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Hi, I am buying a C7 from a dealership in Brantford, it is going to be my first Corvette. Is there anyone that can do a pre-purchase inspection for me in the area, or anyone you guys would know? Thanks in advance.
 
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parm said:
Yes that is correct, it is a 2019 Sebring Orange C7. I called race ready garage however they do not do inspections at dealerships. I would have to bring the car to them, but unfortunately Munroe dosent allow test drives so wouldn't be able to bring it there before buying it.
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If they would not let me road test the vehicle, they would not be getting a sale fom me!!
 
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Get a carfax and also take the VIN to a GM dealer and ask for a printout of all service records as well as recalls. Many C7 automatics needed a transmission "Triple Flush" to resolve jerky performance at low speeds when cold.
 
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C SEVEN GS Bob said:
Get a carfax and also take the VIN to a GM dealer and ask for a printout of all service records as well as recalls. Many C7 automatics needed a transmission "Triple Flush" to resolve jerky performance at low speeds when cold.
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Got a car fax and it was all clean. Thanks for letting me know about the transmission problem!! I'll look in to it.
 
parm said:
Yes that is correct, it is a 2019 Sebring Orange C7. I called race ready garage however they do not do inspections at dealerships. I would have to bring the car to them, but unfortunately Munroe dosent allow test drives so wouldn't be able to bring it there before buying it.
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No test drives .... Possible tranny problems ...... think long and hard .... I'd walk away
 
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You could ask the dealer if they would drive the car to Race Ready and back - you'd probably have to pay them for it. If they won't cooperate, I would be cautious that there could be something they don't want to know about the car. Having said that, a lot of dealers (most?) don't allow test drives, even on used cars - too many test pilots have gone before us
 
parm said:
Yes that is correct, it is a 2019 Sebring Orange C7. I called race ready garage however they do not do inspections at dealerships. I would have to bring the car to them, but unfortunately Munroe dosent allow test drives so wouldn't be able to bring it there before buying it.
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Could always ask the salesman to take you for a drive and not take you for a “ ride “ ….. :rolleyes:
 
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You could ask the dealer if they would drive the car to Race Ready and back - you'd probably have to pay them for it. If they won't cooperate, I would be cautious that there could be something they don't want to know about the car. Having said that, a lot of dealers (most?) don't allow test drives, even on used cars - too many test pilots have gone before us
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Yeah, they said they don't allow test drives on any of their cars, even though I've already placed a deposit on it 😑. The dealer is Monroe Motors and they have really great reviews online, so I don't know what I should do.
 
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parm said:
Yeah, they said they don't allow test drives on any of their cars, even though I've already placed a deposit on it 😑. The dealer is Monroe Motors and they have really great reviews online, so I don't know what I should do.
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Sure everyone has great reviews online ... to be taken with a grain of salt ... remember they are a used car dealer

No drives even after the deposit ?! .... Look him straight in the eye and quote him a few Schwarzenegger lines ....

No problemo .....

Hasta la vista baby ... and no you wont be back ;)

Or you could do combinations .... eat me ... d#$k wad

Just yankin your chain but I think you get what I'm sayin

Good Luck !


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parm said:
Yeah, they said they don't allow test drives on any of their cars, even though I've already placed a deposit on it 😑. The dealer is Monroe Motors and they have really great reviews online, so I don't know what I should do.
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Oh and almost forgot ..... get your deposit back .... on the grounds that he wont let you test drive it and your not comfortable with that ;)
 
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Oh and almost forgot ..... get your deposit back .... on the grounds that he wont let you test drive it and your not comfortable with that ;)
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Agreed! No test drive, no sale! No F'n way in hell would I buy a used car with testing it first!
 
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Jack Raccoon! said:
Murray, Munro Motors has read your Driving Ability Reviews and is precisely why there are no Test Drives...
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Perhaps, but I'd still never buy a used car without a test drive or at least a third party checking it all out mechanically. Just like you should always get a home inspection before buying a house. I've recently found out that one can roll back speedos now. That used to be common place and then manufactured not to be possible and now possible again.
 
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