Camaro VS Corvette - Which Is Better? (Why I Traded My C7 After 32 DAYS) WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- All comparisons in this video are between a C7 Grand Sport and 6th Gen Camaro SS. Again, this video is only my opinion and observations after owning both cars. Hopefully this helps anyone looking at purchasing either of these vehicles!
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To elaborate a little more; my point in bringing up what I paid for these cars was to show that while Corvettes cost more across the board, they will not have a warranty because of their age. A USED 2014-19 base C7 Stingray sits in the 40-45k range, Grand Sport's are in the 50-60k range and Z06's are in the 60-85k range. In contrast, a used 2020+ base Camaro SS is in the mid 30ks, 1LE's in the 40s and ZL1s in the 60-70s, all with a warranty. Also, I have been DM'd that maybe my mind would change if I experienced a manual Corvette vs a manual Camaro but I'm not too sure. What do you guys think?
Damn bro rn I have a 2SS and want to make the jump to C7Z but hearing this sounds nuts
@@Blank2SS If you like Vettes, go for it. But I'd say to test drive a ZL1 or ZL1 1LE as well as the Z06 and see which you like more before making your decision!
I just purchased a 2014 C7 less than 60 days ago. I agree with the majority of what you said but I have no regrets on my purchase although I realize that I could have purchased a newer Camaro with more/same options for less money. Both cars are great but visually, I like the C7 a little more. Funny enough, I am 49 years old and that could be the reason why I picked the C7, LOL! Drive safely and enjoy your beautiful ride.
Awesome video. I picked up a brand new 2ss 1le in august of last year. I was thinking about picking up a grand sport instead because it IS the faster car but ultimately decided against it mainly due to warranty and it wasn’t much faster but would have cost much more while being older.
I’m getting ready to sell my 2SS 1le in the spring. Unfortunately it’s just not much of an upgrade versus my prior car which was a 6th Gen SS non 1le. I realized after the fact that I am not okay “upgrading” but not getting any extra HP. I’ve seen too many issues with these engines once they get modded so I don’t want to go down that rabbit hole. I also realized that most of my driving is street driving (I only do 3-5 track days per year) so a higher horsepower car with less handling would be more suited and fun for MY needs. I think the SS 1le is a great car and anyone that wants one should get one.
You too! Appreciate it@@blazing9034
Thanks for making this video as it made me appreciate my Camaro 2ss even more
“nothing against older white dudes- cause i’m gonna be one one day” 😭😭😭😭 fire vid 🔥
I’k I’m late but thank you for this review I’m in the same height range so I just had to make sure it was worth getting the Camaro
I had a 2018 SS 1LE, a 2019 ZL1 1LE, and a 2019 C7 Z06. The Camaro’s were significantly better handling cars out of the box and inspired much more confidence than the Z06. While I miss all of these cars greatly, I think the SS 1LE will go down as one of my all-time favorites. Although I am heavily considering a C7 Grand Sport or a C6 Z06 to get back into the Corvette platform but, if that doesn’t work out, there’s a strong chance I’ll end up with another SS 1LE. I think a lot of people downplay them because they feel like the Corvette is inherently superior when it is in fact only superior in weight and weight distribution. The Alpha chassis from the Camaro just simply out-classes the Corvette. Equal weight and drivers, I give it to the Camaro every time.
Love the camaro... Still want a vette tho 😂
Had both, got a C8 currently and ain't nothing like it. Camaros are nice too but it ain't coming close to a C8.....
When you said 6’4” I knew that tight ass C7 was too small for ya!
Right the camaro is better for him lol but if it's me which it is c7 vette is wag better a d it's way fastter I beat 10 speeds by a car length all the time
I’m deciding to get a c7 zo6 or zl1
ZL1
@@GoatedOne201 zl1. i just bought a 6 speed manual with no sunroof. It's perfect. PERFECT!!!!!!!!
I like both but corvette is a sportscar Cameron is more of a muscle car like Challengers and Mustang s and I have both and the vette gets the most attention.And I'm going to buy the C8 corvette soon.
Someone found out corvette payments are expensive!😂 the Vette is a far superior car to any Camaro!
For the price difference it should be.
I was looking into selling my ZL1 for a vette around summer 2025, but after watching this I'm pretty much convinced to keep my maro!
camaro sucks.
Bro bought a sports car and list all the things that don't matter in a sports car lol
Im a young dude with no kids or responsibilities. So daily driving a c7 is goals for me lol
I am that guy, my man. Believe me, it is very much an attainable car. Took me about 3 years of just working to buy it. It is everything and a bag of chips. Trust. The camaro is a cool car and mechanically it performs just as good at the vette. The difference is the vibe and image. The vette is more of a mature person's car. The camaro is the more cooler/popular car for the average person to buy. Hence why a brand new camaro costs the same as a used C7. The thing is that the Corvette holds its value for this same reason. My 2014 3LT 6L80 Stingray was 40k with 30k miles. This model has less issues than the 8 speed does which is why it held its value. Its my only car that I daily because I am still putting myself through college and I have to room with other people to balance my living costs. I do not regret one bit. The corvette is just as attention seeking as the camaro. Its just more intimidating which is why people will either hate on it or try to race you randomly to prove a point. The camaro on the other hand is more friendly and more common, so people will be more accpeting of it.
I am totally with you man. Almost same experience, with a few differences. I went from a 2021 Camaro 2SS 10spd to a 2015 Corvette Z51 7spd manual (non MRC) and was shocked at the lack of helpful features like the backup sensors, side object detection, rear mirror camera and OMG is that radio display from 2010??? The thing I hated the most was the shifter though, that thing was so sloppy missing gears happened way too often. Even with the exact same motor between the two cars, the difference the torque tube made was very noticeable, it felt like the power was getting lost somewhere. A few more things I didn't care for on the Vette was the targa top popping noises, fixed with a little deodorant stick coating to the latch pins, the tire squeal in tight turns, very obvious in parking garages, and the tight cabin - I'm 6'4" and bonked the knees a few too many times and very little elbow room. Bare in mind, I was a Chevy mechanic for years and always thought the Vette was top of the line tech-wise, so to have these surprises once I actually bought one was very shocking for me. The more I thought about it, I realized we got screwed by GM. They saved a lot of the features we love in our 6th gen Camaros for the 8th gen Corvette, almost like the 7th gen was just a pacifier. It was a nice car, but $ for $ the Camaro was just better, so last June I ordered a 2024 2SS 1LE w/ MRC, got delivery in September, and have been very happy. It is more fun and even though it's not as low as the Vette, it out-handles the Vette and I don't have to worry about bottoming out, which happened a couple of times in the Vette. NGL, I will miss the dash and HUD display options tho, and the trunk actually could handle large luggage. Congrats on your new ride!
I agree
Sure the C7 is lighter and the power to weight ratio is superior, I agree with the biggest factor, I'm 6'4 also but I'm 280 pounds, sure I could stand to lose 30-40 pounds. But after keeping a Z06 for 3-4 days from a family member, my knee was hitting the dash, my head was close to the top of the inside. But for me the best fit was a 6 speed ZL1 1LE package added, I have 4-5 inches of knee room, and just a little more head room since I have a sunroof. Plus with the LT4 in the ZL1 it can't over heat like the Z06 C7 auto.
If you have a C6,C7,C8 great ! I'm just not buying a car with a NBA or NFL body frame that can't fit in.
You can downplay the Corvette all you want! It’s superior to the Camaro!!!
You Stupid
for double the price... i would sincerely hope so
Haha the comment what I was looking for 😂
I know it's your opinion,but l have owned a ZL1 and still own a C7 Z06, and the vette is way better for me. I changed the wheels and changed the tires, but the ride was similar. I rarely drive the vette with the roof on. I like my sport seats in the vette much better! To each his own I guess.
@@robertbass974 For me, the Camaro had terrible blind spots when I test drove one. I’ve always been a Camaro fan, and have owned 4 of them so far! I tend to lean towards the first and second generations.
Older white DUDES no biggie cause ima be one, one day 😂
I have a 2017 c7z got it with 10k miles on it for 72k well over a year ago. I still think it’s the best bank for buck car out there. Plus it was 2lz with zo7 package.
Enjoy your upgrade sir 🎉😅
Camaro is 100 % better 😊
I drove a Z06 and a 2ss Camaro the 2ss is more fun on the road because u get more time and fun enjoying getting up to speed. The Corvette gets up to speed way quicker and you don't enjoy it. It's like living life in a flash and not enjoying the journey
I think my vette was noticeably more “snappy” and responsive with power but my Camaro is soooo much nicer of a ride. It’s like riding a race car vs a Cadillac
My experience with both:
\ What I miss the most in the Z06 from the ZL1 are the back seats, even though they're still tight it's something.
\ Exhaust on the newer Camaros are far, far superior (as you mentioned) than the C7. Stock C7 exhaust is very disappointing until high RPMs/wide open throttle.
\ Z06 sometimes gets too much attention compared to the ZL1, which sometimes is a bad thing.
\ ZL1 doesn't grab so much attention as the Vette, which sometimes is a good thing. Sleeper factor is nice for more frequent use. Also fun to surprise other cars that dismiss the "just a Camaro" and have no idea what the ZL1 badge means.
\ People try to race me much more in the ZL1 than the Z06. Again, presence. ZL1 comes off as "just a Camaro" where as the Z06 already looks like a fast car and thus people tend to mess with it less.
\ ZL1s are rarer than Z06s on the streets.
\ 7M on the Vette is super reliable, valuable, and fun -- miles ahead of the auto version.
\ Vette fits more in the trunk.
\ Driving the ZL1 feels like driving a tank visibility wise; driving the Z06 is like a go kart rocket. You get used to it with both.
\ I strongly dislike the temperature vents location by the shifter on the ZL1. Hot/cold air constantly blowing on your hands.
Some other things I didn't mention but that is generally the gist of it.
If I had to go on a date night with the wife or any special occasion (wedding, ceremony, etc) I'd pick the Z06. If I had to go to work or shopping, I'd pick the ZL1. But they both can be interchanged. With that being said, I love both cars and it's a shame they're both discontinued. Get 'em while they're still around. Fug it, get both.
I'm surprised you stuck with the Camaro at all considering your size. Generally guys with bigger frames end up in Hellcats or such.
I shopped around a few years ago and test drove some Hellcats but they were a letdown after experiencing the 10 speed and handling of Chevy cars. Also their interiors seem basic to me, only thing I like is their refresh rate speed on their main display, it doesn't skip like Chevy ones. I also figured the 7 speed manual would be very different versus the auto that I had and probably more fun. I enjoyed driving the Vette, performancewise but I think I was mostly just too big to fit in it lol
@@Esbei1LE Also, we have to remember that C7 stopped production since 2019. It's not a fair comparison if you compare a 2024 Camaro with all the tech goodies versus several year old platform. If the C7 was still being produced and C8 was delayed, I am positive a lot of that goody would be implemented.
With comfort and luxury comes weight (Hellcat, AMG). You have to compromise something, can't have it all. Unless you get a Jesko or Gemera, but now you're compromising your lifetime funds, properties, whatever millions we don't got😂
Thanks for this info I just traded my C5 was thinking about an upgrade for the next one but I will take a look at the Camaro. Thanks Again
Great review. Don't have the 1LE but I love my SS. I'm 6'2 and 250. A corvette is way to tight for me.
I am glad I don't have Ipads all over my dash... I don't want my car to behave like a PC at all.. When you drive a manual the Tech and Infotainment is the last thing you are thinking about. LOL.. I just bought a (1 owner Garage Kept 2017 Manual Mustang GT with only 8,909 miles on it.. And I am so happy.. It's been over 30 years since I've been back in a manual and I love it.. The car makes me feel 19 again.. My first real Car was a 1976 F250 Trailer special.. It was a 4 speed with first as a granny gear. You couldn't go past 5 miles an hour in first, so it really felt like a 3 speed manual.. For regular driving I would have to take off in second gear.. Manuals were all we drove back then, because the automatic's were so slow and terrible.. The kid's today have zero Idea how good they have it with the DCT's and paddle shifting cars. I am afraid to leave my car with certain shops and places.. Example, I took my car to get washed and detailed and the guy's there couldn't drive it because it was manual. It was sad, like 18 to 20 something year old men I guess were afraid to move my car they no one their knew how to drive a manual. Then I see these kid's on instagram, swearing they are the best race car drivers' world or something but they have never really shifted a car in their lives it kind of silly... Save the manual's..
Great looking car, I did the same had a 17 Z51 manual then a 17 GS, was going to get a Z06 but I could not deal with my knee constantly opening the rear hatch grr! CarPlay would not connect on many occasions. Found a 22 ZL1 locally instead with 1700 miles on it basically full warranty and just made better sense. 10 speed auto is so much better and no cracked wheels. Yea that happened on the GS. Z06 is a sexy car but felt dated for the money. Good choice on the 2ss for the lighting.
man i'm with you 100% on the communities around the cars.
i've seen similar. vette owners are often older, and colder. a lot of elitism there.
Great vid bro, was somewhat looking at c7 grandsports too but had the same feelings you described here. Keep the Camaro videos coming. New subscriber!
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corvettes also dont rust due to fiberglass
I gotta say, I appreciate you with this kind of information. The first real word of ownership with both. For the longest time I couldn’t choose between them both. This helped out a lot brotha
The new SS grills ruin the entire car for me. What was Chevy thinking when they designed that dumb shit? That 22 you had was clean.
He had a 22 and this a 23? they didn’t change the look of it from factory
@@CamaroandaCamera he had a pre 2018 SS/ modern ZL1 grill on it though. After 2019 the stock Camaro SS turned butt ugly and only the ZL1 looked good. Which is a shame because the SS is a great car.
@@CamaroandaCamera I wasn’t referring to a change that they made in 22-23, even though I worded it like that. I was talking about the 2019 redesign that they never fixed.
As a person who is 6”7 I appreciate hearing from another lanky mf
He's right.
Camaro FTW
Both automatics 😢
Dude the Camaro is garbage compared to the vette
Corvette is superior. But from what you say its not something you can drive almost everyday. But the camaro you can. Comfortable and fast.
You Stupid
Look at PRO MOD. LOOK AT NHRA. HOW MANY CORVETTES DO YOU SEE. NONE. DUMMY. ALL CAMARO’S.
Not sure what State you live in but in my State trading in a car after 32 days for a new one for me would make me the King of Fools. The person who originally bought the Vette would have paid 7k + in sales tax. A second owner on the same car would pay another 7 to 6k in sales tax. 13k on the same car in sales taxes. 3rd owner another 5-6K. So we are at 18K in taxes that one car has generated so far. In saying that, in my State to buy a Car and in 32 days (we have a 30 day temp tag) I'd have to give the Gov 12K + or - in sales tax say for the Vette and Camaro, F' that! and then property taxes on top of that? F' that! I would have kept the Vette and fixed what you thought was wrong with it instead of giving these (use your own words here) your hard earned money.
I am short. 5'7.. whats best for me. Corvette C7 or Camaro SS 6th gen? I feel im exactly like Hammonds height lol
GM apparently fixed the trans shudder issue years ago with an updated fluid.
The 8 speed auto uses hp trans fluid there known for losing additives nd causing shudders all you need is a trans service
I have a 2017 c7z got it with 10k miles on it for 72k well over a year ago. I still think it’s the best bank for buck car out there. Plus it was 2lz with zo7 package.
I have a 2017 c7z got it with 10k miles on it for 72k well over a year ago. I still think it’s the best bank for buck car out there. Plus it was 2lz with zo7 package.
Apples vs Oranges. I have a C7 Z51 and the looks are incredible, much better than the Camaro. However, as you said interior is crammed and ride isn't great.
Reliability wise I don’t expect the Camaro to be much better. Sure the C7s have torque tube issues and bending wheels on the wide bodies but other than that, the engines are identical. There are still some C7s out there with transferable extended warranties if you look around.
Dude you’re losing so much money going from vehicle to vehicle! Make up your damn mind ! 😂
I had a 2014 C7 that became a lemon at 61k and now I have a 2016 2SS that I bought at 32k. My Camaro has had about 4k in repairs between 32k and 70k miles. Neither car is super reliable in that aspect.
Overall, C7 got way more compliments and attention. Camaro is louder, more comfortable, doesn’t scrub speed bumps etc, and cheaper. Overall I want another C7 but Camaro is still great.
Wdym by lemon lol and ah so it does scrub the speed bumps? Damn
1:23 I will say you where too big for. Vette to ride comfortably, it’s my dream car so nit picking the infotainment center, while the newer cars are better, idc for that coming from even older cars but like the points, good video, also depends on what you want aftermarket wise, you can get the lambo lights for the Corvette.
Dude 2017 vette vs 2020 and above, is no comparison, I can’t even stop at a light in my 22
Did your corvette have magnetic ride?
Yes
There’s 2SS 1le’s?
Rare af but yes
@@Esbei1LE dang. All I have is the Hotwheels edition from 2018
I’ve owned a SS 1LE, ZL1 1LE, C7 Z51, and a C7 Grand Sport. I daily drove all of them and while I love both equally, I think your observations are pretty far off.
Camaro has better steering, electronics are a 1/2 gen newer, and far better seats
Vette is lighter, more nimble, far better build quality, and a true double wishbone chassis setup.
I am unbiased as well, it’s a close call and a preference driven Decision. Give me a manual wide body C7 and I’m happy (even if I like the brutality of the ZLE here and there).