Seriously looking at this
10-12-2018, 10:03 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Seriously looking at this
Please advise what I should be looking out for, given its age, despite only having 8k miles. I haven't had enough time to search the forum for common C7 Z51 3LT related issues yet. I have worked on older Vettes but don't know anything about the new ones other than that I have sat in, driven 2 and really liked the cockpit. This seems like a good deal from what I have seen locally and a 40 minute visual and test drive revealed zero flaws, but I was mainly not wanting to get kicked out of the car with the sales guy acting like a unic. lol
https://www.northfreewayhyundai.com/...m#/gg-vdp-info
https://www.northfreewayhyundai.com/...m#/gg-vdp-info
Last edited by Yourconfused; 10-12-2018 at 10:05 PM.
10-12-2018, 10:20 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
Not sure if it goes back to the 2014 models, the 3LT trim package can have problems. My 2016 (and many others) have had problems with the leather splitting or coming loose, usually but not limited to the area around the defroster vents. $$$ to repair, warranty will be over fir your 2014 and extended warranties don’t cover trim items.
10-12-2018, 10:20 PM
#3
Price seems a bit high to me. There is some negotiating room there.
10-12-2018, 10:35 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Not sure if it goes back to the 2014 models, the 3LT trim package can have problems. My 2016 (and many others) have had problems with the leather splitting or coming loose, usually but not limited to the area around the defroster vents. $$$ to repair, warranty will be over fir your 2014 and extended warranties don’t cover trim items.
10-12-2018, 10:38 PM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
The only ones around here that I have found which were much cheaper were all sticks. I can't push a clutch every day so I am going to pay more it seems.
About to hit the sack, will check back tomorrow. Thanks.
About to hit the sack, will check back tomorrow. Thanks.
Last edited by Yourconfused; 10-12-2018 at 10:42 PM.
10-12-2018, 10:45 PM
#6
Safety Car
Ditch the extended warranty thing - it's mostly a loss. I also have a 2016. Not a problem at all with the leather splitting or anything like that.
Aside from it being an automatic, with a 2014 there's a number of things that you will not get including (IIRC) a front camera, rear hatch closer and the kicker for me - no support for Android Auto.
Aside from it being an automatic, with a 2014 there's a number of things that you will not get including (IIRC) a front camera, rear hatch closer and the kicker for me - no support for Android Auto.
10-12-2018, 10:48 PM
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
I din't pay that much attention to it buy I saw pandora so I thought I would be good. I don't have experience with android auto so I may not know what I am missing. lol It there an upgrade, reflash or a work around to get the 14 up to par here?
10-12-2018, 11:09 PM
#8
Moderator
Make sure to check blue book and NADA. They are probably charging the market price for a dealer. Just make sure it's worth what you pay for it. If you like it but it. The miles are fairly low for a 2014.
10-13-2018, 06:43 AM
#11
Racer
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10-13-2018, 07:33 AM
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Suggestions: check GM-dealer, free VIS report on car; do get a GM-GMEPP extended warranty (but first find out if you don't use it after you get it if you can get a full or partial refund), and if you've only worked on older Vettes, bring/take car to someone w. a lift who knows what to look for (problems). Finally, follow advice re ckg. price--it does appear to be high for that year and that car.
If you don't want all the options, look at three or four of the biggest sellers' sites like this: https://kerbeck.com/new-corvette-inv...srp&order=ASC;
this: http://www.criswellchevrolet.com/Veh...20Coupe%201LT;
this: https://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSea...ange_max=55000
If you don't want all the options, look at three or four of the biggest sellers' sites like this: https://kerbeck.com/new-corvette-inv...srp&order=ASC;
this: http://www.criswellchevrolet.com/Veh...20Coupe%201LT;
this: https://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSea...ange_max=55000
10-13-2018, 07:44 AM
#13
Racer
Thread Starter
https://www.cargurus.com/
This is a very cool tool. It tells you if you are getting a good deal or not.
That prices is way to high.
This is a very cool tool. It tells you if you are getting a good deal or not.
That prices is way to high.
Not trying to defend this price or dealership at all, just buying my first Vette and lack experience in these models.
Thanks
10-13-2018, 07:47 AM
#14
Le Mans Master
I have a 14 Z51, 3LT Coupe and have had zero issues. If you don’t consider buying a car for issues that might happen your choices are pretty limited. The 14 6 speed auto seems to be problem free compared to the 8 speed. 14’s seem to have less problems overall. I’m sure enjoying mine.
I did notice in the description of the car it lists the Performance Data Recorder as one of the options. This was not available in 2014. Not sure why it shows that.
I did notice in the description of the car it lists the Performance Data Recorder as one of the options. This was not available in 2014. Not sure why it shows that.
Last edited by 2K14C7; 10-13-2018 at 07:56 AM.
10-13-2018, 07:49 AM
#15
Le Mans Master
10-13-2018, 07:51 AM
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Suggestions: check GM-dealer, free VIS report on car; do get a GM-GMEPP extended warranty (but first find out if you don't use it after you get it if you can get a full or partial refund), and if you've only worked on older Vettes, bring/take car to someone w. a lift who knows what to look for (problems). Finally, follow advice re ckg. price--it does appear to be high for that year and that car.
If you don't want all the options, look at three or four of the biggest sellers' sites like this: https://kerbeck.com/new-corvette-inv...srp&order=ASC;
this: http://www.criswellchevrolet.com/Veh...20Coupe%201LT;
this: https://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSea...ange_max=55000
If you don't want all the options, look at three or four of the biggest sellers' sites like this: https://kerbeck.com/new-corvette-inv...srp&order=ASC;
this: http://www.criswellchevrolet.com/Veh...20Coupe%201LT;
this: https://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSea...ange_max=55000
10-13-2018, 07:56 AM
#17
Racer
Thread Starter
I have a 14 Z51, 3LT Coupe and have had zero issues. If you don’t consider buying a car for issues that might happen your choices are pretty limited. The 14 6 speed auto seems to be problem free compared to the 8 speed. 14’s seem to have less problems overall. I’m sure enjoying mine.
Thanks for the input, my luck is hit and miss. My last new car is 3 yrs old and has had issues since I bought it and Honda didn't do **** to fix some of the real issues or the little ones.
I really liked how well mannered this 2014 Vette drove and it could get up and go like it should when needed. I will drive it again before signing anything, just in case, but I did spend over 6hours at the dealer 2 days ago, so I wasn't exactly in a hurry then.
10-13-2018, 08:00 AM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
Okay, what do I need to do to get google to show me something about a VIS report and not VIN. Yes I clicked the secondary search that said VIS and not VIN. Damn russian hackers messing with my korean phone that was made in china! lol
10-13-2018, 08:42 AM
#19
Team Owner
If it meets all your wants and needs buy it. You can not post a Vette purchase price on this forum without receiving several replies on better deals, what I paid, try this dealer, etc. All well intentioned but at some point you have to pull the trigger on the car you want and at the price you are willing to pay.
The car looks fine to me and there are really no big known issues to worry about specific to the 2014 year.
The car looks fine to me and there are really no big known issues to worry about specific to the 2014 year.
10-13-2018, 08:53 AM
#20
Melting Slicks
That was just one site...
Have you tried www.AutoTrader.com
After owning an A8. There is no way I would go back to an A6. Never a manual.
The A8 shifts sooooooo fast and sounds great.
Have you tried www.AutoTrader.com
After owning an A8. There is no way I would go back to an A6. Never a manual.
The A8 shifts sooooooo fast and sounds great.