4 Years of C7 Corvette ZR1 Ownership! The GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY!
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00:00 - 01:45 - Intro
01:46 - 04:07 C7 ZR1 Specs
04:08 - 05:34 - Interior Wear
05:35 - 06:48 - Exterior Wear
06:49 - 07:55 - Engine Specs
07:56 - 08:17 - Illegal to Sell in Europe
08:18 - 08:54 - Incoming C8 Corvette ZR1
08:55 - 09:59 - Cargo Space
10:00 - 12:03 - Cost of Ownership
12:04 - 13:52 - My Experience With The C7 Platform
13:53 - 17:41 MODS
17:41 - 18:21 - Outro
18:22 - 18:54 - AWE Exhaust Note
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4 years of owning this beauty! What do you guys think of my experience? 🤔
It's a blessing that you've had it for 4 years with no issues at all, I can tell it's cared for though, so I'm sure that helps 👍🏽
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I love your ZR1, my neighbor has a shadow gray one he bought last summer and yes indeedy I'm a jealous man. He's let me drive it and take the wife out for dinner a handful of times with it and man, what a treat it is! Thanks for the video! You did a wonderful job sharing your experience with the ZR1, and worthy of a sub.
Thank you!! They are wonderful cars!
Do you want to sell this to me?
The C7 just looks better than the C8 IMO.
I agree
The C8 looks like a wannabe....
C8 looks like a low budget super car
Yeah I'd say just barely tho
Cool story, nobody cares. Everyone bitches about anything that changes, you will get used to it and stfu.
ZR1 is definitely the beast of the C7, and truly a game changer. You have done an amazing job with mods and keeping this beauty looking brand new!
Thank you my friend!
Z06 better imo
@HorsePowerO❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊bsessed
Owned a '17 Z06 manual for 4 years. What a great experience. Did all maintenance, fluid & filter changes annually. Only take away is too much power. Made sure I never let it get away from me. Can't imagine driving a ZR1. 😮
That to me is the majority of the fun. I love how easily this car can get away from you.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Remember when the GM Executive crashed the ZR1 Pace Car..
@jeffreyhillery1614 I do lol
Beauty of a car dream car hope one day I have one
If it was to much power u should have bought a grand sport they r not for everyone respect ur power or u have problems just like your wife😢😢😅
The best part besides the driving expirence has to be the value increase. Also love the Doug Demuro style into! 👍👍👍
Totally agree! Glad you liked it!
Your ZR1 is definitely a very nice car! I own a '15 Stingray with the 7-speed. I considered moving to a C8, but I much prefer the manual transmission. Yes I know the manual is slower but I'd rather keep the manual shifting experience. :)
Exactly this! I couldnt care less how much faster an EV is or an automatic... i will ALWAYS drive a manual V8
Not a black car fan but mainly because they are brutal to daily them. On C7 you just don’t get more menacing than in black.
I would agree normally, but with Xpel and ceramic coating it really makes it as easy as any other color to own.
Such a badass menacing looking car. Was never the biggest C7 fan but as of late I just can’t seem to get enough. Congrats man
Love the car. Think I'd have put 40, 000 miles on her in 4 years. Good job preserving this monster of a ride! ❤
Thanks! Unfortunately, in PA, we can only drive these things about 4 months out of the year usually!
I've done just that. 42K miles so far. That's due to the fact I can drive it almost 24/7 and never get it wet. I'm in AZ. Originally from GA. They don't know what rain is here. ;)
45K on mine. In fact I replaced the engine air filter on Tuesday since it's due every 45K miles. (I don't have the Jake air filter).
Justin DeMuro! The ZR1 is and will always be a legend. Great video my friend!
Thank you, Pat! I greatly appreciate the support!
Nobody talks about how the zr1 was an investment, one now worth almost twice what it was originally. Such an amazing car.
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Gorgeous car!!! Your neighbours just must love the sound!!!😆
Almost as much as I do! 🤣
It’s just me but the math is not mathing!!! 4 years, 3 oil changes, tires that’s just wear and tear maybe weekend warrior. Interior well 4 years and only 16k miles states the obvious. Great video, gorgeous car.
This is a really well done video and a lot of time invested in editing with all the b roll shots. 💯
Absolutely correct! Lots of time in this one.
Insanely good review! Amazing structure and clear to the point! Thanks a lot
Thank you.
Wow, Beautiful ride brother! Perfect mods and I love the red calipers and badges. 👏
Thank you!!
Simply awesome content Justin ; your ZR1 is truly an automotive beauty, looking forward to seeing next to the Z06; always looking forward to upcoming content; take care !
Thanks! I'm super excited for the Z06 and it's maiden voyage will be made to Florida BEFORE PA so if you're around I'd love to have you stop by the shop and see it!
I’ll meet you at Blackout Tinting Miami for sure; excited for you.
@@bluevette2230 Excellent! I look forward to it!
Thanks for sharing, nice little Vette plus you've upgraded/added so many nice options to improve it. I can see you're proud of it too. Blessings to you fine sir.
Thank you!
Epic ZR1!! It doesn’t get any better than that! Great video Justin!!
Appreciate it!
Beautiful car, I always said that the C7 is the best looking gen and the C7 ZR1 is the best of the best. I loved my '14 Z51 and to this day still think it looked better than my C8's although no one can deny that the C8 performs much better than it's C7 or any other gen counterparts. Keep the Z in mint condition, the fact that it's a MN7 will make it so much more valuable in the coming years.
I'm glad you kept the zr1 c7. So many people traded in there c7 when the c8 started be in dealership lots
The ZR1 is so different than the C8 it's easy to keep both and appreciate both.
Can't wait to see it in person! Corvettes at Carlisle right around the corner! If there were a C8 Z06 and this parked side by side, I wouldn't even see the C8! NEVER SELL IT! Can't say that enough!
It will be there oddly enough parked right next to my c8 z06 so we can test your theory!!
@@HorsePowerObsessed 100%, no hesitation, my eyes will be on the ZR1!
@@captainflappinjacks597 Awesome! I'll see you there, my friend!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Aye sir!
Love it! Probably a dream car that will just remain a dream.
Always good to have goals!
Nice Video. I have owned my 91 ZR1 for 18 years.
Wow! Same reason?
Justin great video. Car looks excellent and can't wait for the new Z06
Thanks, man. I'm pumped for the new Z06!! Literally coming any day now.
What a beast of a car. Last front engine/top spec of the C7. Wouldn't be surprised if values skyrocket when people finally understand how special it is
That's a beautiful ZR1.
Glad I saw this video and hope to see some of your C8 Z06 videos.
Thank you!
Man these red accents got the ZR1 looking like Batman Beyond. Beautifully Done🔥🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate that!
C7 looks better to me than the C8" the O.G. batmobile
Sounds just like Doug DeMuro in his opening along with the profile shot. Good job.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Fantastic overview of a Singularly Great Car! I will get my ‘19 ZR1 soft top someday! It will be my Lucky 13th Corvette since 1974.
I appreciate the support! I hope you have the ability to enjoy one of these cars very soon!!
This is my dream car... Thank you for the info
Very nice and you are a wise man and purchased at the right time. I personally like the Z06 ZR1 as i think its the last Vette that looks like a Vette but his will be a gem and collector like you stated. Nice that the interior held up well and your a bigger guy like me so makes me feel good about getting one when i retire in a few.
The only C7 to get!! Gorgeous monstrous
Looks amazing Justin!!!👍🏽
Thanks!!
Change cup 2s every oil change 😂 .Love it ! Love the car .👍🏾
Dude
Amazing car excellent choice of modes Bedazzled, finest C7 I've seen in long time
Thanks, man. I appreciate that!
Immaculate car. Thanks for the video. I wish I had known about these before the market exploded. I prefer the C7 body style ahead of the C8. But ZR1 is where it's at.
I have owned a 1988 Z-51, a 1991 ZR-1, a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V and now (may 2023) a C7 Z06, 3LZ in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. It's not a ZR1 but it's phenomenal. Thanks for the video!
You’re very welcome! The C7 is an awesome platform in any variant!
16k and "I drive it a lot" in the same sentence within a 4 year span lets try that again
Let’s not. I live in Pennsylvania where best case scenario I get about 4 to 5 months out of the year I get to drive the car.
Nice video! I didn't have a ZR1, but when I traded in my C7, they gave me more for it then when I bought it, I love the C8, although I do miss the manual at times!!
Thank you. The C7 is definitely my favorite platform to date but with the new Z06, the gap is getting smaller in my mind.
BAD ASS ZR1 MY FRIEND !! YOU HAVE TAKEN CARE OF YOUR ZR1 AMAZINGLY !! AND YES IT STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW - TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR STATEMENT ! TAKE CARE JUSTIN !! JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS
Thanks, man! It really is a gorgeous machine!
immaculate car - looks showroom. Congrats. My brother owns a C7 Z06 and it's such a beauty. I am heavily regretting not PPFing my TT RS.
Couldn't agree more!
I love my C7! Great video! What an amazing car!
Couldn't agree more!
I have never owned a car for 4 years either. Typical is around 2 years for me. Last year was a record for me buying 5 cars. This year none. Until last week. May be 1 more this year. We shall see.
Usually true car guys are insatiable, but every now and then the perfect car comes along…
I am mustang man but my third and 4th dream car are both the c6 z06 and c7 zr1 . You car is beautiful c7 zr1 and I dream of owning one .
Thank you!
Hi Justin
Great vid and the ZR1 is awesome.
Keep it.
And we have some ZR1 in Europe.
I was last weekend at a Corvette Show and there was 4 ZR1.
Wave from Germany.
Thank you! They could be exported after purchase from what I understand but were not legally allowed to be sold directly from GM due to the issues I pointed out.
I had the priviledge of driving a C7 ZR-1 when I worked for Chevrolet and it was one of 3 cars I have ever driven, that legitimately scared me. LOVE the car, but I could only imagine what it's like to REALLY get on it! The other 2, aside from the C7 ZR-1, was a 2014 Gallardo Superleggera and a 2014 GT500 Super Snake.
Very thorough. Thought you were going to send it at the end.
lol that would have been a very bad idea!
The doug demuro vibe intro. Nice touch👍
Glad you like it!
@HorsePowerObsessed beautiful ride. I would never buy a z06. It feels like feature creeping, it's z51 or if I'm breaking the bank I'm hunting for a zr1.
This is hands down one of the best looking ZR1 I’ve ever saw😮💨‼️. I want a Camaro ZL1 1LE
Thank you!
the C7 ZR1 is the most beautiful car ever. my ZR1 list is the C7 first, C4 second, then C6 last. all blacked out btw. i love the red and black combo you got going with the ZR1. amazing man
Thank you!! it is as close to perfect as any car I’ve ever driven!
@@HorsePowerObsessed do you have any plans to cam it? just curious
@@Vette4Speed I don't think so. I don't want to go crazy with anything that requires a tune. I may do some porting of the supercharger though during the down months here in PA.
@@HorsePowerObsessed makes sense! i mean it sounds good regardless. streetspeed made his hound sooo good. im curious too do you got any plans to change tail lights
@Vette4Speed I don’t really dig the aftermarket tail lights out there right now but we’ll see if anything new comes out.
Justin
What a absolutely gorgeous corvette
Thank you, my friend!!
Love it. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing, Doug. I mean,Justin. 😁
Glad you enjoyed it! 😂
Loving your ZR1. I want one of my own to replace my ZL1. Thanks for the video.
Any time!
Met you at Carlisle this year. Really appreciate your maintenance videos and thanks for sharing your thoughts about long-term ownership. I have the 2017 Grand Sport, which when I bought it the wife said "make sure it is the one you want because you only get one :)" Luckily I love the car (almost as much as I love her) so plan to keep it for the duration. (have had her for 55 years)
No problem at all! I'm happy to help! Feel free to email me anytime if you want some extra insight/help with any of your own maintenance.
Way way better than owning a GT 10r80 mustang I can tell you that. Real man’s car right there Chevy zr1 👊👊🔥🔥
Good Lord that has to be the best looing vet in the world. Love that man. Great score.
Thank you!!
My favorite car honestly hands down, it’s just raw power
Love this idea. See way to many test drive videos not enough years later ownership
Glad you liked it!
Love the garage around back
Me too!
WOW, that paint is AMAZING
XPEL paint protection film and ceramic coating 👍👍
Beautiful ZR1 my friend . 🔥🔥
Thank you!!
Own one myself !!!
Not pressing the seat time as much as you have done; but, with only 2200 on the clock, I feel like the ride is brand new every Spring !!!…
It is SO GREAT, that may even be buried it !!
Great video …
Great
Thank you!
why not drive it more? when I bought my 91 C4 new which I still have, I put 13k miles on it the first year, just couldn't stay out of it! 91k miles on it now, still brings a smile to my face when I am shifting thru the 6 speed manual.
Love this car looks awesome.Justin any issues with rims? Like cracked rims or bend rims. What are the rims of ZR1 made of (factory). Thanks.
No problems at all with the car, including the wheels. They are a flow forged wheel versus the z06 which has a cast wheel and is a lot more likely to crack.
The C7 is an absolutely amazing looking vehicle
C5z06, c6 z06/zr1, c7 zr1 and c8 Z06 are my 5 favorite I'd say c7 zr1 is my ultimate favorite
Zr1 the best of all corvettes.
I’ve seen your ZR-1 in-person - it’s a menacing Vader worthy beast! Hope to see you at Carlisle again this year!
You will definitely see me there! I'll be there with both the ZR1 and the new Z06!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Can’t wait to see you guys and the new Z06 too! Take care!
@@_VelociDad Likewise!
Daaaaaaaaaam the reflection of the surrounding area on your glossy panels is a mirror image! Awesome looking ride inside and out. Since you made that video on your 4 year anniversary, you just need to do one last thing….SELL IT TO ME🤪🤣
Thank you! She isn't for sale, she's going to stick around for quite some time but I'll add you to the list of people who want it when I'm done with it lol
@@HorsePowerObsessed Alllll Right…your too kind🤣👍🏻
@@markkutsy 😂😂😂
Can't imagine the performance that the C8 ZR1 "The ZORA" will possess 😈💫
I love the grand sport of the c6 and c7.
Agreed!!
Awesome video...Just wondering how do you get stuff inside the trunk with the huge wing?
Thanks. A side approach is the way to get things in the trunk.
This is the last greatest corvette made. If only it was a rear or mid mounted engine like the new one has. Either way this is a killer spec. I have a bmw x5m that i love but i can truly say your car is truly special.
That’s a ridiculously cool car 😍
I appreciate it, my friend!
My dream car is a 2019 ZR1, 3ZR, non ZTK with the A8. I currently daily a 2015 Z06 3LZ A8. The reason for the A8 is my disability that only allows my left leg to work when it feels like it. We now have 88K miles on it and I love the car. With all the miles only additional expense other than the obvious services and tires, is a belt tensioner and an A/C compressor. Did you sell your ZR 1 as I have only seen videos of your C8.
Well done!
I just bought a 2015 C7 Stingray and the best thing about the platform is you get the performance and looks like you said but if something goes wrong or needs fixing, it's still a Chevy at the end of the day, you won't be shelling out thousands like you would for any luxury brand sports car. Best bang for buck on the road right now without question.
100%
Just know, I clicked on the image thumbnail because You're car looks like a modern-day day Batman car. Sweet!
Fantastic video my friend! Who do you use for insurance??
Thank you! Erie Insurance.
I'm in love with the car it's amazing thanks for the video... Truly a dream come true kind of car for me.. thanks again and God bless 🙏
Glad you liked it!
Car looks incredible!
Thank you!
A car that never gets talked about enough. Total track beast.
100%
@@HorsePowerObsessed Glad you kept it with the C8Z. You are totally winning!
How do you get your insurance to be 718 per yr for a C7? My monthly insurance was about $400 a month in Socal for my C7 Z51 😢
I'd kill for this car. I sold my M7 - C7 Z06 two years ago now and it was a massive mistake. The C7 is such an amazing platform.
It really is an awesome platform. Still my favorite to this day!
My friend owns a 2019 zr1, auto, a hellcat red eye, 2020 zl1 and a dodge demon. His zr1 dynoed at 699hp on the dyno. The car is sick.. I have a 2019 a10 zl1. In a race, he murdered me so bad. I then went with a pulley, roto fab, headers and off roads. He kicked my ass again even though I had 652hp and 720tq to the tire. I then added a 2650 Maggie, cam, low side fuel, meth, and e85. Now, I made just over 900hp on 14lbs and destroy his ass. Lol
But, if he ever mods that car it's gunna wake up the devil himself because that car is amazing. Great car, nice review and thanks for posting.
Beautifull car Justin! C7 ZR1 It's my favourite one!! I usually don't like black cars..but yours it's shinier than Dark Vader!! 😂 love it!!! I wouldn't sell it if I were u..save💰 for the next C8..
I've been doing nothing but saving my money!
@@HorsePowerObsessed 👍😁
Come play at Summit Point put it use as it was meant for!
Would love to see it on the track!
Never had an issue with mine. But have only driven it 4 times. Museum piece to me.
ZR1 C6 or C7 are the best I’m looking for either one because I own a 2003 C5 Z06 and it’s already powerful car imagine owning a ZR1 like you that will awesome pretty much a race w
Great Great car bro. Wish I was financially able in 2019
Also! Mad respect to the numbered cars out there. Back in 2005, I had a Black Manuel 1999 Pontiac Firehawk #027 of 700. And I still dream about that car til this day. I will have another soon to bring back my dream and fulfill my mid life crisis 🤣
Love your ZR1!
Thank you!
I think they had many years to make them as good as possible work out bugs and get latest technology included it was was the last American Corvette the King in my opinion to me c8 are European looking maybe it will grow me ❤😂😂😂😊
About to start looking for this model. What is your advice / resources to find one of these?
If you’re looking for an automatic they seem to be pretty much everywhere. My go to is usually cars.com or the Corvette forums. If you’re looking for a manual you’re gonna want to look a little more personally like Facebook marketplace or something like that because they’re harder to find for a decent price.
Only thing missing is the comp seats that's a must
100%. I plan on converting them.
Awesome
Beautiful car, awesome review!! The C7 (to me) is better looking than the C8. I'm currently saving up for a C6 Z06. Great job buddy! New subscriber!!! 🖤. The front of this car is 😮😮😮!!!
That car is 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! I still love this car as much as day one!
My dream car!
Goddang this car looks so menacing 😈😮💨 one of my all time dream cars 🙌🏽
Thanks man!