2014-2017 C7's?
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2014-2017 C7's?
Have been looking for a little while to buy a used C7. Within my price range I see lots of 2014's, much fewer 2015-2017's. Any guidance on which year is more reliable would be very much appreciated. Have read about first model year issues with the 2014 plus that year only having A6, but have also read that 2015 and later have A8 issues. Guess I'm asking if one of those years, particularly 2014, sticks out as one to avoid? Thanks in advance.
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I have a 2014 & for sure if you are not looking for a z06 the 2014 is the best if you are looking for a auto trans. I have had no problems at all other than if you get one on the overheating on the fans. Robert
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Thanks Robert. Not looking for Z06, kind of like the Z51 package with LT2 trim. Sounds like you have had good experience with your 2014.
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I have had my 2014 for a little over 2 years - has been a very reliable car. Read the reports here on the forum - the 2014 has not had many first year of a new generation problems.
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The A6 tranny has had no issues. 2015 - 2019 all have the A8 which has had lots of issues. Plenty of threads on the forum about this.
I just picked up a 2014 Z51 3LT convertible one owner 15K miles.... loving it.
Major issue on the 2014 is the infotainment screen flicker, caused by a crappy cable that wasn't designed to be flexed like it is
Good luck
I just picked up a 2014 Z51 3LT convertible one owner 15K miles.... loving it.
Major issue on the 2014 is the infotainment screen flicker, caused by a crappy cable that wasn't designed to be flexed like it is
Good luck
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My '14 is still serving me well. No issues other than a fan controller on the early models. Easily corrected if it happens. I would buy this car again.
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Had a 2014 A4 and now a 2017 A8 both problem free.AUTOMATIC ONLY guy here sorry stick shift gentleman !
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Have been looking for a little while to buy a used C7. Within my price range I see lots of 2014's, much fewer 2015-2017's. Any guidance on which year is more reliable would be very much appreciated. Have read about first model year issues with the 2014 plus that year only having A6, but have also read that 2015 and later have A8 issues. Guess I'm asking if one of those years, particularly 2014, sticks out as one to avoid? Thanks in advance.
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Have been looking for a little while to buy a used C7. Within my price range I see lots of 2014's, much fewer 2015-2017's. Any guidance on which year is more reliable would be very much appreciated. Have read about first model year issues with the 2014 plus that year only having A6, but have also read that 2015 and later have A8 issues. Guess I'm asking if one of those years, particularly 2014, sticks out as one to avoid? Thanks in advance.
I have an M7, 2014, Z51 and I'm very satisfied with it. As others have said, the 2014 C7 didn't have the first year issues that have shown up with other cars. The manual transmission in all C7s has Rev Match that eliminates double clutching, and it's a blast to drive with it.
You might want to check out the electronic interfaces that were improved over the life of the C7. I'm not into any of that stuff so I can't comment.
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Good luck.....
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You guys are great, thank you. This opens up a lot more possibilities for me. I've waited a long time to be in a position to buy a car like this, really excited but will try to take my time and find the right one for me.
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I always tell people start at 2016 and work your way up.
First year for the front-facing "curb" cameras. Extremely helpful.
First year for the Spice Red and Twilight Blue interior packages, if you like those colors.
I've owned my '16 for three years, now. The only problem I have had is the spotty delamination of the black leather covering of the Heads Up Display.
Check out cargurus.com. I found my Corvette and El Camino on that site. It's very good. Best of luck to you.
First year for the front-facing "curb" cameras. Extremely helpful.
First year for the Spice Red and Twilight Blue interior packages, if you like those colors.
I've owned my '16 for three years, now. The only problem I have had is the spotty delamination of the black leather covering of the Heads Up Display.
Check out cargurus.com. I found my Corvette and El Camino on that site. It's very good. Best of luck to you.
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