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!
@@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.
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! 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!!!
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!
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!
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.....
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 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'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.
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.
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!
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....
@@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?
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.
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.
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!💯🇺🇸
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).
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👍🏻👍🏻
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!
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.
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!
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
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
my 19 gs snickered at 77k and picked it up for 66k, not sure how much better pricing will get even if the C8 comes out. Honestly, I wouldn't wait and i'd pick one up this fall at the latest because gm generally stops incentives on previous models after the fall. Who knows, the C8 may sounds terrible compared to typical corvettes or not be as practical for grocery and golf clubs and daily use. Let me end by saying Cadillac is the gm brand that is trying to re-brand itself so i can see the C8 being a Cadillac and not even a chevy
Great deal on a '19 GS! I got my '17 GS last November MSRP @ 82K, scooped it up for 67K with all incentives & Costco auto program.. Rick Conti put this amazing deal together...Plus it's a 7speed (hard to find with the options you want)!
by the time my warranty is about to expire, the c8 will hopefully be out for a while with different variations so still think now is the best time to pick up a C7, makes no sense to wait and buy not only a new model but version that is basically a production prototype for first couple years.
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.
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! 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🥂👍🏽
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
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 💯‼️✍️🥂🍾
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?
@@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
@@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!
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.
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
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.
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
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3cKo-hSGA1w.html
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!
Do you still enjoy your Z06? Do you still feel the reliability is there? I just purchased a 2017 Z06 w/Z07....just waiting for it to arrive. I live in Canada, Shorter driving season :)
I actually traded my Z06 in on my ZR1 but the quality was just as good up to the day I traded it and the ZR1 keeps that trend going. They are well built cars for sure and quite fun!
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
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
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’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 👍
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.
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. 😂
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
HorsePower Obsessed awesome - thanks for the quick reply! I’m one of those tire kickers that’s waiting for the C8 before I decide on a move. Enjoy the videos 👍🏻
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.
Another great video Justin, except watch the "old guy" comments. LOL I'll be looking to have a word or two with you again next year at Carlisle. :-) Oh yeah, next year I'll have company with me. I will ask you to "say hello to my little friend." He's harmless, would give the shirt off his back, baby sit your dog etc. etc., and goes by the name of Mongo. He also comes in handy when I have to change tires, do a brake job and change oil. No floor jack is necessary. LOL Let me just say I love the way your ZO6 it's optioned out. Not necessarily my color or wheel preference, but that would not be a deal breaker if your were looking to sell it. As to your mods, would you have a ceramic coating on your list? Also, you don't have the front and/or the rear tow hooks installed. You know they add at least 10 hp and help scare off the competition. LOL Save the Wave, it helps keep Mongo happy and we do NOT want to upset Mongo!
Lol the tow hook comment was too much! I don't have a ceramic coating, but I do use Gyeon wet coat which is a spray-on hose off application that leaves behind a very similar style protection to ceramic coating. One of my older videos shows me putting it on my beater car. The water doesn't bead at all until it's applied and then the water beads up anytime it touches anything on the car.
Beautiful car. Do the doors close loudly? Random question I know haha.. but i haven’t had the chance to sit in one or find out myself. It’s a little detail.
Actually, it's not that weird cause I always thought they closed with a very "firm" feeling and quieter than you would think. The majority of the door is fiberglass so it's not a "heavy" sound.
HorsePower Obsessed thank you! If the day comes where I’d be in the market, I’ll shoot some messages over to you before pulling trigger on the purchase. Definitely a gorgeous and great car for the money.
