C6 Corvette 3 Years Later - Daily Driver
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2018
- What its like driving a C6 Corvette after 3 years. This video captures some of the Pros and Cons of this iconic American sports car.
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1st thing I did to my C6 is change out the radio. I went with a Android based Radio and it really opened up the Bose speaker system.
That is exactly what I did with mine. Days after I got it. I was not impressed with those speakers until I put that system in. Then I was amazed with their sound.
I did the Sony XAV-AX5000. I had the special harness installed so everything works with it including steering wheel controls and On Star buttons. I had them put a backup camera in while they were installing it.
My only complaint with that setup is it is a glossy screen so it's real easy for glare to make it so I can't see the backup camera when the sun is at certain angles.
@@Gymrat1530 Where did you go to have everything installed?
@@team3gaming749 L & H Mobile Electronics
We have a 2010 C-6 coupe. Our manor expense has been a new set of tires ($1200) and a solid roof to replace the clear ($350). The test has been a few oil changes and winter storage (I am not going to get this car salted by winter roads). We use the beast as a second car as well as long distance touring. It simply does everything we ask it to do and does those things well. It is a keeper.
I have the 2008 black-on-black-on-black roadster. I love it. Bought it used in 2014 with 35K miles. Now it has 98K. It's my daily driver. Living in AZ my A/C cuts out once in awhile and engine gets hot in street traffic. But I love it.
Great insight on the C6, thanks for sharing your experiences.
Im on the younger side looking at a c6. Good review and surprise maint was something that concerned me so thats all great to know
One thing about that visor mirror cover. You can put a woman's hair tie on the visor until the part to replace it comes in. It's fairly easy to change that lid if you have the right tools. I bought an ACE Hardware pick set for $9.00 and put my new visor mirror cover on. The part, I just ordered a set of carbon fiber ones to match my interior. The pair was a hundred dollars but you can get the original kind cheaper on eBay. Just use the pick to pry up the metal spring and slide the old one out, then pry it up to an slide the replacements in. It's actually not that difficult.
Nice Video. Fellow Vegas guy doing C6 research as my possible next sports car.
Good stuff man, I just discovered a few weeks ago that mine has a competitive driving mode, makes it much easier to spin the tires and have more fun (albeit at higher risk haha) maybe I'll see you around town, happy hunting
I bought a low mileage (27k) Black on Black 2009 C6 Z51 with the 436 hp LS3 auto with paddle shift. It's fast as lightning, turns as if on rails and stops on a dime. The Z51 was easily within my budget. I have replaced the battery and tail light bulb. The LS3 has not required repairs (now has 51K). Keeping it clean and polished is the majority of the maintenance but I consider it a labor of love. I will never sell it or my black blown/injected 57 Chevy.
love my c6, and ls swapped 68 firebird! biggest problem is deciding which to drive!
It fast as lightning, turns as if on rails and stops on a dime. I'm in say no more :)
Heres the thing I drove a c6 for 3 days by renting it and I was also worried about the interior but they focused on whats important the speed the engine the drive train, I could careless about the interior when you buy a corvette you get it for its performance. Now even having said that the interior actually was quite impressive. My two cars that I owned as a 2007 ford and a 2013 jetta and the interior is comprable and actually better in some cases.
YOUR LITERALLY LAYING DOWN WHILE DRIVING its fairly comfortable and looks ok. The looks in an image make the interior look much worse then it is in person, if your worried about the interior guys, just check it out in person its not actually that bad.
Yea. Actually it's very nice.
Thanks for the video. I’m also in Vegas, BTW...
3 years a lot of miles (40K) lol
I find it funny since I put 65 in 2 years.
You have any problems with yours?
What year and model? Any mods? Thats crazy 65k miles in 2 years on C6
Radio is fine!
Thank you!
9:05 dude, i bought a pretty much brand new C6 GS and a 18 wheeler blew a freaking tire right in front of me on my last leg of my trip from MS to TX. Its such a bummer but i managed to only get a crack in my right fog light and maybe a few scratches on the front bumper. Somehow the front splitter stayed on thank goodness!
I was interested in buying a C6 but when you said you can’t put the seat back becuase it hits the back piece sucks, becuase I had moments driving on long trips and reclining the seat all the way back in a horizontal position is awesome lol. This whole time I thought you can do that with these glass hatchbacks.
You can slide your seat forward and that will give you a little more reclining.
Good video! BTW anytime your hit the gas in a C6 there is a cop around. Glad you are driving the wheels off of it!
I think I’ve been very lucky so-far, in that case...
Love my 10’ vette
If it is corvette it’s amazing
I got the same car and same bbk intake love my car later bro
Where are you lately Drew? So glad you are still enjoying your C6. I drive mine as often as possible. I ordered my 2007 red with black stripe package and sport seats and picked her up in February ‘07. I now have 73,000 miles on her and I’ve enjoyed every moment. Yes, driving this car puts a smile on my face. I’ve owned 3 other red corvettes, 1979, 1989, 2002 and this one is the best overall for comfort, style and hp. I’ve had a couple of problems like the broken hinge on the passenger side mirror, my fuel gage doesn’t want to work and I’ll have to pay a shop to repair eventually, and something in my shifter broke. New tires every 30k miles, oil change every 5k, and a new key fob battery every couple of years. Not bad for such a great set of wheels.
Keeping busy living the college kid life these days, just moved to a house with a garage so I do plan to film the next bits of maintenance (power steering pump and cooler replacement). That's awesome that you've had the opportunity to own multiple generations of the Corvette, you toying with the idea of getting into a C8? I think they are fun looking, but look like they would be a pain to workon
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3 years and no exhaust..
saving up haha
Well it took me 3 years to build my 05 Chrysler 300c 5.7. Now I've done everything to it, I'm ready to buy a c6 which will come in 2022. Definitely going to build it also.
nice vid.. I'm looking to get one just like yours, so this was very informative. :D
Glad to hear it, they can be a lot of fun fur sure. Best of luck!
My man is not happy he didn’t have a manual 😂😂 “but that’s fine” hahah I’m dying
The trick is to either remove the bulbs, or, what I did, remove the vanity mirror and disconnect the connector for the lights
I have a c6 z51 m6 that I bought new and now has 133k miles. Most dependable utterly reliable daily driver...cool video
Mine is getting up there in miles as well,117k at last check, pretty solid still. Only real issues so far were the water pump, and fuel sending unit and fuel pump relay. Wish mine was the M6 but the auto is still fun haha
Cool
Nice review , I'm looking now and thinking C6 newest model I can afford , also looking at 03-04 C5Z , I'm a lifelong drag racer/mechanic so doing repairs in no problem , my budget is around 25k .
Have you ever owned a C5 ? Nice honest review , helps a lot , thanks👍👍🏁
Greetings, sounds like you've had a pretty cool career, I'll bet you save tons working on your own vehicles. $25k can buy a whole lot of Corvette these days, Shoot, I saw a an older C6 ZO6 listed for about that amount a few weeks ago. I've never owned a C5, but I did drive a few in my search for a Vett. The interiors are a bit dated and a little lower quality, which the C6s aren't really known for to begin with. Your budget will go further with a C5, but for me the C6 is the sweet spot. I still get complements on my Vett at gas stations etc, and folks are often very surprised to find out she's over 13 years old. I guess it comes down to which one you like best, if you can, try and test drive every Vett around before you choose. Best wishes!
I had an ‘04 C5 Z06 Commemorative about 10/11 years ago. Had other cars in-between and got an ‘05 Z51 C6 manual earlier this year. Performance-wise I think they’re both extremely close but the C6 just drives/feels better in my opinion. Personally, I’d sooner have a newer base car with Z51 package than an earlier outgoing generation Z06, especially when stretching to the price of the latest Z06 is a problem.
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Difficult for us in South Florida to imagine living where you do and having a dark color. Our garaged 08 is white and NO see thru top ! 🏄
Haha, indeed, white would be better for out here, but luckily able to keep it parked in the shade most of the time. I spent a good amount of time driving in FL, luckily there are fewer surprise thunderstorms out this way :]
Drew how often do you clean the black Vette?
I'm thinking of getting a 12 grand sport I've just heard a lot about the top making a lot of noise but not really care since I'm going to be the only person in it majority of the time.
They certainly can be noisy, usually they get louder the worse the roads are, and it can be a bit embarrassing when you have a guest in the car, but the performance makes up for it in my opinion :)
You mentioned that some of the more costly repairs happened to you recently. WHat were the cost of those repairs?
Nice video by the way!
Howdy, thanks for checking out the video. Off the top of my head I might have been talking about some damage to the front bumper that was caused by road debris, which ended up costing about $800 for parts and repainting. Other than that I replaced a cracked windshield for about $250 (my deductible, the cost to the insurance company was closer to $1200 ). Hopefully that answers your question, best wishes.
Watch out for fuel tank issues! If you fill car over 1/2 full, there can be a problem because corvettes use two tanks and have a cross over to connect them. If it fails it will cause a major fuel spill or vapors that could easily result in a fire. Cost to repair $2500 to $3500 which is mostly labor! If this happens report to NHTSA.dot.gov
I have a 2008 C6…I’ve not heard of this issue, but I know most new car manuals warn against over filling. I have always filled my Vette… no fumes or spills…when the pump cut out I stop, never add more gas. I once overfilled my Explorer and did smell fumes for about ten minutes after leaving the station.
Awsome video what usually goes wrong with these cars? I’m looking for one at the moment just want to hear more info from an owners perspective.
For me the issues that I have had over the past several years are:
Water pump leak, required replacement
TPMS sensors going out (every 5 years or so)
The Fuel pump and sending units will eventually go out.
Break pads will need changing from time to time. The real money pit is when you start replacing parts that dont need replacing, but just for ascetic reasons, such as replacing the headlight lenses when they start to get fogged up (from years in the sun). Also the badges will start to get foggy with age but can be replaced fairly easily. All in all they can be fun cars for sure, but maintenance will be more expensive than some other choices. If you can get a good car at a good price they can be worth the price tag. Oh another note, when you have the top off and in the trunk, sometimes it can make a lot of noise rubbing on the mounts, which can be annoying. Best of luck!
Harmonic balancer, alternator and steering rack with the LS2 units. I have had more corvettes than I can count. Great car at the end of the day though. You'll like it. Most important remember that they are very sensitive to changes in voltage so always keep a good battery in it, I have had bad batteries throw several codes at once. Best -Joe.
And if you dont have a fresh battery in it
You need a new head unit, small subwoofer, and 5% tint all around
Black on black...'Vegas! Genius!
*talks about car had problems*
"I guess I should focus on the positive things."
*proceeds to talk about how hot the leather and interior is because it is black*
Also, if the car in front of you gets out of the way of something in the road and you can't, you are following that car too closely.
How many miles on your Vette now? Did you change transmission fluid?
I think the vett is currently at 112k miles, the last time I did a transmission fluid change was 13-Nov-15, when it had around 75k miles on it I think. so far it has remained strong.
Muffler delete and add some pipe and tips is like $200
I was 777 like.. ima have to buy it now
Really helpful. I'm about to get an 07 with 89k miles for $ 14.5k
Fancy fancy, they can be a blast for sure, keep an eye out on the harmonic balancer if it's never been changed before. 14.5 is a pretty good price, crazy how low they have dropped
Did you get it??
How's the 2007 corvette pal?
@@DrewMann All of the SBCs have an issue with the crank pulley bolt backing out. Happened on my first C6 as well as my Escalade. Super-easy to fix, but I don't have a torque wrench that goes to 250lbs. (Also being 5'9 and 150lbs, I doubt I'd be able to make it click even if I did.) When the belt pops off, the balancer is usually still usable.
I see alot of people complain about the quiet exhaust but if you have the dual mode exhaust just pull the fuse and it's open permanently
Chop the mufflers and stop complaining
15k? Guess imma get one when I turn 25-26
Heard insurance gonna drop for males then
For now imma focus on building wealth (investing)
I'm thinking of purchasing a used c6 and I was wondering what is a good millage on the LS engines. I was think somewhere between 70k - 110k or is that too much?
Mines at about 124k miles and still behaving nicely, not sure when it will start misbehaving but it's been mostly good so far, you will probably do just fine with the range you mentioned, but these cars are often driven hard. Best of luck
The company that built my hemi. I figured if I did buy a high mileage C6. I was going to send it to speedworks NC to rebuild the engine and long tube headers, cams, heads. That's what I figured to do
Ya I don’t think it would be down on power unless something is messed up. Many cars get faster when they’re broken in. Not sure where you came up with the car being down on power just because of mileage??
So now it is 2021 and I hope you kept your car, as it is now worth a ton more. I can't find a C6 anywhere for less that $30K.
I am looking at buying a C5 and expect to pay about $20K.
2021 and I've still got her, I didn't know they had become more difficult to find these days, I know about 2 years ago I wasn't getting any interest when I posted the car up for sale at $15,000, ended up keeping it as I wasn't willing to drop lower. Hopefully you are able to find one that fits the budget and still has lots of good miles left in it :)
I’m not worried about practicality. I’m looking at buying a 2006 with the tremec 6 speed. I’m just worried about cost of ownership. Are they expensive to maintain?
It all depends on what needs replacing. I have an 05 six speed. It cost me 1000 to replace all four tires with non run flats. 1700 for the clutch kit and labor. One of my magnetic ride shocks went out. Replaced with blistens for 190. Harmonic balancer started to wobble. Almost 400 for parts and labor. Car now has 64K miles. You just never know. I still love the car though.
I feel you on the tires. I regretted putting 19 inch wheels on my mustang when I had to get new ones. It was 700 dollars for some toyos
Is the trunk space big enough to fit in it
sort of, Ive slept in the car with my head and back laying down towards the back of the car with my feed resting on the center consol.
GA !!!
Nice Video ! I have a 2008 c6 with the same “Glass Roof” does that roof shade with the suction cups cut back on the heat enough ? I was thinking that since it is black that it will absorb a lot of heat. I thought about getting it tinted with Limo black, 10 % or 5 % with a 88 % Heat reactivity. You would still be able to see out. Cost is around $ 300.00 to $ 350.00 What are your thoughts on that ?
I think the suction cup stick on solution works well enough, especially if you avoid parking in the sun. It you are around 6ft tall or more, the thicker foam of the cover in the video will reduce your head room by about an inch or so, which isn't a big deal, but it can mess up your hair just a bit if you have it nicely brushed haha.
@@DrewMann Thank You Drew.
How many total miles do you have on it? I just purchased a 2005 C6 convertible with 22k miles on it, seems to be in pristine shape.
Up to about 117k miles so far, all in all, still in great shape
How much you buy it for?
@@DrewMann how many miles now and did you have problems?
@@Axel-lb9gi about 124,090, give or take a few. Had a few issues that were partly probably my fault, had to replace the rack and pinion after driving like a mad man out on a dry lake bed, not sure that was the cause, but I got a nice power steering leak after that. Ive done a lot of work lately to keep her looking nice, replaced the headlight lenses, new wheels and tires, and lots of preventative replacements while I was replacing the rack and pinion. Lots of work to keep em nice if you do it your self, but saves a lot of money that way if you know what you are about :0
@@DrewMann Alrighty, thank you. I was looking to buy a C6 07 with 118k miles, but I wasn't sure if it's a good idea
What states did you pass through on that road trip?
GA, AL, TN, MS, AR, OK, TX, NM, AZ, NV :]
Bruh I’m literally going to buy your car soon 😂
Good stuff, hope its not the same Vin ;) Hope the new ride treats you well
Found one with 35k miles for $19k 2006
Noice, not a bad deal
Good deal, I just picked up a 2007 with 38k miles, new tires, HUD, memory, a lot of options(but not Z51) for 18500. Already put 200 miles in the same day I picked it up.. its great!
@@backoffu that's a hellva deal
I'm thinking of buying a metalic blue 2005 c6 with 83k for 16,995 what should I look out for it had 3 owners I would be the fourth
Did you buy it?
@@p.capes1 yes I did best car I've ever bought ☺️
714.jABS.OC.FuNk is it still working out for you?
P.CapesTV yeah I did best car ever
jtc628 Yeahh the car is amazing I lost control like twice but I got the hang of it now
He could have just put tape on the button thing that keeps the light on in the visor
Its a good idea, until it gets hot out that is.
For my 07 C6, purchased last summer, the dealership was able to order just the mirror cover assembly including the hinges instead of ordering the entire visor.
@@TheStaceyChannel If they were able to get it swapped for you thats awesome! I tried to replace the lids but was not able to figure it out, and ended up just replacing the whole assembly. I try and avoid dealerships at all cost, the only thing I've ever purchased form one (a proper brand name dealership that is, i.e. Ford, Chevy, etc) is power steering fluid.
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Whenever a c6 is 20k I'm gonna move there
How do people not put tint on cars 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Do or do not, there is no try
Funny how no one gets into a '57 Chevy and complains about the interior but every you tuber complains about the interior of a 16 year old Vette. Its not a 2024.
Great video! We have a similar car. It is a 2007 black Vette with 30K miles. Absolutely love and pamper the car. Only real disappointment is the fuel pump issue. It is dangerous and should be a RECALL, but instead GM got cheap and made it an extended warranty that expired 2017. I never filled my full tank, but once added enough to go over 1.2 tank. That resulted in fuel smell inside and outside the automobile. If left unattended in a garage at overnight and there was the slightest spark you could blow up your house! It is reported to the NHTSA. Everyone having this problem should at least file a report: www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Yup, bout sums it up, Love my C5 I own a faster car, but she aint as all around good as my C5. If your wondering, don't, get one!
What are you saying?
@@CP-fl5ch i have a supercharged 1985 El Camino SS, its fun but not as overall good as my C5
Every GM car I've ever owned first thing I do is unplug all interior lights and bulbs. Pull fuses
Charlie B why is that? I’m looking to get a used c6 in the near future.
@@FrenchyTube3 I'm getting a C6 also, what I do is always get a base model with less electronic stuff to break.
I'm about to buy a 2005 with 80k miles for $17k
That not a real good deal there better prices out there keep looking trust there some 2008 going for around that price
Bought my 05 with 79k miles for 12,500 clean title bone stock car
Getting my 05 with 42k miles for 17k. Good luck to both of us!
Sporty??? At what point w over 400hp do u go from sporty to a sports car? Miatas are sporty, this is a sports car, not a sporty car. I guess sporty is when it's an automatic
For me the automatic transmission does take some of the "sport" out of the C6, but it's still certainly a fun car :)
Corvettes are considered a sports car. Google is your friend
Cobalt and Corvette have the same steering wheel
You can always change the address
American men... wake up... wife is not even driving the car and you compromised for an auto.
Cars don't "degrade" horsepower . M0r0n .
Thanks for sharing your insight, here is a fun article that may help explain how mechanical systems degrade over time: www.motorbiscuit.com/why-do-car-engines-lose-power-over-time/
What is ur Instagram? I would like to reach out to u! I’m looking into a vette rn and also live in vegas. Maybe u could give me an opinion on it off of the ad
I don't have insta but would be happy to take a look at the ad and give my two cents
@@DrewMann sick! Where can I send u the link?