C7 Convertible
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C7 Convertible
Hello, I have a 2014 convertible. I was wondering if anyone out there has insight to these cars......are the convertible mechanisms reliable?......Is there any maintenance suggested either DIY or from dealer you experienced guys could recommend?
Thanks for your consideration.
I've owned the car for 6 years and it's been very reliable. I did have 6 of the fuel injectors go bad and had all eight replaced. $2500.00
Thanks for your consideration.
I've owned the car for 6 years and it's been very reliable. I did have 6 of the fuel injectors go bad and had all eight replaced. $2500.00
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I dare say that your six year experience should answer your question! Since the car utilizes hydraulic lines to raise and lower the top. I had a 2005 C6 power convertible which had 2 lines go bad.
Thank you for calling it a convertible and not a vert.
Thank you for calling it a convertible and not a vert.
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I had a 2007 3lt z51 m6 convertible for 10 years and 44000 miles not a single issue with the top hydraulics. My current 2017 gs a8 2lt with 31000 miles has had a hydraulic line failure a year or two ago. Took a lot of cleaning to clean up the mess but it looks ok now. Just as an fyi the extended warranty did not cover convertible top mechanism. Cost $1000 to get the line replaced..
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Do not own a vert, but sure have not seen a thread about problems with the mechanism. Not saying problems do not occur, just I have not seen any posts about it.
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