View Poll Results: Have you had Powertrain Problems?
I have had no PT issues
170
90.91%
I have had minor PT issues (repaired)
4
2.14%
I have had Major PT issues (repaired)
6
3.21%
I have had minor/major PT issues (Unresolved)
7
3.74%
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I see a lot of the same people posting problems with their powertrains. I think we all know that human nature is to post when you have a problem but not when you are happy with your PT.
I wanted to throw a quick poll up to see how many CF users are having PT problems and those who have not experienced any problems.
To start it off, my car has had zero PT issues over 8k miles and my car is nowhere near stock.
Post up approximate mileage as well and any comments on the PT in your C7
I wanted to throw a quick poll up to see how many CF users are having PT problems and those who have not experienced any problems.
To start it off, my car has had zero PT issues over 8k miles and my car is nowhere near stock.
Post up approximate mileage as well and any comments on the PT in your C7
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Voted no issues, but then I only have 750 miles on my new C7.
However, I've never had any power train issues on any Corvette I've ever owned (5 including current car).
However, I've never had any power train issues on any Corvette I've ever owned (5 including current car).
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I might add that car companies offer long-term power train warranties because they are unlikely to ever have inherent failures based on factory defects.
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Over 12 k in under 6 months. I will have over 15k by the time I return to TX from the bash a week from Sunday. A8 btw..
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All warranties are based on the notion that the company will likely never have to pay out a claim. The change could be as simple as following the lead of the industry and as complex as the bean counters minimizing exposure and/or following ownership trends. I'm mean, how many people are driving their cars to 100,000 miles before trading them?
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I traded my 1st new car at 125k
2nd and 3rd had about 50k @ trade
C5 has 114k and I still have it
Bought an SUV w/ 89k already on it; now has 103k
Unless something goes majorly haywire, C7 should last at least as long, if not longer
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Of course, your post proves that it isn't necessarily build quality driving the lowering of warranty mileage.
Besides, most Corvette owners will hit the warranty time period before they hit the mileage.
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115 votes as of 4:00PM EST and only 3 people have unresolved PT issues.
It looks like it's not all doom and gloom like some would have you believe.
Have had my car at 700 rwhp for 6k miles and not one PT issue.
It looks like it's not all doom and gloom like some would have you believe.
Have had my car at 700 rwhp for 6k miles and not one PT issue.