My dream Vette finally showed up in August after a 3 year exhaustive search. It's an 09 Z06 that had only 13K miles. It checked off all the boxes for me. Paid a lot more than I wanted because it has a 660HP package from Lingenfelter, plus some extra performance goodies. Had a health check done on it and got a big thumbs up from my favorite guys at Vengeance Racing. She's extremely healthy and gorgeous. If I could only find a wife with those attributes!!
Let me say first that the original owner was a GM executive and he took it to Lingenfelter. He invested about 113K into everything. I paid less than half.@@ooopppiiiuuummm
I watched a video the other day from a dude in Florida that has a Vett shop. He said the engineer at GM said the LS3 is the best V8 they've ever built or ever will. Also lot of good info here l appreciate it
Oh nice! I didn't know that. I do know it's the better LS for boost. You can't put that much nitrous through it, but you can boost it to the moon! Thanks for watching.
Bought my first Corvette last year, a C5 coupe. Stepped up to an '08 C6 last month, much nicer 3lt interior and that LS3 power!! Plus has Z51 package with NPP exhaust. Love it so far!
Thank you J Reed, for a very good, honest report on the C6 Corvette. Your 10+ years of ownership were very helpful in providing good insight on whether it’s really worth it or not to buy one. I’m currently trying to decide between a 2013 C6 or a 2016 C7 Corvette. The C7 has Apple car play, and that’s a plus for me. So your infovideo is helpful to me. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching. Yes, the interior on the C7 is miles ahead! I drove my buddy's C7 and I was impressed. It's more refined, but that comes with it being a newer model.
I’ve had 4 different C6s (3 convertibles/1 Z06 hardtop) and they are still head turners and and nice cars. Just a beautiful machine. We currently have a 2012 GrandSport convertible.
@@JReedsLoveofCars you will not regret it. This 6 speed is so sweet! Just. Wonderful daily driver. They were meant to be driven. I don’t understand people who get em and don’t drive em Enough to enjoy em… they are fun cars. And just Dadgum Beautiful.
You keep it real (💯) and I appreciate it. Your knowledge and insights on the C6 Corvette are first rate. Hell I’d like to drink a beer or two with you, slap some bones, or play some Bid Whist and talk cars, fishing, or whatever. I’m Bruce in Virginia.
I just bought a C6 Z06 over the C7 Z06 for many reasons, but mainly: the C6 is 7.0l, NA, last of it's kind mostly mechanical sports car they won't be making anymore. Couple that with the iconic look of the C6 vs the one generation scattered brain design of the C7.. and the C6 (especially Z06) is the winner hands down.
Got mines back in July and been in love with it since. So much you can do to them and not go broke. Headers ,X Pipe and Borla exhaust plus got it tuned. Man you can’t tell me NOTHING.
Nice!!! Tell ya the truth, to make a c6 a fun experience every time you get in, that’s all you need!!! The cold starts are nothing but smiles!! Congrats!
The 11th of this month (Veterans Day) will be a year since I picked up my 2012 GS 🔥 it was love at first sight 😍 I’m still in love with it and I always will be ♥️
Have a C6 base Jetstream blue, LT3 purchased during the pandemic. Paid more than I had expected, but I wanted a low mileage one owner car, no accidents. She was perfect. Would loved to have purchased a Grand Sports. They were all out of my budget. Another benefit of a vette is they hold there value fairly well, if you take care of them compared to most other vehicles. Maintenance saving and parts cost compared to say a Porsche or BMW is a lot .
You are 100% correct!! Carmax offered me $23K sight unseen last year. I was curious so I filled out the form. I almost have that much in mods, but it was interesting to know.
I wish I could get a C6 for 20-25K but unfortunately the ones I would want (LS3 + Manual Transmission) are all 29-35K. Back in 2019 I could have gotten one for 22K all day long but I thought "just keep enjoying the C5 for now because once the C8's come out the C6's will get even more affordable". DOH! Frickin Covid!
I have a C6 with the LS2, yeah it’s an 05 but I love it. I love it so much I have dumped a pretty penny in keeping it running like new but the C6 looks beautiful
Also, a true corvette! Front engined will always, in my opinion, be the true vette! Dad had a c7 GS and my all time dream is the C6 ZR1. Since I was a kid.
The interior isn’t an issue it’s a 1800 $max din 10.8 screen that another UA-camr had manufactured and it controls the climate and music has apple car play UA-cam and is WiFi compatible it makes the c6 look better than a lot of newer cars inside
All i want is a base model bro, but idk if id be able to afford it id dont make too much money but just enough to pass me by and have about 700 a month left over
I heard somewhere that on some of the 2012/2013 models they actually updated the shifters for the automatic to reduce/eliminate the delay. Has anyone else heard something similar? Or that you could tune it out?
Ive heard of this product called a Red Light Bandit, its supposed to override the slow automatic transmission shifts, its plug and play. I was wondering if you could test this product out and do a video if it actually helps.
Mine is about to turn 20 years old and i now have to consider changing ALL the fluids in it. The Bose sound system is garbage, the interior feels very outdated. That said this is a head turning car in a way that Mustang, Trans Am, GTO, Camaro will never ever be. It does however FEEL like a Trans Am on steroids, feels very 90s even tho its a 2005 design. I would only consider getting rid of mine for a C7+ or a C2 resto mod.
Ive daily driven a C5 Commemorative Edition for the last two years. Got rear ended by a dealership truck two weeks ago. Waiting for a damage estimate but worried about it being considered totaled since all of the fiberglass paneling inside of the trunk is broken/cracked. If it is totaled Ive been on the fence of should I get a C6 Grandsport or get something new in the market at the same price point. Any recommendations?
Good question, I need to make a video about that. In short, the F-Type is far more refined. The C6 is rough around the edges. Paddle shifters are far crisper than the C6. Having said all of that, the F-Type is not nearly as fun to drive.
2.73 in the rear. 1st gear is impressive, but in order to use it, you have to use the paddle shifters for the most part. In street mode, you're starting in 2nd.
The only thing I hate is that I have a supercharged c6 z06 and my whipple supercharged f150 beats it bad 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ and I have wayyyyy more money in my z06 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ hate to say it but my f150 is funer to drive because my z06 is in the shop a lot but on looks I give it to my z06
I own a 22 busa, 17gsxr1000r, 03 750 gsxr and an 02 tl1000r. They're fun, but there's no comparison from them to riding in the comfort of my grand sport with the a/c on and music cranked. My grand sport runs high 10's all motor. Which is plenty fast for the street. I love bikes. I ride em all the time. But thinking you can get the same experience from a nice vette to a clapped out rocket is just not smart.
My dream Vette finally showed up in August after a 3 year exhaustive search. It's an 09 Z06 that had only 13K miles. It checked off all the boxes for me. Paid a lot more than I wanted because it has a 660HP package from Lingenfelter, plus some extra performance goodies. Had a health check done on it and got a big thumbs up from my favorite guys at Vengeance Racing. She's extremely healthy and gorgeous. If I could only find a wife with those attributes!!
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how much did you pay?
Let me say first that the original owner was a GM executive and he took it to Lingenfelter. He invested about 113K into everything. I paid less than half.@@ooopppiiiuuummm
You'll never find a woman with those attributes. Maybe 50 yrs ago.
@@ooopppiiiuuummm 54K
Had my C6 for 5 years and still LUV it! 2008 base
I’m in a C4 now. I like the C6. Thanks for talking about it man.
Thanks for stopping by!
I watched a video the other day from a dude in Florida that has a Vett shop. He said the engineer at GM said the LS3 is the best V8 they've ever built or ever will. Also lot of good info here l appreciate it
Oh nice! I didn't know that. I do know it's the better LS for boost. You can't put that much nitrous through it, but you can boost it to the moon! Thanks for watching.
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Bought my first Corvette last year, a C5 coupe. Stepped up to an '08 C6 last month, much nicer 3lt interior and that LS3 power!! Plus has Z51 package with NPP exhaust. Love it so far!
Very nice! Quiet as it's kept, I would love to have a C5Z for road course.
Same as me except 09. One of the best cars I’ve owned to this day
Thank you J Reed, for a very good, honest report on the C6 Corvette. Your 10+ years of ownership were very helpful in providing good insight on whether it’s really worth it or not to buy one. I’m currently trying to decide between a 2013 C6 or a 2016 C7 Corvette. The C7 has Apple car play, and that’s a plus for me. So your infovideo is helpful to me. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching. Yes, the interior on the C7 is miles ahead! I drove my buddy's C7 and I was impressed. It's more refined, but that comes with it being a newer model.
If you got a Ls3 in that ride then hell yeah get a c6. 1 power adder and it can be a handful on the street. Them wheels looking nice.
Yes sir! Thank you!!
I’ve had 4 different C6s (3 convertibles/1 Z06 hardtop) and they are still head turners and and nice cars. Just a beautiful machine. We currently have a 2012 GrandSport convertible.
Nice!!! I’m thinking about getting another one myself!
@@JReedsLoveofCars you will not regret it. This 6 speed is so sweet! Just. Wonderful daily driver. They were meant to be driven. I don’t understand people who get em and don’t drive em
Enough to enjoy em… they are fun cars. And just Dadgum Beautiful.
You keep it real (💯) and I appreciate it. Your knowledge and insights on the C6 Corvette are first rate. Hell I’d like to drink a beer or two with you, slap some bones, or play some Bid Whist and talk cars, fishing, or whatever. I’m Bruce in Virginia.
I appreciate the feedback. If you ever in Dallas, holla at me!
Yeah I like old cars like vett or gt500.
Like my self own 08 sti drag strip car.
I don't have to loan 60k payment 700$month.
I just bought a C6 Z06 over the C7 Z06 for many reasons, but mainly: the C6 is 7.0l, NA, last of it's kind mostly mechanical sports car they won't be making anymore.
Couple that with the iconic look of the C6 vs the one generation scattered brain design of the C7.. and the C6 (especially Z06) is the winner hands down.
True...add headers and cam and you got a 600hp NA car. That is phenomenal.
Thanks for the video, I have been on the hunt for a C6 and this was great.
Glad you liked it!
20 years(18years) later the c6 still look good an will still look good 20 more years later.
100%
I like your style! Got myself my first c6 a year ago. Greetings from Finland!
Thank you!! I appreciate you watching! 👍🏾
Got mines back in July and been in love with it since. So much you can do to them and not go broke. Headers ,X Pipe and Borla exhaust plus got it tuned. Man you can’t tell me NOTHING.
Nice!!! Tell ya the truth, to make a c6 a fun experience every time you get in, that’s all you need!!! The cold starts are nothing but smiles!! Congrats!
Thanks man and if you're not afraid to work on it you can. Super easy and worth it. @@JReedsLoveofCars
The 11th of this month (Veterans Day) will be a year since I picked up my 2012 GS 🔥 it was love at first sight 😍 I’m still in love with it and I always will be ♥️
Amen to that!
Looking at a 2011 GS with 7k miles right now on Veterans day
@@verdedeleon82 move on that! Don’t miss out you won’t regret it 💯
Have a C6 base Jetstream blue, LT3 purchased during the pandemic. Paid more than I had expected, but I wanted a low mileage one owner car, no accidents. She was perfect. Would loved to have purchased a Grand Sports. They were all out of my budget. Another benefit of a vette is they hold there value fairly well, if you take care of them compared to most other vehicles. Maintenance saving and parts cost compared to say a Porsche or BMW is a lot .
You are 100% correct!! Carmax offered me $23K sight unseen last year. I was curious so I filled out the form. I almost have that much in mods, but it was interesting to know.
I wish I could get a C6 for 20-25K but unfortunately the ones I would want (LS3 + Manual Transmission) are all 29-35K. Back in 2019 I could have gotten one for 22K all day long but I thought "just keep enjoying the C5 for now because once the C8's come out the C6's will get even more affordable". DOH! Frickin Covid!
Yep.. covid and chip shortage sent used car prices to the roof.
I’ve seen some c6 manny’s going for 25k all over CarGurus in California. You may be able to find one today for that price.
Can attest to this, just got a 2012 base coupe, 4lt, manual, mag ride, 60k miles, paid 33k in May. Love the car though! No regrets.
I have a supercharged 700whp 42k mile manual ls3 car in MN for 32k
The opposite happened.
I have a 05 and i enjoy it alot.
Great video man 👊🏼
Thanks for the visit
I agree!!!!! It’s still one of my dream cars, even though I have a C7!!!
I love my C6 Corvette Z51
Recently sold my k swap civic on market for c6 z06
Love the c6 gs (I like the wide body styling) but can’t find one anywhere under 34K-ish (and under 40K miles)… such a beautiful car 😢
I have a C6 with the LS2, yeah it’s an 05 but I love it. I love it so much I have dumped a pretty penny in keeping it running like new but the C6 looks beautiful
Right on!
Debating on a C7 stingray and or the 3rd gen mustang gt. Only issue is paying overpriced insurance! But I have a heart for C6s still.
Love 08’ I bought in 22’ mine had new crate motor, trans torque tube and wide body kit, intake headers an no zr1 brakes Zo6 rotors. I paid $18 k
Geez!! Sounds like you got a great deal!!!
Yes the C6 is the best, I have one, if anyone considering getting one get it!!!
Awesome video bro!!! Love the C6, and how great you have taken care of it! Hope to own one one day!
Also, a true corvette! Front engined will always, in my opinion, be the true vette! Dad had a c7 GS and my all time dream is the C6 ZR1. Since I was a kid.
Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out!
The interior isn’t an issue it’s a 1800 $max din 10.8 screen that another UA-camr had manufactured and it controls the climate and music has apple car play UA-cam and is WiFi compatible it makes the c6 look better than a lot of newer cars inside
All i want is a base model bro, but idk if id be able to afford it id dont make too much money but just enough to pass me by and have about 700 a month left over
I heard somewhere that on some of the 2012/2013 models they actually updated the shifters for the automatic to reduce/eliminate the delay. Has anyone else heard something similar? Or that you could tune it out?
my tuner said it could not be tuned out. However, in the past I heard/read the same as you so it must be year specific
Ive heard of this product called a Red Light Bandit, its supposed to override the slow automatic transmission shifts, its plug and play. I was wondering if you could test this product out and do a video if it actually helps.
Thank you for suggesting the Red Light Bandit! I'll definitely look into it and consider doing a video on it.
Like your vett
Thanks!
What wheels are these they look awesome bro
Thanks! Flow One Race Spec. Bought them off Tirerack. I think they are discontinued now.
Tell me about those wheels. They look nice. Idk if you mentioned em but i missed it. Lol.
Thank you! Those are Flow Ones. 19" front/back. I got them from Tire Rack.
Mine is about to turn 20 years old and i now have to consider changing ALL the fluids in it. The Bose sound system is garbage, the interior feels very outdated. That said this is a head turning car in a way that Mustang, Trans Am, GTO, Camaro will never ever be. It does however FEEL like a Trans Am on steroids, feels very 90s even tho its a 2005 design. I would only consider getting rid of mine for a C7+ or a C2 resto mod.
Ive daily driven a C5 Commemorative Edition for the last two years. Got rear ended by a dealership truck two weeks ago. Waiting for a damage estimate but worried about it being considered totaled since all of the fiberglass paneling inside of the trunk is broken/cracked. If it is totaled Ive been on the fence of should I get a C6 Grandsport or get something new in the market at the same price point. Any recommendations?
I'm going to always lean toward the C6 based on the price point vs how much car you're getting.
Are you on stock lowering bolt or aftermarket suspension?
stock
I see you have an F-type there, how does it compare to the C6?
Good question, I need to make a video about that. In short, the F-Type is far more refined. The C6 is rough around the edges. Paddle shifters are far crisper than the C6. Having said all of that, the F-Type is not nearly as fun to drive.
Are the gears taller in the c6 grandsport, can you pls tell me how first gear is,the c5 coupe was 0 to 50mpg, I really enjoyed the taller gears
Mean first gear was
2.73 in the rear. 1st gear is impressive, but in order to use it, you have to use the paddle shifters for the most part. In street mode, you're starting in 2nd.
You not getting a C6 GS or Z06 in good condition for under 37K.
The only thing I hate is that I have a supercharged c6 z06 and my whipple supercharged f150 beats it bad 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ and I have wayyyyy more money in my z06 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ hate to say it but my f150 is funer to drive because my z06 is in the shop a lot but on looks I give it to my z06
I'm having a hard time believing this.
where is the foxbody?
sold it about a year ago.
@@JReedsLoveofCarsdon't blame you the foxbody mustangs are still nice looking but they not much use for them if you have a C6 in the garage
I make almost 700 wheel on my base ls3 a&a kit, and I couldn't be happier. I love when it makes the supercharger noises!
Nice!!!! I feel ya. I'm starting to think about a supercharger more and more. I hear my neighbor's Procharged Z and tear up!
Or just get a sportbike for under 10k that will walk most of these.
I own a 22 busa, 17gsxr1000r, 03 750 gsxr and an 02 tl1000r. They're fun, but there's no comparison from them to riding in the comfort of my grand sport with the a/c on and music cranked. My grand sport runs high 10's all motor. Which is plenty fast for the street. I love bikes. I ride em all the time. But thinking you can get the same experience from a nice vette to a clapped out rocket is just not smart.