Ok I am buying a C7 this year. If you are post here
01-03-2013, 11:14 AM
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Yes I can now say that I will buy "Z51"(if there is performance pack) coupe with the 8-speed automatic. Price can still be too big but everything looks good in that respect.(CO2 taxation)
01-03-2013, 11:18 AM
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
I'm waiting for the Z06. My 2005 was a complete disaster. You never know on first year cars. I have a 68 big block and it's one of the nicest Corvettes I've ever owned. Luck of the draw I guess.
01-03-2013, 11:24 AM
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I owned two 2005's and they were the most trouble free cars I've ever owned. On the other hand, I had an 01 and 03 C5 (which came out in 97) and both of them had a number of known problems with them - some of them major.
Any car is prone to first year problems, but they become well known quickly and they will get fixed under warranty. It would not bother me at all to buy a first year C7, and if I were still in my "Corvette mode" I would already have my name at the top of my dealers list.
Any car is prone to first year problems, but they become well known quickly and they will get fixed under warranty. It would not bother me at all to buy a first year C7, and if I were still in my "Corvette mode" I would already have my name at the top of my dealers list.
01-03-2013, 11:28 AM
#27
Safety Car
I've had good luck with first year vettes. After over 7 years of fun with my 427 "weekend car" I'm ordering a base C7 to use as a daily driver and for interstate trips. No track pak with 235/30 19 and 285/25 20 rubber bands though. For a daily driver I need some sidewall between me and the potholes 
. I predict over 35 mpg on those interstate trips...
. I predict over 35 mpg on those interstate trips...
01-03-2013, 11:46 AM
#28
Safety Car
I too will be buying the high performance model as soon as it is available.
01-03-2013, 11:54 AM
#29
Melting Slicks
Buy
I had decided to buy at MSRP. Now I am not sure. The depreciation would be my reason.
01-03-2013, 12:18 PM
#30
Will buy the C7, not in calendar 2013 but as soon as the snow melts in spring 2014. By the time they will likely be available in 2013 it'll be almost the start of the snowy winters up north, so I'd rather wait and buy it when I actually drive it for a full season.
01-03-2013, 01:06 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
I'm in for a C7 and will be in for the first Z too. First year cars are some times a problem for some people. But that's why they have a warranty. I even bought a brand new 84 which many people said was the worst but I had that car for 11 years, road raced and daily driver in Chicago winters. The only thing I ever had fixed was the power windows. 
01-03-2013, 01:16 PM
#32
I'm in.
I posted in the other "are you buying?" thread that if I'm signing up for 5 or 6 years of car payments, I want it to be on the current model.
It'll be my daily driver, just like my '06, so I'm in for all the updated creature comforts.
I understand there will be no rebates, loyalty, 0%, etc, but I'm hoping for a little bit below sticker from one of the forum vendors, and be able to cash in at least some of my GM card points.
I posted in the other "are you buying?" thread that if I'm signing up for 5 or 6 years of car payments, I want it to be on the current model.
It'll be my daily driver, just like my '06, so I'm in for all the updated creature comforts.
I understand there will be no rebates, loyalty, 0%, etc, but I'm hoping for a little bit below sticker from one of the forum vendors, and be able to cash in at least some of my GM card points.
01-03-2013, 02:48 PM
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I kept that 1985 for almost 7 years. I went through some tough times and had to go Vetteless for a spell. That's the only reason I sold it.
01-03-2013, 04:45 PM
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Last Thursday night my 2010 Toyota broke down and was towed to the dealer. 65,000 miles with a reluctantly purchased extended warranty. I was given a loaner last night because they are now not sure when I will get the car back. Whatever broke ( hybrid drive inverter ?) will cost Toyota around 10,000 !!!
I was under the impression that the Prius was one of the most reliable cars you could buy!!!
You just never know .....
I will ALWAYS purchase an extended warranty !
And I do have a deposit on a C7 with Mike Furman at Criswell in MD.
I was under the impression that the Prius was one of the most reliable cars you could buy!!!
You just never know .....
I will ALWAYS purchase an extended warranty !
And I do have a deposit on a C7 with Mike Furman at Criswell in MD.
I had a brand new 2001 Honda Accord back then fully loaded thinking that a Japanese models are bulletproof. Fast forward 35k miles later, the tranny had to be replaced twice. Luckily, it was still under warranty. Then I traded it in for a Toyota Solara, again brand new. 39k miles later, fuel pressure regulator, water pump, windshield washer pump, MAP sensor started to go one by one. I am a firm believer now that no car is 100% reliable.
01-03-2013, 05:16 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
I had a brand new 2001 Honda Accord back then fully loaded thinking that a Japanese models are bulletproof. Fast forward 35k miles later, the tranny had to be replaced twice. Luckily, it was still under warranty. Then I traded it in for a Toyota Solara, again brand new. 39k miles later, fuel pressure regulator, water pump, windshield washer pump, MAP sensor started to go one by one. I am a firm believer now that no car is 100% reliable.
01-03-2013, 05:41 PM
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Safety Car
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01-03-2013, 05:45 PM
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Le Mans Master
Put me on this list unless one of my new products goes big. Until then, sensibility takes precedence...
I want the car bad, I don't care what the *** end looks like. The side view, front view and interior view have me sold. Not to mention the car is gonna rip!
I want the car bad, I don't care what the *** end looks like. The side view, front view and interior view have me sold. Not to mention the car is gonna rip!
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