Tom73

Not all 16s have the AA head unit, it was a mid year addition.

ryoder

I am a big fan of Android Auto and would never buy a car without support in the OEM head unit. I had a 2016 with PDR and it doesn’t compare to Android auto. I also don’t like aftermarket units. So for me a 2017 and up is required.

CharlieBianco

Yes Tom, thank you. I'll be on the lookout for the RPO code if I should get a '16. Thanks for the head's up as well.

Ryoder, I agree. Android Auto is important to me so I'll be out to get it. I've found that websites like infotainmentdotcom have an $1100 upgrade to get AA onto your vehicle regardless of year, so I might just have to do that as a worst-case scenario. I might land on a '15...I'm not sure to be honest...I'm going to buy something by next week at the latest though.

Avanti

Simple, just get an M7 and never give it another thought.

Keithwinnfl

also re A8 tran triple flush - per service bulletin its only for pre-Feb 2019 cars... i thought i needed it then learned my car was built Feb 2019 ... i think the 10th.. and that's after the reference window of the service bulletin. Apparently cars built earlier than that had a different trans fluid and changing, by flushing out the old three times, allowed the new stuff to do its trick and remove the prior issue.. so - if i am correct, don't worry about a triple flush if you find a car newer than Feb X, 2019.

CharlieBianco

I'm going to get a C6 Z06 (and replace those pesky headers!!!) to learn a manual transmission, or, if money is tight, I'll fall back to a C5 Z06. I won't get a C7 in anything except auto because this was the year that the autos were faster than the manual transmissions.

Jason71

You're getting a C7? Or, you’re getting a C6 Z06? I love my C7 Convertible, but if someone put a gun to my head, I would sell it and keep my C6Z. The LS7 is intoxicating and very addictive. Mine is a 2007, so the head unit is laughable honestly. I’m taking it to get a new sound system installed in a couple weeks with wireless AA, and all the bells and whistles of a state-of-the-art electronic system. I know you said you were buying something very soon, but I would advise taking your time, researching, and buy the right car.

They are all awesome BTW

CorvetteBrent

Some tracks ban convertibles, some require a roll bar and/or roll cage, and and some allow it without any special requirements.

JamieJT

Other than the head unit, the only other features on a '16 are a flat bottom steering wheel and chrome start button

corvette-v

Our 2014 C7 Z51 A6 - no problem with transmission. It shifts nicely with exhaust pops when pushing it, only drawback - it does not shifts frequent enough and it is a lot of fun when it does.

Buttersvette

I completely agree. I had A8 and it drove me crazy. Never seemed happy in the gear it was in. I guess you solve that with manual shift. But the dreaded shudder started and RPM drops while cruising at highway speeds just drove me crazy. My solution was to sell it 3 months later and bought a manual. Will never look back.

Boiler_81

And electric trunk pull down

Goat 2 Vette

I was in the same position last July. I knew if I wasn't patient and didn't get a Z51 it would bother me forever. The you don't really need it advice is a personal choice. There are other options that come with a Z51 you don't normally get with a base model. Get the Z51.. You'll be happy you did.
Also, I have a 14' and my android syncs to the radio great. I don't even know what Android play or whatever you call it does. I can stream pretty much anything to the radio. I wouldn't worry about the upgraded software. Its pretty much my weekend car. Depends on what price bracket you want to be in also. Mine came with Billy Boat fusion exhaust and an ECS supercharger for 41k. 25k miles on it and it looks like new. Its a 3LT and no dash problems. I think its more of a problem in the south or west and in sunlight.

CharlieBianco

Hey Jason. I'd be getting both at separate times. I want a C7 to promote my business and a C6 Z06 to learn stick (It'd be high miles for that reason, and the headers would have to get taken care of right away because they're a known issue). The C6 interiors including stereo were horrible at best lol. Good that you got the upgrade with your headunit! I'm sure you'll love it.

I'm definitely taking my time and I am also researching, which is what brings me here as well

CharlieBianco

Yeah I am concentrating heavily on a Z51 at this point. It isn't 100% necessary but it does have some of the things I want. I won't be taking the car to the track initially, but I do plan on some spirited legal driving and perhaps, if I am feeling froggy, I'll take it to the track one day.

Android Auto is best described here:
Sounds like you've got an awesome setup! I am jealous of your car man! I hope to come back soon and be able to share similar feelings about my car as you have about yours!

Goat 2 Vette

Is that all people care about? You lose the fun factor of a manual. I'll take the slower car.. Except, mine has a supercharger.. :P Its faster than an auto :O

Goat 2 Vette

Put a stall converter in it, you will have a huge smile on your face and I think it will solve the shudder problem also.

CharlieBianco

Yeah, we young guns tend to lean toward tech. It's been shown that the A8 is faster than manual, so I am happy with that, but I have respect for the Manuals since I am looking to get a C6 or C5 Z06

Elk

While I like manuals, most do not. They do not find any "fun factor" in a manual, only inconvenience. Thus the vast majority pay a premium for an automatic.

VTHokie07

I'm 36 and on my fifth corvette, all manuals. My brain is wired such that it just feels wrong to get an automatic corvette. I can't bring myself to do it, even if an automatic is marginally faster. Unless you're drag racing at every light and need that extra tenth, the manual can't be beat. It's substantially more fun in a sports car.

I'll also acknowledge that some get an auto so the wife can drive or for medical reasons. Outside of that, why buy one?