fly1977

Has anyone traded a 2015 M7 for a 2016 A8? I know it will be a big loss but just looking to see what to expect. I have contacted a dealer that has what I want in stock and waiting to hear what kind of trade he will do. Thanks

Thomasmoto

Yes, I did that very thing. I had a fairly high optioned 15 and ordered a less expensive Z06. The used car manager was very new and really put too much in my trade. I just got lucky. I had to come up with another down payment, but my actual monthly payment went down $400.00.

Thomasmoto

I was just too disappointed with the M7. It didn't perform well enough for me.

b4i4getit

I am curious why you would do this. If you have a physical limitation I can understand getting the automatic but this is a sports car and until GM releases the DCT I just can't see anybody going from manual to automatic. This is not to be taken as putting down those that purposely bought the automatic. I just don't understand taking a hit by trading it in at this time. You may be better off waiting for the DCT that has a strong possibility of being available for the 2017 model.

ZoratZ06

I don't want this to come off wrong, but if you didn't like the M7 or were disappointed with it, then in general you must not like manuals very much.

I've owned quite a few manual cars, the C7Z06 is my first Vette, so I'm not a long time fanboy, and I have to say it's simply one of the BEST manual tranny's I've ever owned, period. Just curious what you didn't like about it...The clutch is light (unlike some Porsche tranny's, although much better lately), the syncro's are smooth and is never an issue getting into gear (like some Ferrari tranny's are.) Overall it's a very nice box.

TRT SR

My local dealer has a 15 that they took on trade for a 16 with Z07. The 15 has 8 speed auto , 3LZ, chrome wheels, red with red interior and glass roof, 1800 miles. sticker was $103,000 about and they are trying to get $90,000. Love my M7 as others, the rev matching is the cat's ***! lol.....As always selling or trading get ready to take a hit

Busa Dave

In our area there are a lot of cars on the lots so 20 to 30% is pretty much the range. The OP is asking about prices not lectures on the M7 from the Vette fanboys. Jeeeeezzzzzz--this always happens lol... I am one of those people that only that's right only bought the car because of the A8! No kidding--if I was limited to a manual box would have been another car...

Thomasmoto

Well I've been drag racing and Hot rodding for over 37 years. I have owned many manual transmission cars over that time. Really since manuals went to internal rail shifting they have gone to **** in my opinion. My last really good manual was in my 79 Trans Am. It came with a BW ST-10 4 speed. Shifted OK, but when I put the Richmond Super Street 5 so with OD it became truly awesome. I could power shift while spraying nitrous and never missed a gear. These T style trans don't shift that way. There is just too much binding in the works. My biggest concern with the M7 was I do have a bad left leg, but more than that it just wouldn't launch well. The comp just pulls too much power out to protect the clutch. Yes, it could be tuned out, but then there goes your warranty. I'm sure it's as much the hydraulic clutch as it is the tranny, but I just couldn't live with it.

fly1977

Thanks for all the replys you all. As above stated. I would like to know What kind of beatings you guys took in trading a 15 for a 16. I am not trying to start a argument on M7 verses A8. I would like to know the numbers or difference I would expect to pay. The car that I am looking at retails within $200. of what the retail of mine did. only difference is transmission and color.

DRLC5

I love my automatic, I have a bum right shoulder, But I am sure either way I would have ordered the new A8, All I can say is at full tilt this thing shifts like a wild banshee just pure bad ***. Good luck and congrats.

anders1118

Have not heard such a thing as a DCT for 2017....where did you get this info from and i doubt its credible. Source?

zo6 08

Had M7 PAID MSRP 90k vin #106 December 3rd 2014 delivery ....day invoices were produced.
Sold August 1st 5800 miles for 80k
Ordered 2016 A8 MSRP 96k
Paid 90k. WAY HAPPY WITH A8
Lightning and big reason NYC traffic

Thomasmoto

OK, Fair enough. My 15 MSRP $ 105,000.00 MY 16 MSRP $ 94,000.00. I Actually paid $ 95,000.00 for it. I know many won't believe that, by it's the truth. Very long story. I'll be happy to tell you all about it if you like, but over the phone, way too much to type. I was offered $ 90,000.00 for my 15 which I immediately jumped on. The dealer discounted my 16 $ 1,000.00 and I paid the difference.

ENCT

Traded my 2015 which had a msrp of 95,000 and they gave me 80,000. This was not a Chevy dealer though.

fasthwks

2015 Z07 sold last week at auction here for 82k with 400 miles. I am not sure on msrp but I would say a little over 100k.

racezx9

love the auto, I had the manual on the old Z06, great car. But it's progress......the ne w transmission is awesome...dual or single. Suoer fast and in full auto it's way faster and better than the manual, this is comparing to the Porsche PDK and the Ferrari F1. I don;t miss the manual at all and i would never go back. It's like comparing flip phone to an Iphone. Also, what the deal with dual clutch vs. single clutch it's a stupid discussion and old. Aventador and Pagani uses single clutch, it's fashion and trendy.

fly1977

Wow all this is very interesting. I just heard back from dealer and they offered to allow me $80.000 for my ZO6/ZO7 that rertailed for $107,210. with 2,000 miles . like new car never been washed or wet and kept in temp controlled garage. They also just discounted the 2016 ZO7/ZO7 which retailed for $107,460. only $3,000. I believe I will try to learn to like my M7 a little better. Not willing to take that big of a beating yet. Thank all of you for your replys.

OnPoint

If you what you want to do is take away the performance advantage of the A8 over the M7, you could take the money you'd lose on the trade and send your car to Callaway and have a stout rig, with warranty, that launches like the beast it is. Or, if you're comfortable with no warranty (or significantly lesser warranty coverage) there are other options to tune/mod that are less expensive.

If, on the other hand, you're simply wanting the A8 (and nothing wrong with that), then you'll have to deal with the "hit" on trade in.

zo6 08

Thats a great point!! You're "OnPoint" sorry couldn't help myself.
All kidding aside, that is an excellent idea for people trading M7 for A8 For performance reasons!
Some, like myself have to deal with the NYC traffic ...BRUTAL!! Plus wife want to drive car!

HC-C7

If you have a physical limitation lol I dont have one or would i take a M7 C7 ZO6 over the A8 C7 ZO6 which i own ever . The A8 will Smoke the M7 anyday of the week and will do burnouts or light up the rear wheels just as easy as with a manual transmission . The A8 is not some wimpy regular transmission that you apparently you assume or not know that real race cars are not in manual trans these days. I always have drivin manual transmission sportscars including my 2015 SRT Hellcat M6 . My 2015 C7 ZO6 3LZ A8 is best,fastest,most fun sportscar i have ever drivin . Driving in traffic esp rushhour with a manual trans is about the definition of not fun.
Hope that changes your opinion on A8 Corvettes sorry about the 4 smiles . They just are funny to add to posts. lol