2015 Corvette C7 Stingray Review & What to look for when buying a C7 

Same here, wife and I have a '17 3LT GS and love it. We traded a 392 Charger for it, and recently I got the chance to drive a widebody 392, no way I could go back! Also, great video!

Wow...those are some good tips. Thanks for sharing them...

Just bought a 1999 C5 FRC. Extremely happy with my decision. Low mileage 18k and bone stock. Not one aftermarket part. Exactly what I was looking for

@@stephendibari5010 lol huge downgrade imo but as long youre happy with your purchase..

@@MW-mv2ox not a Huge downgrade. My cars condition is like it rolled off the showroom floor. Garage kept its entire life, not a scratch anywhere. Interior still smells new. Yes I’m extremely happy with my purchase. A C7 with 18k miles is probably around 50k nowadays about double what I paid. Financially a C7 doesn’t make sense when I can get the same thrill and enjoyment out of my 99 C5 FRC. The C5 was a revolutionary design from the C4. Love the interior design especially the analog displays. Just over 4,000 FRC’s were produced in 1999 (much less in Pewter metallic) so mine in pristine condition is definitely a rare model.

@@stephendibari5010 Garbage.

@@243wayne1 dude get a life

It walks away from a LOT of cars :)

It is just like a time machine, you put your right foot down on the floor and everyone else stops.

Thanks. You are correct. It was the one error in the video that unfortunately I can't fix without pulling the entire video down.

@@FindtheRightRoad overall you made a pretty good video.

Yeah but I wanted one it was like 70,000 with interests rate just went for the c8

Is the stingray called also Z51 or it’s a different?

@@OS_20The Z51 Performance Package includes dry sump lubrication, specific close-ratio gearing, transmission-cooling system, larger 19-inch front and 20-inch rear aluminum alloy wheels and dual-compound Michelin tires, larger slotted rotors and brake-cooling ducts, electronic limited-slip differential and differential cooling system, unique chassis tuning, and optional Magnetic Ride Control active-handling system with Performance Traction Management. Its center of gravity height is 17½"; lower than the Lotus Elise. A performance exhaust system gives the LT1 engine 460 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.

@@Kreb99 amazing bro thank you for the valuable information 💪🏻❤️

@@OS_20 z51 comes with stingray fender badges.

Thanks. I have had a few people point that out to me. My mistake...

I am not a mechanic...so I will pass on making a guess what is wrong. Sounds like you should have a professional inspect it.

I agree. No longer the smooth lines of the C4-C6. Now it is about sharp angles and trying to look more like a Ferrari.

The squared off rear end of the C8 was purposefully designed so it can fit 2 golf bags. I too like the C7, love all the lines and the spacious rear hatch compartment.

The removable roof is stock on all coupe models. I have had 3 coupe models 1996, 2003 and 2007 (the one I am currently driving) and have never had leaking issues. The 2003 C5 we had for 8 years and 120K miles. Never an issue.

@@FindtheRightRoad Thanks a lot 👍

Yup. My mistake. Several people have pointed that out to me. It is in the same location in our 2023 C8 Corvette

Thanks. I realized after I posted it my mistake about the SD card slots. But at that point it did not make sense to delete the video and re-do it.

Thanks. That was an error on my part in the video.

Thanks for that info. I tried to focus on just the base models. There is so much info...the video could have been an hour long if I tried to cover everything !

Heat soak was fixed in the 2017 models. The years before GM offered an extra radiator and a few other things free of charge. Only if you track the car. The only time you’ll need it

Not sure what you mean by "front spat"? Are you talking about the wheel fender guard on the fronts ?

Yup. I made a mistake in this video. You are correct. We have a 2023...same situation.

I think in order to add Apple Carplay, you would need to swap out the stock system for aftermarket...

@@FindtheRightRoad oh ok i will look for it in the internet, thank you and keep posting the good content 👌🏻❤️

There is software out there to add CarPlay to your earlier model Corvette, but I believe you will lose some of the features from your Infotainment system. I can't remember the details, but it is out there on the internet. You might be better off just using the apps on your phone as is and not setting it up to run through CarPlay. My car was equipped for CarPlay so I didn't run into that issue.

@@Tubes12AX7k I bought 2016 one week ago and it got CarPlay and everything i needed 👌🏻

Sorry to hear you have had issues with your first year C7. We always try and avoid first years of new models. We skipped the C7 generation completely. We just took delivery of our 2023 C8 (you can find that video on my channel).

Bad move. C8...

As I mentioned in the video, I borrowed the car from a friend. So I do as much research as I can...and then put a video together. I had not read about Torque Tube problems which is why I did not mention it. I know the Grand Sport and Z06 wheels of this generation have issues. I do not believe the stock Corvette wheels are prone to cracks.

@@FindtheRightRoad Thank you sir for the information, it really was a great video that you made 👍

Torque Tube

I own a 2015 Z06 with no problems at all.

No it’s fair tho

If you spend another 10k you can find newer and low miles.

I chose to focus most of my video on non Z06 and ZR1 models on purpose since that is the majority of cars for sale right now. Sorry if I disappointed you. Thank you for pointing out my mistake about the PDR memory card slot. That was something I did not catch.

@@FindtheRightRoad No Worries mate. I had a 13 Z06 as well and that car was really fun. Feels different to drive than the C7 Z but not bad at all. Actually, my C6 Z felt more visceral and I loved it.

I am aware I made a mistake about the PDR memory card slot. I admit that. I may try and correct that with the RU-vid editing software. The car had two noticeable changes. The tail lights (and I don't know where they got them) and the fender guards on the front fenders. But I would also point out...that the rest of my review I feel is accurate. Including the issues to look out for when buying one... Thanks for your comments.

@@FindtheRightRoad Not sure why that person is saying the clear taillights aren't allowed, I'm sure the car you showed got them from an aftermarket dealer, I know ACS composite sells everything for the C7 if you wanted to upgrade any exterior mods.. even EBAY has them...

C7 is the ricer version of the C5

😂 Too funny...for your information, I am 55 years old. Thanks for watching my video.

who gives a phuck? Seriously, go buy a lexus.

Mine does.

I believe in the video I pointed out the Z06 returned for 2015

@@FindtheRightRoad 11:31

Yea, you keep thinking that. 🤦‍♂️

Put them on a race track. The GS is by far the better car. That said I'll be in the market soon, and will likely look toward a Z51.

@@shawndejong6699 for all the extra money I could have spent on a GS I spent 8k on a supercharger for a 2016 Z51 3lt manual transmission and yes it's faster than a grandsport

@@phillipgarrow2297 On a race track? Let me know when that wicked heat soak kicks in on that likely very poorly intercooled or non intercooled supercharger. 2 laps? maybe? 2-3 dyno pulls? 2 rips down the quarter and you're done for an afternoon

@@shawndejong6699 it does have a intercooler it gets hot but hasn't over heated I live in Michigan and we don't get the high temperatures that other states get unusually

I think the thumbnail is mimicking what his look like. I thought the same thing 😉

Literally not to long ago (dec 2020-feb 2021 for future reference) you could’ve gotten a 2017 Z06 for around 56k, and now they’ve shot up ridiculously to around 70-75k 😑

They are, I can sell my 14 C7 Stingray Z51 for more than I purchased a few years ago.. been looking at the Z06's, but those are still pretty pricey....

They aren’t going down to pre-pandemic prices anytime soon. Inflation and car manufacturing shortages will keep all used and new cars high for the foreseeable future. Welcome to the new normal!

check again.... it's a lot worse

@@ITStechy I think after a good year or two they’ll go down somewhat…right ?😅

Just keep in mind, if the tires are original, you may want to replace them. Typically the manufacturers will tell you tires are only good for 5 years...

To each their own. I just bought a 2023 C8 and so far...LOVE IT. Yes, it looks more like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. It is called progress. It was going to look very different once the engine was moved to the middle.

@@FindtheRightRoad. Not sure about progress, but it's definitely different. So many other things and designs they could of used.and the base price of 65k,haven't seen that yet and never will.you can barely buy a totaled one for 65k.some things just aren't meant to be changed.would of been ok in my opinion to of made this car and named it something else,and made the corvette differently

90,000 miles on my 2014....no issues. Are you still driving you mom's Pinto?

@@billiebobbienorton2556 yea sure.

It is a GM product, after all. My C5 experienced more electrical issues than I want to remember. Would love to be back in into a Vette but am apprehensive.

The vast majority of users are viewing this on a phone / tablet / laptop / desktop PC. No need to shoot in 4K. You would never tell the difference... And from a creator viewpoint: The file sizes get HUGE to work with when you are doing a 15 minute video...

@@FindtheRightRoad Exaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactly...

Wow...so much to tackle with these comments: 1st....please switch to decalf and calm down before commenting on RU-vid. 2nd...you must not have watched it all, I do not own this car. I borrowed it to do the review from a friend. 3rd...you contradict yourself. First you say everything after 1980 sucks...then you brag about your C8. Which is it? 4th...Most C3's are junk. Smog restricted low horsepower junk. 5th...I have had 5 Corvettes and loved them all. C4, two C5's and two C6's. All fun cars. And the wife and I are renting a C8 NEXT WEEK to see if we want to order one. 6th...I paid in full for my C6 and can do the same if we get a C8 7th....you have a nice day!

Congratulations on your 80 grand 2nd gen Fiero

@@FindtheRightRoad oh I forgot to say my 1980 C3 750 horsepower I change the converter put a bigger cam and positraction also Anything after the C3 and the last the C7 is garbage that's good that you have to see a I never said you didn't I just like ripping into those people who paid more than we did I also have my family ready we are going to put another 300 horse in my C8 2022

@@notbuyingit8047 you're just jealous because you're poor also I remember those cars although I never drove one or bought one the C8 is in a class of itself so many people are jealous show me you're trying to convince themselves that it's not up there with the rest of the supercars it proves a car can be built with major technology in speed for reasonable cost believe it or not this whole pandemic and shortage has helped us C8 owners since Chevy's only producing so many our cars are worth more than what we paid but you wouldn't understand because you're poor

@@mattricck I say eat the rich. If you really are that rich, the pitchforks are coming for you and its going to be a bloodbath. But you're not. You're just another nobody who thinks his shiny new pile of wealth depletion is some how validating the thoughts of superiority to others. I don't even know why I'm bothering to reply to a RU-vid commenting troll. You have a C8, well done sir. In 5 years it will be worth half what you paid because it is not a true exotic sports car. When your 3LT napa leather starts peeling off the dash in a year you'll see just how superior the build quality is. If you're so rich why didn't you get 365 sports cars for every day of the year? BTW, only a blind man/woman would not see the beauty of a C7. Even dogs on the street stop a turn their heads to check out my ride when it passes by. It's nice others really like my car but I have it for me to appreciate, play with and modify my self using my skills. You and I are no better than anyone on the planet because of money. In my experience the more wealthy someone is, the more corrupt they are. How many people have been fucked over in the process of the accumulation of your wealth? Not that you would give a shit, but I'm smart and well connected enough to be a billionaire but I have enough empathy to know it would mean the exploitation and suffering of many others. I make plenty of $$$ to live comfortably and I did 20 of active duty military service to earn my keep. And I still give back to the world maintaining the the equipment that produces meds to fight off lethal infections. In case you didn't notice,, you put yur pants on the same way we all do. You're bragging like someone who is in denial of a deep hole inside.

Not really, it was the sweet spot, wide body looks with a base naturally aspirated engine that felt a lot more balanced on the track. It was always doing its own thing and not really trying to be a z06. 460 hp is plenty for everyday use, plus I’d argue it looked better than a z06 with the different side vent design and the red taillights and better looking rims, just my opinion tho