You can`t compare it to a Miata, 2 different animals, each with their own characteristics. You may go from a Miata to a Corvette, you wont go from a Corvette to a Miata.
my dad has a c6 convertible vette and let me just say, youre incorrect about the practicality of it. you could definitely take it on a weekend get away for two or something and not have a problem with space. with the top up, the trunk is actually very big for a sports car of its caliber and you could easily fit golf clubs and a duffel bag or two in it.
Compared to my old Mustang GT, The C6's clutch is a Hydraulic dream! For a V8 it's certainty NOT heavy at all. This guy's used of his Subaru??Every negative thing he said, I disagrees with!!!The shifter requires muscle which he lacks. It's a very pleasant and SMOOTH sports car. I love it!!!This is the only review I heard bad things about the C6!!
JAYMAG Brownstone I agree the shifter is sooo easy even compared to my old 350z this guy is a puss anyways which is why he drove a weak ass frs anyways
Lol this dude drives a brz and reviews stock cars and jizzes when he accelerates in a 160 whp rsx. Don't mind his complaints. I love my c6 corvette. Smooth clutch and shifter. I have never bumped my hands into the shifter like he said either. I don't know why he is against this beautiful car. A true master piece. The power is great and SOME HOW STILL GETS 30 plus miles per gallon.
I like how the people that actually own all these great sports cars dont argue which one is better; only the kids that don't have any of them argue which is better over the internet. The true car enthusiast love all of them for what they are.
I normally love your reviews but this one was a bit disappointing. You didn't seem to reach into the limits of the car and the fact you said a car as numb as the gtr is was more fun tells me you need a lot more time with the Vette.
+Fatal_Inertia I agree its like he was just trying on his auto critic hat on and just searching for negative things to nit pick at he totally missed the beauty of this fantastic sports car.
The Range I can do, but my previous Range Rover review of the Evoque wasn't very popular so I won't do another Range Rover unless lots of people request it. Most people that requested the TC wanted me to review a second generation version, not the first. But if enough people want me to review the first gen TC I will. The Mini is a standard Cooper, I'd rather review a Cooper S. I'm not crazy about the Mazda 3 but if people want to see it, I'll do it! Maybe I should do a poll on the Facebook page?
A requirement should be taking the car to redline for two gears of each review. I know the skip-shift is related to the throttle i had it in my GTO and since I was in the throttle a lot it never got engaged much. But I do like your reviews but I feel ya drove the vette too soft. There has to be some small stretch of road to let you do a full run to 60 or 70. You drove the GTR a little bit harder and it had more power.
Now that was down right comical. He likes the way he has to rev smaller engines to climb a hill and dislikes the fact that a Corvette has enough horsepower to do it without revving. In fact, I believe he used the term "boring". Dude, really??? Just stick with your little import commuter cars and leave the Vettes to the big boys who know how to drive them.
To be honest, I don't really like any trucks other than the Raptor, lol. If enough people want me to review one though, I'll do it. I just wanna post videos that you all wanna see!
I've actually never driven a tiburon before so I can't really give my thoughts on it. If I can find one to review, I will. If I had a choice I'd rather have a genesis for it's better interior, power plants, and rear wheel drive though.
Mine is the 6 speed auto with paddle shifters, and I absolutely love it. Wanted to go with a 2015, but the prices were a bit too high. Copped the Z16 GS, and it's stunning. I don't know what the heck you're experiencing, but take the car to the track where it belongs.
So what you are trying to say is that you wanted a C7 as opposed to a C6…… And you don’t know what the Hell Matt is experiencing because Matt unlike you is actually Driving The Car. As in who would want a slushbox Corvette? You just neutered the car! You should have just got a Cadillac CTS-V and called it a day. The only Vette that I guess gets a pass w/o three peddles is the C8 since you have no choice anyway and that dual clutch cracks off lightning quick shifts.
I had the honor of driving one of these on the highway, it was auto so no heavy clutch, but damn was it a beauty. That v8 had such a low deep rumble it was great.
I know what you mean; it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, but I would still rather have the Corvette. You should get on the highway during your reviews and do on-ramp roll on accelerations, especially with the faster cars like this Corvette. You could have gotten up to 80mph getting on the highway, then cruised for a while during the review, and then done an 80-100 to show highway passing capabilities. I think that would be a better video, and it would probably be way more fun than doing 40mph on a bumpy, two lane road. I would love to do reviews like this. You're a lucky guy. Keep up the good work.
You are the first person that I remember requesting I review a CR-Z. If a bunch of people are interested in seeing me review it and give your comment a thumbs up, I'd be glad to review the CR-Z.
I'd love to review an NSX if I can ever find one to drive. Don't really wanna review an altima or camry, but if enough people ask for it, I'll review just about any car, lol.
Thanks for the kind words! I thought everybody wanted to see a second-gen TC, but if lots of people want to see this first generation model, I'll do it! Same goes for the Cayenne GTS!
It's funny listening to a 140 pound guy complaining about the side bolstering being too wide. You cannot compare a cheap Mazda Miata to a Corvette, end of discussion. In addition, it would be nice to stop comparing most of the cars you review to a Subaru as well. The reviews are nice, though as they give me something to watch in my spare time.
Space Agent 069 so far ive had it for 30 days. Pros, young guys dont have the car really. They usually have mustangs,camaros chargers and challengers. So it makes you bad ass. The car is powerful and can pull nice. The grandsport is comfortable and im 6’3”, the car has cool features like the hud and keyfob emergency start, all women will respect this car, people let you cut over in-front of them more, people want to race you constantly even hondas, trunk space is great, my front bumper does not have a mount for a tag so i leave it off (looks better but illegal), cops think your a retired old man and dont mess with you. Cons: the bumps on the road are hell. Getting in and out is not ideal, the car is extra low so you are more prone to rock chips i have 3 in 30 days ( race people often tho), the interior paneling is cheap and squeaks, trans can get hot upto 230 degrees if not on the highway. The car hates city driving. Gas is about 54$ for premium at shell, The faster you go its like the better it is for the car. You will scrape leaving driveways all the time but it does not damage the body of the car just the protector, people might hear the scrape and make it a bigger deal than it is.the car feels like a chore to drive if using it for practical use in the city, the back ends loves to wheel hop, the car gets dirty extra fast idk why, and i am fully use to the 430hp i need more now. All in all. I got a 2012 grandsport centennial edition for 25k (had an accident reported) i love the car and milfs ask me if its a Ferrari . It drives well if the road is good. One thing i will say this is a muscle sport car i dont care what others say. It has hp but if you go around turns at high speeds the rear tires are larger than the front and it likes to skip kinda.. i just keep to drag street races XD. It feels and drives how it looks. If its your only car i would not get it but if you really can afford it i would go for it. The T top is cool too, women love that. Ive gotten head in my car 2 times from the girls on OkCupid. The car is bad ass. Just remember to never park close to curbs and that the car does not make you cool. You are already cool. Drive it and put some smiles on it oopps... i mean miles.
Space Agent 069 personally I wouldn’t daily it. Not because you can’t, but it’s very low, awkward to get in and out of, and not the most comfortable for just sitting in traffic. I daily my mustang and even that sometimes feels cumbersome. Parking is a chore too with these types of cats because the cars are wide, and the doors are long so a lot of parking spots are no go. All That being said, I smile every single time I have to drive anywhere in either car. It’s totally worth the hassles to look forward to driving to work every day and looking forward to the drive home as wel :)
While these cars are nice, they arnt really for everybody. Some people find more comfort in economy cars even if they have money for a vette. My dad had a 08 C6 for a few years but he very rarely drove it and eventually sold it .
Watching this 6 years later for the 1st time. Ive seen his other reviews and they’re pretty good, but this one was a joke.. so many negatives! It’s a GS C6 for Christ sakes ! It’s meant to be driven hard and fast... Shifter is supposed to positioned close to the driver for easy throws !! 😩 😩 give me a break !!
Yeah, it must have been the settings... This was the first and only sound system in my life in which I couldn't stand full bass. And I ALWAYS do. The treble was also of superb quality. Anyways, thank you very much for the comprehension and for the reply. Have a great one!
I would love to see you go back and review this now in 2020. Now that you have more seat time would you review it differently? To be blunt, you pulled a complete 180 over the years. You used to go hard on cars for how raw they were and the lack of technology, and now you LOVE cars that are raw and lack the technology.
The shifter placement is perfect in my opinion. The corvette is a TRUE sports car. And i have never hit the shifter with my hands while steering in my corvette. The shifter placement actually makes for quick shifting especially when you take it on the twisty roads. Down shifting is a breeze.
Should have tried keeping the power-band at 5k and it's a different car. It's relaxed under 4k. It'll be smooth when you want to cruise, and a demon when you're screamin'.
+California Dude That's exactly what I did on my '13 SS Camaro with the same NPP exhaust - sounds a lot louder than stock without having to go aftermarket exhaust as NPP is already a performance system. Also, there is a way to bypass the 1-4 skip shift for about $15 if that is annoying, which it was for me.
Too capable?!?! Goes over the speed limit too quickly?! I don't know what to say... You won't get the bi-mode exhaust to open up unless you rev it high enough... you barely touched the power of that car not revving over 4k. This review just made me shake my head constantly. The C6 is meant for speed, plain and simple. Light body, big motor and torque. Stick to the little miatas and Subarus.
You sound like a butthurt Corvette owner, talking down on less expensive cars. This was actually a nice, favorable review. Sounds more like he was talking about the fact that you'll never come near the limits of this car on public roads, which is a completely accurate comment.
Derek Ferrell butt hurt? No. I have never heard someone say they would rather have an underpowered car with no torque because they're afraid of going over the speed limit. That view just caught me off guard.
Well the interior in the vette makes it a hazard to speed lol. The seats dont even hold you in. The one where they finally changed something was the c7 and its what corvette owners have wanted.
Test drives a vette...the greatest muscle car ever in the u.s...by far the best handling....says it handles pretty good im surprised......somebody slap this fuckin ricer...no other American supercar can pull the lateral gs of the vette...and never has....thats like sticking ur hand in fire and saying its pretty hot im surprised
I generally like Matt’s reviews and look for them when researching cars. However, Matt seems to be way off the mark on this review. His comments comparing the Mazda and the Corvette are off base. I’ve driven both the MX5 and Corvette on public roads and on the track. They are totally different cars and in different classes. I would choose the Corvette for public roads any day of the week and I like the Miata. Comments like “better than I expected”, “can’t even go over 4,000 RPM....too capable...too easy to build speed”. Sorry Matt, this review was not one of your better reviews and makes me wonder if other reviews are on the mark.
The thing about the corvette is, we've become so accustomed to extreme comfort in today's cars, when you drive Lexus and that sort of vehicle, with the corvette however, all that is thrown out the window. Driving a corvette is like strapping a coupler of seats to a huge engine just to feel the raw power of it. It's such a different driving experience. You have to love raw power and discomfort to enjoy it. If you're over six foot tall, It's really a crampt feeling in the cockpit too
Matt, I really love your channel and your reviews. But as a Corvette fan and huge enthusiast, I was holding myself in my chair as you said some things about the car, but I was also determined not to comment on that, because it was after all, your opinion. BUT when you talked about the Bose sound system, I felt like I just had to say something. So that's why I just paused the video to write this. IT'S AMAZING!!! Even Jeremy Clarkson, the man who hates everything, said it was amazing!!! Clarkson!!
Well he was brutally honest and did give a lot of insight. I actually appreciate the critiques because coming from someone that always wanted to own a Corvette, now I can understand some of the downsides too. I think he was very detailed and eloquent in explaining how you can't really use the power that the Corvette has on the road and its hard to have fun because of the taller gearing and because it has so much power. Of course on a track of course that is what you would want to own so I'm a little torn now.
30K monster here in 2022, the LS3 is a bulletproof platform to make 1000+ horsepower without compromising the block. Plus its one the best bang for the buck sports cars out still.
The ride quality in both of them was very similar. The Corvette might have been slightly softer over bumps, but the GT-R was more comfortable around town because of how much easier it is to drive than the Corvette.
Hey "futureboy" aka subaruwrxfan, did you time travel into the past to do this review? You seriously quoted a 2012 Corvette as being "several years old?" Since when is a barely four year old car "several years old?" Perhaps you should stick to reviewing Subarus if you can't do at least a borderline fair review of such an iconic vehicle.
I had that exact car, if you open that consul in the middle while you’re driving on the highway literally every paper in there will blow out in two seconds ..One of the nicest looking cars ever made right there
Finally glad to see someone giving a good, honest review of the Corvette. As coming from a C5 Z06 owner, I will admit that some of the things in my car and the C6s are questionable at best. At the end of the day it's all worth it, especially after beating the hell out of it on the track.
Just have to say your reviews are really nice and professional! Keep them coming! It would be nice to see some more exterior driving shots though! But I understand that’s a lot of work when you’re shooting the reviews by yourself..
I would love to see you review the Focus ST with a perspective of driving the BRZ. I'm interested in both cars and your review would help with my decision.
i like your way of reviewing cars, please continue to do it. Please review an S2000 AP1 and a mazda rx-7 FD next since u have reviewed the last gen miata already
Have you ever driven a 350z before? I'd love to see a review on one, or just hear your opinion on them in general if you have driven one. Great video as always, you're very very entertaining.
I've never driven this car but I've owned sports cars and currently own a 370z. I know what he means - I think it is a very good point actually - about how really capable sports cars aren't as fun on the street...they can be too good. Since they are so stable and have so much power, you really don't get to feel the thrill of being on the edge below 100mph. Even in my Z (which has less power and is less capable) I often feel bored on back roads below 50 or 60 mph. The car sort of just laughs it off. If I could do it again, I would probably get more of a momentum car like a Honda S2000 since you really rev the shit out of it and get to work the car harder on your typical weekend backroad adventure
was looking at harrison auto sales inventory and spotted these cars that i personally think would be interesting: Range rover, scion tC, maybe the mini cooper?, and the mazda 3! any of those would be great! :D
The reason he couldn't use all the car is because he's inexperienced. I out-grew my C6 GS M6 (dry sump) and added a ZR1 supercharger. I may never out-grow that. Plenty. Plenty. So composed. So balanced. Mag-ride is brilliant. Comfort is outstanding. No surprises in uneven road turn-in or exit. Drifts smoothly and the ECU lets you do it if you do it correctly. Perfection.
You're complaining about the fact that it's too fast...? So that makes it boring?
You can`t compare it to a Miata, 2 different animals, each with their own characteristics. You may go from a Miata to a Corvette, you wont go from a Corvette to a Miata.
Len Salvo it's like comparing a tiger to a coyote
@@trooperspera4966 like a tiger to a cute little bunny
He talks to much and this time it was out his ass what a really stupid thing to say 😒
my dad has a c6 convertible vette and let me just say, youre incorrect about the practicality of it. you could definitely take it on a weekend get away for two or something and not have a problem with space. with the top up, the trunk is actually very big for a sports car of its caliber and you could easily fit golf clubs and a duffel bag or two in it.
also the stereo is actually very good so......
I think he tested the stereo with the top down .. :)
Compared to my old Mustang GT, The C6's clutch is a Hydraulic dream! For a V8 it's certainty NOT heavy at all. This guy's used of his Subaru??Every negative thing he said, I disagrees with!!!The shifter requires muscle which he lacks. It's a very pleasant and SMOOTH sports car. I love it!!!This is the only review I heard bad things about the C6!!
JAYMAG Brownstone I agree the shifter is sooo easy even compared to my old 350z this guy is a puss anyways which is why he drove a weak ass frs anyways
Its a soft clutch
***** isn't all reviews based on opinions.....lol
Lol this dude drives a brz and reviews stock cars and jizzes when he accelerates in a 160 whp rsx. Don't mind his complaints. I love my c6 corvette. Smooth clutch and shifter. I have never bumped my hands into the shifter like he said either. I don't know why he is against this beautiful car. A true master piece. The power is great and SOME HOW STILL GETS 30 plus miles per gallon.
GrimReaper1675 Thank you!!!! Spot on!!!
I like how the people that actually own all these great sports cars dont argue which one is better; only the kids that don't have any of them argue which is better over the internet. The true car enthusiast love all of them for what they are.
I normally love your reviews but this one was a bit disappointing. You didn't seem to reach into the limits of the car and the fact you said a car as numb as the gtr is was more fun tells me you need a lot more time with the Vette.
Fatal_Inertia Agreed, a Corvette is not and never will be "numb"
Agreed as well
+Fatal_Inertia I agree its like he was just trying on his auto critic hat on and just searching for negative things to nit pick at he totally missed the beauty of this fantastic sports car.
Plasticky pedals? Shifter too close to the steering wheel? Too much power? Good grief this dude knows nothing about sports cars.
no the pedals aren't plastic, all corvettes are pretty much big pieces of plastic
this dude just hates vettes
EXACTLY COMPARING IT TO A MIATA
You’ve obviously not watched any of his other Corvette reviews
The Range I can do, but my previous Range Rover review of the Evoque wasn't very popular so I won't do another Range Rover unless lots of people request it. Most people that requested the TC wanted me to review a second generation version, not the first. But if enough people want me to review the first gen TC I will. The Mini is a standard Cooper, I'd rather review a Cooper S. I'm not crazy about the Mazda 3 but if people want to see it, I'll do it! Maybe I should do a poll on the Facebook page?
No problem! Thanks for watching them all!
"The lack of power adds more fun." wait what?
Girls don't like horsepower
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
While going down a straight road on low speed you feel that handling is impressive? You are definitely a Miata guy.
Except that the Miata handles better, so what's your point?
James S hahahaha let’s see that little ricer do a low 7 min at ‘ring.
He's complaining how this has too much power lol. Common man, its a corvette, what do you expect?
This person needs a different job that does not require interaction with people
A requirement should be taking the car to redline for two gears of each review. I know the skip-shift is related to the throttle i had it in my GTO and since I was in the throttle a lot it never got engaged much. But I do like your reviews but I feel ya drove the vette too soft. There has to be some small stretch of road to let you do a full run to 60 or 70. You drove the GTR a little bit harder and it had more power.
Razor4ever: He'd rather drive a Miata than a Corvette, and you think he isn't gay ! ! !
LOL! Great review.
Now that was down right comical. He likes the way he has to rev smaller engines to climb a hill and dislikes the fact that a Corvette has enough horsepower to do it without revving. In fact, I believe he used the term "boring". Dude, really??? Just stick with your little import commuter cars and leave the Vettes to the big boys who know how to drive them.
He drives a 2015 Mustang GT now so I'm sure his sentiment on power has changed haha
To be honest, I don't really like any trucks other than the Raptor, lol. If enough people want me to review one though, I'll do it. I just wanna post videos that you all wanna see!
I've actually never driven a tiburon before so I can't really give my thoughts on it. If I can find one to review, I will. If I had a choice I'd rather have a genesis for it's better interior, power plants, and rear wheel drive though.
Mine is the 6 speed auto with paddle shifters, and I absolutely love it. Wanted to go with a 2015, but the prices were a bit too high.
Copped the Z16 GS, and it's stunning. I don't know what the heck you're experiencing, but take the car to the track where it belongs.
So what you are trying to say is that you wanted a C7 as opposed to a C6……
And you don’t know what the Hell Matt is experiencing because Matt unlike you is actually Driving The Car. As in who would want a slushbox Corvette? You just neutered the car! You should have just got a Cadillac CTS-V and called it a day. The only Vette that I guess gets a pass w/o three peddles is the C8 since you have no choice anyway and that dual clutch cracks off lightning quick shifts.
I had the honor of driving one of these on the highway, it was auto so no heavy clutch, but damn was it a beauty. That v8 had such a low deep rumble it was great.
I know what you mean; it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, but I would still rather have the Corvette. You should get on the highway during your reviews and do on-ramp roll on accelerations, especially with the faster cars like this Corvette. You could have gotten up to 80mph getting on the highway, then cruised for a while during the review, and then done an 80-100 to show highway passing capabilities. I think that would be a better video, and it would probably be way more fun than doing 40mph on a bumpy, two lane road. I would love to do reviews like this. You're a lucky guy. Keep up the good work.
Did you say Miata in a Corvette review?
You are the first person that I remember requesting I review a CR-Z. If a bunch of people are interested in seeing me review it and give your comment a thumbs up, I'd be glad to review the CR-Z.
I'd love to review an NSX if I can ever find one to drive. Don't really wanna review an altima or camry, but if enough people ask for it, I'll review just about any car, lol.
Thanks for the kind words! I thought everybody wanted to see a second-gen TC, but if lots of people want to see this first generation model, I'll do it! Same goes for the Cayenne GTS!
He crapped himself when he pushed it past 3000😂😂
One of the nicest looking cars ever made right there
You already said that Shaun.
Until the C7's and C8's came out. ;-)
It's funny listening to a 140 pound guy complaining about the side bolstering being too wide. You cannot compare a cheap Mazda Miata to a Corvette, end of discussion. In addition, it would be nice to stop comparing most of the cars you review to a Subaru as well. The reviews are nice, though as they give me something to watch in my spare time.
damn 76k in 2013? 3 years later now its 30-40k, i hope this will be my first car :)
jan bustillo i just got one as my first car yesterday
Space Agent 069 so far ive had it for 30 days. Pros, young guys dont have the car really. They usually have mustangs,camaros chargers and challengers. So it makes you bad ass. The car is powerful and can pull nice. The grandsport is comfortable and im 6’3”, the car has cool features like the hud and keyfob emergency start, all women will respect this car, people let you cut over in-front of them more, people want to race you constantly even hondas, trunk space is great, my front bumper does not have a mount for a tag so i leave it off (looks better but illegal), cops think your a retired old man and dont mess with you. Cons: the bumps on the road are hell. Getting in and out is not ideal, the car is extra low so you are more prone to rock chips i have 3 in 30 days ( race people often tho), the interior paneling is cheap and squeaks, trans can get hot upto 230 degrees if not on the highway. The car hates city driving. Gas is about 54$ for premium at shell, The faster you go its like the better it is for the car. You will scrape leaving driveways all the time but it does not damage the body of the car just the protector, people might hear the scrape and make it a bigger deal than it is.the car feels like a chore to drive if using it for practical use in the city, the back ends loves to wheel hop, the car gets dirty extra fast idk why, and i am fully use to the 430hp i need more now. All in all. I got a 2012 grandsport centennial edition for 25k (had an accident reported) i love the car and milfs ask me if its a Ferrari . It drives well if the road is good. One thing i will say this is a muscle sport car i dont care what others say. It has hp but if you go around turns at high speeds the rear tires are larger than the front and it likes to skip kinda.. i just keep to drag street races XD. It feels and drives how it looks. If its your only car i would not get it but if you really can afford it i would go for it. The T top is cool too, women love that. Ive gotten head in my car 2 times from the girls on OkCupid. The car is bad ass. Just remember to never park close to curbs and that the car does not make you cool. You are already cool. Drive it and put some smiles on it oopps... i mean miles.
Space Agent 069 personally I wouldn’t daily it. Not because you can’t, but it’s very low, awkward to get in and out of, and not the most comfortable for just sitting in traffic. I daily my mustang and even that sometimes feels cumbersome. Parking is a chore too with these types of cats because the cars are wide, and the doors are long so a lot of parking spots are no go. All That being said, I smile every single time I have to drive anywhere in either car. It’s totally worth the hassles to look forward to driving to work every day and looking forward to the drive home as wel :)
I'm not surprised you came up with so many flaws... you'd certainly like a Civic or another Rice Burner much better. Jheez!
While these cars are nice, they arnt really for everybody. Some people find more comfort in economy cars even if they have money for a vette. My dad had a 08 C6 for a few years but he very rarely drove it and eventually sold it .
Its funny how you knock the car but every time you put your foot down a huge smile appears on your face.
He's driving a grand sport and says, "handling is pretty good, I'm impressed..." Lol what were you expecting ?
He never went over 30 he has no clue about the handling
It's an automatic, which I don't really think would do the car justice. I'm waiting to find a manual.
Watching this 6 years later for the 1st time. Ive seen his other reviews and they’re pretty good, but this one was a joke.. so many negatives! It’s a GS C6 for Christ sakes ! It’s meant to be driven hard and fast... Shifter is supposed to positioned close to the driver for easy throws !! 😩 😩 give me a break !!
If you're bumping into your shifter while steering then you're doing something wrong...
I don't know why people always review a corvette like a Chinese car
exhaust wont open up until you man up and redline it.
Yeah, it must have been the settings... This was the first and only sound system in my life in which I couldn't stand full bass. And I ALWAYS do. The treble was also of superb quality. Anyways, thank you very much for the comprehension and for the reply. Have a great one!
I'm amazed at this guy. It's obviously too much car for him. The corvette is five times the Miata.
I would love to see you go back and review this now in 2020. Now that you have more seat time would you review it differently? To be blunt, you pulled a complete 180 over the years. You used to go hard on cars for how raw they were and the lack of technology, and now you LOVE cars that are raw and lack the technology.
Just waiting to find a manual transmission one to drive.
the skip shift is to avoid the gas guzzler tax, has an easy aftermarket bypass though
Trying to find one to drive!
Have anything specific in mind?
The shifter placement is perfect in my opinion. The corvette is a TRUE sports car. And i have never hit the shifter with my hands while steering in my corvette. The shifter placement actually makes for quick shifting especially when you take it on the twisty roads. Down shifting is a breeze.
Should have tried keeping the power-band at 5k and it's a different car. It's relaxed under 4k. It'll be smooth when you want to cruise, and a demon when you're screamin'.
You can remove the fuse so all 4 exhaust pipes are open below 4k. I did that on my grand sport and it sounds much better.
+California Dude
That's exactly what I did on my '13 SS Camaro with the same NPP exhaust - sounds a lot louder than stock without having to go aftermarket exhaust as NPP is already a performance system. Also, there is a way to bypass the 1-4 skip shift for about $15 if that is annoying, which it was for me.
Too capable?!?! Goes over the speed limit too quickly?! I don't know what to say... You won't get the bi-mode exhaust to open up unless you rev it high enough... you barely touched the power of that car not revving over 4k. This review just made me shake my head constantly. The C6 is meant for speed, plain and simple. Light body, big motor and torque. Stick to the little miatas and Subarus.
You sound like a butthurt Corvette owner, talking down on less expensive cars. This was actually a nice, favorable review. Sounds more like he was talking about the fact that you'll never come near the limits of this car on public roads, which is a completely accurate comment.
Derek Ferrell butt hurt? No. I have never heard someone say they would rather have an underpowered car with no torque because they're afraid of going over the speed limit. That view just caught me off guard.
Well the interior in the vette makes it a hazard to speed lol. The seats dont even hold you in. The one where they finally changed something was the c7 and its what corvette owners have wanted.
Exactly.
Ikr, im disappointed too in this review.
Thank you! I will!
I've given up on manual trans. Just go automatic every time. There's other things to give your attention to beside shifting gears.
The shifter does not like you either...
too fast and too capable..really dude?
Great review. I’ve heard about the complaints about the shifting ..
For some reason I love the look of the grand sport the most, even better than the ZR1 or Z06. Even better with the graphite rims
Were you down at the waterfront in Pittsburgh ???? I live right up over the hill from there 😎
I really don't care about his stupid review the car is beautiful
Test drives a vette...the greatest muscle car ever in the u.s...by far the best handling....says it handles pretty good im surprised......somebody slap this fuckin ricer...no other American supercar can pull the lateral gs of the vette...and never has....thats like sticking ur hand in fire and saying its pretty hot im surprised
You know what they say, "no highs, no lows, just Bose"
@rossgunner123 you can get a gtr for 70 or 60k not a difference at all. Unless you get a base c6.
I generally like Matt’s reviews and look for them when researching cars. However, Matt seems to be way off the mark on this review. His comments comparing the Mazda and the Corvette are off base. I’ve driven both the MX5 and Corvette on public roads and on the track. They are totally different cars and in different classes. I would choose the Corvette for public roads any day of the week and I like the Miata. Comments like “better than I expected”, “can’t even go over 4,000 RPM....too capable...too easy to build speed”. Sorry Matt, this review was not one of your better reviews and makes me wonder if other reviews are on the mark.
Saw this car In person and I just love how low and wide it looks.
Dude your videos are awesome you should have way more views and subs keep up the great vids!
glad i read the comments. I like the vette and if i just listened to him I'd would've not bought my vette.
I can review that car if people are interested, but it's an automatic :( I'm waiting for a manual one.
The thing about the corvette is, we've become so accustomed to extreme comfort in today's cars, when you drive Lexus and that sort of vehicle, with the corvette however, all that is thrown out the window. Driving a corvette is like strapping a coupler of seats to a huge engine just to feel the raw power of it. It's such a different driving experience. You have to love raw power and discomfort to enjoy it. If you're over six foot tall, It's really a crampt feeling in the cockpit too
Haha wow, maybe the settings on the one I had were whacked then. The sound in this one was worse than my BRZs lousy stereo, lol.
Horrible review. The corvette is great!
You're getting really good at these reviews! Keep it up
Have you ever talked to DoctaM3 about reviewing his cars?
How easy is it to see over the hood? Looks like a big hood to look over
dude these reviews are sweet keep'em coming man!
No mention of the grand sports wide fenders and wet sump oiling on a manual??
What does i've been driving this for a while now? Could you specify the time like an hour or something
If I can get my hands on one, I'll definitely review it!
That would be awesome! If I can find one to drive, I'd love to!
Bringing the heat w/ the reviews. Another great review! I noticed Harrison has a 350z so that might be another review. ;)
Matt, I really love your channel and your reviews. But as a Corvette fan and huge enthusiast, I was holding myself in my chair as you said some things about the car, but I was also determined not to comment on that, because it was after all, your opinion. BUT when you talked about the Bose sound system, I felt like I just had to say something. So that's why I just paused the video to write this. IT'S AMAZING!!! Even Jeremy Clarkson, the man who hates everything, said it was amazing!!! Clarkson!!
My vote is for the Vette. A Miata will always be a chick car no matter what you do to it.
Definitely!
Well he was brutally honest and did give a lot of insight. I actually appreciate the critiques because coming from someone that always wanted to own a Corvette, now I can understand some of the downsides too. I think he was very detailed and eloquent in explaining how you can't really use the power that the Corvette has on the road and its hard to have fun because of the taller gearing and because it has so much power. Of course on a track of course that is what you would want to own so I'm a little torn now.
+CeeStyleDj
You should still drive one and find your own pros/cons. Everyone will have a different experience and likes/dislikes about any car.
Calling a four year old car "several years old" is just brutally unkind, not honest. Maybe he should stick to Subarus.
Bought a 2nd hand zr1 and tweeked it a little :)
30K monster here in 2022, the LS3 is a bulletproof platform to make 1000+ horsepower without compromising the block. Plus its one the best bang for the buck sports cars out still.
The ride quality in both of them was very similar. The Corvette might have been slightly softer over bumps, but the GT-R was more comfortable around town because of how much easier it is to drive than the Corvette.
Hey "futureboy" aka subaruwrxfan, did you time travel into the past to do this review? You seriously quoted a 2012 Corvette as being "several years old?" Since when is a barely four year old car "several years old?"
Perhaps you should stick to reviewing Subarus if you can't do at least a borderline fair review of such an iconic vehicle.
I had that exact car, if you open that consul in the middle while you’re driving on the highway literally every paper in there will blow out in two seconds ..One of the nicest looking cars ever made right there
Finally glad to see someone giving a good, honest review of the Corvette. As coming from a C5 Z06 owner, I will admit that some of the things in my car and the C6s are questionable at best. At the end of the day it's all worth it, especially after beating the hell out of it on the track.
compare to the mustang Barton short throw shifter, which one is more notchy?
Just have to say your reviews are really nice and professional! Keep them coming! It would be nice to see some more exterior driving shots though! But I understand that’s a lot of work when you’re shooting the reviews by yourself..
I would love to see you review the Focus ST with a perspective of driving the BRZ. I'm interested in both cars and your review would help with my decision.
i like your way of reviewing cars, please continue to do it.
Please review an S2000 AP1 and a mazda rx-7 FD next since u have reviewed the last gen miata already
In my Grand sport you have to push a button on a separate key fob to change to "open' loud exhaust.
Your not a vette fan...real men drive vettes...not little boys
I noticed Harrison has a Honda CR-Z 6 speed manual. I think that would be a unique review.
Have you ever driven a 350z before? I'd love to see a review on one, or just hear your opinion on them in general if you have driven one. Great video as always, you're very very entertaining.
I've never driven this car but I've owned sports cars and currently own a 370z. I know what he means - I think it is a very good point actually - about how really capable sports cars aren't as fun on the street...they can be too good. Since they are so stable and have so much power, you really don't get to feel the thrill of being on the edge below 100mph. Even in my Z (which has less power and is less capable) I often feel bored on back roads below 50 or 60 mph. The car sort of just laughs it off. If I could do it again, I would probably get more of a momentum car like a Honda S2000 since you really rev the shit out of it and get to work the car harder on your typical weekend backroad adventure
was looking at harrison auto sales inventory and spotted these cars that i personally think would be interesting: Range rover, scion tC, maybe the mini cooper?, and the mazda 3! any of those would be great! :D
Shifter shouldn't be a problem when you have 1 hand on the wheel and 1 hand on the shifter.
The reason he couldn't use all the car is because he's inexperienced. I out-grew my C6 GS M6 (dry sump) and added a ZR1 supercharger. I may never out-grow that. Plenty. Plenty. So composed. So balanced. Mag-ride is brilliant. Comfort is outstanding. No surprises in uneven road turn-in or exit. Drifts smoothly and the ECU lets you do it if you do it correctly. Perfection.
he always emphasizes how the steering wheel feels... like its not that big of a deal, makes me think he likes thick things in his hands.....
tommy d u b b s lol
Why do you think he likes the miata over the vette
Thanks for all the reviews! Keep them coming! I would love to see an S2000 review
Is this a parody review?? He's not really serious, is he??