Would you buy a used C7 with a replaced engine?
01-18-2018, 01:13 PM
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Would you buy a used C7 with a replaced engine?
I'm currently in the market for a used C7 and came across a 2014 at a good price relatively near me. The carfax says the engine was replaced 39,318 miles and the car has since be driven 10,000 miles over the course of the next year.
My questions are:
Were engine problems noted (or relatively common) in the 2014 year and does replacing the engine solve all the issues?
Would you personally buy a corvette with a replaced engine?
Thanks
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...YB2D75E5132626
My questions are:
Were engine problems noted (or relatively common) in the 2014 year and does replacing the engine solve all the issues?
Would you personally buy a corvette with a replaced engine?
Thanks
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...YB2D75E5132626
01-18-2018, 01:13 PM
#2
No.
01-18-2018, 01:27 PM
#3
2014 is a good year for the C7. This sort of problem is not common. I would not buy a car with a replaced engine, unless it was really old or something that I intended to hot rod.
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Bronsonf (01-18-2018)
01-18-2018, 01:30 PM
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It wouldn't phase me as long as it was performed by a dealership and the 5/100 powertrain warranty was still in effect. Based on the Carfax, the coverage should remain active until July 2019 or 100,025 miles. It looks like the servicing dealership for both previous owners is the same dealership than sold the car to owner #2 so they might be able to give you a little history or background info on the car.
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01-18-2018, 01:31 PM
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01-18-2018, 01:31 PM
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Only if the price was so low that I would kick myself for not getting it, and that price would have to be very very low.
01-18-2018, 02:12 PM
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You would be buying a low mileage engine in a higher mileage car. If the car wasn't abused and the 50,000 miles isn't an issue in itself, I wouldn't see any problem with purchasing it. Having a newer engine actually might be an advantage.
01-18-2018, 03:29 PM
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WAY too many variable/questions to make an informed decision here. I would need FULL documentation and then it would be iffy even if everything looked, seemed, sounded, and checked-out legit.
I am ALWAYS very skeptical of buying ANY used sports/performance car if I don't personally know and approve the related automotive behaviors of the owner... just saying.
Whatever YOU decide, do so with your eyes WIDE open. Expect to have to spend "unexpected" money on it somewhere down the road, and maybe not far.
All the best!!!
I am ALWAYS very skeptical of buying ANY used sports/performance car if I don't personally know and approve the related automotive behaviors of the owner... just saying.
Whatever YOU decide, do so with your eyes WIDE open. Expect to have to spend "unexpected" money on it somewhere down the road, and maybe not far.
All the best!!!
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01-18-2018, 04:03 PM
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Absolutely not, too many other choices and good deals out there.
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01-18-2018, 04:20 PM
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I purchased a 2015 2lt Z51 with 28k miles from a Cadillac dealership. At 31k miles it broke down on me, dealership said the car was in great shape but a rod bent and broke a valve.. something like that I really don't know. All I know is warranty covered it and technically my car now has 8k miles on it. Drives great and in my eyes i would rather have 8k miles on a replaced engine than 39k miles on the original engine. Either way it is covered under my powertrain.
01-18-2018, 05:44 PM
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if it was a new GM crate engine, why not? You got 40k less miles on it!
01-18-2018, 05:59 PM
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01-18-2018, 06:04 PM
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Since I buy cars to drive I don't care about miles. So, new engine? Sure, if I were going to drive the car.
I've got almost 700,000 miles in Corvettes - these are great cars - if you drive 'em - otherwise, what's the point?
Yeah, yeah, I know... there's something about having a Ferrari with only 2,000 miles on it... oh, wait, mine's got 64,0000 on it.... and the C7 has 58,000
I've got almost 700,000 miles in Corvettes - these are great cars - if you drive 'em - otherwise, what's the point?
Yeah, yeah, I know... there's something about having a Ferrari with only 2,000 miles on it... oh, wait, mine's got 64,0000 on it.... and the C7 has 58,000
01-18-2018, 06:05 PM
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lots of variables here. But I do very well at checking out a car thouroly.If all checked out well I would not have a problem with a new motor. Please know this as a very true fact,95%of these people saying no way and to run away,have garage queens,if they are out and it rains,the car will melt. Everything to them has to be perfect and thrashing thru gears,braking hard,etc is something their car will never do.Eventhough it was intended for just that. They will keep it covered and sell it off in a few years for about the same amount a car like mine(driven spiritedly)will sell for but I had much more fun!!! Don't forget these cars are Chevrolets and will never be worth much later in time. Use your head,if it's a good deal go for it!!!! Enjoy the hell out of it cuz life's waaaaaay to short bro!!!! Gary
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01-18-2018, 06:08 PM
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01-18-2018, 06:18 PM
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Meh, engine swaps are pretty easy and fairly idiot proof. If the engine is a crate engine, worst case scenario is a bracket bolt or something. Anything else, you have a CEL real quick. If it's running for 10k miles without a problem, it's fine. I worry more about stuff like replacing a head gasket or something.
01-18-2018, 06:22 PM
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Meh, engine swaps are pretty easy and fairly idiot proof. If the engine is a crate engine, worst case scenario is a bracket bolt or something. Anything else, you have a CEL real quick. If it's running for 10k miles without a problem, it's fine. I worry more about stuff like replacing a head gasket or something.
01-18-2018, 06:38 PM
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Burning Brakes
Warranty, warranty, warranty, and did I say warranty, also if it's an auto no. There have been way to many complaints about automatics going bad on this forum only to have the engine go bad because of the automatic trans. repair being installed wrong some how. But if it's done by a dealer and meet the above information ,yes, do it.