Chevrolet C7 Corvette Z06 1 year later. My ownership review!!
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This is my review of the car after my one year anniversary of its purchase. This is my take on the car's quality and reliability during the year I've owned it. If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments section below, I'd love to hear from you!
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I honestly don’t think the c7 corvette will ever get beat in terms of looks, the car just looks so good it’s up there will high end foreign cars imo, I’ll be getting the zo6 when the c8 comes out and it depreciates a bit, it looks way better then the c8 in my opinion!
GM definitely has their work cut out for them to make another Corvette as beautiful as the C7. Time will tell!
Haha, based on the standard c8 base model, the c8 z06 will be legendary status and probably will not depreciate and will remain over msrp.
@@danielelim8276 your comment didnt age well. Z06s are dropping prices left and right and still fairly new. they'll be below MSRP when people start learning about the C8s horrible transmissions
I agree, the ZO6 does make a great daily driver. It makes every drive, be it to the food store or the local Home Depot, a fun time. I daily drive my 2015 ZO6 and it currently had 46,000 + miles on it, every one with a huge smile.
Awesome to hear! I'd love to be able to daily drive mine! Maybe one day I'll live somewhere warmer!
I’ve had my C7 ZO6 since February 2018 and it has never been better! I’ve been driving my ZO6 for 5 years and never had a hint of a problem ever ! I love it and never selling it! When I die then I won’t drive it anymore!!!
i have a 2016 Z06 with 13,400 miles. it is my 9th corvette, 1965,69,78,81,85, 2000, 2008,2013, and my current 2016. the 2016 Z06 is by far the finest one so far. I took my wife to the local nursery's last weekend and the amount of plants we bought would never fit in the C8. It is the best sports car i have ever owned because it gives you performance, comfort, and amazing for a vehicle like this reliability !! Go buy one !!!
100% agree!
Had my Z06 for a little over a year now too and absolutely love it. My 6th Corvette and by far the best one I've ever owned. Added a ported tb, BMS filter and x-pipe so should be pushing around 690hp at the crank...runs like an absolute beast!
Sounds very similar to my mods. Tastefully done and just a touch more power without sacrificing reliability. Definitely the best Corvette I've driven!
really happy for you man! this car is awesome, your story is great happy to see you enjoying the car and your channels grown so much since this 💚🙏 I also loved corvettes as a kid and still dream of driving one some day. I fell in love with Tesla in 2011, test drove a model s in 2013 and finally got my first sports car this which is a model S tesla. I love it and daily drive it. hearing your first year review of this makes me happy and know someday i'll add a corvette to my hopefully growing car collection. absolutely beautiful this model and color, I love all the modifications you've made as well 👏 bravo, subbed
I appreciate the support! Thank you so much.
I’ve had my Z06 for a week and I’ve just found your videos. Really enjoyed this one and I couldn’t agree more. I love this car. Can’t wait to personalize a bit with some tasteful mods.
Absolutely! I love the car and it gets better with each personalization I do to it!
How’s gas on this Z06 Z07 package?
Surprisingly not bad. when I bought it in Georgia I drove it all the way back to Pennsylvania and average somewhere around 24 miles per gallon.
“You’d be stupid not to buy one” your genuine love and excitement for this car is really great bro, thanks for sharing, buying one in March!!!!!!
My pleasure!! They are absolutely fantastic cars!
Great video. Always good to hear feedback from actual users. Thanks for sharing
You're quite welcome! Direct your customers here! I'll tell them to buy the C7 NOW! I love it!
Sir you just got yourself a new subscriber, I hope you get far with this channel
Excellent! Thank you!
Great video as always!! I too love ❤️ my Z06!! I’m so glad I bought it!
Thanks! It really is a great ride.
Happy for you to be enjoying the car. I see one parked outside every morning and I wish they would get it in the garage instead.
100% agree! I've owned my Z06 for nearly a year, put over 3500 miles and counting. No complaints at all, only issue is a slight vibration in the driver door from the bass in the stereo it'll be addressed when I go for my oil change next week. I've owned 3 c7's ..stingray, grand sport and my favorite, the Z06. Drive em as much as possible, that's what they're made for!!!
Absolutely! Love driving it.
I thoroughly enjoy your enthusiasm for your car.
Thank you! I love it so it's hard to contain 😁
I want the same car! Except, I live in Florida so I want a torch red in a convertible! Love your car! My parents have have owned about twenty Corvettes! My Step Dad's first Corvette was a 1979 L82 Yello Corvette four speed! Since then they have owned many Corvettes! His latest is a C8 convertible in yellow! He still owns a C7 ZO6 convertible in yellow! I drove that car for the first time! It really scared me! I have raced motocross, go karts, drag raced, etc!!! This Corvette series takes a lot of attention to drive fast! I cannot wait to get my own in torch red convertible!!!! Love it
I m 59 and half years old and I buy the Z06 sticks shift with my 401K $$$$$$ I love corvette
Awesome Volg! I feel the same way about my Carbon 65! Simply Love this car! Purchased it in December!! Just went over 4k miles with no issues! I see you're still rocking your Carlisle sticker... So am I lol!! General Lee Out!
Lol yeah I haven't had a chance to take it off yet, not sure I want to, either!
Beautiful car, love the red Z07 Z06 car. I appreciate the review! Thanks
You're quite welcome! Thanks for watching!
I’m gonna buy a C7 soon and didn’t consider the red till watching your car it’s absolutely beautiful
Thank you!
Great review glad your enjoying your z06.
I'm loving it! Definitely a fantastic car and a blast to drive! 👍👍
Can’t believe I hadn’t subbed. Love your channel and style of vlogging!
Thanks! I am happy to hear from you! I'm glad you like it!
My 2017 Z06 is a daily driver as well. I drove it to Memphis Tenn. this past weekend. I put it tour mode and used the 7th gear (overdrive) and it lacked that acceralation I was use to. Did good on mileage but I really could tell the difference in the performance, it almost appeared it was a normal car.
I liv my Z06, I only have 8000 miles, Im taking to the shop Monday for the recall and getting the oil change.
It's a bad bowtie.....
Great video, red it’s definitely the best color for this car, I saw one last week n fell in love with it.
Thanks! I love the red! Awesome color.
Iagree 100% I've got a honda accord, so my original idea was to have my C7Zo6 to be a weekend warrior... but... it's so great of a car, so well rounded and so much fun, that I started daily driving it. Great video, keep it up HPO!💯🇺🇸
I wish I could daily mine! Maybe someday...
Thanks for the review. This is helping me figure out about pulling the trigger on a '17 Z06. They have it on the lot with 3000 miles on it for just under 70k. I keep going back and forth with myself about the practicality and expense - so it's good to hear another car nut happy with his purchase....
Absolutely! The C7 Corvette is an amazing machine!
@@HorsePowerObsessed After watching the video on what you paid for the vehicle I'm curious to get your thoughts on negotiation. The dealership that has the 17 on the lot just brought it down to $69,991. It's a 2LZ with some add ons that make it closer to the 3LZ. I think the previous owner wanted to order some custom elements like the carbon fiber dash, splitter and ground effects package and a few other cosmetic mods. He also put the ceramic brakes on it. They seem pretty resistant to bringing the price down anymore - even with the C8 around the corner. Any thoughts?
Dude same here.. just graduated with my MBA .. wife got me a GS .. dream car come through..🤘👍
Definitely! They are amazing cars!
I had a C6Z, but now I love your car! Love the RED!
Thanks, man! The red really does pop on this car!
So good to hear that the C7 s are very reliable. My first Corvette was a 1957 and had so much fun with that car. Have been wanting to buy another Corvette ever since but now I have a gravel driveway that’s 1/3 mile long and not so sure if that’s a good mix. Definitely the best looking car on the road and I bet it’s the most fun. That red Corvette is definitely one of my favorite colors👍🏻👍🏻
I love the red on this car myself! Definitely one of the best colors! Thanks for watching!
Morning from Bangkok, Thailand. I appreciate you sharing your review on your ZO6. My new ride arrives next month, and like you have always wanted a Vette. Whether the vehicle depreciates due to the C8 is irrelevant as the C7 generation has been perfected rather than taking a chance on the 1st generation mid engine Vette. Blue skies, Jg
That's a good point! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!
Hey man, new sub! Your content IS the reason why I’ll be purchasing a Z06 SOON. The only thing that is holding me back is the color. I’ve be debating between Long Beach red or white.. Love your content! Let them eagles be FREE
Wow thanks! That means a lot! I'm glad I could help out!
Mr. Cruz i have a Blaze Silver 2018 Zo6! to me and my friends its the best color!
Nice car-great review! I couldn’t agree with you more on all aspects except, real corvettes have V8’s the C8 may have a 6? I factory ordered my ‘17 Z06 and owning Corvettes for 44 years (bought my first as a junior in high school), this is absolutely the best one hands down! I’ll drive it till the day I can’t push the clutch in anymore!
Livin’ the Dream since ‘73!
Oh I know exactly how you feel!
I think some of them might have the v8.
@@erikzakharyan4313 Very likely!
New subscriber I love your vid man keep it up man I can’t wait to get mine!!!
It's a fantastic car, you won't be disappointed!
my c6 base is a amazing car for daily driving i love it. i put the evo away thats all i drive now lol id like to pick up a c6 zr1 once the c8s come out i really like the c6 body style
They're all great cars! I wish I could daily mine.
Don’t mind me ... just watching like all your videos especially when you took off the targa too... oooh my... my wife is going to be trolling you soon as I get my corvette... great video 💯‼️✍️🥂🍾
Heck yeah, man! I appreciate it! Tell her to troll away! 🤣
We’re looking at a 2015, Z06 with 5,000 miles, looks and smells brand new. The tires have been replaced due to the wheels being improperly aligned at the factory (not sure how that happened). No other issues. One owner. It is an automatic with lots of options. I want to use this car as a daily driver, much like your 2-4 times per week. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Excellent! There have been some reports of wheels cracking. Glad you didn't mention that.
No I haven't had that issue. I hope I never do...
It gets a lot of online talk but I hope it's just a case of those who have had it being vocal and those who have not staying quiet.@@HorsePowerObsessed
Usually people having a problem are more vocal than the ones who are not having a problem so you're probably right.
Your vette is super bad ass brother. Congrats..im up next!
Thanks! You'll love it!
Good report! 77,000 on mine and only issue was the belt tensioner pulley noise replaced under warranty.
Nice! Good to know for sure.
Ill be buying a c7 z06 in july can’t wait to daily it
You'll love it!
Just bought a 2017 Z06 manual with 14k. I'm in New Zealand and this is something that doesn't come up for sale very often. Loving it so far..
Congrats! They are fantastic cars, you’re going to love it!
Beautiful car, I would definitely get the rock chip corrected and have PPF done!
I have since traded it for a C7 ZR1 and the first thing I did was get PPF!
Great looking and well specd. Nice video
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I was in the works of buying 2015 Z . But this just pushed me to pull the trigger.... 🤙
Heck yes, man! It's an amazing machine! 👍👍
Nice Vette...I owned a '65 Roadster with the 396/425 H.P. engine back when I was a puppy. As for road rash/debris/rock damage I now own a Porsche 997 TT with 700 WHP and I strongly suggest before you even drive your car you get a near full PPG (I recommend the latest Dupont).
Thank you. I definitely wish I would have done that and on my next car I definitely will!
Your #1 buddy love all your corvette videos. What tires are best all around tires for daily driving, non-pro racing, rain and millage?
Thanks, man! I like the pilot super sports.
@@HorsePowerObsessed That's the best all around tires I've found.
Absolutely is!
It’s nice to see people enjoying this car, on the other hand I’m a little sour about this car as for owning mine for a year and a half i have experienced tremendous overheating on the track. I can only drive this car probably two track sessions in a matter of 6 hours waiting for the car to cool where in my other cars i could triple the amount of times i go onto the track in a day. Great car on the street, though far from perfect.
Damn that's rough! I'm sorry to hear that. Mine has been Bulletproof.
Congrats very beautiful vehicle. Hopefully soon I could find a clean non abused one.
Thank you! It takes a bit of looking but they're out there!
I’m looking at getting a c7 z06 as opposed to a c8. Given that the c8 is out and you have a c7 what’s your opinion? Also what is the life of the ceramic rotors?
Thx - Great channel 👍
Nice video! Question about the caliper color change. Did you replace the caliper or did you have them painted? If they were replaced, where did you find them? Thanks again
I replaced them. Got them on eBay.
Look at ur channel now…. Congrats mam keep going
Thank you so much 🙂
Nice car, nice review!
Thanks, man!
I love my C7 Z06 3LZ manual car and I’m saving up for a used C8 Z06 when I can get one but I won’t be getting rid of my C7 Z06. Last of the manual cars.
I hear ya. One of the reasons I'm keeping my C7 ZR1 as well.
Awesome video....As far as 2015 Z06s go do you have to have your supercharger upgraded to the newer version to address the heat soak issue that happens on the track..how does that work?..i plan to track my car when I buy one..thanks
No you don't have to. The 17's and op have a slightly updated intercooler brick change but nothing drastic. if you're looking to lower temperatures as much as possible then sure you can but you need to actually replace the entire supercharger to get the full effect. As long as you get a manual you will not have problems with overheating on the track.
That’s what happens when you take care of your car. Good on ya bro.
If you take care of it, it will take care of you.
Red is fantastic...like the black interior..but it looks great in red as well.
I was torn at first on whether I should get the red interior.
Love the Red on your car with the tinted Windows Bad Ass Car for sure.
Thank you. That's the look I was going for. Definitely eye catching!
And I have the torch red as well!!!!
I've had my 2013 C6Z for 6 years in October. And I've got nearly 65Kmi. Zero mechanical and electrical failures. It's been totally bulletproof. Everything is wearing very well. I've had 3 oil sample tests so far and the LS7 shows no appreciable wear. It's been on the GW bridge, Throggs Neck bridge and the LIE several times. I mention this because if mine's any indication, you should be in years of super serious fun without the issues of those confections from Europe.
Nice. Awesome to hear it!
I have had no issues with anything on the car. It has been solid.
Definitely!!
The only issues I had were this year with a bent front rim from a pothole, and a stone hit to the A/C condenser. Not the car's fault. Sports car gods weren't smiling down on me this year..lol..I've had superb service. I've replaced: tires (front 2x), front brakes, battery, wipers, did a 7 system fluid change at 45Kmi (not part of regular maintenance. But, if one plans on keeping the car for a long time....) and air filters/cabin filters. That's it! Best damn car I've ever owned! After my past experience with American cars, no one is more gobsmacked about it than me. But, no..No sensors yet, no engine service soon light, no DTCs at all. If you do plan on picking up a C7, I'd get a 2016 or newer. They made a lot of improvements. And it does take GM about 3 model years to get most of the bugs expunged.
Definitely great to hear!
Nice to see your positive comments!!
It's a great car! I really don't have anything bad to say about it!
Ive had my ZO6 11 months -got 13k on it -only oil changes-great car!!
@@ttcookn8246 Totally agree! What state are you in?
HorsePower Obsessed -Tx-if your Justin-we spoke about your garage!
@@ttcookn8246 That's me! I remember now. Do you have any mods on your Vette?
Hi..with 2019 zo6 automatic any heat issues in track mode ! Or you can drive in track mode as much as you want..thank you
The automatics have an overheating issue still when on the track and pushed hard on a hot day. Nothing you'd ever see in regular street driving though.
Very nice the porshe 911 are also bullet proof and around tge sane priced used
Great video.
Thank you! 😊
I need a manual c7 zo6!!!! C8 is awesome but idk I want a more pure driving experience. One day I hope to own one currently in college hopefully they tank in price in the next few years due to the c8
The manual option is why I'm keeping my ZR1 alongside the C8!
HorsePower Obsessed Damn that is the dream to have both😂 I feel like you should have more subscribers your channel is awesome keep up the good work
Thanks, man! I'm hoping for some more! 🤣🤣🤣 Good luck with college, brother!
Yo I know this video was a WHILE back but I just picked up a z06 c7 and got a bumper to bumper warranty on it im paying extra for and I was wondering did the x pipe void the warranty? I wouldn’t think it would but on a car this expensive I wanna keep my warranty lol
No it didn't.
Thank you from NC
You're quite welcome!
Nice video! These cars are really nice. I love mine’ hey have you ever thought about a front hood stripe? I put one on mine and I love it! Cheap too 140.00 bucks! That’s if you like them!! Have a great week
I didn't really know if I liked the stinger but at Carlisle I saw one that I showed in my Carlisle video that I liked the looks of. It was an American flag in the same place and it looked awesome! Still might do that.
Ya the American flag looks good!
Yeah I really liked that! I'm still debating on doing it.
Why do you have Scott Summer’s Sun Glasses from X Men 1?
🤣🤣 They are ALMOST the same. His were Xmetal frames and mine aren't.
I daily my 15' with about 68,000 miles. Never a problem besides a few nails in the tire. I don't really beat on my car maybe that's why but regardless it's an amazing car.
Totally agree. I wish I could daily mine. It really is a great car.
Great car,great video.
Thank you! It means a lot to me!
Great review! First thing I had done to my '17 GS was xpel 100% of the car, with a ceramic coating on top. The rims are coated also, washing this car is so easy..Water just 'sheets' off, especially with the masterblaster. Your ZO6 looks awesome with the tinted widows! It will NOT pass our Vermont inspections, and the fines are steep! All I could tint was the two little windows & the hatch glass. Are you going to any more events this fall ? I'm planning on attending the OC Maryland Corvette event on 10/12 -10/13.
i have 100% xpel on my 19 gs as well ($3500) and was thinking about the ceramic coating. However, the only thing it really needs is new ceramic brake pads as the dust is terrible.
Love the carbon ceramics for this reason alone! Would love to do some xpel, though.
I'll look into that! I go to local car events quite often in the Pittsburgh area.
Looks real good
Thanks! 👍
Hey man! Where are you located in Pa? My Dad is about to get a c7 and he lives near Carlisle. Small world!
Hey there! I’m in the Pittsburgh area but I frequent Carlisle for the shows!
My dream car.
It is a thing of dreams!
I hope I can buy one soon
My favourite car!
Thanks! I love it as well! 👍👍
Did you ever change out the rear brake intake factory carbon flash (sparkle plastic) trim piece? I have ordered a CF replacement but I heard the install is a beast. Evidently GM riveted that trim piece into the intake scoop. Any experience or heard experiences with the install?
You heard right. That piece is very hard to replace but ACS Composite actually makes a piece that goes on top of it and fits tight enough that you can't tell it's not stock. I will have a video about it coming shortly.
Yeah I had come across those when I was researching CF pieces. I wasn’t sure about the fit and finish would look. I will keep an eye out for the vid to see how it turns out. Thanks for the info and response! Love the content and channel. Love the Maintenance and feature vids. Very informative, and have helped me learn a lot about my Z. Keep it coming!
I dry fit them and they appear to be pretty awesome. I appreciate the kind words!
I met you at the Norwin Hills car show last year. I have the Laguna blue 16' Z06. Have you been out there at all this year?
Oh that's awesome! Yeah I've been out a few times. I'll be there this Saturday weather pending.
If this is the last of the OHV V8 Vettes I wanna get one. I don't know if I want one without Z07 package tho
The Z07 is the way to go in my opinion. I LOVE this thing!
I heard checking your camber on your alignment with save your tires , double check it..
I had to actually take it to a shop down in Maryland to get the rear caster properly adjusted. I made a video on it if you're interested in seeing it because you're right, an improperly adjusted alignment eats these tires.
Super Nice Ride..... I want one......
Thanks! You would definitely love it. It's an amazing car!
The mod's look awesome.
Thanks!
Nice vid. Just got a 2019 Z06 8 spd auto, any experience or advice on Expel coatings to prevent rock chips and road debris? Anything will show up on black.
I actually just got my black ZR1 xpel'd and you definitely need it. It's been great so far.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Cool. How much of it do you think needs the expel. Was thinking the nose cap, hood and fender areas behind the tires.
@@marklewin8 That is pretty much all I did with my ZR1 but I also did the headlights and side view mirrors. That will cover all the high impact areas.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks!
@@marklewin8 You're welcome!
Sir, is it a good idea to buy a used one with low milage?
Yes, definitely.
What do you think of the zo6 compared too the zl1 10speed?
Honestly, I considered the 6th generation Camaro before getting my Z06 and after test driving both I was sold on the Vette but that new Camaro was a very very very close second. It's a great car and priced perfectly. You can't go wrong with either one!
What kind of wax or exterior protection do you use
Gyeon Wet Coat and Meguiars Synthetic X-press Wax. You can find the links in the description! All good stuff!
Great Corvette!
But yeah GM definitely topped it with the C8 Z06 lol.
And now you have one! 😂
Still though, the C7 Z06’s are currently going for as low as under 70K! That’s a hell of a deal!
New subscriber!!
Thank you! 👍
10:50 I hear ya on that, I just turned 29 and I am looking to buy a Z06 cash in the next few months. Just going to be a big middle finger to the older generations for telling me it’s not a young man’s car. 😂
Was gonna buy one in March 19. When is the c8 projected to come out. Because if there's big discounts I'll wait if not too long. Would love to find one like yours but gray with gray interior. Lol if I could get one for let's say 70k and put 25k down....... SWEEEEET
I don't think we'll see the C8 until 2020 but it could be announced as early as 2019 and that would cause prices to fall as well.
First of all thanks for the video as I’m currently looking at purchasing a ZO6 and for the price I could get a 2013 Audi R8, a 2015 Maserati granturismo , a 2017 BMW M4, or a 2015 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. My concern is that I will be upset with the quality of the interior of the ZO6 compared to the cars I just mentioned.. thoughts? Also I will be daily driving one of these vehicles and I will be putting miles on it. Thank you,
On that list the only other car I'd consider would be the R8 but the age of it will definitely make the Z06 the better buy. The interior and exterior quality is much higher than any previous generation Corvette especially if you get a 3LZ interior.
I'm still on the fence on whether I want to get a z06 or the grand sport but thanks for the review, I feel a little bit more at ease about buying one now. Do you like your ZR1 a lot more than the z06 or is it more or less the same?
It is very similar but that's not a bad thing. It's basically a refined Z06.
@@HorsePowerObsessed cool good to know, that means I won't feel like I'm missing a lot if I just get the z06, I personally didn't want to spend 100 grand on a vette lol
The Z06 is always the best bang for the buck and if I’m trying to get somebody into a C7 Corvette I would highly recommend the z06
@@HorsePowerObsessed cool, appreciate the input! 👍🏽 i LOVE the grand sport and had a blast driving it but, when the time comes, i will definitely weigh my options and consider the z06. I hope to come back this comment one day and let you know it turns out!
Definitely do! You really can’t go wrong with any of the c7 lineup!
How much is an oil change for these 2015+ Z06 ?
If you do it yourself it's actually pretty cheap. I have another video showing a way to save some money and how to change the oil in a 2015 Z06. Overall it costs me about $38 for full synthetic oil and the filter when I do it myself. Check out the video here: czcams.com/video/3cKo-hSGA1w/video.html
Do you think 50k a good price for a Z06 right now? Want the C8 but can’t really wait but I also don’t want the Z06 value to tank right after I buy it.
50k would be a fantastic price!
HorsePower Obsessed sounds good thanks for the quick reply!
No problem! Any other questions feel free to email me at horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com. I'll happily answer any questions you may have about the buying process!
Beautiful car! I want one, but I’m waiting for the C8 to push prices down on C7’s.
C7 prices are already pretty cheap since you can get ones that are almost 5 years old. They wont get much cheaper just because the C8 comes out.
It's a lot of car for the price!
Sweet ride my man!!! Soooo it’s safe to say this would be a NO brainer. When it comes to my opportunity of renting 1 of these off Turo? Well the only difference is, it’s a 2016 ZO6 w/the 3LZ package. 🤷🏽♂️😮🥂😈🤣🤣🤣🙇🏽♂️
P.S Turo IMO is thee best way to test drive cars. When your in the market for a used sports car! This is definitely one of my top (3) I’m deciding between. It’s this or the 2017 burgundy ZL1, or a 2018 black manual hellcat. I know, I know, 1ST World problems! 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🥂👍🏽
Absolutely! These cars are so fun you should try to enjoy one through any method you can!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Ty for your honest opinion. Ok, it’s set then this Fri-Mon I will be ZOhOhOh-6-a goin! 👍🏽🥂😈🙇🏽♂️
Heck yeah, man!! Enjoy it!!
Hey Justin!! I've had my C7 Stingray for almost 2 years but I'm getting an upgrade bug. Prices seem a bit high right now, but I'm also benefiting from that with my Stingray
Found a 16 ZO6, 3lz z07 package manual. Original sticker 105k 13k miles. Listed for 80k. From what I'm seeing that seems to be within the range. I would love to know your thoughts fair prices right now?
That's a little bit high in my opinion. I have noticed that the manual transmissions have gone up in price a good bit but that still seems a touch high. I'm thinking somewhere around 73 to 75 Max.
@@HorsePowerObsessed thanks for the reply!! Other factors, it's really close to my house and if the exact color combination which is the same as my Stingray and your car for that matter. So I would pay a premium for that versus having to go pick up the car out of state but it does look like to have some negotiating to do. Here's a listing it does look very clean www.bugatti-newportbeach.com/used-Costa+Mesa+-2016-Chevrolet-Corvette-Z06+3LZ-1G1YT2D61G5602156
@@HorsePowerObsessed Alright man, I pulled the trigger. Paid 77k, I'm good with it, I got more than I wanted on my trade and she's SUPER clean. Already has paint protection and I can tell they paint corrected first. It has absolutely everything I wanted and it was only an hour away. Worth a few extra grand.
But dude, I I found the power very manageable until I turned the traction control off lol which is how I'm use to driving my stingray. Stability control always on, but traction off. This thing will be a huge adjustment to throttle management. Do you leave all the nannies on or do you take traction off?
Nice! Try a cam.... you'll love it😁
I've thought about it!
@@HorsePowerObsessed ... go check out some of my video's after I got the cam in my c7z, the sound is amazing.
I will do that!
Do you notice a strong chemical smell in cabin & or exhaust fumes from other cars penetrating the cabin?. I'm asthmatic & sensitive to stuff like that. My only hesitation to buying a new GS with the deep discounts at the moment. Thx it was a great video.
Thank you. The Corvette does have a pretty strong smell I personally like it but if it bothers you there are some things you can have done to lessen it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Yeah. Thx for the quick reply. I've read some owner complaints about feeling gassed out in the cabin. It's hard to pass up 16-20% discounts being offered in my area right now. I'll do some more research
@@peterprimes497 there are special ozone machines that can get rid of smells like this. Just leaving the top off and the windows down while it's in your garage for a couple days would probably do it as well.
Hey buddy, how would you compare a Porsche 911 S to this Corvette? I personally think the vette is a better value but a lot of people disagree
I personally feel the same way. I haven't driven a 911 but I've driven a lot of other higher-end "supercars" and I would still say the Corvette is a better value. Well I can't speak specifically to the 911 I would say it probably fits the patterns of the rest of them.