M7 versus A8
Melting Slicks
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From: Harrisburg PA
I would not touch an A8 with a 10 foot pole.
When I had my 01 z06 all I ever heard was “ don’t buy an 01 it’s an oil burner “
My friend had a C6 z06 with the LS7. When he went to sell it the first thing asked would Be “ have you had the heads done yet ? “.
Now this engineering marvel from GM. Go to sell it and get to hear “ does it have the shudder? Did it have the “ fix “ ? “
No thanks. The M7 seems to be proven relatively trouble free.
When I had my 01 z06 all I ever heard was “ don’t buy an 01 it’s an oil burner “
My friend had a C6 z06 with the LS7. When he went to sell it the first thing asked would Be “ have you had the heads done yet ? “.
Now this engineering marvel from GM. Go to sell it and get to hear “ does it have the shudder? Did it have the “ fix “ ? “
No thanks. The M7 seems to be proven relatively trouble free.
I loved the 7 liter small block, but could never buy it from fear about the heads. Wish I could have owned one of them.
I really want a C7, but my left leg is bad and no longer suited for spirited shifting. Wish the A8 was flawless, oh well.
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Depends on the dealer. No one in my region gives over a 5% off discount ordering one. When you tell them to match price, they act hurt. That other guy orders em from way out of State. That's no great feat. I got -17% off in-State. Yes, I'm a hero too. 😛
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This guy may be in Canada, and if so, he's scr#wed on paying through the nose when it comes to ordering a new one anyway.
Last edited by Skid Row Joe; Oct 28, 2018 at 10:32 PM.
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HAHA... Nice work!
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I guess I will find out in January….
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I just went through this buying a daily driver C7. I've got a 91 ZR-1 that's a fun "old school" manual for when I need that, so didn't have to have the manual for the C7. However after really thinking about it, I ended up going with the manual in the C7 as well, and I'm very happy that I did. The C7 manual is without a doubt the best manual I've ever driven, and it's a blast to drive. I've had some good autos (8speed in a 2014 Jeep SRT was probably the best), but there's still something lost when driving an automatic. Yes, it's easier, faster in a straight line, and way better if you deal with traffic, but a true manual with a clutch makes for a much more involving driving experience. Having said that, if my daily commute had a ton of traffic, I would have definitely gone with the auto, fortunately I don't have to deal with much (if any) traffic day to day.
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From: California
I've seriously been considering a C7 (Grand Sport) and doing my research.
Here's where I'm at..
- A USED C7 w/A8.. uh-uh.. no way! Just buying a known problem. At the very least, well on it's way to taking a dump. You have no idea how close the torque converter is to failure.
I feel for the guys trying to sell right now. This is on GM in a BIG way. Really has me questioning if GM is the way to go at all. - Brand New C7 w/A8.. maybe could save myself some serious problems by making sure it has the latest Tans.Fluid, driving it in Sport Mode only and installing the Range Device.
But like @airmed2 said, it's still a known problem swirling around in the back of your mind. Why would you throw down that kind of $$ on something that you know could be a huge problem. N' then when you go to sell it (Used), there's this story cloud hanging over your head the whole time.
Not likely to lay down one thin dime 'till that info. comes out.
Does anyone know of a permenant after-market solution yet?
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Have to agree 100%.
I've seriously been considering a C7 (Grand Sport) and doing my research.
Here's where I'm at..
Not likely to lay down one thin dime 'till that info. comes out.
Does anyone know of a permenant after-market solution yet?
I've seriously been considering a C7 (Grand Sport) and doing my research.
Here's where I'm at..
- A USED C7 w/A8.. uh-uh.. no way! Just buying a known problem. At the very least, well on it's way to taking a dump. You have no idea how close the torque converter is to failure.
I feel for the guys trying to sell right now. This is on GM in a BIG way. Really has me questioning if GM is the way to go at all. - Brand New C7 w/A8.. maybe could save myself some serious problems by making sure it has the latest Tans.Fluid, driving it in Sport Mode only and installing the Range Device.
But like @airmed2 said, it's still a known problem swirling around in the back of your mind. Why would you throw down that kind of $$ on something that you know could be a huge problem. N' then when you go to sell it (Used), there's this story cloud hanging over your head the whole time.
Not likely to lay down one thin dime 'till that info. comes out.
Does anyone know of a permenant after-market solution yet?
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Mrs Flex said she's going to contribute to the down-payment fund too, so there's that. Not sure if I will let her, but...it's a nice gesture considering she doesn't drive.
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My C5Z06 is a stick, my 2014 Z51 was a stick and my coming GS is a stick.
(someone once told me to stick it and I took it to heart)
(someone once told me to stick it and I took it to heart)
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