Daily Driving a C7 Corvette for 3 Months! (Review, Problems, Etc.)
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- In this video I go over what it has been like driving my C7 Corvette for the last 3 months including some things I love, problems I have ran into, and overall thoughts on what it's like to daily drive a V8 sports car!
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Hell yeah. Made up my mind on getting a c7 z51, instead of the 2024 mustang order that I put in. Thanks for your videos, they are very informative
Thank you! You couldn't go wrong either way between those two cars! Personally I think you made the best choice plus not you don't have to take the depreciation hit!
You definitely made the right choice. UNLESS you hate attention.
@@TrawickGarage3:45 😂
You made the right decision
💯% the right decision, brother
I am 20 and bought a v6 mustang as my first car and I love it but my end goal is to own a corvette, this puts my mind at ease knowing I can daily a corvette as easily as a mustang. Thanks for the informative video.
I daily drive a Jeep Wrangler, and recently let someone borrow that for the summer - so the C7 is my daily - It's really great - fun, sporty and love the control of the 7 speed manual transmission- very smooth in touring mode - not intimidating in least. Love it.
Just bought a 2019 today, should be here Saturday. Totally looking forward to joining the club! AWE exhaust and coupe on order as well.
On the hiway use the manual mode to stop the cylinder deactivation.... it still gets great fuel mileage...I have topped 500 miles on road trips 😊....
Thank you!
Going to pick up a 2017 white Grand Sport (or having it shipped up here not sure yet) in a few days. Cannot wait, love your videos & they helped me make my final decision, I spent a good month on going back & forth.... I'll be driving it from Dallas to Omaha so we'll see how it does!
Great review! I'm looking to get one. Videos like this are very resourceful.
thanks Troy…. love the white stingray…very informative, i pick-up my 2014 C7 velocity yellow on Friday, and now im even more excited…. it’s close to your mileage, has 25,000.. and looks like a new car as well. i love this body style, and i don’t think i need a super-charged 600hp stingray…460hp is plenty for a daily 👍🏼 thanks again, … nice property you have out there … im stuck out here in el paso, in the desert basically, i miss the trees i grew up with in kentucky 😩
be safe, blessings 🙏🏼
Great information here. I like the body style of the C7 and would love to own one someday. I am looking at a 2014 Z51 LT2 that only has 14K miles on it. The people want $48,000. Yikes! I am a old fat guy and don't fold in half anymore. The C7 Corvettes are lower to the ground than even my old 1973 Corvette which only had 190 horsepower. Chevy has come a long way since the 1970's. Regards from Colorado
15 and up are 8spd can’t go wrong though
I love the c7 man such a beauty I had a Camaro as my daily for a while till it got totaled from someone running a red light and honestly it was an amazing car but requiring premium fuel and working 35 miles from home every day it took its toll on my wallet on top of living in palm beach Florida which is expensive to live here.
Hopefully I could have a performance car again one day, but I would definitely be keeping it in my garage while I use my civic for commuting haha
I love your content. I’m 24 years old and am inspired by your videos
I appreciate it! And I totally understand that! Luckily I don't have to do that much city driving out where I live or I would be in the same spot! And you will definitely get another one one day! The right car and right deal always pops up eventually!
Bought 2019 base LT1 with 50k miles a month ago for my 50th birthday. Ride comfort is fine for me, I read the base model has the best comfort and since I won’t be tracking it no point in a higher trim. Paddle shifters have a delay and wish I would have gone with the stick. I like everything else about it.
Manual always for sports car
Do performance shifting
@@keng3230 Agreed.
For the V4 mode delete look into the Range AFM disabler… all you got to do is plug it into your OBDII port and as long as it’s connected V4 mode will stay off😎 very easy to use and no tuning required. For an exhaust, look at AWE, they make track and touring axle backs for these cars that sound amazing. Best sounding exhausts in my opinion
Thanks! I will have to check that out!
@@TrawickGaragerange disabler works great. Using it in my 6.2 GMC Sierra and never goes into V4 anymore!
@@TrawickGarageoh and I will tell you the cylinder deactivation DEFINITELY trashes your motor. My blown lifters and oil manifold were courtesy of the v4 mode 😂
@@jamessudbury6943 I will definitely check it out! Thank you!
@@jamessudbury6943 It makes me cringe every time it kicks in! Plus I feel like i'm pushing it like crazy to get it to kick back to v8 mode lol!
Great update
I got a '14 2LT base 7spd manual convertible with 16k and sport exhaust. I love the car and the non Z51 ride very smoothly . In fact a bit too soft. I add Z51 shocks all the way around and tighten it be still a really smooth ride. Enjoy
I'm getting a corvette when I come back from Germany in 2025. Thanks for the info. I had a RS 2012 Camaro as well.
Your spec is CLEEEAN, man
I would daily my c7 base to work for about 6 months. Did well until I got the headers and tune. Was still fair after that but I decided to just get a gas saver and keep the corvette in the garage as weekend warrior.
Great video.
Great video
Just ordered one from CarMax. Thanks for the info.
I will have a corvette
About the head shaking. I think you smoking that green grass😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Lol 😂
As a Engine builder now owning C7 Z06 headed out of town was contiplating using eco mode, but knowing that means dead cylinder not firing yet getting heat and lubrication cause carbon build up, So i will never use Eco mode as i travel, ill bite the bullet pay for gas as opposed to paying for mechanical damages.
Im with you! I have been running mine in track with the AFM disabler full time since!
@@TrawickGarage Simple track mode 💯
Yeah this is the main reason of carbon accumulation
Good video. Enjoying the journey.
I have had my 2014 for 3 months as well as a daily driver. It is great. I do have mild2wild so I dont wake neighbors up at 4:30. Much louder. Want to get the Ranger to keep it in V8 mode
Ive been thinking of buying one, because i found a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 38k so ive been looking into it seeing if it worth the daily drive
I currently daily a 20 2ss Camaro, really want to make the switch but still need some convincing lol
I’m thinking of getting one this summer. I have a Lexus is250 rn would you recommend trading that in or keep as a backup n only put 8k down and finance the rest
You can adjust the headlights with a screw driver, pop the hood and remove the plastic cover next to the lights
I will check that out! Thanks!
i currently own a 2019 ford mustang gt and was thinkin in getting one of these for an "upgrade" still not shure if i should.
Driving it like a Toyota Camry 😂.
I decided to get one of these not for daily but for road trips
Motorweek and Motor Trend both reviewed engines with cylinder deactivation systems, and for the average driver, they found no measurable increased wear on the engines. Obviously, how you drive your vehicle in what conditions and what maintenance you perform can affect this. Just FYI.
Got into a car accident with my 2024 mustang gt and bought a c7 z51 I get way too much attention in the vet 😂
Around the 3:11 mark you mentioned that you can leave the exhaust open. Do you have a video explaining how you can do that?
Ranger. Plugs into OBD port
This car is beaitiful man . Im 23 and this car is within reach for me . Did you look at the scat pack /hellcat ? I Iike corvette because its an american supercar like a GTR or audi so cops dont think your racing like those dodge boys😂😂
I did actually! Always loved the Hellcats and will definitely look at getting one in the future. My main stray away was most that I could find in the price range of the C7 were higher mileage or beat to death. Plus as a daily I knew that thing would suck gas lol. But still a great car if you can find a good one imo. (Plus I am sort of partial to Vettes lol)
Same here Bro . Im 26 & definitely can afford a corvette finally 😅😂. i looked at hellcats and scats But just dont see a reason to buy something for 80k Plus when i can get a COREVTTE 🤯 around 55k, its lighter and still has 6.2 V8 engine . You could even put a supercharger in it for more HP....Think the corvette is the best option for me personally
Sport mode is the best for me with my exhaust in track mode
Cylinder deactivation does do a lot of damage to the engine, transmission and lifters. There’s a item called range technology you can plug into your OBD port that’ll prevent cylinder deactivation. Your car will have a significantly longer life span without the cylinder deactivation
I just installed one and have been running it for the past week! Loving it so far!
@@TrawickGarage YES SIR!!!! Super happy to hear, c7s are amazing
Its not good idea because this not fix valves problem he should buy DOD & AFM Delete Kit - LT1 8 DOD Plugs to Block Off the DOD Stacks
GM Gen 5 Head Bolt Kit (ARP Bolts & ARP Studs Available)
Four LS2/LS3/LS7 Lifter Trays
Includes Water Pump Gaskets, Front Crank Seal, & Timing Cover Gasket
8 Delphi LS7-Style Lifters (Upgrades Available)
GM Gen 5 Head Gaskets of Your Choice
GM VVT Camshaft Bolt
Optional Balancer Bolt
Optional Valley Cover Gasket
Must change stock cam
I don't think this is true at all. A good system does not affect your engine at all if you keep it maintained. I just read a bunch of tests done by Motorweek and Motor Trend, and they concluded no measurable wear on the engine.
The best solution is to go with the 7-speed. No cylinder deactivation ever unless in eco-mode. Reliable and rock solid.😎
That's why I have such an issue with the Stop/start on newer cars. It's so bad for your engine!!
I managed to disable mine permanently 😊😊😊
im looking at getting a 2016 c7 and i wanted to know what that spoiler is. love the clean spec of your car and i wanted to know what spoiler you got to compare it to a track wing
Thank you! And it is just the stock GM spoiler with the Stage 2 Winglets on the back! When I purchased the car it also came with the stage 3 center however I removed it because I wasn't crazy with how it looked + didn't need it on there for everyday driving!
I have a carbon fiber Zo6 style rear spoil on my 16
How much does this one cost in the US?
we have one here in Sweden White 2014 C7 Stingray with the Z51 package for 55K $
About the same! Depending on mileage, condition, etc! But thats roughly about the average for a decent low mile C7!
I’m guessing you got it with around 30k miles? How you feel about that? It’s crazy to me that so many people think thats high mileage for these cars… I personally feel that anything under 40k miles is good. I got mine with a little under 36k miles
My 2019 C7 had about 34k miles when I bought it. I really wanted to purchase a Corvette with less miles, but it was exactly what I was looking for. An Arctic White 2LT, M7 certified one owner lease return and the price was right. I'm retired so I don't exactly daily drive my car, but it's comfortable enough to drive every day if I really wanted to.
Don't forget to wave!
That was my reasoning too, I found the right model, color, options and manual from a single owner who took great care of it and he transferred over his extended warranty for me. The mileage wasn’t super low but it was still pretty acceptable for a 6 year old car😎 I’m waving with great pride!!! It’s a real blessing finally being a corvette owner, my dream car🙏🏽
@@EJleon96 Congratulations on your dream car!
Yep! I think it had right around 31,100 when I pulled out of the dealer! And I agree with you on mileage! I have seen these cars get up into the 150k-160k mileage range and still running with no issues!
i owned a c7 for a year as a daily. it was amazing to drive but the ride comfort was brutal and low seating sucked. i do not recommend as a daily driver. too uncomfortable.
I have a 2016 3lt Z51 I'm from Northern Michigan mine doesn't get daily drove we have harsh weather it's in parked over 6 months of the year as far as mileage goes I have a manual transmission with a supercharger it isn't good to run it on eco mode manual transmissions don't go into eco mode automatically you can get a chip that plugs osb port that cancels the eco mode as far as headlights vibrating my has never done it as far as brake dust replace them with high end ceramic brake pads the problem goes away mine is yellow racing tint it's hard to keep clean it attracts bugs and police too I've been stung by bees getting in to the car I'm not sure I would be pulling out any fuses
The corvettes cylinder deactivation is a failed function. Replace the stock pads with Hawk ones, problem solved.
Curious how much you paid
I have a c7 and the shaky light when hitting a bump is the same for me
Glad to see I am not the only one! After doing a bit of research it seems like this is a fairly common issue and something to do with the plastic clips inside becoming displaced or broken over time.
You look like Vlad the Impaler. Tell me 'I'm wrong. 😆
Looking to get one, how much did you pay for yours?
58k
How is the gas millage?
Depends on how often you floor it ;)
Huge difference there depending on how you are driving.
Not to bad! I am getting around 300 miles on a full tank with everyday city driving and around 400 highway!
I get 15 mpg in my C7 on Track Mode
Does no harm. GM would not continue to put themselves in to a lawsuit for engine recalls and repairs under warranty. This is just Gear Heads talk. My 2011 Ram 100 5.7 Hemi have not experience any issues.
i heard the 2014 6 speed is much more reliable than the 8 speed one for the C7
Does the car have ambient lighting?
It doesn't from factory! I have seen several aftermarket kits for them but nothing I want to spend money on right now before performance mods lol
Make a video about taking to a track!!!!!
I would love to! Unfortunately there really aren't that many in my area but a trip one day wouldn't be a bad idea!
@@TrawickGarage you should do a video about some quirks/interesting things about the Z06. I’ve heard there’s a ton of hidden things
You’re doing yourself a huge disservice by not getting a tune to deactivate that AFM immediately. It has a very minimal impact on fuel economy. Mine will still get 29 MPG hwy without it. I have a manual so mine AFM won’t activate unless I use eco mode.
How much did you pay for the C7? You should’ve bought a M7
Thought about it but realistically it didn't make sense driving where I live. It would be fun as a weekend car but driving a stick on my route everyday would be a nightmare. Plus the wife wouldn't be able to drive it if she wanted to!
@@TrawickGarageDude really said “you should’ve bought a m7” 😭
Should’ve got a M7 so your engine could blow up after two months of ownership or the permanent engine light
@@PatrickGotHands BMW territory.
How's the comfort level I'm 6' tall? Thanks
You should be fine! I am 5-11 and have no issues at all. Still quite a bit of head room where I have the seat positioned and it can go lower than what I have it I believe!
I'm 5 11 1/2 and it's a tight fit,the passenger side is even worse, it's actually unbelievable how small and tight it is,very fun to drive but they certainly did not factor in comfort.
I own a 2019 Grand Sport. I’m 6’1 250. Once I’m in I’m very comfortable. Visibility to the right of the windshield is a bit limited due to the rear view mirror but it’s workable.
I'm 5'11" 250 and it fine. I have enough headroom and legroom.
It SUCKS as a daily driver... You feel EVERY DAMN crack in the road and oh god don't hit a pothole or you'll be dropping $1200 for a new rim and tire and in the rain it wasn't to float all over the place..lol
Suspension is definitely not the best lol. I haven't had any issues in the rain so far (fingers crossed it stays that way)!
We have 2 2014 C7 Z51s both with Mag Ride….. and I can tell you there is a HUGE difference in ride quality if you get a NON run flat tires. My wife’s car has brand new high end run flats and they run rough compared to my 2 year old non run flats. No need to mess with suspension…. When ready for new tires get non run flat tires.
@@ozzieozolins3002 Thank you! I will definitely take that into consideration! I never would have thought of that!
I have magnetic ride in c7 z06 and i feel comfortable
I'm just trying to figure out how Joe Dirt has a C7 and i dont.
All that movie money keeps me going🤣
i got the same crack 😂😂
Do you prefer this over a Camaro?
Yes and No.... lol. I like the look of the Corvette and also the visibility is night and day better on the Vette believe it or not. But my camaro did drive a bit more like an "everyday" car if that makes sense. Plus with the Camaro you have the two extra seats (although small) if you need them. But to answer your question if I have a pick of which to drive I am taking the Corvette every day!
@@TrawickGarage do the corvette turn more heads then the camaro did?
@@donnieb1991 Definitely! A lot more aggressive looking and more rare around my area than a Camaro lol
@@donnieb1991of course lol 😂
There are no C7s in my country 😢😢😢😢
should have got the raptor
Its a targa top not t-tops.
DO NOT allow the engine to drop down to 4 cylinders. Do the research and find out why. It will end up costing you $5000 plus. And, its not your headlight jumping, its the fender and the light is mounted to the fenders. You won't be solving that issue I can tell you.
The biggest issue is increased oil consumption. The new systems are pretty good and generally won't cause wear on your engine. Certainly not $5000.
Daily driving means "daily driving" not driving every couple days.
It gets driven at least 5-6 days out of the week
Dude I'm getting 375 miles out of jeep wrangler 33 inch tires
Your hands are way too much in the way! Show more of the car and not You!
Noted 👍
AWESOME FUCKING C7 MAN! HAD A PEARL WHITE '85 C4 W/ 4+3 transmission C7 IS MY FAVORITE THOUGH 🤍🤪👊👍✌️🦅🇺🇸🦼
what are important things u considered when deciding who to buy the corvette from