In this video I talk about some things that you should know if you plan on buying a used Corvette Z06. Thanks for watching! Music: / pineapple-paradise
Edit: I guess there is a trunk release button right above the license plate that I missed when filming this video. What do you guys think of the C7 Z06? Would you rather have a ZL1? Thanks for watching!
Don SodaPop UTM it’s making 470 to the wheels but I’m not sure if that’s SAE or STD, I made a video showing the dyno graph if you wanna check it out ua-cam.com/video/Qnrr3XS28P8/v-deo.html
I got 44 seconds into this video and stopped watching soon as I heard him say “it’s too low to the ground and has no trunk space”... are you serious? 😂
This dude deff has some bizarre complaints lol perfect case of more money then brains. Loved when he pointed out the carbon trim on the steering wheel and said it’s deff track oriented haha
Im sorry man, I've had 3 vettes and daily my 2017Z... it has as much space as sedan, it gets 27mpg hwy (yes the z06), comfortable af, you can road trip it, stealth mode is silent and open pipes sound like Jesus returning, I couldn't disagree with you more man..
My family members fall asleep when on long trips. what you see as a negative most see as a positive. your opinion stinkz sorry to say. You are a dodge fan giving a review on your competition! "too low like a race car"...what tha!?
@@herbdavs7624 exactly!! It’s so hard to have a negative opinion on this car bc it really is amazing. Had mine for four years, only sold it bc I had no time to drive it, daily an LC500, and the market was so high that I sold it for $12k more than I paid for mine brand new bc…one more positive, Vettes hold value like crazy 🤙🏾
Dude, you are nuts! Your back hurt? There is nothing a kid in his 20’s could do that would cause your back to hurt. The exhaust on the outside is because the muffler has a quiet mode. Quiet mode is inside pipes and the outside are in the pass thru mode. How do you not know this!?? The inside is leather and suede pillars and headliner. The silver inside is aluminum nit plastic. You have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe do a video on how your dad doesn’t know you are driving his car 🤣
I take my C6 grocery shopping frequently. Maybe your plastic mat is slick (I just have the carpeted floor), but unless I'm launching it into corners my groceries stay put pretty well. Wish I had a C7 Z06 though....
Im 6'2 and daily my z06 with hour long rides on the regular and i find the car comfortable and im coming from a hellcat. Honestly the c7 is a better daily. Half the price on insurance, better mpgs, and behaves better in the rain with wet mode
This baby has a wet mode? Do tell more. I'm moving up from my SS 1LE to either a ZL1 1LE or the C7 Z06. My SS slides like no other in the rain so I just assumed it's even worse in these more powerful cars.
@@leyoarteest3616 dont get on it and you are fine if you arent running radials, you have eco, weather, touring, sport, and track setups for the car that change the gauges setup, suspension stiffness, transmission, exhaust note, and maybe a thing or two I'm forgetting.
Screw the screen problems and lag and stuff. All you need to know is how much gas you got, the oil pressure is fine and that the brakes are working. Then fly like a bat out of hell.
I have a '16 3LZ M7 car, and I let all the speed demons go there own way. I never engage them 'cause I'll either a) hurt someone else or me b) get a ticket c) tear my car up! Can't stand ego tripping!
@@KCarsno man,you are absolutely correct,I'm 5 11 1/2 and It is very uncomfortable, the passenger side is even worse,its crazy how less of leg room there is,crazy,I have no clue what the he'll they were thinking.
YES... If I get a 2019 Corvette, I would Definitely prefer the ZR1... but not at nearly twice the cost. (The ZL1 is the Camaro... or a Corvette from Many Years ago.) But "Me Thinks thou doth protest too much"... If you want a 4600 Pound car that can carry groceries better, and is easier to get in and out of, with room to stretch out and take a nap ... buy a Charger, or an SUV... you can't put groceries in the back of a 911 nor a Lambo, either. It's a CORVETTE... NONE of them are as EASY to get in and out of as a Family Sedan... If that makes it an unsatisfying car for you... you are looking for the Wrong kind of car. You don't buy a $70,000+ 2-seater to be "Practical". I just think you are "Judging" the Z06, or Corvettes in general, by the Wrong 'set of rules'... I don't know of ANY "Sports-Car" that would meet those criteria. You don't evaluate a Race Horse by how well it can pull a wagon, or if the saddle is comfortable.
Floyd Burdett well said, I agree. All those things made me like the Z06 so much more! I wanted to give a perspective for all types of people no matter the reason they are getting one! Thanks for watching!
Hey bro... you have ARRIVED my man! I check in on you every now and again and see how you're doing... " WELL " would be an understatement! Glad life is still treating you good my old friend! See you again... Seth
Thinking in terms of your back problems after 30 minutes of drivng would a Grand Sport or Stingray be better? I thought these cars had some sort of adjustable suspension. Also does the Z06 have cylinder deactivation?
Yes I believe they all have adjustable suspension height but I’m not sure about the stiffness. I’m guessing the stingray would be a little less stiff. And yes the Z06 has cylinder deactivation. Thanks for watching!
I’m confused. I’m looking to trade in my C7 Stingray for C7 ZO6. Is the ZO6 lower and have less room in the trunk than a stingray? I have no problems with my C7 Stingray. I’m not sure if this was supposed to be informative or what..
I would guess that the Z06 is lower but the suspension can be adjusted on both the stingray and Z06. They have the same 15 cubic feet of trunk room if you’re looking at the coupe, the convertible has a little less. Thanks for watching!
I am currently driving a 2020 Dodge Challenger so this car is going to be exciting I hope. The hidden compartment behind the video display screen is intriguing. I am currently buying this car so I will keep everyone updated on my view of it aswell. 😁👍
I own a 2018 Z06, you said you drove it for half hour and your back was killing you? Bro, hit the gym. You look too young for that mess. I'm 46, I have driven 2 hours straight without stopping, no issues. At least not in the way you made it sound. It is a sport car not a minivan but it ain't that bad.
I’m 74 years old and i can sit and drive my Stingray for hours and hours without my butt falling asleep or my back hurting. I can get in and out of the C7 easier than i can my other car, a handicap equipped van. I have absolutely no complaints with the interior or the tires, etc. If I had to come up with a complaint it would be the slow response time of the paddle shifters. I understand that problem has been totally resolved in the C8.
Is the red stitching stock or did you do that yourself? Looks great! Please let me know, I don’t see many like C7 corvettes like that and I have been looking carefully!
Exhaust itself gets dirty on the outside because of the drive modes. The exhaust valves don't open till they hit four thousand r p m which you can adjust under engine managment setting .
As you know GM motors with fuel management for every problematic have you experienced any problems with the motor in your car I know several people that had tremendous problems with his fuel management not getting oil to the lifters
I just picked up a 2016 Z06 coming from a 2019 5.0. The Corvette is laggy but I love the fact that the car can stay in sport mode. Having to always set it in the Mustang really sucked
I did lots of grocery shopping in my vette....I did not fly around with my cargo net. And if you have A LOT of groceries...well there is nowhere for it to move. ALSO i fit a 12ft. folding ladder in the back for work. AND a 88 key yamaha MOX8 keyboard AND a full PA for sound gigs in the back as well.
This is one strange video. I have a 2019 Z06 as a daily driver - in fact, as my only car. It's great! There are so many errors in this video. This guy 'KCars' back hurts after 30 minutes, and "he's not kidding!!" Makes you wonder what's wrong with his back?? I'm 6'3" and my back has never complained after driving the car on long trips. The one significant complaint I have with the car is tire noise, which can be bad on coarse pavement, but disappears on smooth. Don't know if KCars mentions that since I stopped watching partway through. I'll also point out that my displays aren't nearly as 'laggy' as his, which may be a function of a newer car? The reliability is excellent, tire wear not so much, but after all there are 650 lb-ft of torque twisting the driveshaft - the 335 rear tires spin easily in second gear. Mine is a manual transmission, overall mileage about 17 just driving around Tucson, running errands and waiting for the pandemic to end.
I have a 2016 Z06, 3LZ, A8, convertible. I would disagree on the comfort. I have the same seats and I am very comfortable in them. I'm 6'1", 218 LBS. I took it for an hour ride today (12/22/23) with no discomfort at all. I like the ZL1, but I just came out of a CTS-V for my third Corvette. I have owned a 1988 Z51, a 1991 ZR-1, and now the Z06. I'm loving the Z06. Cold air intake and throttle controller are my only mods. It's a beast! Thanks for the video!
"There are only two ways to open the trunk" - then proceeds to show the third way, and apparently there is a fourth way as well. How many ways do you need to open your trunk?? Your gripes about things sliding around in your trunk are universal to any car being driven hard. I DD'd a C6 for two years, and found it to be every bit as practical as any small or mid size sedans. Other than a few scrapes on big dips and rain gutters which can almost always be driven around, the ride height was perfectly fine.
First time watching this video. Good job. I enjoyed it. I have the same car and color. 2015. Had it for a little over 5 months. Love the car. Looks and speed. Launching is a blast. Questions/comments. No heated steering. Do I have Mag Ride??? . The tach has a blue line that pops up when having fun??? I see people holding the start button until the engine starts. NOT. You didn’t. 👍
I assume that your seats have a inflatable lumbar system. If they do, you should inflate them and that might really help with your back hurting you as that's where most of pain comes from. I had the same problem and the lumbar fix worked very well.
To drive it as intended, is on a track. I'm not going to the track with luggage in the back. GM does not intend for these to cool race on public highways. The seats have lumbar adjustment, also.
I was very comfortable at 5'11". That doesn't specifically answer your question, but hope it helps. The C6 has more leg room than a C7, however I think you'd fit fine if you were average weight.
Something is def not right with your car . When i go thru my driving mods it instantly changes on the dash and the radio has not laged once since ive had my car . 2017 z06 owned since 2018
If you’re referring to the car in this video it was a 2016 and it had the Z07 package. I believe it was a 3LZ but not completely sure on that. Thanks for watching!
I’m thinking of buying a zo6 in the future after I sell my c4, but does anyone who own it had any reliability issues, anything that I should be concerned about?
How would you rate the AC in the seats? I see you’re in Florida too and would like to know if the cooling works well and if I need to be looking for a 2LZ
KCars awesome, thank you for the response. Hoping 2016 model drops into the high 40s range when the c8 drops. Will definitely be picking one up in manual. Would you say the 2LZ is a must? Or will 2LZ suffice?
Keep in mind, the seats are ventilated, not cooled. They pass ambient air from the cabin through them, no air conditioner tubing is run to the seats. I agree that they work well, just a point of clarity.
So I guess if you have groceries in the back... maybe shouldn't try pulling wheelies? I don't know about you KCars dude... that's a nice Z06 you have there, but I don't think you know what you're talking about! Just today... I bought my 2016 Z06. This is my 5th Corvette now. I traded in my 2014 C7 Stingray which was a stick. In fact, all of my previous Vettes were stick. My new Z06 is an automatic... which I'm not that happy about, but it's fully loaded... and bad ass. And after having driven it around for a couple of hours today, I can't tell you guys how happy I am that I bought this car. I am truly stunned at how much better this is than my Stingray... and I'm not just talking about the fact that there is considerable more horsepower. The overall ride quality is sssoooo much better... I don't know what to think about that. My Stingray was nice... I bought it with 17K miles on it, and I was very happy with it. But it did seem to have a slight bit of "clanky" to it... I mean like when you hit small bumps and stuff... noises and vibrations... I always thought that it should be a little better... I mean I paid 50K for it. But my Z06 is like a dream come true... feels well built, tight... rock solid and such an incredible experience to drive! I'm SO HAPPY that I bought this car!! And it's very very comfortable to drive... I could drive it for hours on end with no back problems at all... so I don't know what you're talking about. But just wanted all you guys out there to know that you should not second guess a Z06 purchase. What an awesome machine! :-)
I stopped watching at 2:40 after about 4 mentions of not practical and low to the ground. This is a true sports car and some say supercar. It must below to the ground for handling, aerodynamics/downforce, traction and cannot be tall as a pickup truck. It is tight for keeping you in firmly and safely in the seat during high speed curves if you've never taken to a real track so ingress and egress is not that of a pickup or sedan. Trunk space is usable compared to others in its class: Audi R8, Jaguar F Type SVR, McLaren 570S, Mercedes AMG GT, Nissan GT-R, Porsche and some Lambos and Ferraris. I use a C7 Z06 Corvette cargo trunk net for carrying small items and a few groceries, costs $20 and I can cary 4 cases of water bottles or two small carry on sized suit cases. Wide tires required for traction. Challenger is not in the class of a Vette, nor Mustang. Solidness is sufficient for what it needs due to weight concerns at over 3500 lbs, not exactly a Mini Cooper. Daily commuter for me? No. Balls out weekend high speed cruiser - yes and I've shammed many Challengers, Mustang GT 500 and others from a dead stop or rolling at 60 mph.
never considered grocery shopping when I bought mine. Wow that is a real deal breaker. I must have groceries. guess I need to get rid of my "Z". cause you know, I really need them groceries.
67 yo. I have a 2016 Shaker Challenger. Love the car, will never get rid of it. Comfort, Harmon Kardon 18 speakers. I bought a 2016 base Corvette. Fun, good looking. but after an hour on the road, my back is screaming. I roll to get out. 9 Bose speakers... inferior. My daughter drove it 30 minutes and her butt went to sleep. Had to stop and get out for a bit. Having said that, I'm looking for a Zo6 2016-2019. If I'm going to loose religion getting in and out of the car, at least I want to go fast.
The challenger is definitely more roomy than the C7. But I agree it’s good to go fast than slow even if that means being uncomfortable while doing it. Thanks for watching!
I bought my 2016 Corvette from a guy whose back hurt after driving. I have a 2016 Shaker Challenger also. It's a pain to get in and out. (69yo) Challenger and Vette ride the same. Challenger has 18 speaker Hardon Karmon. Vette 9speaker Bose. Vette has more road noise. Hence the sound is better in Challenger. Cam take 3 or 4 friends in the Challenger. If you run errands in the Vette, you'll be loosing religion after climbing in and out 5 times. I let my daughter drive the Vette, after about 20 miles she said her legs were going to sleep. I enjoy the Challenger better.
At first i used to think the lag was unacceptable but if im being honest i should expect that lag the computer and car is literally preparing it self for “track” mode etc HOWEVER i do agree as my SRT is way faster in this kind of situation
When it comes to pearl who in the hack buys the Corvette especially is 06 it expects it to be like an S UV for size and utility it's a single purpose car it's a sick sports car the best Bang for your Buck you can buy.
If you have this car who cares about people wanting to challenge u . I just got a 2017 3LZ Z06 manual and love it the infotainment wasnt an issue for me, cause it has android auto and apple car play
Not sure what this guy is talking about. First up, do your homework on all the feature of the car, the car has a button under the trunk to open up the hatch. Other than that, I disagree with all the points he came across.
ive had a 18 grandsport 2lt now 4 aprox...3-months...the interior is def. not cheeep+im 62 have had my own car since h. sch..i can drive this car no problem..with achy backs..er anything..the young man must have issues!!
I'd think that most people would be willing to overlook the petty little gripes about the little things that don't really matter just as soon as they stepped on the gas.
I sure would hope so. Everything i mentioned doesn’t even matter for a car like this, just little things that some people might want to know about before spending that amount of money on a car
I’d love to but I think they’re a little out of reach for me right now. I’m excited to see what they will come up with for the ZR1, supposed to be the Z06 engine with twin turbos from what I heard
I got the stingray it’s lowered on stock bolts, came from a Camaro so guess I’m used to the coupe feel. This car is amazing, I can stay in this car for hours I have to get my self out of it down here in Texas, I don’t wanna beat the piss out her in the mid day , but damn she’s a mammoth I got mine procharged and 600 to the wheel and it’s my daily shi rides how you want if u wanna drive hard it does, when u get in tour mode and cruise it’s like a Cadillac maybe not exactly but it’s very plush. I got the suspension upgrade 👌
KCars yessir I do, you too that’s the car I wanted brother you’re even more blessed. I love the stance and the meaty tires that can go on. Plus it’s blown from the factory and gets a warranty what can ya complain for the most parts🙌
Mathew P. It’s actually not my car but someday the goal is to get one! I believe this one had 345s on the back. Definitely was a crazy experience driving that thing!
KCars well if you want it and ya work hard enough anything will happen maybe wait for the mid engine if ya want that, but yessir that’s a beat compared to mine is the younger brother . Stingrays are a great bang for the buck if u get one modified well u can basicly walk away with a zo6 minus certain things 🤷♂️
KCars I was 19 when I got mine, going in 20 next month if ya thought it’s low getting into now lol wait till ur way older that turn into a garage car quick when ya knees ain’t workin so well 🤣 no hate to the old folks
grocery shopping in your Z06? who would make this their only car? if you can afford this car you definitely can afford a cheap beater car to do daily life in while keeping your Z06 as a weekend toy to look forward to. man i take my camaro SS out every weekend and i've only put a little over 2000 miles a year on it
Honestly don’t know why you are complaining about your back in a sports car no one drives them for a long time. Also I have driven one for 1 and a half hours no back pain, you might want to go see your chiropractor buddy.
Edit: I guess there is a trunk release button right above the license plate that I missed when filming this video. What do you guys think of the C7 Z06? Would you rather have a ZL1? Thanks for watching!
KCars how much are you making to the wheel with your 392? SAE and STD numbers
Don SodaPop UTM it’s making 470 to the wheels but I’m not sure if that’s SAE or STD, I made a video showing the dyno graph if you wanna check it out ua-cam.com/video/Qnrr3XS28P8/v-deo.html
KCars time stamp? i couldn’t find it
Don SodaPop UTM 5:18
KCars ZR1 C7 for me.
I got 44 seconds into this video and stopped watching soon as I heard him say “it’s too low to the ground and has no trunk space”... are you serious? 😂
Yeah apparently he thought it was a Chevette not a Corvette. Useless video.
This dude deff has some bizarre complaints lol perfect case of more money then brains. Loved when he pointed out the carbon trim on the steering wheel and said it’s deff track oriented haha
@@appliedmechanical8790 Then he should go back to his Challenger if he wants a car higher off the ground and a big trunk.
I have owned two 2019 Grand Sports and one Stingray and hated the Grand Sports were too low.
@@richardoconnor1712 😆 LOL 😁
Im sorry man, I've had 3 vettes and daily my 2017Z... it has as much space as sedan, it gets 27mpg hwy (yes the z06), comfortable af, you can road trip it, stealth mode is silent and open pipes sound like Jesus returning, I couldn't disagree with you more man..
agreed. C7 owner here and have driven 6 hours to the cape from jersey with no issues.
My family members fall asleep when on long trips. what you see as a negative most see as a positive. your opinion stinkz sorry to say. You are a dodge fan giving a review on your competition! "too low like a race car"...what tha!?
@@herbdavs7624 exactly!! It’s so hard to have a negative opinion on this car bc it really is amazing. Had mine for four years, only sold it bc I had no time to drive it, daily an LC500, and the market was so high that I sold it for $12k more than I paid for mine brand new bc…one more positive, Vettes hold value like crazy 🤙🏾
@@tmichael39 💥💪🏾💥
Jesus returning😂😂
Hence why kids shouldnt have a car like this. Come back in 20 yrs and you'll appreciate this car.
WTF....People that want a Vette really should NOT see this video.
Joe Smoe thank you
Ppl who want a Vette already kno the car is 75% worthless. The other 25% is why buy one.
Lol!!...you got jokes
Still super fast . Can keep up with hellcats
Angelo Bovara Lol, I still gotta have one. Bucket list!
Dude, you are nuts! Your back hurt? There is nothing a kid in his 20’s could do that would cause your back to hurt.
The exhaust on the outside is because the muffler has a quiet mode. Quiet mode is inside pipes and the outside are in the pass thru mode. How do you not know this!??
The inside is leather and suede pillars and headliner. The silver inside is aluminum nit plastic. You have no idea what you are talking about.
Maybe do a video on how your dad doesn’t know you are driving his car 🤣
Lol daaang! Shots fired!!
Agree with everything except for the back stuff , most swimmers have back pain from swimming butterfly
I served in the military and I'm in my mid 20s. My back hurts all the time now lol
Oh someone's jealous
Im 19 and my back hurts occasionally
who cares about grossery space when buying a Vette?!
Not me, but some people probably do
@@KCars then put them in the passager seat 😂
rikard löfberg yup lol
I take my C6 grocery shopping frequently. Maybe your plastic mat is slick (I just have the carpeted floor), but unless I'm launching it into corners my groceries stay put pretty well. Wish I had a C7 Z06 though....
Sell it. Apparently you hate it or can't afford it.
"I don't see anything to go back to the home screen, except this button and this button" then shows the "back" button and "home" button .
Im 6'2 and daily my z06 with hour long rides on the regular and i find the car comfortable and im coming from a hellcat. Honestly the c7 is a better daily. Half the price on insurance, better mpgs, and behaves better in the rain with wet mode
Ya I’m not sure why it was so uncomfortable for me but it’s good to hear that your hour long drives are good! Thanks for watching!
A z06 is half the insurance price of a hellcat wtf that's so backwards lol
@@inrayge they base insurance rates off statistics to crash lol
This baby has a wet mode? Do tell more. I'm moving up from my SS 1LE to either a ZL1 1LE or the C7 Z06. My SS slides like no other in the rain so I just assumed it's even worse in these more powerful cars.
@@leyoarteest3616 dont get on it and you are fine if you arent running radials, you have eco, weather, touring, sport, and track setups for the car that change the gauges setup, suspension stiffness, transmission, exhaust note, and maybe a thing or two I'm forgetting.
Screw the screen problems and lag and stuff. All you need to know is how much gas you got, the oil pressure is fine and that the brakes are working. Then fly like a bat out of hell.
I agree, only thing I used the screen for is to change exhaust modes for my review video and I used the navigation
yea i think he's nitpicking just enjoy the car
“The chrome exhaust gets really dirty and its hard to keep clean. When the car gets dirty, you can actually see all the dirt.” 😂😂😂😂😂
This guy sounds like a ricer, “i downshifted to 3rd...and hit like 110 in Mexico”. Psh, amazing car, but this guy has a ricer mentality.
I have a '16 3LZ M7 car, and I let all the speed demons go there own way. I never engage them 'cause I'll either a) hurt someone else or me b) get a ticket c) tear my car up! Can't stand ego tripping!
I find mine very comfortable. I have driven my c7 from GA to Colorado and no issues. 17 hrs in car at 46 years old....
Dang that’s impressive!
I've a Z07 with competition seats, and comfort is never an issue. I can easily drive it two hours non stop without any issue, and I'm 40 years old.
Good to hear! Not sure if maybe I just didn’t have them adjusted properly. Thanks for watching!
@@KCarsno man,you are absolutely correct,I'm 5 11 1/2 and It is very uncomfortable, the passenger side is even worse,its crazy how less of leg room there is,crazy,I have no clue what the he'll they were thinking.
@@jaedin716sw not really meant to be comfortable I guess but my back was definitely hurting after a short time, maybe I’m getting old😂
Exactly! I'm 50 and I do two monthly drives LA to Vegas in mine! My back doesn't even bother me
“I used to drive a Dodge Challenger” lol this video all makes sense now.
YES... If I get a 2019 Corvette, I would Definitely prefer the ZR1... but not at nearly twice the cost. (The ZL1 is the Camaro... or a Corvette from Many Years ago.)
But "Me Thinks thou doth protest too much"... If you want a 4600 Pound car that can carry groceries better, and is easier to get in and out of, with room to stretch out and take a nap ... buy a Charger, or an SUV... you can't put groceries in the back of a 911 nor a Lambo, either. It's a CORVETTE... NONE of them are as EASY to get in and out of as a Family Sedan... If that makes it an unsatisfying car for you... you are looking for the Wrong kind of car. You don't buy a $70,000+ 2-seater to be "Practical".
I just think you are "Judging" the Z06, or Corvettes in general, by the Wrong 'set of rules'... I don't know of ANY "Sports-Car" that would meet those criteria.
You don't evaluate a Race Horse by how well it can pull a wagon, or if the saddle is comfortable.
Floyd Burdett well said, I agree. All those things made me like the Z06 so much more! I wanted to give a perspective for all types of people no matter the reason they are getting one! Thanks for watching!
I think your alternator has problems. That would explain why the electronics in the car lags.
Hey bro... you have ARRIVED my man! I check in on you every now and again and see how you're doing... " WELL " would be an understatement! Glad life is still treating you good my old friend! See you again... Seth
Thanks!
Thinking in terms of your back problems after 30 minutes of drivng would a Grand Sport or Stingray be better? I thought these cars had some sort of adjustable suspension. Also does the Z06 have cylinder deactivation?
Yes I believe they all have adjustable suspension height but I’m not sure about the stiffness. I’m guessing the stingray would be a little less stiff. And yes the Z06 has cylinder deactivation. Thanks for watching!
I’m confused. I’m looking to trade in my C7 Stingray for C7 ZO6. Is the ZO6 lower and have less room in the trunk than a stingray? I have no problems with my C7 Stingray. I’m not sure if this was supposed to be informative or what..
I would guess that the Z06 is lower but the suspension can be adjusted on both the stingray and Z06. They have the same 15 cubic feet of trunk room if you’re looking at the coupe, the convertible has a little less. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info ....looking to add a Zo6 once the prices go back down
Plenty of room for golf clubs and ar pistol😉
When buying an international station wagon?
I loved that who wants to always be responsible
Thanks for watching!
I don’t care I’m still buying one and u weak lol
😂😂
I am currently driving a 2020 Dodge Challenger so this car is going to be exciting I hope.
The hidden compartment behind the video display screen is intriguing. I am currently buying this car so I will keep everyone updated on my view of it aswell. 😁👍
Awesome and congrats. I think you will enjoy it!
I own a 2018 Z06, you said you drove it for half hour and your back was killing you? Bro, hit the gym. You look too young for that mess. I'm 46, I have driven 2 hours straight without stopping, no issues. At least not in the way you made it sound. It is a sport car not a minivan but it ain't that bad.
I’ve heard that the Z06 wheels are prone to breaking. Have you had that issue?
No, The wheels on this Z06 in the video were not broken
‘Watch this before buying a used corvette’ What does the car being used have to do with anything? I’m surprised nobody has addressed this yet.
I’m 74 years old and i can sit and drive my Stingray for hours and hours without my butt falling asleep or my back hurting. I can get in and out of the C7 easier than i can my other car, a handicap equipped van. I have absolutely no complaints with the interior or the tires, etc. If I had to come up with a complaint it would be the slow response time of the paddle shifters. I understand that problem has been totally resolved in the C8.
Yep the new dual clutch in the C8 is definitely something else! Good to hear that you’re enjoying your C7! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for responding to me.
You can get the c7 A8 transmission tuned to shift faster now.
Is the red stitching stock or did you do that yourself? Looks great! Please let me know, I don’t see many like C7 corvettes like that and I have been looking carefully!
I believe it was a stock but I can’t say for sure since it wasn’t my car
Exhaust itself gets dirty on the outside because of the drive modes. The exhaust valves don't open till they hit four thousand r p m which you can adjust under engine managment setting .
Ahh I see, thanks!
As you know GM motors with fuel management for every problematic have you experienced any problems with the motor in your car I know several people that had tremendous problems with his fuel management not getting oil to the lifters
I haven’t seen any issues
I just picked up a 2016 Z06 coming from a 2019 5.0. The Corvette is laggy but I love the fact that the car can stay in sport mode. Having to always set it in the Mustang really sucked
Congrats! How do you like the Z06?
@@KCars it’s an amazing car. A real drivers car you always have to be on top of it
I agree, it was extremely fun driving this one
You recommend?? Thinking of swapping from my 21 10r80
@@MrFijiVlogz definitely, I had the 10r80 also and I miss it however the Vette will make you forget it real quick
Dude, how many ways do you want the trunk to open? Isn't 2 enough? And you're running on Proxes... 5k and done. If that.
I did lots of grocery shopping in my vette....I did not fly around with my cargo net. And if you have A LOT of groceries...well there is nowhere for it to move. ALSO i fit a 12ft. folding ladder in the back for work. AND a 88 key yamaha MOX8 keyboard AND a full PA for sound gigs in the back as well.
That’s pretty impressive
I just made a video of my friends 1000hp z06, check it out on my channel !
You’d better refer to your owners manual, there’s another way to open the trunk. Maybe you’d better go back to driving your Dodge.
This is one strange video. I have a 2019 Z06 as a daily driver - in fact, as my only car. It's great! There are so many errors in this video. This guy 'KCars' back hurts after 30 minutes, and "he's not kidding!!" Makes you wonder what's wrong with his back?? I'm 6'3" and my back has never complained after driving the car on long trips. The one significant complaint I have with the car is tire noise, which can be bad on coarse pavement, but disappears on smooth. Don't know if KCars mentions that since I stopped watching partway through. I'll also point out that my displays aren't nearly as 'laggy' as his, which may be a function of a newer car?
The reliability is excellent, tire wear not so much, but after all there are 650 lb-ft of torque twisting the driveshaft - the 335 rear tires spin easily in second gear. Mine is a manual transmission, overall mileage about 17 just driving around Tucson, running errands and waiting for the pandemic to end.
I have a 2016 Z06, 3LZ, A8, convertible. I would disagree on the comfort. I have the same seats and I am very comfortable in them. I'm 6'1", 218 LBS. I took it for an hour ride today (12/22/23) with no discomfort at all. I like the ZL1, but I just came out of a CTS-V for my third Corvette. I have owned a 1988 Z51, a 1991 ZR-1, and now the Z06. I'm loving the Z06. Cold air intake and throttle controller are my only mods. It's a beast! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! And good to hear!
"There are only two ways to open the trunk" - then proceeds to show the third way, and apparently there is a fourth way as well. How many ways do you need to open your trunk?? Your gripes about things sliding around in your trunk are universal to any car being driven hard.
I DD'd a C6 for two years, and found it to be every bit as practical as any small or mid size sedans. Other than a few scrapes on big dips and rain gutters which can almost always be driven around, the ride height was perfectly fine.
Guess what....you're back is not the same as other peoples. Good video if one needs to go to sleep.
I hope he never reviews a race car, he would hate it more than the Vette lol
How are the automatics holding up?
This one felt really good, only got to experience it for about 2 or 3 days but I loved how it shifted
The interior has like kind of 5 options for trim level the 3Lz with compition seats is amazing plus all that plastic comes with carbon fiber
True the comp seats are nice!
My 2016 z06 has a button on rear under lid
Is this a parody? It’s a vet bro.
First time watching this video. Good job. I enjoyed it. I have the same car and color. 2015. Had it for a little over 5 months. Love the car. Looks and speed. Launching is a blast. Questions/comments. No heated steering. Do I have Mag Ride??? . The tach has a blue line that pops up when having fun??? I see people holding the start button until the engine starts. NOT. You didn’t. 👍
If there is a button next to the shifter that has a picture of a shock on it, then I believe that means you have mag ride. Thanks for watching!
No button… still learning stuff all the time. Thanks
We’re all learning 🤷🏼♂️
I assume that your seats have a inflatable lumbar system. If they do, you should inflate them and that might really help with your back hurting you as that's where most of pain comes from. I had the same problem and the lumbar fix worked very well.
Thanks!
@@KCars You're welcome.
@@KCars You're very welcome.
To drive it as intended, is on a track. I'm not going to the track with luggage in the back. GM does not intend for these to cool race on public highways. The seats have lumbar adjustment, also.
By me being 6'1 in height will I be able to fit in a zo6 corvette like the one in this video?
I was very comfortable at 5'11". That doesn't specifically answer your question, but hope it helps. The C6 has more leg room than a C7, however I think you'd fit fine if you were average weight.
I’m 6’1’ and I fit in my C7 Z06 just fine. Now my C3 is tight.
Something is def not right with your car . When i go thru my driving mods it instantly changes on the dash and the radio has not laged once since ive had my car . 2017 z06 owned since 2018
Ya I was thinking it shouldn’t be lagging that much
Its his thought process on the car that lags. Its not the car.
same. No lagging issues with mine
What year and level is your car?
If you’re referring to the car in this video it was a 2016 and it had the Z07 package. I believe it was a 3LZ but not completely sure on that. Thanks for watching!
Almost bought one of these, glad I bought my Hellcat Challenger wide body instead..
Can’t go wrong with a widebody hellcat
"it's like sporty and stuff 🤓" 😂
what tires are you using?
I can’t remember exactly. They might’ve been the stock ones, I think maybe 345s
I’m thinking of buying a zo6 in the future after I sell my c4, but does anyone who own it had any reliability issues, anything that I should be concerned about?
Z06 will overheat on the track after a few goes. But your day to day driving shouldn’t bring any real issues
@@pHixiq wrong , it does over heat on heavy traffic or stop and go ..
How would you rate the AC in the seats? I see you’re in Florida too and would like to know if the cooling works well and if I need to be looking for a 2LZ
The AC in the seats worked very well. Whole car and seat were cool in about a minute
KCars awesome, thank you for the response. Hoping 2016 model drops into the high 40s range when the c8 drops. Will definitely be picking one up in manual. Would you say the 2LZ is a must? Or will 2LZ suffice?
No problem, and it’s all a personal preference based on what you need/want. Thanks for watching!
Keep in mind, the seats are ventilated, not cooled. They pass ambient air from the cabin through them, no air conditioner tubing is run to the seats. I agree that they work well, just a point of clarity.
My dream car. I need that! 😎🏁
Definitely an awesome car, thanks for watching!
As bad as I’d like to buy the C7 Z06 I think Ima wait for the C8 Z06.
Definitely a good idea, supposed to be NA though, the ZR1 is supposed to be twin turbo I think so that’ll be insane
DON'T watch this if your going to buy a vette lol. Its all negatives.
So I guess if you have groceries in the back... maybe shouldn't try pulling wheelies? I don't know about you KCars dude... that's a nice Z06 you have there, but I don't think you know what you're talking about! Just today... I bought my 2016 Z06. This is my 5th Corvette now. I traded in my 2014 C7 Stingray which was a stick. In fact, all of my previous Vettes were stick. My new Z06 is an automatic... which I'm not that happy about, but it's fully loaded... and bad ass. And after having driven it around for a couple of hours today, I can't tell you guys how happy I am that I bought this car. I am truly stunned at how much better this is than my Stingray... and I'm not just talking about the fact that there is considerable more horsepower. The overall ride quality is sssoooo much better... I don't know what to think about that. My Stingray was nice... I bought it with 17K miles on it, and I was very happy with it. But it did seem to have a slight bit of "clanky" to it... I mean like when you hit small bumps and stuff... noises and vibrations... I always thought that it should be a little better... I mean I paid 50K for it. But my Z06 is like a dream come true... feels well built, tight... rock solid and such an incredible experience to drive! I'm SO HAPPY that I bought this car!! And it's very very comfortable to drive... I could drive it for hours on end with no back problems at all... so I don't know what you're talking about. But just wanted all you guys out there to know that you should not second guess a Z06 purchase. What an awesome machine! :-)
Fathers Car confirmed
I stopped watching at 2:40 after about 4 mentions of not practical and low to the ground. This is a true sports car and some say supercar. It must below to the ground for handling, aerodynamics/downforce, traction and cannot be tall as a pickup truck. It is tight for keeping you in firmly and safely in the seat during high speed curves if you've never taken to a real track so ingress and egress is not that of a pickup or sedan. Trunk space is usable compared to others in its class: Audi R8, Jaguar F Type SVR, McLaren 570S, Mercedes AMG GT, Nissan GT-R, Porsche and some Lambos and Ferraris. I use a C7 Z06 Corvette cargo trunk net for carrying small items and a few groceries, costs $20 and I can cary 4 cases of water bottles or two small carry on sized suit cases. Wide tires required for traction. Challenger is not in the class of a Vette, nor Mustang. Solidness is sufficient for what it needs due to weight concerns at over 3500 lbs, not exactly a Mini Cooper. Daily commuter for me? No. Balls out weekend high speed cruiser - yes and I've shammed many Challengers, Mustang GT 500 and others from a dead stop or rolling at 60 mph.
Definitely an insane car💯 Thanks for watching!
@@KCars Do let us know if you get the C8 Z06!!! Cant wait to see it!
HR Brown waiting for the ZR1🤫
never considered grocery shopping when I bought mine. Wow that is a real deal breaker. I must have groceries. guess I need to get rid of my "Z". cause you know, I really need them groceries.
Stop winning love your z06 I wish I can afford one have c5 now. Thinking of z51 or the z06
67 yo. I have a 2016 Shaker Challenger. Love the car, will never get rid of it. Comfort, Harmon Kardon 18 speakers. I bought a 2016 base Corvette. Fun, good looking. but after an hour on the road, my back is screaming. I roll to get out. 9 Bose speakers... inferior. My daughter drove it 30 minutes and her butt went to sleep. Had to stop and get out for a bit. Having said that, I'm looking for a Zo6 2016-2019. If I'm going to loose religion getting in and out of the car, at least I want to go fast.
The challenger is definitely more roomy than the C7. But I agree it’s good to go fast than slow even if that means being uncomfortable while doing it. Thanks for watching!
Point 1) Stuff flying around while in the trunk. Answer: During those few times, do not drive erratically haha.
Dude you need a mini van who goes grocery shopping in a vette anyway 😂
I gave a challenger and now I'm looking for a z06 😁
Both cars are great but the z06 is insane coming from a challenger
If someone wanted practical, a Corvette should not come to mind.
Practical and versatile would be a mini van.
The exhaust is NPP and by the soot doesn't have cats.
It needs to have cats from the factory. It just has valves that open and close
I bought my 2016 Corvette from a guy whose back hurt after driving. I have a 2016 Shaker Challenger also. It's a pain to get in and out. (69yo) Challenger and Vette ride the same. Challenger has 18 speaker Hardon Karmon. Vette 9speaker Bose. Vette has more road noise. Hence the sound is better in Challenger. Cam take 3 or 4 friends in the Challenger. If you run errands in the Vette, you'll be loosing religion after climbing in and out 5 times. I let my daughter drive the Vette, after about 20 miles she said her legs were going to sleep. I enjoy the Challenger better.
I think I had more fun with the Z06 but the challenger would be a better daily. Both great cars
Use you trunk nest to hold your stuffs in the trunk dude.
Henry Do that would definitely help
Get the optional cargo net.....
A van will fit your needs n fantasy better
At first i used to think the lag was unacceptable but if im being honest i should expect that lag the computer and car is literally preparing it self for “track” mode etc HOWEVER i do agree as my SRT is way faster in this kind of situation
Not a huge issue but for a car this expensive I think it could be a little better. Still an insane car, thanks for watching!
What year is your z06
Not mine but this one was a 2016
Whats next complaints about not enough cup holders. Its a vett not a nissan
Maybe this guys should trade it in and get a Prius it’s a z06 get in shut up and hang on nothing else matters lol yeeeee
I thought your other video of you driving would be "My Back's Killin Me"
😂😂
What do you mean low to the ground...thats a known fact and a given...just about every sports car/super car/exotic sits low to the ground....
True
When it comes to pearl who in the hack buys the Corvette especially is 06 it expects it to be like an S UV for size and utility it's a single purpose car it's a sick sports car the best Bang for your Buck you can buy.
Wish you'd keep the camera steady. Getting dizzy watching this video 👀
think i'll keep my 01
If you have this car who cares about people wanting to challenge u . I just got a 2017 3LZ Z06 manual and love it the infotainment wasnt an issue for me, cause it has android auto and apple car play
Sweet congrats!
Not sure what this guy is talking about. First up, do your homework on all the feature of the car, the car has a button under the trunk to open up the hatch. Other than that, I disagree with all the points he came across.
There's also a button by the plate...
Didn’t realize that at the time of this video, thanks!
U need a software update
ive had a 18 grandsport 2lt now 4 aprox...3-months...the interior is def. not cheeep+im 62 have had my own car since h. sch..i can drive this car no problem..with achy backs..er anything..the young man must have issues!!
I'd think that most people would be willing to overlook the petty little gripes about the little things that don't really matter just as soon as they stepped on the gas.
I sure would hope so. Everything i mentioned doesn’t even matter for a car like this, just little things that some people might want to know about before spending that amount of money on a car
I hear what your saying. Have you ever considered getting a C8? It is a completely different version of what a Corvette is.
I’d love to but I think they’re a little out of reach for me right now. I’m excited to see what they will come up with for the ZR1, supposed to be the Z06 engine with twin turbos from what I heard
I got the stingray it’s lowered on stock bolts, came from a Camaro so guess I’m used to the coupe feel. This car is amazing, I can stay in this car for hours I have to get my self out of it down here in Texas, I don’t wanna beat the piss out her in the mid day , but damn she’s a mammoth I got mine procharged and 600 to the wheel and it’s my daily shi rides how you want if u wanna drive hard it does, when u get in tour mode and cruise it’s like a Cadillac maybe not exactly but it’s very plush. I got the suspension upgrade 👌
Sounds like a beast! Enjoy it!
KCars yessir I do, you too that’s the car I wanted brother you’re even more blessed. I love the stance and the meaty tires that can go on. Plus it’s blown from the factory and gets a warranty what can ya complain for the most parts🙌
Mathew P. It’s actually not my car but someday the goal is to get one! I believe this one had 345s on the back. Definitely was a crazy experience driving that thing!
KCars well if you want it and ya work hard enough anything will happen maybe wait for the mid engine if ya want that, but yessir that’s a beat compared to mine is the younger brother . Stingrays are a great bang for the buck if u get one modified well u can basicly walk away with a zo6 minus certain things 🤷♂️
KCars I was 19 when I got mine, going in 20 next month if ya thought it’s low getting into now lol wait till ur way older that turn into a garage car quick when ya knees ain’t workin so well 🤣 no hate to the old folks
Totally different cars vs Challenger. Invalid comparison. You should be reviewing Dodge Darts.
grocery shopping in your Z06? who would make this their only car? if you can afford this car you definitely can afford a cheap beater car to do daily life in while keeping your Z06 as a weekend toy to look forward to. man i take my camaro SS out every weekend and i've only put a little over 2000 miles a year on it
Car is bad ass no doubt .
💯
As a C7 Z06 owner, this video is a joke! Did Dodge pay you to bad mouth the Z06? I love minds and nothing about it is cheap…..
If it makes your back hurt get rid of it and buy something better lol.
Sell the dodge. 30 minutes back hurt???
WTF
Honestly don’t know why you are complaining about your back in a sports car no one drives them for a long time. Also I have driven one for 1 and a half hours no back pain, you might want to go see your chiropractor buddy.
And finished with track time.
Why are you comparing a Corvette to a challenger? Buy a cameo then!!
This scenery has to be somewhere in South FL......
Yep, this was in cocoa beach
@KCars Okay, I thought you were a little further South in the Palm Beach area but close enough👌🏿.
So did you ever own this?
No
@@KCars Dumb video then but thanks
@@bigk5746 thanks for watching!