Vehicle Description
By now you know that the all-new Corvette C7 is the most amazing
Corvette of all. And while they're still flying out of showrooms
with giant sticker prices, the smart money is buying something like
this 2014 Corvette Stingray, which has a slick look and a long list
of options, all at a significant discount. Hard to resist, isn't
it?
Bright Torch Red paint makes this into a Corvette that gets
noticed. It's got just 19,369 miles on the clock today, but you
wouldn't know it by looking at it. The sizzling red paint is deep
and glossy, the red stripes look like they were scorched into the
paint with a laser, and fit and finish are the best they've ever
been in a 'Vette. As with most newer cars, the highest praise we
can offer is that it's pretty much as new. It's got a few signs of
having been driven, mostly down under the nose where you can't even
see them, and those sticky tires do throw up some debris, but you
won't find any serious marks anywhere on this car. It was always
garaged and it was washed and waxed frequently, which is the life
of most Corvettes: a pampered toy. I have to admit that the styling
has grown on me, and there are many little details that are
extremely well done, including the little stingray emblems on the
front fenders and the lip spoiler out back. It's enough to get
noticed, but not excessive.
The interior has been seriously revamped and upgraded as well, so
all those snotty car magazine guys who complained about earlier
Corvettes can go jump in a lake. The deep red leather seats are
beautifully stitched, so it looks upscale and works extremely well
to hold you in place. This car is loaded with just about everything
they could throw into a Corvette, including the usual power
accessories, a navigation system, and fully automatic climate
control. There's a state-of-the-art entertainment system with
satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity, and that angular piece
of aluminum slashing through the interior console just looks
industrial strength. The auxiliary gauges are real gauges, but the
center gauge is a video screen that can be reconfigured to show you
just about any critical information, and like earlier cars, there's
a cool animation when you key it up. Also like earlier cars,
there's a fairly large trunk compartment with a built-in cover and
provision for stowing the removable clear roof panel.
The 6.2-liter V8 got a host of upgrades for the Stingray, and now
makes 455 horsepower (remember when you had to pony up an extra
$20,000 to get the optional LT5 and just 405 horsepower?).
Performance is remarkable, especially at this price, yet it's
totally docile and easy to drive. Hit the button and it starts
instantly and idles smoothly. The 7-speed manual transmission
offers automatic rev-matching, so it's smoother than you, even on
your best day. The suspension is compliant yet ready for a track
day, so you can drive it to work and have some fun on weekends.
It's really a car that can do it all. And while the C7 is still
young, there's a booming aftermarket working on getting new stuff
for it all the time, yet this one remains 100% stock. That's
exactly how you want your lightly used 'Vette to be, ensuring that
it hasn't been abused. This one is wears gorgeous wheels with a
matching red stripe and red painted brake calipers, which look
awesome, and it's sitting on staggered 245/35/19 front and
285/30/20 rear Michelin performance radials.
Read the reviews, the C7 really is as amazing as it seems. This one
is available at a significant discount and delivers the same
thrills so nobody will ever know. Call today!
