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Old 11-10-2018, 01:22 PM
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I hope I am not alone. I see so many posts of people who have had a host of problems with their cars. I had a bad exhaust flow valve the first week but after that clear sailing. I have had my 3 oil changes and did do the MSR upgrade. Not sure I needed it. All in All A great car.
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Old 11-10-2018, 01:37 PM
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I am extremely happy with mine! I ordered mine exactly how I wanted it and still don't regret how I optioned it out, and it has been flawless for 8800 miles so far. I know a lot of people here complain about paint quality but mine is fantastic and it has been very durable too, I don't even have a scratch or a stone chip on it yet! I love everything about this car, it's the best Corvette I have owned by far.
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Old 11-10-2018, 01:54 PM
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OP, you're in the majority, not the minority.
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Old 11-10-2018, 01:58 PM
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Love my Grand Sport. GM hit it out the park on this one.
Old 11-10-2018, 02:31 PM
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I love my Z06, what a awesome car, have a few little issues but the car is a blast to drive & I do drive it quite a bit, I have 25k miles on my 2016. I just put the Michelin All season tires on it & now I can drive it in cold nice weather & not be afraid of sliding off the road in the cold.
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Love my little beast.. 2014 Z51 M7.. 674 RWHP
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I love my GS as well, total enjoyment

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No complaints or issues with my 2019 Z06 Convertible, it is both a beauty and a beast.
Old 11-10-2018, 02:48 PM
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Love my 14 it is the best touring car I have ever had too bad I have to put her to sleep soon.

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No complaints or issues with my 2019 Z06 Convertible, it is both a beauty and a beast.
I like that
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Old 11-10-2018, 02:53 PM
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I've had my '18 "Ray" for over a year and no issues, at all.
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I love my 15 3LT z51 M7. It does have a few minor issues but I love driving it hard and fast sometimes. Its the best Vette I have owned and wouldnt want anything else. But I do miss my 96 LT4 M6 Vette it was loud and fast

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No issues at all on my 15 vert.
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Despite my current complaints, I love my Stingray!

Keep in mind, I have over 100,000 miles on it, so what I'm starting to encounter is the beginning of oldcaritis. Not something most of you will ever have to deal with.
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Yup, I'm still enjoying the heck out of mine. And I know all the manual transmission guys will never understand, but IMHO, the A8 is absolutely one phenomenal transmission (the masses gasp in horror!). Granted, I use the Range Tech device, as I never did like the feel of running on 4 cylinders. But running on 8 cylinders, I find the A8 tranny to be a dream transmission. It always picks exactly the right gear, shifts quickly when wanted (in performance shift mode especially, which is phenomenal!), and makes the car feel like a true sports car with a great automatic transmission. And I absolutely love the gurgle sound as it comes back down through the gears back to 1st gear. In my opinion, GM hit the ball out of the park with the C7 with the A8. OK, now I'll really blow the manual shift fans' minds: I drove the manual, 2 different times to just make sure... and I did not like it. There I wrote it. It did not shift well to me, was not smooth at all, and did not go into gears easily.... it did not feel like a world-class manual transmission to me. The C7 with the A8 does feel and drive like a world-class sports car to me. YMMV. [Now if I just don't have to replace my torque converter....]
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Old 11-11-2018, 01:50 AM
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Happy as a clam with my 2016 Z51 3LT 7M. Bought her in 2017 with 1300 miles, now at 33K and climbing daily. Aside from oil changes, have had no work done or needed, other than being on my 2nd set of tires. The Michelin AS/3 all seasons definitely last longer than the summer tires that come with the car, which lasted 16K miles.

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2016 Z51 A8 with 7400 miles and not one single complaint or problem.
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Best car I have ever had. 82,000 miles. Only issue was belt tensioner pulley replaced under warranty, and automatic fuel lid lock doesn't work anymore (probably a blessing). Best automatic by far that I have ever driven. On my fourth set of tires and five flats! I drive it fast, hard, and a lot. First Vette and not the last. Should have got a Z06. But will remedy that soon with a C8, or the Z06. This one has been so good I'm in no hurry. The paint job is excellent.
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What you are feeling is the way it is supposed to be. I'd bet there are plenty of others that feel just like you do.


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