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I'm shopping used C7s and I think I am fairly set on a 2014 Z51 A6 but also considering a 2015 Z06 A8. With all the A8 issues, I am really hesitant to go that route. Planning on using it for a semi-DD. Are there any known issues on the '14 Z51s I should be looking out for? Thanks in advance for the help!
I researched all years Stingrays and also noticed that the '14 Stingray was the safest year on automatic transmission , I got myself a clean Z51 with the A6. I'm very satisfied with my deal, no regrets.
Some of us on here theorize that the Z06 A8 has less issues simply because it spends less time in AFM. It will fail the same way but take significantly longer to fail.
It just keeps on driving, with no issues and only one recall. 2014 A6. You will never be sorry unless the flat bottom steering wheel (2015 addition) means a lot to you. Enjoy the 2014 they are bullet-proof.
Some of us on here theorize that the Z06 A8 has less issues simply because it spends less time in AFM. It will fail the same way but take significantly longer to fail.
If you drive either in manual mode problem solved with the AFM!
It just keeps on driving, with no issues and only one recall. 2014 A6. You will never be sorry unless the flat bottom steering wheel (2015 addition) means a lot to you. Enjoy the 2014 they are bullet-proof.
The 2014 A6 is a basically flawless Corvette!
Last edited by Always Red Dave; 09-03-2017 at 11:24 AM.
I'm shopping used C7s and I think I am fairly set on a 2014 Z51 A6 but also considering a 2015 Z06 A8. With all the A8 issues, I am really hesitant to go that route. Planning on using it for a semi-DD. Are there any known issues on the '14 Z51s I should be looking out for? Thanks in advance for the help!
It's ironic everybody wanted the A8, but it turns out the A6 is the better transmission.
Remember the A8 was originally built for Z06 because the A6 could not handle the power of the Z06! So us Auto Z06 guys would have got screwed with th A6 transmission !
Remember the A8 was originally built for Z06 because the A6 could not handle the power of the Z06! So us Auto Z06 guys would have got screwed with th A6 transmission !
Yah, but look at all the other C7's that have problems with the A8.
OP, whatever car you buy, be sure to review the GM service record on their computer. Be sure it's not a problematic car and that the remainder of the warranty is still intact.
I bought a used, CPO 2014. It's a great, problem free car. However, during my four month search I found several 2014s that were buybacks and others that had problems including some A6 issues. Generally, the A6 is a sound, bullet proof transmission, but, like any transmission, there are a few that are the exception. You want to review the paperwork to be sure the car you buy is one of the many, problem free 2014s.
09-02-2017, 07:46 PM
2014 Z51 A6s - fairly bulletproof cars?
But is there a diff in the a8 z06 trans & non z06 a8. Just asking here on this statement..
But OP here big diff in the feel of power in the 2 cars.
