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#1003
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The 14's have a proven reliability record. They seem to have busted that "First year" myth wide open. The only thing I can think of is some of the early builds had problems with the infotainment system. However, it happened early on, and if this one had the problem it would have surely been fixed by now. It's a beauty, and if you get it for 35K you will be very lucky. So, good luck with that.
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The 14's have a proven reliability record. They seem to have busted that "First year" myth wide open. The only thing I can think of is some of the early builds had problems with the infotainment system. However, it happened early on, and if this one had the problem it would have surely been fixed by now. It's a beauty, and if you get it for 35K you will be very lucky. So, good luck with that.
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#1006
Pro
It's a vert and the best color out there.....
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#1007
Pay close attantion to panel gaps (especially around the doors; door to fenders can be wonky. Also, pay attention for paint issues. Some 2014s had really really bad paint. Other than that they're mechanically great; mine is a 2014.
#1008
Melting Slicks
you will never live down getting a C7 from the OT crowd
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#1010
If you're trading in a gasser Mercedes, you're doing the right thing. Other than the chrome wheels and A6, the asking is excellent for the car.
#1011
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#1013
To Vert or Not To Vert....that is the question...
There's some kind of mystical, magic-ie, thing with the C7 going on. At first I am absolutely convinced I know what I want...Coupe in all black (exterior, interior, wheels). But then I will see a C7 in WGG, or Orange, or Blue, and doubts creep in. But at least I KNOW I still want a Coupe....but then I see another few pics (like Foosh's all back Vert) or the ad below that knocks me back into doubt-land.
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
#1014
I had a convertible Mustang Cobra in the late 90s and a convertible C5. I have a coupe C7 only because I regularly track the car. If I wasn't into the trackday/TT/instructing hobby I would have a vert 100%. The targa, while nice, is not the same experience. You can still sense the b-pillar and rear hatch behind you in your periphery and in the rear view mirror, additionally there is a lot of wind buffeting and being 6'3" I feel it being up higher in the cabin, if you're shorter you may not feel that. The convertible is a much more open feel and more comfortable with less wind turbulence. Also, top down, the exhaust is louder.
#1015
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There's some kind of mystical, magic-ie, thing with the C7 going on. At first I am absolutely convinced I know what I want...Coupe in all black (exterior, interior, wheels). But then I will see a C7 in WGG, or Orange, or Blue, and doubts creep in. But at least I KNOW I still want a Coupe....but then I see another few pics (like Foosh's all back Vert) or the ad below that knocks me back into doubt-land.
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
#1016
Burning Brakes
My previous Corvette was a 96 GS convertible. I was so taken in by the sleek looks of the 17 GS Z07 coupe that I bought it. Tired of the noisy interior, I never track and due to joint issues want an automatic. Also didn't realize how much I would miss top down cruising. So I have a Z06 Convertible with automatic that goes down the production line next week.
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#1018
Racer
I figured this one out when I was a teenager. Toy cars that are fair-weather only should be a convertible. The only downside is that it doesn't look as good as a coupe when the top up. But the view from the drivers seat is spectacular with the top down.
#1019
You are right, i really love the look of the coupe from the back and the extra room but would never trade for the freedom of the my rag top
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There's some kind of mystical, magic-ie, thing with the C7 going on. At first I am absolutely convinced I know what I want...Coupe in all black (exterior, interior, wheels). But then I will see a C7 in WGG, or Orange, or Blue, and doubts creep in. But at least I KNOW I still want a Coupe....but then I see another few pics (like Foosh's all back Vert) or the ad below that knocks me back into doubt-land.
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
With the great targa option that comes with all coupes, how did you know that a convertible was right for you?
The Coupe with the top off is nowhere near the same experience as the top down. I don't care what the coupe (only) owners tell you. Those of us who have owned both will tell you the truth: driving a coupe with top off is less than half as good as driving a Vert with the top down, and is four times the hassle.