C7 Opinions
It has been a minute since I have been on this forum - post owning my 1990 C4 corvette I got out of high school.
I am wanting to get back into corvette ownership - I have been looking for a couple of months now, initially wanted a M7 but I have decided to go A8 since it will be my daily driver and I haven't driven a manual since my 2002 Toyota Celica... I found this C7 at CarMax and given their positive reputation/warranty as of recent. I wanted to get some opinion on pricing/features of this specific car. I have done extensive research and this appears to be a very good deal but I do want to consult those of you who have been consistently in the game for a while now. It is currently being shipped to my local CarMax dealer so I haven't made the purchase besides the transport fee. Thanks and I appreciate the opinions! Details: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 2LT 7,500 Miles 2 Owners CarMax Price: $59,950 5YR/75K Mile Warranty: $2,350 Clean Carfax & Auto Check Reports Factory Sticker Info Attached Below https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...5cf6798492.png https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...cead3989ad.png https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a198e012b1.png https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...394e64028d.png https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1916a88598.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a6aaef57af.png https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...0ed3d2a362.png |
Looks clean. It has a few subtle interior cosmetic mods, i.e. carbon fiber center console plate, steering wheel, and extended paddle shifters. Might want to confirm status of the transmission to see if there was any warranty work done on the A8, i.e. triple flush, etc.
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If you have the VIN number, go to your local GM dealer and ask them to run a GMVIS report. Specifically to see if the Triple Flush has been done on the A8 transmission. If it has not been done see if CarMax will pay for it to be done or knock $1000 off the price.
C7 ZO6 and Grand Sport OEM wheels are prone to bend and crack. Remove the wheels and inspect very carefully around the inside bead for hairline cracks. If you find any cracks the aftermarket forged wheels to replace OEM are upwards of $5000-6000. GM will not help you on this issue, that comes out of your pocket. I see some nice interior modifications have been done - shift paddles. :cheers: |
Originally Posted by MSG C5
(Post 1607652827)
Looks clean. It has a few subtle interior cosmetic mods, i.e. carbon fiber center console plate, steering wheel, and extended paddle shifters. Might want to confirm status of the transmission to see if there was any warranty work done on the A8, i.e. triple flush, etc.
Originally Posted by duckvett
(Post 1607652836)
If you have the VIN number, go to your local GM dealer and ask them to run a GMVIS report. Specifically to see if the Triple Flush has been done on the A8 transmission. If it has not been done see if CarMax will pay for it to be done or knock $1000 off the price.
C7 ZO6 and Grand Sport OEM wheels are prone to bend and crack. Remove the wheels and inspect very carefully around the inside bead for hairline cracks. If you find any cracks the aftermarket forged wheels to replace OEM are upwards of $5000-6000. GM will not help you on this issue, that comes out of your pocket. I see some nice interior modifications have been done - shift paddles. :cheers: |
Looks like a nice one to me. Has the highly desirable 2LT trim package with a lot of great options. NPP, Mag Ride, HUD etc. As long as it’s accident free and has had the transmission triple flush, and doesn’t present any odd driving characteristics, (vibrations, shudder etc), I think you would be very happy with it. Love the 2 tone interior! I would opt for their extended warranty just for the added peace of mind. Good luck and keep us updated. 😀
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Looks like a perfect choice to me! Very well equipped Z07 pkg too.
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The OEM wheel issue isn't necessarily that simple. Others have tried to get replacements from GM due to the easy of damage, only to find them consistently out-of-stock. Perhaps things have changed of late, but I always recommend anyone who intends to actually drive a wide-body C7 consider a set of quality fully-forged aftermarket wheels as a part of the cost of admission. All the best in any event. :thumbs:
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Nice looking car and well equipped. Not a bad price either.
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Miles are LOW. That's terrific. Price is higher than I'd pay. Warranty is high. I paid $1,200.00 for my GM Platinum 7-year, 54K mile, zero $ deductible policy.
I'm not a GS fan. I own a 2017 Stingray, 3LT, MSRC, non-Z51, Blk wheels. 27% degree tinted windows. Not an automatic transmission fan, mine's an M7. Not a coupe fan, I own a convertible. My last Corvette was a T-Top. I bought mine new, -20% off MSRP, for a tad over $60K. Owned 7.5 years now. If you like it, that's all that matters. Sounds like a great car. |
Nice car, super low miles, well equipped, decent price for our market, not sure about buying a warranty from carmax but other than that, sweet C7
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Originally Posted by duckvett
(Post 1607652836)
If you have the VIN number, go to your local GM dealer and ask them to run a GMVIS report. Specifically to see if the Triple Flush has been done on the A8 transmission. If it has not been done see if CarMax will pay for it to be done or knock $1000 off the price.
C7 ZO6 and Grand Sport OEM wheels are prone to bend and crack. Remove the wheels and inspect very carefully around the inside bead for hairline cracks. If you find any cracks the aftermarket forged wheels to replace OEM are upwards of $5000-6000. GM will not help you on this issue, that comes out of your pocket. I see some nice interior modifications have been done - shift paddles. :cheers: |
Looks great. Love the interior. A bit jealous. Lol. Of course ai like the black .
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The beauty of all of this is that you have a 30 day test drive and 90 day warranty no questions asked.
Buy it, see if you like it or have any issues with it for 29 days. If it does not fit your liking, return it with no pushbacks. No one else will offer you this luxury. Take the MaxCare warranty too. don't cheap out on it. I love this car. Very tastefully done. Grab it before someone else does. Cars don't last long at CarMax. Good luck! |
Originally Posted by Mrchen
(Post 1607653357)
Nice car, super low miles, well equipped, decent price for our market, not sure about buying a warranty from carmax but other than that, sweet C7
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Other than the wheel issue, I would consider eliminating the black out of the rear reflectors. Cause for ticketing. Nothing shines like a newly washed black car, but I will never own another one again. Too hard to keep clean...
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Let us know if you buy it. It looks like a car you will enjoy.
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Lots of good advice above, but also note that the Z07 package includes the ceramic brakes and rotors - a rather expensive option and also an expensive maintenance item down the road.- especially if you're not tracking the car. Goor luck
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Originally Posted by PaConehead
(Post 1607654818)
Lots of good advice above, but also note that the Z07 package includes the ceramic brakes and rotors - a rather expensive option and also an expensive maintenance item down the road.- especially if you're not tracking the car. Goor luck
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Originally Posted by PaConehead
(Post 1607654818)
Lots of good advice above, but also note that the Z07 package includes the ceramic brakes and rotors - a rather expensive option and also an expensive maintenance item down the road.- especially if you're not tracking the car. Goor luck
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Originally Posted by Diamondxx
(Post 1607655629)
Is there significant wear if not being tracked? I thought the rotors would last a pretty long time if not worked hard.
From a brake wear standpoint, Corvettes do very well since the brakes are closer to track level than street level and for some reason, most Corvette owners baby them thus having problems due to babying the brakes. Bill |
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