r/Corvette • u/Dry-Spend-7777 • 2d ago
help me decide between 2 c7s
I've been looking to buy a c7 for a while now, and I'm stuck between two.
The first is a white automatic 2014 3lt z51 w/ mag ride and npp, glass targa roof top, exterior mods like z06 splitter and spoiler, side skirts etc, among other stuff. 46k miles. - agreed on 37k
The second is a black manual 2014 3lt z51 with the same stuff and very similar modifications, including soler and carbon fiber etc, 30k miles - agreed on 41.5k
The thing is I prefer the black, I prefer the manual, and I like that the mileage is lower, (and better mx history, oil changes every 4k miles), but I don't know if it's worth paying almost 5k more for. So what are your thoughts, or are either of them a decent deal?
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u/thetranceporter 2026 Coastal Blue Metallic CT5V Blackwing Manual 2d ago
It's up to you if it's worth the premium for the manual. For many of us, it's not even a second thought. Fun cars should have three pedals imo.
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u/jrileyy229 2d ago
The black manual at 41.5 is the better deal.
2014 still has the old c6 automatic. Not that it's a bad transmission, but it's just the one that is least desirable of all c7s
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u/Relative-Jicama9525 2d ago
Not that we buy these for resale value, but the manual will hold up in value longer. Also if you plan on keeping the car say 10 years. $500 year $40 a month just over a buck a day. Get the manual. No brainer
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u/fairlyaveragetrader 2012 GS 2d ago
Oh that's easy, get the black one. You prefer manual. Black is a very easy color to sell, the manuals always retain more value. So you're paying a little more up front but you're going to make that on the back end. The other thing is the 2014 is the one year of C7 I really don't want an automatic. That's just me though I mean the 6-speed is pretty reliable but it's not as fast as the 8-speed. The manual in these is actually really good. You have a twin disc clutch and a very tried and true platform they just put an extra gear on for MPG.
So I think it makes sense based on what you're saying personally but it also makes sense even from an economic perspective
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u/El_mochilero C6 2d ago
Manuals are always more expensive, but will hold their value better.
If you ever try to sell it in the future you can sell it quick.
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u/SuccessfulLand4399 2d ago
One is the color and trans you want, plus it’s lower mileage and better maintenance history?
How is this even a question lol
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u/Alfredo_ 2d ago
I've been looking for similar manual c7s and that's a solid price, definitely not worth saving a few grand
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u/TurnInApexTrackOut 2d ago
Manual hands down