I bought my 2016 C7Z06 new in 2015 and have had zero problems. It never even overheated on our 100 plus days here in Texas. My 5th vette and the best! I just wish the tires weren't so expensive!

Great tips. The 2014 C7 Singray has common problem with the radiator cooling fan - it will sometimes fail to operate after spirited driving (not track, just hard street driving) resulting in engine overheating. I heard it was a rare glitch, but it sure enough happened to me. Swapped the fan out for the newer 600w fan for $250. Put it in myself with basic tools. Very easy install. It works perfect now. If anyone is considering a 2014, buy a 600w radiator fan at the same time.

2017 Grand Sport with the Heritage Package is my dream.

My C7 has served me for years and I love her. All the mods and details I have added made her so unique I would never sell her. This year she is gettin' new VT smart active wing.

As a 2014 C7 Z51 3LT (Premier Edition) owner I can tell you really want the power hatch pull down and front cameras that came on the later models. The 2014 is super reliable, but does have a few things to watch for: fan relay issues, a bug in analog temp display on the dash (the digital temp is correct) and the Z51 rotors are prone to warping (there is a TSB about this). The infotainment system can be glitchy too. The GS is the sweet spot in the line up especially if tracking due to the overheating problems you get with the super charger in the Z06.

Much appreciate the video. It help’s me to narrow down to the 2017-19 Grand Sport.

Good take on the C7... I've had my C7 14' Z51 stingray for a few years now and if you're looking to get a C7.... a must is the manual tranny! And I highly recommend the AWE exhaust, it's fantastic! I've had ZERO problems with this car and it handles, shifts and rides fantastic!

Love your videos, very informative! I’ve got a 2014 Z51 lime rock green, premier edition, #32/550. Runs great, no issues, the talk of the town at car shows because of the metallic sparkle in the NM sun.

2016 had the flat bottom steering wheel AND bubbles in the body panel’s making the body panels almost as light as carbon fibre panels.

Great video Lyle! Luv my 2017 C7 Z06. No issues. Keep up all the great content sharing. Super helpful!

I'm right with you on the 96 Grand Sport and heritage edition C7 . I love my C5 but C7 Grand Sport is next.

I was having leg problems and had to sell my 07 Ron Fellows, heart break wish I had put the A6 in it instead, But i then moved on the a 2015 SS A6 The Sedan from Australia, but it was not a Corvette and felt like a 9 passenger station wagon, even after the LSA install i was not happy. Sold it and started the search. I found a 2014 Z51 A6 White with Red 3LT with 5,000 miles. I drove 3 1/2 hours to verify everything I looked brand new. Drove great and was the colors I wanted. At $45K I thought that is a lot BUT it is a lot of car too. We did the deal. 3 years later today 10,000 miles i put all weather tires on and got a new battery. Other than oil changes that is it. I love the car, I only want to get 550 HP out it and it would match the Ron Fellows Z06 I had. Great videos on C7. Makes me feel smart to jump on my 2014. Dennis

Thank you so much for this video Lyle, I really do appreciate you making this video for us!!

Looking to get a C7 Grand Sport as soon as I sell my C5 Base. Thanks for the very informative video Lyle!

My favorite part of the c7 is the 7 speed transmission so rare and so many gears

Great video! I have an ‘07 coupe 6 speed manual and love it! I’ve always liked the GS though, too, and would agree that it’s the best of both base/Z06 worlds. 👍

Great info as usual!! I think my next Vette will be a C7 2018 or 2019

I have a 15 Z51 7 spd 41000 miles no problems didn't know about the torque tunnel problem so I guess I'll drive and see

A 2LT will be the sweet spot for a C7 Corvette Stingray.

Good video about C7 cars. I didn't know the ZR1 was a 1 year only model. 🤔

Great film! You need to make a "best for the buck" video. What is the best Corvette for less than 30K, for example. Repairs vs performance, etc.

Dude. Very cool. Thanks for the info. You seem like a real, regular guy. I appreciate that and subbed.

Love your videos!! You are the man!!! 😃😃😃

Great information .Thank you.

Thank you, always a great video and information. How I wish your shop was near me,305.

I traded a 2011 base model with 18k miles for a 2018 Stingray with 5k. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. The dealership had to replace the torque tube and the car has about 5500 miles on it. Half the time I am driving a 4 banger with the active fuel management. In my opinion the c6 is a better car in every aspect. If you want a c7, this one is for sale.

in 2016 they started making the body panels with air bubbles in them making those panels as light as carbon fibre parts

Love my '17 GS M7 3LT Carbon Design Package edition - whooof, that's a mouthful. Much better car than driver (as I found out at Spring Hill).

Thanks for sharing

Great information and to the point thank you

Dig your videos so much good information.

My 2014 was mechanically great, but the electronics were not so good. The center display console had multiple problems including image rolling, black screen and half of the screen missing. It was all traced to the ribbon cable used behind the display. Having a sliding up and down display was a gimmick that caused nothing but issues for me.

Some day I hope to add a C8 to my collection

well good thing I got a first year manual.

*so safe to buy an auto 2014 C7 with Z51 package coupe , now the real question is when will C7 prices drop in Canada*

Thanks!

Nice...

With gas prices and the “Greenies”, the swan song may be around the corner, for my 19, ZO6 M7.

Interesting that the current Consumer Reports Used Car Buyers Guide rates the 2016 Corvette as “Above Average” in reliability. The 2018 as “Below Average” and all other years “Average” reliability. There seems to be a discrepancy between this video and the actual CR ratings.

Engine deactivation kills motors. Aftermarket has plugins to stop it

Thx alot gd info!

Would you make a review for Vette Stingray Convertible 3lt? I appreciate any help you can provide.

Lyle , are there issues with the torque converter getting damaged by the 8 to 4 cyl fuel saving gimmick ? which im told is why a lot of people have been using the range device plugged into the diagnostic port . whats you angle on that thanks

What's your favorite Vette out of the C6 C7 or C8?

Can't fit in a C7 but can fit in a 96 C4 Gran Sport ?

Hello and thank you for the video on the c7 year runs. You mention that the earlier c7s 8speed automatics had problems, were these problems fixed during the 2019 c7 run of cars?

Lyle. Thanks for all of your great information. You mentioned on here about the 2014-2106 having the dreaded torque tube problem. Do the 2017-2019 years have that same problem? Thanks Mike

I bought a C7 Z51 with a manual transmission 3lt with all the options I didn't really consider a grand sport it may look like a Z06 but it isn't but it has the rim problems as the Z06 has the engines on the grand sport and the Z51 are the same I hear you on hard to get in and out of I'm almost 60 years old and 5ft 9in and it's hard for me to get in and out of I looked a a C8 it was even worse they are both kind of hard to see out of but the C8 is a even harder to see out of

So, C7 M7 are good to go for pretty much any year, yes?

So the 2016 Z51 manual transmission is a bad car?

What series is the most comfortable for tall guys? I’m 6’4” and I test drove a 2016 LT2 today. Leg room was a problem. Thank you!

Does it get more exzilerating or that feeling of being right there on the edge as you cut through the twistys in that 7speed GS...With the revs up,& the top off, your after-market exhaust screaming, then all the sudden you hear it! It's the 'Fun-Police' telling you to.. Slow down Honey... Right up to the very end, Does really get any better than that for a real car enthusiast,on a realistic Budget?. If so.. Pleas do tell.......

Is the problem with the torque tube solved in 2017? and what have they done to solve the problem in that case? and is it a big problem with 14-16? I saw prices of over $ 4,000 to fix it.

So if the auto transmissions had problems from 15-16 did they get resolved for the 17-19 models?

Do you believe that when the C-9 comes out, that will be the end of the pushrod engine seeing how the the next model always gets the Z06 engine from previous year and the C-8 Z06 supposedly will have overhead cams ? Whatta you think ?

Lyle you casually mentioned that you don't fit in a C7. I'm 6'3 200 lbs. Would that be an issue? I fit well in my old C5 and C3s. What gives with the C7?

What is the best corvette to own?

Hey Lyle, i was wondering how tall are you? Im 6ft 10 currently a C6 owner, looking into C7. I can kinda fit in it, but obviously, its much less room in it. Were you able to squeeze yourself in it?

Van Bortel Corvette Macedon New York

Do you sell corvettes?

Really? It paddle shifts slow??? I have a 2014 Z51 3LT and when in paddle mode (manual) and foot on the floor I can hardly shift fast fast enough! It’s bang, bang, bang, as you call it and shifts immediately! It shift so fast it’s hard to stay away from the rev limiter. I guess I’m lucky and got a new one. Only 12k miles on it so far. I like it better than my 2004 ZO6 and 1990 ZR1.

You seem like a knowledgeable and honest reviewer. Please do not cite Consumer Reports... they are nothing more than a PR firm for the highest bidder.

I would never buy an automatic corvette!!!

Thanks!!!