Buying a C6 vs C7, part availability
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Buying a C6 vs C7, part availability
I am looking to buy a C6 or possibly a C7.
I will be doing repairs, maintenance myself. Are there any C6 parts that are rare that may need to be replaced? Electronic parts perhaps? I was looking to buy a 2008 or newer. Any advice? Is there enough engine bay room to do work? Should I get a C7 instead?
I will be doing repairs, maintenance myself. Are there any C6 parts that are rare that may need to be replaced? Electronic parts perhaps? I was looking to buy a 2008 or newer. Any advice? Is there enough engine bay room to do work? Should I get a C7 instead?
Burning Brakes
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I have a 2009 C6 and a 2016 C7. I maintain both myself and haven't experienced any problems finding parts for either. There are numerous Corvette salvage websites that can supply parts that can't be sorced new. The magnetic shock control module failed on my 2009 last year and I found a used replacement online after searching for a few minutes.
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The C7 has more electric/ electronic parts that can fail but that wouldn't stop me from buying one, which body style do you like better?
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Agree with the others, especially @FAUEE comments. The C7 has a lot more potential issues than the C6, but none are insurmountable. It all depends, do you like Corvette rear ends or Camaro 
To me, the C6 is the perfect balance of raw muscle with reliable tech ending an era. I test drove the C7 with the intentions of buying one, but it just wasn't for me. Best wishes on your hunt.
To me, the C6 is the perfect balance of raw muscle with reliable tech ending an era. I test drove the C7 with the intentions of buying one, but it just wasn't for me. Best wishes on your hunt.
