Removable roof and the dry sump LS3 is whole reason I went Grand Sport over a Z06.. There's days I regret not getting a Z to do a HCI set up and have a monster NA car, but then I see the issues all my friends have with theirs and remember why I went this route. If you're still on stock shifter, highly recommend the MGW short throw. To this date, one of my favorite things I've done thus far.
I heard nothing but great things about the MGW, definitely gonna have to consider it! I think about the Z06 time to time as well, but the GS is piece of mind and I wouldn't trade it!
Can't go wrong either way, just depends what you want out of the car. I fully intend to throw a centri blower on eventually, so LS3 will handle it a bit better. LS7 has the thin cylinder walls that can crack with increases pressure.
Have a 2008 C-6. So damn easy to wash and wax. I look at the C-7’s and C-8’s and they look like an English Muffin to me….. full of nooks and crannies, all of which need to be cleaned. Have had mine for 9+ years and absolutely have no desire to empty my wallet and move up. The C-6 was the last series that even resembles what an old school Corvette is supposed to look like. And they are so freakin’ fast!
Was trying to decide between a C6 & C7, and recently found a 2013 427 convertible that I couldn't pass up. Only 14K miles. The LS7 head issue had already been proactively fixed... plus they'd added a stage 2 cam & long tube headers. I'm the 'old man' you were referring to: I'll never track it, and I only push redline occasionally. Most corvette people would probably think it's a waste of a great performance car. I don't care, because this thing is so freakin' cool.
I have a 2005 C6 base black on black all original with 40,000 original miles. Car turns lots of heads as soon as it’s out of the garage. Aggressive styling is timeless . By far the best car I’ve ever had the privilege of owning.
I agree the C6 is a great value car. Problem is, there are very few to none in really good condition available on the market. I am owner of a black 2009 convertible and i love it. Was on the road yesterday with my wife the whole long day. We were traveling the Rhine Valley (Germany) with its castles and old romantic towns. The C6 is still an absolute headturner. It is not old, it is kind of modern classic. Nowdays it is impossible to get a comparably powerful, fast and cool looking and excellent driving car for the money I spent buying it. Wouldnt even get a new Volkswagen convertible for that price. So I will be taking very good care of my C6, newer taking it out in bad weather and saving mileage using other cars when possible.
You are absolutely wrong about the C6 market, there are good to mint C6's avalable, you just have to put some effort and have plenty of patience when you stat your search. Stand firm on your requirements, do not settle for anything else. Want a manual, certain color then just keep looking. I was able find not one but TWO C6's in mint condition, with everything I was looking for. First was a 2011 C6 Grand Sport under 20K miles, 1 owner that I flipped within 6 months of ownership and made money. The second was a 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible, CyberGrey with grey top and manual trans, under 10K miles. The original owner kept all receipts including gas!
I have an '08 C6 and it's the most thrilling car I've ever owned. I agree with everything you said about the looks and the value of the C6. It's an amazing machine.
I totally agree. It seems most everyone is in love with the C5 generation for modern Vettes, but the interior is a cheap joke with floppy seats and a bloated body.
I saw a C6 in 2009 as a teenager and fell in love. The first real sports car that is in my heart. I cant grasp how a porsche looks better. The C6 looks even better than the Porsche carrera GT
My Black 05 C6 gets lots of thumbs up no matter where I go, especially at fuel stations and traffic lights. The round taillights says Corvette all day😁
As the proud owner of my C6 2010 GRAND SPORT, I could not agree with you MORE! My first Corvette(a life long wish to own) was a 2001 Z06, and it was a grand automobile to own and drive. The Pop-Up Headlights looked great but a drive in the country at dusk as the lights came up, they picked every flying critter you could imagine. This would take the better part of an hour to clean up each one, especially if you are as meticulous about your cars as I am. Then I saw my Black 2010 GRAND SPORT, and I was caught up in the looks, the performance and the feel of the car when behind the wheel. This coupled with a fellow club member offering me an outstanding price for the Z06. My 2010 GC has a 6 speed automatic paddle shift transmission, and every option available including two roofs(the solid and the shaded), and it is a joy to drive. I am what some erroneously refer to as a SENIOR CITIZEN. Well, maybe so, but when I get behind the wheel of my C6, I am 25 years old. This is is my mind, the best designed and engineered CORVETTE in their history. Thanks for a GREAT video and the ride along!!
So true. It’s a shame people don’t drive their c6z more often. I track mine in the spring and summer and also drive it to work 3-4 times a week. It’s in 48k.
This old man has a 2005 for the last seven to years, updated the head unit for better radio, Billy Boat mufflers, Eagle Eye tail lights, and Wickerbill spoiler and side shirts. Looks, drives and sounds fantastic. 👍🏼
I own a 2012 Corvette that I bought last summer with 7,500 miles.It could pass for new. It is a torch red base model car with three options. Competition exhaust, chrome wheels and a 6 speed paddle shift automatic. I enjoyed the video and agree with everything said, especially in the looks department. I get over 30 mpg on the highway at 70+ mph.
We have a base C6 with an LS3 and 6MT with 14k and it has been an amazingly fun and reliable car so far. For anyone considering major HP gains, like forced induction, first drive your car with all the nannies removed (competition mode with traction control off) and see what it can do stock. Honestly I don't track or race my cars and the only changes I made were Michelin PS4s tires and Bilstein sport shocks and I'm very happy with the setup.
I owned a black 2008 c6 z51 manual since new for 143k miles. And it was an awesome car ownership experience. Never got stuck and I only spent 6 grand total on repairs and service not including tires and oil changes ...i had black c7 z51 wheels and tires which looked bad ass. I loved that car and only sold it because my 2020 c8 z51 order came in. Believe it or not I regret selling my c6. I should have kept it around for fun but I only have a two car garage and didnt want to leave my c6 out side. With 143k miles I sold it to the first young man who came to look at the car. He couldnt wait to give me the money. He left very happy. Id buy the car back in a minute if i could. Both cars have nnp exhaust but the c6 was more visceral. I only did bilstein shocks, a cow booster tune, an airraid intake and the mgw shifter. Just a great car. Never used any oil between oil changes...maybe half a quart put in between the 6k mile oil changes. Great review and have fun. Just change the battery every 27 to 36 months or you get a false reading on DIC that says “service active handling” change the battery as suggested and that DIC message goes away for three years..lcorvette c6 like fresh batterys every 3 years. I daily drove mine so I never used a trickle charger. Good luck with that great car.
I have an 2007 atomic orange ZO6. I'm 6'6" and it's the most comfortable car I have owned. I can't even drive a C7. I have driven it cross country a couple of times. One trip totalled 6,700 miles and it averaged 26.5 mpg. It also has lots of storage for long trips. When I got it I was also looking at a Ford GT and Viper. All three had similar performance but the other two had almost no storage so long trips would be impossible. I replaced a 90 ZR1 which was the most uncomfortable car zi have owned. I wanted a car that had plenty of performance but one I could take on trips. I keep cars a long time and I still own my first two cars. My first is a 1952 Chevy hot rod I purchased with paper route money in 1962 and my second is a 1966 427 Cobra I purchased in 1968. The Vette is quicker than the Cobra but not as quick as my wife's Tesla. Me and a son did the Corvette caravan from California to Bowling Green and I sat in a C8 at the factory and found I fit. The only reason I might replace the C6 with a C8 is if they offered adaptive cruise control. I really like it in the Tesla. The negative is less luggage capacity and I'm getting so old I really don't need another car.
Great cars, loved mine. There’s a much easier and safer way to remove the top tho, lower drivers window and stand to the side of it. The way you showed, the top can be easily blown out of your hands by the wind. From the side you’ll have total control and it’s faster and easier.
Getting into a C6 Corvette is such a natural upgrade over a S197 Mustang. I was planning on getting one before I ended up boosting my Mustang. It's a very compelling platform!
We bought a c6z06 brand new in '08. It was a terrific and fun car with zero problems. After 12 great years we sold it. Many great memories and many great adventures awaiting its new owner...:)
I am the old man that you referred to. I bought an 05 C6 for my birthday gift to me. I don't drive it very much but I am going to leave it to my daughter when I don't need it any longer. I think it has almost 46K on the clock. I have had it one year and about a week. Love the way it runs and looks. I just had another anniversary. It was the 38th anniversary of my 39th birthday. For you folks that have trouble with addition, that would be 77. Thank you for this video, I enjoyed it very much..
Great video and beautiful car! I am watching this as I’m getting ready to sell my 2006 Corvette. As much as I should sell it, all of your points are making it hard for me to follow through lol. Keep up the great work!
I had one. That thing was just insane. Best manual I’ve ever driven as well. First car I ever drove that pushed me back in my seat, and when going wot I could see the front of the car lift up. Miss that car.
I put the black grand sport wheels on my 04 C5 they look great.Looked at many Vettes on the forums,and wheel combo's,and they simply were in my top 3 from aftermarket to factory. Plus, the 5 spoke are much easier to wash the inside of the wheel.The C6 is a good looking car almost purchased one,but being an old school dude there is a special place in my hart for the popups.Plus the kids love them.
Great video, and info! I’m considering purchasing a C6, and glad it has the same Tr6060 as my Camaro. By the way for my LT all that was needed to run full E85 was just a flex fuel kit, no other upgrades.
Loved this video. I feel this same way about the C6. I am a lifetime corvette fan. I grew up with them. I have had a 1964, 1988, and a 2020. I still have the C8 but find myself constantly longing for a C6. This video pushed me over the edge and as of today I am on the hunt !
I would suggest C6 base if you just want a C6, or if you plan to ditch the motor and do a full rebuild of the car why buy packages right? C6 ZR1 if you like power and classy look, C6 GS to race or C6 Z06 (with Z07 package if you can find it) if you want to actually track the car and enjoy its full potential as car & driver
the c6 especially the grand sport looks much better as a convertible. The profile is just amazing, same with the c7 convertible. C8 convertible lost the profile advantage that earlier models. I have owned several of every generation since c6 including 2 c8's one of which was a convertible. I ended up with a super low mile GS convertible with a dealer installed Hennessy system.
I love my Monterey Red 2007 C6 convertible! It is the LT1 trim so even less things to break on it. It also has a manual top so I don't have to worry about that breaking either. Plenty of car for me! I either get a lot of praise from others or stink faces and fingers from haters lol!
Good vdo!..I love my C6 Corvette!!..I was going to buy a new vette but decided to keep my '05 Instead because Corvettes are simply timeless and I also think that the C6's are the best looking vettes!!..😎🚘
Good video, owning both a C6Z and C7Z I can’t say I like one over the other in general. Each have their purpose and depending on how I feel that day I drive the raw power LS7 (mine is built and boosted). If I want refined comfort and a true daily drive experience I take the C7Z that day. I could never choose one over the other so I have both. Glad to see another younger guy in a vette more than anything, we need to break the old timer image associated with these!
I think you summarize the comparison perfectly. The C7 is a much nicer place to be in as a daily, but something like a C6Z gives you that raw feeling. Thanks for watching!
I just bought yesterday a 2006 C6 LS2 engine, automatic, convertible with 45,300 miles on it. It looks like a brand-new car inside and out. I can already tell I will love this car. It is by far and away the best-looking Vette of all the ones I looked at. I scoured the internet for 6 months before I lucked out finding this one.
I had the LT7. It was very nice engine until it spun a bearing at 24k miles. I just Ed wanted to add that a short shifter goes a long way. The z06’s were so much fun with the big brakes, the 475ft lbs of torque,headsup and corner at 1.2gs. I would like the the new LT6 in a new Z06
Great video, love my 2011 Grand Sport (Velocity Yellow). I agree with Alec, I went GS for three reasons. 1) Basically same car, suspension, brakes, and wide body panels. 2) Steel frame vs aluminum (can not be repaired if bent) 3) Cheaper insurance!. Also the LS3 is more than enough power for me, and the LS7 has issues. One thing to point out is, they are not "Brembo Brakes", they were supplied by PBR which is an Austrailian company. They did start using Brembo's on the C7 though.
I subscribed today because I too want a c6 grand sport. I love the way they look, with the top down even more. And I hope one day I can make a review video similar to yours about my own car 🔥. Shine on bro
Mine is a 2007 C6 automatic. I've had it for 3 years and LOVE it! I absolutely agree that it's the best looking sports car in the entire corvette line. Regarding performance, I've abreast yaad my first speeding ticket (the "Statie" did me a solid instead of locking me up!) . . . blew by him at 160! Gotta behave myself from now on 😏
I had a 05 LS2 C6 with a few mods it was very fast car for what it was.When I decided to sell I looked at everything and bang versus buck I went with a low mileage one owner 08 ZO6.Believe the hype it’s the real deal it’s like Conan the barbarian the victories can not be easily counted 😎
Great video! I really was contemplating a C6 because I love the LS powertrains. I ended up with a 350Z because they were half the price at the time. Definitely get what you pay for in the power department.
@@CamMarz I always thought the 350Z would be perfect with an LS3. I really do prefer push rod engines overall without variable valve timing. But you need VVT in a V6 to make any kind of modest power.
Totally agree, best performance car for the money. Bought a 2010 and love love love it! Also agree it's a stunningly beautiful design. Perfect, as you said. Well done, man.
I watched your video last month before purchasing my 07 Vette, and I must say, you influenced me to go Corvette vs some of the other 'foreign' sports cars I was looking at!
I have an '08 Vette that I bought in 2013. After nine years it's still worth 80% of what I paid for it. Don't think any other vehicle can match the resale value.
I bought a brand new 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI in 2017. Now 5 years later it has 45k miles and I could sell it for more than I paid. The car marketplace has gone crazy.
Great Video!! I have a 2012 Inferno Orange GS 6M that I've owned for nearly 10 years. It currently has 21K miles and is in flawless condition. I was torn between the Z and the GS, but the removable roof is why I went with the GS. I figured I could supercharge the GS later, which I did. I sent it to Lingenfelter and added a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger and American Racing headers. Long story short - when I got the car back I had to learn how to drive it all over again!! It went from 430hp to 650hp (crank)!! It's a monster and I love it!!
Outstanding video, I have a C5 Z06 and love it, the C6 as explained in your vid is bad ass, you have a exceptionally sweet one black w black rims, mine is black w 20” and 19” blaque diamond rims and a big touch screen stereo my wife and I throughly enjoy having this car for date nights, thanks for the vid!!!
Proud owner of a yellow 07 C6 Z06 Performance and agility is spectacular not to mention out standing looks Even after 5 years of ownership I can't stop looking at it Thanks Chevrolet
I have the LS7...It's now going on 10 years old and has over 105Kmi. No issues. Been sending samples to Blackstone Labs. No wearable metals detected. Almost no oil consumption. It's the LS3 some more 🍻...And the rest of the car ain't bad, either. Only 3153 lbs. Even after all this time, I still love driving it.
@@infinity999123 I bought it from the original owner last year with an oil analysis that came back clean, the car has 59k kilometres on it and i toss and turn about if I should get the heads done for insurance or if a clean oil analysis is good enough.
@@nicopalumbo6124 Mine is a last year 2013. Only issues so far:Factory failures: radiator leak, PS HiP hose leak, CAGS solenoid leak. And most of the HVAC actuators are dead. Getting those done this spring. Other than that, some road damage...hood struts, batt, tires and front brakes. That's been it.
4:43 You can buy a skip shift eliminator bypass wire to disconnect the skip-shift for about $15 from Muzzys, and it takes a couple minutes to install with the car on a lift. I did this for my 2017 Chevy SS and makes driving so much better. No need to pay for a tune if you are happy stock, and just want to ditch the skip-shift.
Just got a 2009 Vette with the Z51 performance package, powered vert, and a gorgeous Red Metallic Tint paint job. Took it for a short test ride in the rural area and hit on it a couple of times and held on. LOL We had an 04 Le Mons Blue and loved it. Sold it 4 years ago for a Kubota tractor with snow blower and loader, which was way more useful than the Vette sitting out the winter in our garage. Anyway, it's an automatic (so the wife could drive it) and I noticed the "S" on the gear shift. I wasn't sure what it meant until the dealer mentioned it was the "Sport Mode". Damn, now I have to wait for the car to be delivered next week! We've had a '78 with a 383 crate engine, the 04 and now the 09. I'm not crazy about the styling on the late models - the front end looks horrendous. I'm 75 and hope to get some good years out of the 09. Cheers, Bob
At 70 years of age, I studied both the C5 and the C6 Vette. Granted the engine in the C-6 has got more horsepower and is easier to work on. The overall upgrades I can't argue against. The dashboard, however, looks like it could have come out of a chevy cavalier. For that reason alone, I chose to go with the C-5 in Electron blue. Lots of black plastic on the dash for sure but it looks like an older sports car inside. My car gets lots of looks because you don't see this color very often. Regardless of the reasons for choosing either generation as you said, everything becomes subjective. Nice car man!
And you have to LOVE the PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS that the 🌞 ROTS out within a few years & wow what an Improvement on the Interior over the hated C-5s interior (ha-ha) yes i bought a "99" C-5 ONLY because at the time the C-6S were 10,000Dollars more!
Traded my 335xi for a 13 C6 grand sport in December. Have driven it every day since as a daily. Such a great car. Classic curves, last one with round tails, no bullshit electronics or 4cyl mode to deal with. C7 is good but c6 was the one for me.
Yep my 2011 C6 is by far the best car I've owned, looks great, its fast, lightweight, and great handling. I have a pretty cool BMW also and if i had to pick one id be getting rid of the BMW before the Corvette. I've fallen in love with it and will probably never sell it even if i get a C8 one day
I love my torch red C6. Had a friend of mine who just bought the 2022 C8, hit the pedal to the metal(In Sport Mode) in my Vette and he could not believe how it threw his back into his seat. I am up grading my headlights to the Morimotos, which will give it that nice front C7 look. I'm an older guy so I love the Targa Roof. Aside from the new European look of the C8, the C6 is the best looking sports car for its age. I get a lot of compliments on it!
I just bought a Torch Red C6 and I decided on getting a set of the GTR LED headlights which are styled after the C8. I was going to get the Morimotos, seeing as I saw them first, but then I saw the GRTs. It was a toss-up, but both are a big improvement!
I guess I'm an old man, too, because I prefer the analog cluster over digital. It doesn't take but 10 seconds to learn where the guages are, what they're for, and how to keep an eye on them. And I like popping in a CD for tunes instead of hunting on a radio to find music for the mood.
One of the few negatives not already identified is the "challenge" with sometimes getting the car out of Park! And, maybe the shift cable (Mine broke at just over 40K!). Otherwise, a fantastic "Old Man Sports Car"!
I was debating between the C6Z and a C7, i ended up buying the C7 and supercharged it because i wanted a removable roof and the C6 interior was terrible compared to the C7... like not even close. The 6070 is also an excellent transmission and the LT1 can make over 600WHP on the stock fuel system. The ONLY thing a C6 has going for it is the price, but if thats what its based off of then the C5Z is a better car for the money IMO.
For the corvette most people don't care about interior besides seats, they just want an analog driving experience in a light weight rwd big engine coupe. c6z is going to be a collectors car, if you enjoy the c7 better then that's great, but most people want a more analog experience with a big ass NA 7L. IMO the c7 is a better daily/GT car, the c6z is the better drivers car.
I drove a 2011 C6 and fell in love with the experience. I went back to purchase and it was gone off the lot...I spent 3 months looking for another Yellow C6 with reasonable miles without luck...I found my "Beasty" and the wife pushed me to buy it....I still see "Fat Ass"" C6's and love them....but I have no regrets on getting a C7 Z51 3LT 6 speed.
I have a '05 I had built for me. Z51 plus everything else in 10/04 when I went into a dealer and used their computer to build it. This original owner is keeping it til im done. Yes an old guy but plan on never selling it, love it and still miss a '65 roadster I had many years ago. Best bang for your buck!
Great video!! I can relate, I have a 2013 GS M6 coupe identical to yours!! I think the only difference, is that mine has a ZR1 rear spoiler. Awesome cars!!
Loved my 07 z51 had a head and cam ls2 and then blew it so i ended up upgrading to a head and cam ls3, loved the sound,had headers with no cats or mufflers..lol. just couldn't keep the 6l80e together.
I would buy a c6 because I like them, and its a performance bargain, anybody who doesn't like the car fck'em, don't ever look for validation from people!!!
I have a 2007 with a few subtle mods, mild cam, ram air, no cats and headers and the 3LT package with the power seat for the passenger. Very comfortable car, fast and very good on gas. We ran 1000 miles to Orlando and averaged 28 mpg with the best mileage at 85 mph. I am not a Corvette collector and I don't care how many miles I put on it, the more the better but I will say I did replace the disc player with a Kenwood touch screen with wireless android for Waze and a neatly installed r3 radar detector below the mirror and powered by the mirror. I f you have a "really fast" Corvette with no Waze or radar detector and you still have a license you are just a Poser lol.
@@peterb4143 Of course, but after it happens and you lose your license and can no longer get insurance you will be kicking yourself in the ass for being such a cheap f#ck. lol Ask me how I know
My first sports car was a C6 (mine was just a Z51 Manual w/LS2). It was a 2006 and in 2014 it was still getting thumbs up and turning heads. Before COVID you could find them (not Grand Sport/Z06) near the $20s. A reliable, fast/quick vehicle with HUD!!! What’s the alternative? I upgraded to a C7 Z51 and will eventually get a C8, but I can see myself getting another C6 in the future. *Get a head unit with CarPlay for around $400 and the interiors are not as bad 🤣*
I love all corvettes. After c5 owing for 2 years, I have been driving 2006 c6 z51 since 2018 in South Korea. It's a perfect car in looks, sound, light weight, performance and maintenance even in far East Asia! People from children to old people cheer this car :p
I love my C6. Sure, got an 05 base Z51, but it's the most fun I've ever had in a car and I don't regret selling my JDM Supra to get it. My wife likes to complain about my 'impractical' car, but my C6 cost less than her RAV4 to buy and insure. For a $27k car, there's very few things on the road that can keep up with me and although there's a huge list of mods I want to do, I'm extremely happy driving it around stock. Love when the guys that spent $50k+ on their Camaros and Chargers disappear into the rearview with a simple downshift into third on the highway. Except you, Castillo, your cammed out Maro still has me beat, lol
I really liked the C5 more than the C6 when the C6 debuted and I also liked the C7 more than the C6 when it debuted. I still really do like the C5, but I've really changed my mind on the C7 - it looks so corny and childish, to me. The C6 has a aged very well and has such a clean look that I didn't appreciate when it first appeared.
Good video mate, I imported a 2009 Zo6 with 5k miles on her to Australia in 2014, did the conversion from left to right hand drive then proceeded to add my personal touch to her. Down right and out the best car i have ever driven in terns of handling, feed back and shear driving pleasure. I imported Mast heads from over there and loads of bits for the track from MTI racing. 600Rwhp withs H,C,I there is nothing like it and the style and lines will never get old.!!
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Beautiful car man I have a 08 g37s manual (not clapped and doesn’t shoot flames) but I constantly dream on owning a C6. My dream is a z06 but I’ll take any model. It’s amazing how much power you can gain from just flow ans breather mods. Again beautiful car man I’d like to join the vette gang one day🙌
Removable roof and the dry sump LS3 is whole reason I went Grand Sport over a Z06.. There's days I regret not getting a Z to do a HCI set up and have a monster NA car, but then I see the issues all my friends have with theirs and remember why I went this route. If you're still on stock shifter, highly recommend the MGW short throw. To this date, one of my favorite things I've done thus far.
I heard nothing but great things about the MGW, definitely gonna have to consider it! I think about the Z06 time to time as well, but the GS is piece of mind and I wouldn't trade it!
Can't go wrong either way, just depends what you want out of the car. I fully intend to throw a centri blower on eventually, so LS3 will handle it a bit better. LS7 has the thin cylinder walls that can crack with increases pressure.
My plans exactly as well! I'll probably cam it first tho haha
yeah but you can add a blower and have it live lol
@@kyrujames LS3 definitely takes much better to boost!
One thing about the C6 is that it has definitely aged really well. They look fantastic today.
They really have, especially the wide body models!
Have a 2008 C-6. So damn easy to wash and wax. I look at the C-7’s and C-8’s and they look like an English Muffin to me….. full of nooks and crannies, all of which need to be cleaned. Have had mine for 9+ years and absolutely have no desire to empty my wallet and move up. The C-6 was the last series that even resembles what an old school Corvette is supposed to look like. And they are so freakin’ fast!
Still own C-6, bought C-7 Z06, realized my C-6 wasn't as fast as I thought😂
Just scooped up a 2009 4LT. It’s timeless, in my opinion. Plan to do LED lights all around to freshen it up.
Was trying to decide between a C6 & C7, and recently found a 2013 427 convertible that I couldn't pass up. Only 14K miles. The LS7 head issue had already been proactively fixed... plus they'd added a stage 2 cam & long tube headers. I'm the 'old man' you were referring to: I'll never track it, and I only push redline occasionally. Most corvette people would probably think it's a waste of a great performance car. I don't care, because this thing is so freakin' cool.
Don't really blame you, the 427 edition is a collectable car 🤙
the c7 is better in every way.
@@gangatalishis subjective
@@lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII fair
It's a convertible, though. So you're not supposed to track it/drive it hard.
If you have some fun with it, that's all that matters.
I have a 2005 C6 base black on black all original with 40,000 original miles. Car turns lots of heads as soon as it’s out of the garage. Aggressive styling is timeless . By far the best car I’ve ever had the privilege of owning.
I agree the C6 is a great value car. Problem is, there are very few to none in really good condition available on the market. I am owner of a black 2009 convertible and i love it. Was on the road yesterday with my wife the whole long day. We were traveling the Rhine Valley (Germany) with its castles and old romantic towns. The C6 is still an absolute headturner. It is not old, it is kind of modern classic. Nowdays it is impossible to get a comparably powerful, fast and cool looking and excellent driving car for the money I spent buying it. Wouldnt even get a new Volkswagen convertible for that price. So I will be taking very good care of my C6, newer taking it out in bad weather and saving mileage using other cars when possible.
You are absolutely wrong about the C6 market, there are good to mint C6's avalable, you just have to put some effort and have plenty of patience when you stat your search. Stand firm on your requirements, do not settle for anything else. Want a manual, certain color then just keep looking. I was able find not one but TWO C6's in mint condition, with everything I was looking for. First was a 2011 C6 Grand Sport under 20K miles, 1 owner that I flipped within 6 months of ownership and made money. The second was a 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible, CyberGrey with grey top and manual trans, under 10K miles. The original owner kept all receipts including gas!
In America there's a bunch of garage queen c6s and 7s. And probably 5s. Old guys that kept the miles low.
I have an '08 C6 and it's the most thrilling car I've ever owned. I agree with everything you said about the looks and the value of the C6. It's an amazing machine.
I love my 08 as well !!!
I totally agree. It seems most everyone is in love with the C5 generation for modern Vettes, but the interior is a cheap joke with floppy seats and a bloated body.
Well done! I definitely plan to get a C6 in the near future. I’m hoping to find a nice 2012 or 2013 Grand Sport.
Just yesterday picked up a 34k mile 2010 black on black always barged and covered. It’s better than new! 💪🏼🤘🏼
I saw a C6 in 2009 as a teenager and fell in love. The first real sports car that is in my heart. I cant grasp how a porsche looks better. The C6 looks even better than the Porsche carrera GT
My Black 05 C6 gets lots of thumbs up no matter where I go, especially at fuel stations and traffic lights. The round taillights says Corvette all day😁
As the proud owner of my C6 2010 GRAND SPORT, I could not agree with you MORE! My first Corvette(a life long wish to own) was a 2001 Z06, and it was a grand automobile to own and drive. The Pop-Up Headlights looked great but a drive in the country at dusk as the lights came up, they picked every flying critter you could imagine. This would take the better part of an hour to clean up each one, especially if you are as meticulous about your cars as I am. Then I saw my Black 2010 GRAND SPORT, and I was caught up in the looks, the performance and the feel of the car when behind the wheel. This coupled with a fellow club member offering me an outstanding price for the Z06. My 2010 GC has a 6 speed automatic paddle shift transmission, and every option available including two roofs(the solid and the shaded), and it is a joy to drive. I am what some erroneously refer to as a SENIOR CITIZEN. Well, maybe so, but when I get behind the wheel of my C6, I am 25 years old. This is is my mind, the best designed and engineered CORVETTE in their history. Thanks for a GREAT video and the ride along!!
So cool to me how cars can connect generations of people. Cars are an experience worth sharing with others, that's what makes them so special
What would you recommend a base c6 or c5 zo6
Great video! I bought my C6 Z06 three years ago with 19,000 miles. It now has 52,000. Way too much fun to let sit in the garage. Fantastic car!
This is the type of attitude more people need to have with their Vette!
So true. It’s a shame people don’t drive their c6z more often. I track mine in the spring and summer and also drive it to work 3-4 times a week. It’s in 48k.
@@rogerpescoran7870 owned mine for 6 months and put 10k miles on it 😳
This old man has a 2005 for the last seven to years, updated the head unit for better radio, Billy Boat mufflers, Eagle Eye tail lights, and Wickerbill spoiler and side shirts. Looks, drives and sounds fantastic. 👍🏼
I own a 2012 Corvette that I bought last summer with 7,500 miles.It could pass for new. It is a torch red base model car with three options. Competition exhaust, chrome wheels and a 6 speed paddle shift automatic. I enjoyed the video and agree with everything said, especially in the looks department. I get over 30 mpg on the highway at 70+ mph.
That's what they don't tell you, how daily drivable these cars are. Apart from the little voice inside your head saying not to put miles on it haha
Well damn 30 mpg? Nice
Test drove a C6 Z06 and it was a very nice experience.
We have a base C6 with an LS3 and 6MT with 14k and it has been an amazingly fun and reliable car so far. For anyone considering major HP gains, like forced induction, first drive your car with all the nannies removed (competition mode with traction control off) and see what it can do stock. Honestly I don't track or race my cars and the only changes I made were Michelin PS4s tires and Bilstein sport shocks and I'm very happy with the setup.
100% agree. Gonna get a cam next before boost
From a dead stop at a red light by the time I cross the intersection I can be hitting 60 mph you can’t beat that.
I owned a black 2008 c6 z51 manual since new for 143k miles. And it was an awesome car ownership experience. Never got stuck and I only spent 6 grand total on repairs and service not including tires and oil changes ...i had black c7 z51 wheels and tires which looked bad ass. I loved that car and only sold it because my 2020 c8 z51 order came in.
Believe it or not I regret selling my c6. I should have kept it around for fun but I only have a two car garage and didnt want to leave my c6 out side. With 143k miles I sold it to the first young man who came to look at the car. He couldnt wait to give me the money. He left very happy. Id buy the car back in a minute if i could. Both cars have nnp exhaust but the c6 was more visceral. I only did bilstein shocks, a cow booster tune, an airraid intake and the mgw shifter. Just a great car. Never used any oil between oil changes...maybe half a quart put in between the 6k mile oil changes. Great review and have fun. Just change the battery every 27 to 36 months or you get a false reading on DIC that says “service active handling” change the battery as suggested and that DIC message goes away for three years..lcorvette c6 like fresh batterys every 3 years. I daily drove mine so I never used a trickle charger.
Good luck with that great car.
I have an 2007 atomic orange ZO6. I'm 6'6" and it's the most comfortable car I have owned. I can't even drive a C7. I have driven it cross country a couple of times. One trip totalled 6,700 miles and it averaged 26.5 mpg. It also has lots of storage for long trips. When I got it I was also looking at a Ford GT and Viper. All three had similar performance but the other two had almost no storage so long trips would be impossible. I replaced a 90 ZR1 which was the most uncomfortable car zi have owned. I wanted a car that had plenty of performance but one I could take on trips. I keep cars a long time and I still own my first two cars. My first is a 1952 Chevy hot rod I purchased with paper route money in 1962 and my second is a 1966 427 Cobra I purchased in 1968. The Vette is quicker than the Cobra but not as quick as my wife's Tesla. Me and a son did the Corvette caravan from California to Bowling Green and I sat in a C8 at the factory and found I fit. The only reason I might replace the C6 with a C8 is if they offered adaptive cruise control. I really like it in the Tesla. The negative is less luggage capacity and I'm getting so old I really don't need another car.
I bet the 6'6" frame can be pretty limiting haha. Love the story tho, thanks for sharing all of the vehicles and your trip!
I'm 6'5" and Im comfortable in my 08 c6. Awesome car !!!
bro you gotta lemme see this shit. i need some pics assap LMFAO. Never seen a atomic orange c6 zo6
@@vscarpv7625 Sorry, don't know how to do it.
@@rayshepherd2479 ah its good man. your fine. sounds like a beautiful car tho
I’m thinking about getting a C6, and this was an excellent review. It confirmed my beliefs, and after watching this video, I need one!
Great cars, loved mine.
There’s a much easier and safer way to remove the top tho, lower drivers window and stand to the side of it. The way you showed, the top can be easily blown out of your hands by the wind. From the side you’ll have total control and it’s faster and easier.
Getting into a C6 Corvette is such a natural upgrade over a S197 Mustang. I was planning on getting one before I ended up boosting my Mustang. It's a very compelling platform!
That's a very commonly held opinion for sure!
We bought a c6z06 brand new in '08. It was a terrific and fun car with zero problems. After 12 great years we sold it. Many great memories and many great adventures awaiting its new owner...:)
I am the old man that you referred to. I bought an 05 C6 for my birthday gift to me. I don't drive it very much but I am going to leave it to my daughter when I don't need it any longer. I think it has almost 46K on the clock. I have had it one year and about a week. Love the way it runs and looks. I just had another anniversary. It was the 38th anniversary of my 39th birthday. For you folks that have trouble with addition, that would be 77. Thank you for this video, I enjoyed it very much..
Thanks for your comment, love being able to share a connection with different generations through cars... Very cool!
Timeless design For the C5 and C6. I never get tired of looking at them.
Agreed
Great video bro! Really answered a lot of questions I had on the c6. Definitely want to get one someday when I get older!
I can't recommend the car enough! Put 10k miles on the car in just 6 months. It's THAT good
Watch the damn road !😂😂 on the serious side , great info man !
I bought me a c6 z06 merely for the widebody and the 7.0. I changed those stupid heads, got a stage 3 cam, headers and intake. Such a good car
Also had a buddy of mine thats amazing at wiring to hook me up with an amp and a sub. Sounds amazing
I Totally agree ! Have owned mine,2008, for many years with 0 problems, except the rear tires seem to wear out quickly !😎
I wonder why! 🤣😎
ha
Great video and beautiful car! I am watching this as I’m getting ready to sell my 2006 Corvette. As much as I should sell it, all of your points are making it hard for me to follow through lol. Keep up the great work!
Appreciate it! Definitely a hard car to sell!
I had one. That thing was just insane. Best manual I’ve ever driven as well. First car I ever drove that pushed me back in my seat, and when going wot I could see the front of the car lift up. Miss that car.
Just got a 2008 c6 Indy pace car replica - literally the most epic looking car & so much fun to put your foot down.
That's sweet man!
I put the black grand sport wheels on my 04 C5 they look great.Looked at many Vettes on the forums,and wheel combo's,and they simply were in my top 3 from aftermarket to factory. Plus, the 5 spoke are much easier to wash the inside of the wheel.The C6 is a good looking car almost purchased one,but being an old school dude there is a special place in my hart for the popups.Plus the kids love them.
I love pop ups too, especially growing up in the 90's!
Trust me, stay with the C5 you are not missing anything with c6 or c7 models except a few fluffy things.
Great video, and info! I’m considering purchasing a C6, and glad it has the same Tr6060 as my Camaro.
By the way for my LT all that was needed to run full E85 was just a flex fuel kit, no other upgrades.
Gotta love the tr-6060 and I realized after I posted the video that injectors wouldn't be needed to just run e85 haha
Loved this video. I feel this same way about the C6. I am a lifetime corvette fan. I grew up with them. I have had a 1964, 1988, and a 2020. I still have the C8 but find myself constantly longing for a C6. This video pushed me over the edge and as of today I am on the hunt !
If you can get your hands on a ZR1... I think you might even make money holding on to it. C6 ZR1 is king in my opinion!
I would suggest C6 base if you just want a C6, or if you plan to ditch the motor and do a full rebuild of the car why buy packages right? C6 ZR1 if you like power and classy look, C6 GS to race or C6 Z06 (with Z07 package if you can find it) if you want to actually track the car and enjoy its full potential as car & driver
the c6 especially the grand sport looks much better as a convertible. The profile is just amazing, same with the c7 convertible. C8 convertible lost the profile advantage that earlier models. I have owned several of every generation since c6 including 2 c8's one of which was a convertible. I ended up with a super low mile GS convertible with a dealer installed Hennessy system.
I love my Monterey Red 2007 C6 convertible! It is the LT1 trim so even less things to break on it. It also has a manual top so I don't have to worry about that breaking either. Plenty of car for me! I either get a lot of praise from others or stink faces and fingers from haters lol!
Good vdo!..I love my C6 Corvette!!..I was going to buy a new vette but decided to keep my '05 Instead because Corvettes are simply timeless and I also think that the C6's are the best looking vettes!!..😎🚘
Good video, owning both a C6Z and C7Z I can’t say I like one over the other in general. Each have their purpose and depending on how I feel that day I drive the raw power LS7 (mine is built and boosted). If I want refined comfort and a true daily drive experience I take the C7Z that day. I could never choose one over the other so I have both.
Glad to see another younger guy in a vette more than anything, we need to break the old timer image associated with these!
I think you summarize the comparison perfectly. The C7 is a much nicer place to be in as a daily, but something like a C6Z gives you that raw feeling. Thanks for watching!
Proud C6 '12 base M6 owner. Purchased in 2016 for ($30k minus my 2010 Camaro trade-in) at 6900 miles. Love it so much.
I just bought yesterday a 2006 C6 LS2 engine, automatic, convertible with 45,300 miles on it. It looks like a brand-new car inside and out. I can already tell I will love this car. It is by far and away the best-looking Vette of all the ones I looked at. I scoured the internet for 6 months before I lucked out finding this one.
That's sweet! You'll enjoy the heck out of it
I will. @@CamMarz
I had the LT7. It was very nice engine until it spun a bearing at 24k miles. I just Ed wanted to add that a short shifter goes a long way. The z06’s were so much fun with the big brakes, the 475ft lbs of torque,headsup and corner at 1.2gs.
I would like the the new LT6 in a new Z06
Great video, love my 2011 Grand Sport (Velocity Yellow). I agree with Alec, I went GS for three reasons. 1) Basically same car, suspension, brakes, and wide body panels. 2) Steel frame vs aluminum (can not be repaired if bent) 3) Cheaper insurance!. Also the LS3 is more than enough power for me, and the LS7 has issues. One thing to point out is, they are not "Brembo Brakes", they were supplied by PBR which is an Austrailian company. They did start using Brembo's on the C7 though.
Interesting fact about the brakes, that's pretty cool!
I subscribed today because I too want a c6 grand sport. I love the way they look, with the top down even more. And I hope one day I can make a review video similar to yours about my own car 🔥. Shine on bro
Coming up on 6 months with mine, easily the best purchase I've ever made! I'll be putting a 6 month update out soon, thanks for the SUB!
Got a C6 I've had many built fast cars I love this and I'm so excited for what I'm going to do to it
Mine is a 2007 C6 automatic. I've had it for 3 years and LOVE it! I absolutely agree that it's the best looking sports car in the entire corvette line. Regarding performance, I've abreast yaad my first speeding ticket (the "Statie" did me a solid instead of locking me up!) . . . blew by him at 160! Gotta behave myself from now on 😏
Yeah he did you a favor at 160 😂
Great video man, lots of good info here. LS3 is a hall-of-fame engine no doubt.
Very capable and reliable!
Thanks for the information. Just bought a C6 today.... and am looking forward to the experience.
Love to hear it! Definitely my favorite purchase EVER
Excellent video and great points…such a great model, they are beasts.
I couldn't agree more!
I had a 05 LS2 C6 with a few mods it was very fast car for what it was.When I decided to sell I looked at everything and bang versus buck I went with a low mileage one owner 08 ZO6.Believe the hype it’s the real deal it’s like Conan the barbarian the victories can not be easily counted 😎
I've seen Z06'S take care of cars making more than 200hp then them. They're absolute monsters
@@CamMarz how does it beat a car with 200 more HP??
Great video! I really was contemplating a C6 because I love the LS powertrains. I ended up with a 350Z because they were half the price at the time. Definitely get what you pay for in the power department.
Thanks man! I actually want a 350 for a daily haha, such good cars
@@CamMarz I always thought the 350Z would be perfect with an LS3. I really do prefer push rod engines overall without variable valve timing. But you need VVT in a V6 to make any kind of modest power.
Totally agree, best performance car for the money. Bought a 2010 and love love love it! Also agree it's a stunningly beautiful design. Perfect, as you said.
Well done, man.
I watched your video last month before purchasing my 07 Vette, and I must say, you influenced me to go Corvette vs some of the other 'foreign' sports cars I was looking at!
Sweet man! I don't think you'll regret it
I have an '08 Vette that I bought in 2013. After nine years it's still worth 80% of what I paid for it. Don't think any other vehicle can match the resale value.
I bought a brand new 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI in 2017. Now 5 years later it has 45k miles and I could sell it for more than I paid. The car marketplace has gone crazy.
Great Video!! I have a 2012 Inferno Orange GS 6M that I've owned for nearly 10 years. It currently has 21K miles and is in flawless condition. I was torn between the Z and the GS, but the removable roof is why I went with the GS. I figured I could supercharge the GS later, which I did. I sent it to Lingenfelter and added a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger and American Racing headers. Long story short - when I got the car back I had to learn how to drive it all over again!! It went from 430hp to 650hp (crank)!! It's a monster and I love it!!
Sounds like one hell of a car to own!
Outstanding video, I have a C5 Z06 and love it, the C6 as explained in your vid is bad ass, you have a exceptionally sweet one black w black rims, mine is black w 20” and 19” blaque diamond rims and a big touch screen stereo my wife and I throughly enjoy having this car for date nights, thanks for the vid!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video
Proud owner of a yellow 07 C6 Z06
Performance and agility is spectacular not to mention out standing looks
Even after 5 years of ownership I can't stop looking at it
Thanks Chevrolet
I have the LS7...It's now going on 10 years old and has over 105Kmi. No issues. Been sending samples to Blackstone Labs. No wearable metals detected. Almost no oil consumption. It's the LS3 some more 🍻...And the rest of the car ain't bad, either. Only 3153 lbs. Even after all this time, I still love driving it.
I have an 06 z06 and was just calling some performance shops to get the head fix done, what year do you have that hasn’t had any issues?
Have you ever had the heads done? My '06 has 22k miles on it. Maybe I should start getting the oil tested as well..
@@infinity999123 I bought it from the original owner last year with an oil analysis that came back clean, the car has 59k kilometres on it and i toss and turn about if I should get the heads done for insurance or if a clean oil analysis is good enough.
And no the heads are not done
@@nicopalumbo6124 Mine is a last year 2013. Only issues so far:Factory failures: radiator leak, PS HiP hose leak, CAGS solenoid leak. And most of the HVAC actuators are dead. Getting those done this spring. Other than that, some road damage...hood struts, batt, tires and front brakes. That's been it.
the c6 zr1 is my favorite corvette
Favorite all time as well. What a monster of a car!
Beautiful car.
Great review.
Ill be getting one.
Great Vid, Thank you sir ! my 3rd C6, now own a 07 C6 Z06 for 10 yrs now :)
Beautiful man!
4:43 You can buy a skip shift eliminator bypass wire to disconnect the skip-shift for about $15 from Muzzys, and it takes a couple minutes to install with the car on a lift. I did this for my 2017 Chevy SS and makes driving so much better. No need to pay for a tune if you are happy stock, and just want to ditch the skip-shift.
Good advice here
Loving my Arctic White 08 LS3 C6 to death !!!
Beautiful car!! I own a 98 Mustang GT and a 2004 Mustang GT...but I always wanted a Corvette...I'm a BIG fan of sports cars in general!
Very cool! I came from a procharged 06 Mustang GT myself!
Just got a 2009 Vette with the Z51 performance package, powered vert, and a gorgeous Red Metallic Tint paint job. Took it for a short test ride in the rural area and hit on it a couple of times and held on. LOL We had an 04 Le Mons Blue and loved it. Sold it 4 years ago for a Kubota tractor with snow blower and loader, which was way more useful than the Vette sitting out the winter in our garage.
Anyway, it's an automatic (so the wife could drive it) and I noticed the "S" on the gear shift. I wasn't sure what it meant until the dealer mentioned it was the "Sport Mode". Damn, now I have to wait for the car to be delivered next week! We've had a '78 with a 383 crate engine, the 04 and now the 09. I'm not crazy about the styling on the late models - the front end looks horrendous. I'm 75 and hope to get some good years out of the 09. Cheers, Bob
Congrats!
At 70 years of age, I studied both the C5 and the C6 Vette. Granted the engine in the C-6 has got more horsepower and is easier to work on. The overall upgrades I can't argue against. The dashboard, however, looks like it could have come out of a chevy cavalier. For that reason alone, I chose to go with the C-5 in Electron blue. Lots of black plastic on the dash for sure but it looks like an older sports car inside. My car gets lots of looks because you don't see this color very often. Regardless of the reasons for choosing either generation as you said, everything becomes subjective. Nice car man!
Thanks! Growing up the C5 always caught my eye as a kid
Check out Jay Leno's electron blue c5...beautiful car
Check out the one Jay Leno has...it's in electron blue c5
And you have to LOVE the PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS that the 🌞 ROTS out within a few years & wow what an Improvement on the Interior over the hated C-5s interior (ha-ha) yes i bought a "99" C-5 ONLY because at the time the C-6S were 10,000Dollars more!
Hope you don't ever have to replace the ECBM. You will wish you had the C6.
Traded my 335xi for a 13 C6 grand sport in December. Have driven it every day since as a daily. Such a great car. Classic curves, last one with round tails, no bullshit electronics or 4cyl mode to deal with. C7 is good but c6 was the one for me.
I've put 11k miles on my car in 7 months haha, they're such great driving cars!
@@CamMarz haha that’s sick. I’ve put almost 5k on since Dec 22 so I’m trying to catch up lol 🤘🏻
I agree with everything you said, HOWEVER, pop up gang for life, so my c5 will remain forever.
Respectable 😂😂
Well presented my friend!
Yep my 2011 C6 is by far the best car I've owned, looks great, its fast, lightweight, and great handling. I have a pretty cool BMW also and if i had to pick one id be getting rid of the BMW before the Corvette. I've fallen in love with it and will probably never sell it even if i get a C8 one day
I bought my C6 2011 back in January 2022. Best way to drive it with traction control off. I love it!
I love my torch red C6. Had a friend of mine who just bought the 2022 C8, hit the pedal to the metal(In Sport Mode) in my Vette and he could not believe how it threw his back into his seat. I am up grading my headlights to the Morimotos, which will give it that nice front C7 look. I'm an older guy so I love the Targa Roof. Aside from the new European look of the C8, the C6 is the best looking sports car for its age. I get a lot of compliments on it!
I just bought a Torch Red C6 and I decided on getting a set of the GTR LED headlights which are styled after the C8. I was going to get the Morimotos, seeing as I saw them first, but then I saw the GRTs. It was a toss-up, but both are a big improvement!
I guess I'm an old man, too, because I prefer the analog cluster over digital. It doesn't take but 10 seconds to learn where the guages are, what they're for, and how to keep an eye on them. And I like popping in a CD for tunes instead of hunting on a radio to find music for the mood.
Really loved this generation of corvette - imo this is peak corvette. Light, very potent v8, great handling and phenomenal looks.
This is when they started to peak, the C7 and C8 generations still hold their own, but this generation certainly started it
One of the few negatives not already identified is the "challenge" with sometimes getting the car out of Park! And, maybe the shift cable (Mine broke at just over 40K!). Otherwise, a fantastic "Old Man Sports Car"!
That's a good point, I didn't touch on the automatic cars! That is a known issue
I was debating between the C6Z and a C7, i ended up buying the C7 and supercharged it because i wanted a removable roof and the C6 interior was terrible compared to the C7... like not even close. The 6070 is also an excellent transmission and the LT1 can make over 600WHP on the stock fuel system. The ONLY thing a C6 has going for it is the price, but if thats what its based off of then the C5Z is a better car for the money IMO.
I think your analysis will also hold true for a lot of other people as well. Thanks for sharing!
C5Z is low key ugly
For the corvette most people don't care about interior besides seats, they just want an analog driving experience in a light weight rwd big engine coupe. c6z is going to be a collectors car, if you enjoy the c7 better then that's great, but most people want a more analog experience with a big ass NA 7L. IMO the c7 is a better daily/GT car, the c6z is the better drivers car.
I drove a 2011 C6 and fell in love with the experience. I went back to purchase and it was gone off the lot...I spent 3 months looking for another Yellow C6 with reasonable miles without luck...I found my "Beasty" and the wife pushed me to buy it....I still see "Fat Ass"" C6's and love them....but I have no regrets on getting a C7 Z51 3LT 6 speed.
I have a '05 I had built for me. Z51 plus everything else in 10/04 when I went into a dealer and used their computer to build it. This original owner is keeping it til im done. Yes an old guy but plan on never selling it, love it and still miss a '65 roadster I had many years ago. Best bang for your buck!
Great video!! I can relate, I have a 2013 GS M6 coupe identical to yours!! I think the only difference, is that mine has a ZR1 rear spoiler. Awesome cars!!
Definitely given that spoiler a thought, I have the little carbon extension on the 3rd taillight is all
Loved my 07 z51 had a head and cam ls2 and then blew it so i ended up upgrading to a head and cam ls3, loved the sound,had headers with no cats or mufflers..lol. just couldn't keep the 6l80e together.
I've had bad experiences with automatics too haha. Blown a couple up in my day
Yeah, I have an 07 with a wonky 6L80e. I need to trade for a GS.
I would buy a c6 because I like them, and its a performance bargain, anybody who doesn't like the car fck'em, don't ever look for validation from people!!!
Currently in the market for a c6. Your video helped alot! Now I have questions for sellers
Love to hear that! Feel free to ask me any questions as well! Thanks for watching
Amazing vlog laser . I got a C6 and love it. Btw just subscribed
Cheers!
I have a 2007 with a few subtle mods, mild cam, ram air, no cats and headers and the 3LT package with the power seat for the passenger. Very comfortable car, fast and very good on gas. We ran 1000 miles to Orlando and averaged 28 mpg with the best mileage at 85 mph. I am not a Corvette collector and I don't care how many miles I put on it, the more the better but I will say I did replace the disc player with a Kenwood touch screen with wireless android for Waze and a neatly installed r3 radar detector below the mirror and powered by the mirror. I f you have a "really fast" Corvette with no Waze or radar detector and you still have a license you are just a Poser lol.
If I had one I would be a poser and be proud
I’ve done many deep triple digits in my C5 Z with no waze or radar, I just know a few spots and haven’t had trouble… yet
@@peterb4143 Of course, but after it happens and you lose your license and can no longer get insurance you will be kicking yourself in the ass for being such a cheap f#ck. lol Ask me how I know
My first sports car was a C6 (mine was just a Z51 Manual w/LS2). It was a 2006 and in 2014 it was still getting thumbs up and turning heads. Before COVID you could find them (not Grand Sport/Z06) near the $20s. A reliable, fast/quick vehicle with HUD!!! What’s the alternative? I upgraded to a C7 Z51 and will eventually get a C8, but I can see myself getting another C6 in the future. *Get a head unit with CarPlay for around $400 and the interiors are not as bad 🤣*
I like the solution 😂
Thanks a lot for the video!
I love all corvettes. After c5 owing for 2 years, I have been driving 2006 c6 z51 since 2018 in South Korea. It's a perfect car in looks, sound, light weight, performance and maintenance even in far East Asia! People from children to old people cheer this car :p
That's super cool! I bet it turns a lot of heads there!
The C6 is the last of the round tail light/ soft body curve Corvettes, the C7 went to the sharp angle transformer like body, no thanks
The C7 looks great, but agreed, they went too sharp and I'm not a fan of the taillights
I have a c5 and drove c6. The extra 50 HP you can feel
Cool video, nice job. These C6 are a great value. A manual Grand Sport like yours is an awesome choice.
Couldn't be happier with it, thanks
Great video! Just got my 2013 C6 Grand Sport Manuel. Sweet car.
Love it man! You're gonna enjoy that car so much!
I say for performance the C5Z is the best for the the money hands down.
It is very hard to beat for the performance dollar.
I’ll take two please
One would be fine, but two would be great. Wifey could have her own
Great video bro Intro was hella 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Haha thank you!
I love my C6. Sure, got an 05 base Z51, but it's the most fun I've ever had in a car and I don't regret selling my JDM Supra to get it. My wife likes to complain about my 'impractical' car, but my C6 cost less than her RAV4 to buy and insure. For a $27k car, there's very few things on the road that can keep up with me and although there's a huge list of mods I want to do, I'm extremely happy driving it around stock. Love when the guys that spent $50k+ on their Camaros and Chargers disappear into the rearview with a simple downshift into third on the highway. Except you, Castillo, your cammed out Maro still has me beat, lol
I really liked the C5 more than the C6 when the C6 debuted and I also liked the C7 more than the C6 when it debuted. I still really do like the C5, but I've really changed my mind on the C7 - it looks so corny and childish, to me. The C6 has a aged very well and has such a clean look that I didn't appreciate when it first appeared.
I think several people share that same opinion
Interesting. I found the C6 and C7 to both have aged well in design. Partly to blame for this is the C8 I think 🙂
I think you like it a little to much tbh.....
Is that why I got a speeding ticket the other night? 🥲
@@CamMarz no that was for speeding
Good video mate, I imported a 2009 Zo6 with 5k miles on her to Australia in 2014, did the conversion from left to right hand drive then proceeded to add my personal touch to her.
Down right and out the best car i have ever driven in terns of handling, feed back and shear driving pleasure.
I imported Mast heads from over there and loads of bits for the track from MTI racing.
600Rwhp withs H,C,I there is nothing like it and the style and lines will never get old.!!
Props to you for being a badass man, that is FREAKIN' sick
Cheers mate, heres vid from a few years ago before Heads and Cam, had coilovers and raceslicks on though.
ruclips.net/video/BM6xLqmcfNA/видео.html
Good on you mate, you made a smart move, probably a relatively reasonable cost for so much performance. Loved my time in OZ with all dem Sheilas!
HEY, GREAT JOB!
Good work my guy
So...🎉🎉🎉 my father just gifted me this exact car. With only 53, 000 miles on it. Thanks 4 the review ❤
That's pretty sweet 👌
I commend you for actually asking and not feeling like just because you made a RUclips video that you are entitled to have your material Like, Subscribed, and Shared before anyone gets a chance to watch the video like 99.8% of all the other videos on here, for me I personally start off on a negative if they SAY not even ask to L,S,S before they even start their video. SO I THANK YOU FOR BEING POLITE ENOUGH TO WAIT UNTIL THE END TO ACTUALLY ASK NOT DEMAND THAT PEOPLE LSS TO YOUR CHANNEL, so you have earned my following for life lol.. once again
THANK YOU
Thanks for noticing, and appreciate it!
It is a beautiful car but I must get a C6 ZO6. One day I will be ready to make the purchase.
DO IT
Beautiful car man I have a 08 g37s manual (not clapped and doesn’t shoot flames) but I constantly dream on owning a C6. My dream is a z06 but I’ll take any model. It’s amazing how much power you can gain from just flow ans breather mods. Again beautiful car man I’d like to join the vette gang one day🙌
You'll get there bro, and you won't regret it!