2014 Buyer
06-16-2022, 02:15 PM
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2014 Buyer
I bought a 2013 GS when the 14's came out when I looked at the nanny's, auto cylinder shot off. Read about hesitation
problems here after deliveries, people driving for a while. Now suddenly I am in love with the 2014 body style and the 2013 is gone.
So, is hesitation a big issue off the line? Plug in's to stop cylinder shut off work? Other nanny's not a pain in the a%%? Prices
are crazy but as usual we adjust.
Thanks for any replies.
problems here after deliveries, people driving for a while. Now suddenly I am in love with the 2014 body style and the 2013 is gone.
So, is hesitation a big issue off the line? Plug in's to stop cylinder shut off work? Other nanny's not a pain in the a%%? Prices
are crazy but as usual we adjust.
Thanks for any replies.
06-16-2022, 02:26 PM
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You will love the C7. They are easy to take care of IMO. 2014 has the 6 speed auto too. I have a 16 Stingray for my daily driver. Couldn't imagine driving anything else.
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06-16-2022, 03:44 PM
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No, the 2014-2019 is great!
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06-16-2022, 03:48 PM
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As someone who went from a 2005 C6 to a 2014 C7, you'll love it! The Range device, which eliminates going to 4 cylinder mode should be the first mod you do. Since I got the C7, I haven't even thought about the C6!
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06-16-2022, 04:19 PM
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I think many folks here will agree that the 2014 C7s have been remarkably free of the first-year jitters that affect so many inaugural editions.
I make my living with a computer, and one of my hard and fast rules is "Thou shalt not buy Revision 'A' hardware.
This doesn't apply to 2014 C7s, in my view. The 6-speed auto trans eliminates the 2015 and later headaches experienced with the 8-speed. There are some notable creature comfort detriments; for example, I got the Infotainment modules to add the CarPlay capability to my 2014.
I make my living with a computer, and one of my hard and fast rules is "Thou shalt not buy Revision 'A' hardware.
This doesn't apply to 2014 C7s, in my view. The 6-speed auto trans eliminates the 2015 and later headaches experienced with the 8-speed. There are some notable creature comfort detriments; for example, I got the Infotainment modules to add the CarPlay capability to my 2014.
06-16-2022, 05:53 PM
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06-16-2022, 06:39 PM
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I bought my 2014 in November 2018 and it has been an amazing car. I previously owned 3 C5s and really can’t imagine going back to one even though I thoroughly enjoyed each of them. The C7 is just a vastly improved car. Plus as said, the 2014 has been a remarkably trouble free first year model.
If the car checks out after an inspection by a good mechanic, and the price is right, go for it. The car may not last long.
If the car checks out after an inspection by a good mechanic, and the price is right, go for it. The car may not last long.
06-16-2022, 08:26 PM
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Guess I am in the minority
I rarely drive my C7.Most of the time I move it to get the C6 or C5 out.Just not as impressed with it after putting a few miles on it.i will probably put it up for sale and just enjoy my other toys.They are awesomes cars but just not for me.
I rarely drive my C7.Most of the time I move it to get the C6 or C5 out.Just not as impressed with it after putting a few miles on it.i will probably put it up for sale and just enjoy my other toys.They are awesomes cars but just not for me.
06-16-2022, 10:58 PM
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I really like my '19 GS but I have to say I think the seats in my C-5 were more comfortable !
06-16-2022, 11:36 PM
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When the 2014 was released, my curiosity was renewed in Corvette again after almost 40 years. I started shopping in 2015 and found my new 2017 in stock. I bought it and 5-years later this Fall still love it. Tremendous car! They're exciting once again!
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06-17-2022, 01:04 AM
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When you talk of the year model 2014, keep in mind every Corvette that rolled out of Bowling Green was branded as a Stingray. There were no variants that year, only the Stingray and the Stingray with the Z51 package.
The first Seventh Gen wide body Corvette did not appear until 2015 with the introduction of the Z06. The second wide body, the Grand Sport did not appear until 2017. The ZR1 was introduced in 2019.
There were three transmissions offered in 2014; the 6L80 automatic, the Seven Speed Standard Manual (MEP) and the Seven Speed Performance Manual (MEL) offered only in the Z51. The Performance Manual Transmission was designed for track use with a lower gear train set that only shares the fourth gear ratio, 1:1.
If you are looking at a 2014 with an automatic, it will be the six speed 6L80. It is a pretty robust transmission that was introduced around 2007, and GM put them behind the 6.2L in the GM Yukon Denali and later in the Tahoe and the Suburban. The 6L80 in my Denali lasted 220K miles. But for the Corvette, the 6L80 does not give the quickest forward shift.
The 8L90 will be found in the 2015-2019 models. It will be stronger and shift quicker than the 6L80 and I believe many of the early problems have been resolved.
There are no 'Bad Apple' year models in this generation. As the year models progressed, more options were offered. The GM engineers built this generation to a much higher standard than previous generations.
I have a 2014 Stingray with the Z51 package. It is an awesome car. Its highest 50 mile average was 31.4 and consistently gives me 20+ around town average; all without ever going into V4, a positive benefit of having the manual transmission. I have absolutely no complaints with this beauty.
Sorry for the rambling.
Good luck with your search..
The first Seventh Gen wide body Corvette did not appear until 2015 with the introduction of the Z06. The second wide body, the Grand Sport did not appear until 2017. The ZR1 was introduced in 2019.
There were three transmissions offered in 2014; the 6L80 automatic, the Seven Speed Standard Manual (MEP) and the Seven Speed Performance Manual (MEL) offered only in the Z51. The Performance Manual Transmission was designed for track use with a lower gear train set that only shares the fourth gear ratio, 1:1.
If you are looking at a 2014 with an automatic, it will be the six speed 6L80. It is a pretty robust transmission that was introduced around 2007, and GM put them behind the 6.2L in the GM Yukon Denali and later in the Tahoe and the Suburban. The 6L80 in my Denali lasted 220K miles. But for the Corvette, the 6L80 does not give the quickest forward shift.
The 8L90 will be found in the 2015-2019 models. It will be stronger and shift quicker than the 6L80 and I believe many of the early problems have been resolved.
There are no 'Bad Apple' year models in this generation. As the year models progressed, more options were offered. The GM engineers built this generation to a much higher standard than previous generations.
I have a 2014 Stingray with the Z51 package. It is an awesome car. Its highest 50 mile average was 31.4 and consistently gives me 20+ around town average; all without ever going into V4, a positive benefit of having the manual transmission. I have absolutely no complaints with this beauty.
Sorry for the rambling.
Good luck with your search..
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06-17-2022, 08:05 AM
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When you talk of the year model 2014, keep in mind every Corvette that rolled out of Bowling Green was branded as a Stingray. There were no variants that year, only the Stingray and the Stingray with the Z51 package.
The first Seventh Gen wide body Corvette did not appear until 2015 with the introduction of the Z06. The second wide body, the Grand Sport did not appear until 2017. The ZR1 was introduced in 2019.
There were three transmissions offered in 2014; the 6L80 automatic, the Seven Speed Standard Manual (MEP) and the Seven Speed Performance Manual (MEL) offered only in the Z51. The Performance Manual Transmission was designed for track use with a lower gear train set that only shares the fourth gear ratio, 1:1.
If you are looking at a 2014 with an automatic, it will be the six speed 6L80. It is a pretty robust transmission that was introduced around 2007, and GM put them behind the 6.2L in the GM Yukon Denali and later in the Tahoe and the Suburban. The 6L80 in my Denali lasted 220K miles. But for the Corvette, the 6L80 does not give the quickest forward shift.
The 8L90 will be found in the 2015-2019 models. It will be stronger and shift quicker than the 6L80 and I believe many of the early problems have been resolved.
There are no 'Bad Apple' year models in this generation. As the year models progressed, more options were offered. The GM engineers built this generation to a much higher standard than previous generations.
I have a 2014 Stingray with the Z51 package. It is an awesome car. Its highest 50 mile average was 31.4 and consistently gives me 20+ around town average; all without ever going into V4, a positive benefit of having the manual transmission. I have absolutely no complaints with this beauty.
Sorry for the rambling.
Good luck with your search..
The first Seventh Gen wide body Corvette did not appear until 2015 with the introduction of the Z06. The second wide body, the Grand Sport did not appear until 2017. The ZR1 was introduced in 2019.
There were three transmissions offered in 2014; the 6L80 automatic, the Seven Speed Standard Manual (MEP) and the Seven Speed Performance Manual (MEL) offered only in the Z51. The Performance Manual Transmission was designed for track use with a lower gear train set that only shares the fourth gear ratio, 1:1.
If you are looking at a 2014 with an automatic, it will be the six speed 6L80. It is a pretty robust transmission that was introduced around 2007, and GM put them behind the 6.2L in the GM Yukon Denali and later in the Tahoe and the Suburban. The 6L80 in my Denali lasted 220K miles. But for the Corvette, the 6L80 does not give the quickest forward shift.
The 8L90 will be found in the 2015-2019 models. It will be stronger and shift quicker than the 6L80 and I believe many of the early problems have been resolved.
There are no 'Bad Apple' year models in this generation. As the year models progressed, more options were offered. The GM engineers built this generation to a much higher standard than previous generations.
I have a 2014 Stingray with the Z51 package. It is an awesome car. Its highest 50 mile average was 31.4 and consistently gives me 20+ around town average; all without ever going into V4, a positive benefit of having the manual transmission. I have absolutely no complaints with this beauty.
Sorry for the rambling.
Good luck with your search..
drive a few and report back. Great post!
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06-17-2022, 07:32 PM
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My 2014 has been trouble free except for having the torque tube replaced under warranty at 5800 miles. I have owned this car since new, purchased September 2013. It now has just over 125,000 miles and yes, it is my daily driver. It has the 6L80 automatic and as 76-Vetteman has pointed out, this is a trouble-free transmission. The V8/V4 was not an issue from a driver feel standpoint. The range device will work to prevent V4 operation. For the manual transmission models, if the driver mode is in any mode other than Eco, the car will never go in to 4 cylinder mode. For the automatics (all years) the only way to keep it out of 4 cylinder mode is to drive with the transmission in manual mode, or use the Range device, or tune the AFM parameters to keep it from engaging. But, as I stated, it really is not noticeable, and it is always in V8 mode at low speeds and while stopped. One thing to remember if you use the Range device, unplug it and drive the car for a couple of weeks before your state inspection.
06-18-2022, 05:09 AM
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Melting Slicks
My 2014 (A6/NPP) has been basically a gas and oil car. Eighty thousand miles and had issue with "Infotainment screen" (pop-up) wiring around 3 yr 36k point - repair under warranty. Had seat bottom bolsters modified to reduce pressure on my thighs. Much of my driving is highway. If you just want to drive this car, then V8/4 will NOT be an issue. (Avg mpg over past 38k miles is 29.4)