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Automatic
2LT Trim
Coupe

What I'm debating with myself:
Z51 vs Non-Z51
- If I get a Non-Z51, I will get the optional NPP performance dual exhaust. I will more than likely go this route as I don't see needing the Z51 for street / mountain use.
- Also the Z51 is a bit less reliable (more parts) and maintenance is a bit higher.

My lifestyle:
Will not track
Daily driver
Married

Discussion points:
So 2014 is the last 6 speed, but it's also the first year of C7, from my research despite it being first year it's still more reliable because of the 6 speed.
At the same time, I drive a 2015 Camaro so it will feel weird to get an older car + warranties will expire

It appears that the 2016 is when the 8 speed begins to get more reliable, so if I wait another year for next summer, the 2016's will be cheaper.

Tl;dr:
6 speed auto 2014 (purchase now) or 8 speed auto 2016 (purchase next year).
Non-Z51 + Exhaust upgrade or Z51
I'm no rush to buy.

What are your opinions?

This post was edited by ArtofApocalypse on Mar 26 2017 05:41pm

i would highly recommend trying to find one with the 6speed, they are stupid strong for a stock tranny. but on the exhaust you could get the npp or do aftermarket once u buy it and prob get it for cheaper.

The six speed will be worth more, if you ask me - the reason why? - you even said it yourself



Just look at Ferrari.

Any six speed Ferrari, despite having amazing PDK counterparts, are astronomically more expensive. A 599 with a six speed manual transmission is now a 500,000 dollar car. Whereas the PDK version is still around 160,000.

I believe these will do the same. But not to the stupid levels of F car fucks.

If it's an investment, get the six speed. You'll thank me later.


If you plan on turning the car over in a couple years, the automatic will certainly perform well. Go for the warantee and the peace of mind.

This post was edited by OldAndyAndTheSea on Mar 26 2017 07:11pm

Yeah, I just imagine the 2016 8 speed being more worked out so it should be more reliable, newer and of course a bit faster and better mileage.

It will be a car that I'll have until it dies, I plan on trading in my v6 2015 Camaro as well.
I'm looking at a pre-owned certified 2014 Z51 2LT under 7500 miles for under $48k from the same dealer that I bought my Camaro.

But it is a Z51, so it'll be more expensive and a waste.

So much debating in my head, but I would still like to hear thoughts on the 2014 6spd vs 2016 8spd.

This post was edited by ArtofApocalypse on Mar 26 2017 07:37pm

Ive been pricing C7s for a couple of months now and you can do better than 48k, especially it you don't want the Z51. I've seen 2LTs in the low 40s pretty often.

That being said, I saw a new Grand Sport at the dealer on Saturday. God how I wish I had an extra $75k lying around...

Get the 8 speed car. It is light years ahead of the 6 speed from a performance perspective. They are a little weird to drive at first with all the shifting but they work well and hold more power than a stock 6 speed.

Listen to this guy.

Damn split already in this topic.

Yeah I never drove the 8 speed yet I imagine I wouldn't like it at first.

I'm not that concerned in the performance area if you mean racing, I'm more into reliability.

make the drive up to NH and buy from here.

http://www.macmulkin.net/


one of the largest corvette dealers in the country and you'll be sure to get a good deal

Man, if I could get that 2015 Z51 3LT for a bit under 50 out the door I'd probably hop on a plane this weekend.