space and comfort. Just have to learn to live with what you have for space and enjoy the beautiful automobile the C7 is as we did the 32 ford on trip.