5 TIPS & RULES For Buying A Chevy C7 Corvette

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5 TIPS & RULES For Buying A Chevy C7 Corvette

Hello everyone and welcome back to Brink of Speed! Today I will be going over my tips and rules to buying a C7 Corvette successfully. I hope this helps anyone out there looking to purchase a C7 Corvette!

1: First decide if you want a brand new Corvette or if you are good with a used one.

Rule 1: Always try to find a Corvette with very low miles if you’re buying used.

2: Next, do your research and figure out which model you truly think you need and of course want. Get online and look at all the different options and packages for the C7 Corvette.

Rule 2: Don’t buy a Z06 or ZR1 just to say you have one, those cars are too much power for most people.

3: Do more research to find where you want to go buy one, or you may decide to buy one online. In this scenario, make sure to do even more research.

Rule 3: Don’t ever buy a Corvette that has been modified.

4: Once you’ve picked which Corvette you think you want, go drive one and make sure you really want it after you drive it.

Rule 4: Don’t ever buy a Corvette with several previous owners, especially if the warranty is already expired.

5: Now, if you have decided to buy new, right now is probably the best time to do so, as they are currently giving huge discounts on C7 Corvette’s. If you, however, decided to buy used, whether it’s online or through a dealership, make sure you find a place like Corvette World here in Dallas that won’t buy anything unless it’s in top condition. They literally will go to buy Corvette’s and see 20-30 of them and not come home with a single Vette because they are that picky about overall condition.

Rule 5: Always go into the dealership with a plan and pre-approved financing from your bank or credit union.

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[BrinkofSpeed]

Hello everyone and welcome back to Brink of Speed! Today I will be going over my tips and rules to buying a C7 Corvette successfully. I hope this helps anyone out there looking to purchase a C7 Corvette! I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of your weekend and I'll see you out on the road!

[williamegler]

I have owned several Corvettes and Porsche 911's.
I have NEVER treated them as investments because after all more are made everyday and aren't particularly rare.
I have used them all as daily drivers and usually put up to 150 k on them before selling or trading them.
Life is too short to have a garage queen that you seldom drive hoping it will appreciate....

[reginaldsmith]

"Only 455 - 460 horsepower"

What a time to be alive...

[tomfox]

Very good point about power you can handle. Take a look at corvette forum--there are always a large number of Z06's for sale because people "had to have the power" and found out it is more than they can handle (similar to snowmobiles--you see a ton of 850cc and few 600's. An 850 is 165 hp on a 500# machine--3#'s per horsepower! A 600 is 125 hp and plenty of power for most people). Prices finally coming down on used C7's--shop wisely and enjoy!

[rickylomax]

I would negotiate price before I mentioned I was financed. I would get finance or cashiers check 5-10 grand less than asking price. Then negotiate from there.They will not let u walk out but u have to be willing to walk out. Always create sense of urgency Tell them u have a appt in 3 hours or u have to pick up the children. Don’t feel bad about lying. Remember these are not ur friends. Their job is to take the most amount of money out of your pocket your job is to keep the most amount of money in your pocket

[johannesvanhoek]

I disagree with you on one point, and that’s when it comes to the amount of owners, you stated that no one should buy one from anyone other than a one owner, let me explain, I have a 2019 GrandSport I bought from a one owner the car had 4400 miles on it, the car now has 4700 miles on it a year later, if I were going to sell the car which I am not, someone would still be getting a very special car from a second owner, I’m sure you get my point and I do understand your ! 😊

[jerseyjoe]

This is probably the best C7 buyers guide out there I would love to see you do a video on the options one LT two LT and three LT but for buying purposes only you cannot beat this video thank you Michael

[generallee]

Another great Vlog Mike! People always ask me why I didn't purchase the Z06, and my answer is always the same.. "I knew for a fact that I would not use all that power. Years ago, sure without a doubt. Now I just wanna cruise with my Wifey!" I have the look I wanted, and a Special Car to boot, and the Grand Sport is more than enough power to have fun spiriting driving lol. General Lee Out!

[sinsationalsounds]

I have been waiting for the c 8.
as a previous 30 year 1 owner c4 always garaged i finally let it go to a youngster.
With No chance yet on getting the c 8 I searched and found a local 16k mile c7 z06 in top notch condition with every color combo and option i wanted. and then some.
I got him down after a month or so to 60k. He was the short term second owner. The first that bought it and then traded in for a audi supercar.
This car is a beast and beautiful as well.
car fax was cleaner then the windshield that is virtually perfect.
Thank you for all your car talk on the C7. Keep it up.

[TheMarioMen]

Came here after the “how to buy c8” video🏎 sadly there’s not much room for negotiation on those they’re just too much demand. Before C8 would buy a 5.0 Mustang over a corvette they just didn’t look that good to me, the C8 though I’m in love with

[rbatts]

Some decent tips . Definitely know what you want before you purchase your corvette .

As far as buying a modded Vette . Roots style blowers that Callaway or Lingenfelter offers. If installed by reputable dealer . I don’t see this as a problem . Most of the time guys don’t even track these cars . Plus the potential future buyer is getting extra goodies that are high valued for less . Just make sure the seller has all the documented work.
Not exactly fair to use your past C6 Z06 as an example like that .

[danlaur]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used Corvette with multiple owners IF the car has been taken care of....look the car over carefully & you can tell if has or hasn't been taken care of

[blaze]

If corvette world buy only cars in top condition, then why did they buy your old c6?🤔😑

[docmartin]

“Corvette World will only buy cars that are immaculate.” And then “I had nothing but trouble with my (2009) Z06 and Corvette World took care of me (when I traded it in).” 😬

[juliedewyer]

#1 NEVER talk payments at a dealership! They always want to talk payments because when you do, they know they've got you. ALWAYS talk price, especially OTD price.

#2 There's nothing wrong with some mileage on the car. A garage Queen with low mileage might fail the 1st time it's used as designed. A little mileage with all the maintenance records is better than a garage Queen that's been sitting most of its life.

#3 Corvettes are one of those kind of cars that tend to go through owners rapidly. Having multiple owners is not a big issue if the car has been well taken care of and properly maintained. If all of the maintenance records have been passed along with the vehicle and everything is accounted for that should have been done, then it's probably still a good vehicle.

Remember these cars are largely known for their reliability and low maintenance. If the car has been maintained properly, they can last for a long long time.

I'm no expert, but I personally don't agree with most of what this guy is saying. There are many experts who would disagree with what he says. Get information from multiple sources, not from just one person. 😉👍

[FrontSeatDriver]

I bought local with the Lamborghini. Mainly because of the low miles and condition. Corvette I bought new. Great thing with new is Ron Fellows school is discounted. You may mention that I just haven't made it through the vid all the way yet.

[ZmanZ]

I'm still trying to understand why people are afraid of buying a Corvette that was "hot rodded" or tracked. These cars are designed for the track. They are designed to go fast and stop fast. If a car is being driven the way it was designed to be driven what's the issue?? They weren't made to be babied and stored in a garage to look at. A good friend of mine use to work at the GM proving grounds here in AZ. His These cars were designed to "take it". I guess I just don't get it. You're not going to "hurt" the Corvette by driving it the way it was intended.

[Tomgillchevy]

Some really helpful comments here from someone that clearly has valuable experience to pass along. Thanks for a great video!

[dirkpalmer]

Bought my 2016 C7.R from Corvette World and have been VERY happy with the car.

Had 2 friends check it out for me and they said mine was great, as was every other one in stock.

[doughooks]

Great info. I totally agree with the advice to not buy if dealer will not let you drive. However, the C8 is limited in that aspect because nobody has them. I do disagree somewhat on the mods. I did a stage three build through Vengeance Racing that added 130 RWHP to my Z06. It is now a monster and I have much more confidence in the car with traction control off because they are my inputs. Everything was bolt on without going into the engine with heads, cam, etc. Your videos are awesome.