New member here but one that has owned a C2 and C3 years ago. My current project is a '73 Ford Mach 1 restomod... I am planning on selling/trading our Porsche for a Grand Sport and am asking if there is any worthwhile difference, technical, build quality, etc., between the two years. Regardless of final price should I buy one year over the other? Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

2019s have different (stronger?) differential than the 2018s. Improvements made while designing/testing ZR1 were applied to all 2019s. 2019s are painted in the new paint shop, while most 2018s are painted in the old paint shop.

I've also seen that the 2019's instrument cluster in track mode shows coolant temperature (along with oil temp, transmission temp and oil pressure). 2018s only show the latter three (no coolant temp on the digital screen). In 2018s, you need to use the analog gauge on the right for coolant temp. The last point is applicable only to Stingray and GS.

 

No. Buy the best deal you come across. Either year (18/19) is basically the same thing. Good luck. You'll love the upgrade from a C2. The C7s are killing it! Masterful cars!!

 

if they stop making C7's when the C8 comes out, won't the 2019 be worth more as it will be the last year of front-engined vettes?

 

Nothing significant.

 

My 2018 instrument display shows coolant temperature in track mode as well. I wonder if it was a change they made partway through the 2018 model year, as mine was a late production car built once the plant re opened again.

 

2017,2018 and 2019 almost the same car except the new paint shop with half the 18's and all the 19's. Go with the best deal you can get but remember each newer year adds about $ 2000-$3000 to resale.

 

The 2019 has a higher output low side fuel pump same as the ZR1 better for modding, along with the above mentioned . I'm getting 1 more M7 Z06 and it will be a 2019.

 

Gentlemen, I appreciate the replies. I am leaning towards a 2019.

 

Since there are a couple other torch red C7's posting I'll 2nd your 2019 decision. I went through the same process and went with a 2019.

 

BTW, if you have decided to buy a brand new C7 I strongly suggest that you spend some time tracking the "C7 Dealer Inventory" forum here. The so-called "Forum Dealers" (who help to sponsor this forum and who sell the lion's share of new Corvettes) will have excellent deals on Corvettes not likely available from most dealers. These deals tend to vary over time: they often are best in the winter or at the end of each month or quarter when incentives to the dealers are highest. The deals can be particularly good on new cars from previous model years, and if you're planning to keep a car for a long time the higher resale value of a more recent model year tends to mean less over time.

Watching these forum offerings will give you a good sense of values and of how these vary with model year, etc. Incidentally, the sales persons at the forum dealers usually are Corvette specialists and much more knowledgeable than most sales guys. They also are used to dealing with buyers from remote locations. If you're near a forum dealer it's likely to be your best bet; however it isn't necessary to be near. It's quite possible to buy from one of the forum dealers and get delivery in several different ways:

1. Museum Delivery of an ordered car via National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky near the Corvette factory. You travel there and then drive home your car. This is an additional charge but has nice features you can discover via the museum's site.
2. "Courtesy Delivery" where the forum dealer has an ordered car shipped directly to another dealer near you for a fee arranged with that dealer. This is generally not a huge cost.
3. Private transportation company shipping to you from dealer stock. This can be expensive and sometimes worrisome but often works out to a good overall deal.
4. Dealer pickup where you travel to the dealer and drive the car home, particularly fun if you've got the time to do it. (I did this with my C7 but it wasn't a big deal as I live within 100 miles of two forum dealers in Michigan.) Most dealers will pick you up at a nearby airport and complete paperwork very quickly.

All of the above have been extensively discussed by forum users. Also, the comments in the forum will give you a good idea of which dealers have dealt effectively with customers. The forum dealers in general tend to be quite responsive and honest, though there sometimes have been glitches with even the best of them.

Best wishes.

 

First time I have ever heard this claim made?

I have a post plant upgrade 2018 Stingray and the only difference between these and the 2019s was the oil fill and the eventual availability of different colors. Some electronic component changes or supplier changes were rumored but were never clarified as to what those would be and whether they occurred.

 

There is a thread in the C7 Tech section of this forum that talks about the 2019 differential being stronger. That info originated from Tadge.

 

If price is a question, then get an 18. The 91 has a few upgrades and more colors.

 

There are zero differences between 18s and 19s with one major exception. 18s built after November 2017 were painted in the new paint facility, and were built on the all new assembly line. Many have reported better fit and finish on most new plant cars. I don't consider it a difference but, 19 engines are filled with the new Mobil 1 0W-40, dexos-certified, ESP motor oil.

Last date of 18 production was Friday, January 26, 2018, and 19 production began the following Monday, January 29. You can easily identify a "new plant" car by checking the production date on the driver-side, door placard. Any car with a date of November 2017 or later is a new plant car, regardless of whether it is an 18 or 19.

 

I just read that thread but it is a second hand report and not clear on whether the difference applies to just the ZO6, Z51/GS or includes the non-Z51 base.

 

I hadn't seen that, but Z06, Z51/GS all use the same eDiff. Base car does not have the eDiff.