Zach did speak on it briefly. Probably pretty hard to organize/drive all the categories. and he probably would've said the grandsport was a better deal anyways
@@toddbrown4185grandsport is the better deal, but Z06 weighs less and is more attractive for race use than me to the LS7. But it is also the problem child of the group.
Loving this channel. So glad you’ve broken away from Hoonigan. Love seeing Zach too. Always thought that he was a criminally underused host. Y’all keep the great content up.
It still holds the 24 hour endurance record for a production car to this day. I know 375 hp (405hp in 93-95) doesn't sound like a lot today but in the 90's it was crazy. It's right there with the base c6 that is 15 years newer. The ZR-1 was one of the fastest cars you could buy. It spanked the turbo 911 in every measurable performance category. I have a stock 95 ZR-1 and my buddy has a stock c5 Z06 from a highway roll the cars are dead even. C4 ZR-1 is a very underrated car.
Him not being impressed with the C4 ZR-1 and only “375 hp” comes across as not being educated on the subject or “I’m gonna poopoo this car and ragebait the internet.” Either way, he succeeded.
@@MrNeon2002 Even the base C4 can be a beast with the 350 ft-lb torque from the factory. I've kept up with a surprising amount of somewhat modern cars with my L98 engine. I've kept up with newer WRX STI's, 3 valve 4.6 Mustangs, and a cammed Trailblazer SS. Even if you put the performance aside, the driving experience is top notch.
@@danielraddatz4838where did you pull that statement out of ? your ass? 7.0L 500+ HP and aluminum frame vs 6.2L 420HP with steel frame . way different. way more performance out of a Z06
While I think this is a great video the LS2 was very much a 6.0 not a 6.2 like he says at 6:15 idk how he didn’t catch that during editing cuz I feel like he knows that just messed up and said the wrong thing
Being from the uk, i think I've seen 2 or 3 corvettes in my lifetime, but i do remember the first time one went past me. Loving this series keep killing it
it goes with the territory, i wish i saw the bad ass wagons you do daily. we get shafted on a ton of models here, yall still get the ones we do, just less common.
Corvette C6 Z06 owner here. All the different models are great for their purpose. Base, Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1. But for brute all out power. ZR1 LS9 VS Z06 LS7. Force induction VS naturally aspirated. My Z06 is full bolt on and I daily it also. Best viscerally/engaging fun car I've owned also.
Exactly in 1990 you could get a 180 mph car with 375 hp that can do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Sounds like a dope car to me. It’s sad c4 vettes as a whole are overhated
The base C6 you had had the LS2 but in 2008 they received the LS3 which is a little more sought after due to slightly higher displacement plus horse power. Great video nonetheless keep it up Vin!
@@KevinShroff they do not last with any abuse at stock power level. Torque tube isn’t that great either, and the gas tank is the same as C5 for those first few years. Just a C5 with a better body kit (personal opinion).
@@Jan-b2nyou actually have no clue what you’re talking about. firstly, the only bad diff is the 2005 model year. 2006-07 have the same rear end as an 08, 09 etc. Same goes with the TT. The only upgrade would be the tr6060, however saying that the t56 is glass is simply not true. that trans is still good for upwards of 700+ horsepower. the only weak link would be the 2005 model year. get educated and stop spreading misinformation.
Great video Vin, I hope you keep doing these review series, they have all been fun to watch. I'm on my 3rd ownership of a daily driven C5Z, current one is 434rwhp and is about all I need for daily driven fun. I also had a 707rwhp C6ZR1, and the issue I had with the ZR1 was the same as yours. It hooked up and put down all the power and drove great, but for a daily/street car it was like 1 gear blast and done. It just was not as fun unless you drove felony speeds. I have a special place for C5Z because my dad, and they are really great drivers but you have to deal with the late 2000s chevy tahoe interior for sure.
I’m liking how you review and rate in this new series because I like your opinion on how and why you buy car for investments. It’s good for average car guys like us to know what value we are getting and what the future holds for these values, thanks! 🙏🏽
Vin, idk wtf some ppl are saying this is such a perfect series and I see these getting the views and bringing more ppl to the channel with is the goal. Keep killing it!
A friend of mine had a base C5, a C6 Z06, and a C6 ZR1. I absolutely loved the ZR1 and the power/weight, gearing, and overall powertrain feel reminded me of the 05 Ford GT and the 13-14 GT500. Long gearing, incredible midrange torque from the blower, and just a joy to drive.
Vin, i don't know if I've mentioned it before but your ability to shift gears is top notch. No matter what car you're in and what equipment is bolted on, you hit those shifts perfect. I imagine you could float gears if you wanted to. I've tried helping Damon on DDE a few years ago writing in the comments but he still struggles a bit. Thanks for continuing to make the great content👍 glad to see your merch is selling, it's a great way to support your channel.
When you have a great episode & the Shopify ad is still the best part, then you know that you have an adorable dog! “Can I pet that Daaaawg?” Happy to see you and the old Hoonigan guys make content they love and reaping ALL the results from it. Much respect guys! 👍
So I'm Scotto's age... I have kept most of the 1/64 Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. I've pruned them down over the years, but one thing I noticed is that I kept almost 20 C4 Corvettes... I keep coming back to C4 Corvettes as a future car for me. It was the "cool car" of childhood. A ZR-1 would be awesome, but any of the final 6 speed ones would be a dream car.
As an African we are exposed to European cars and that’s what we are more akin to like but my word a Corvette is something fantastic and that sounds is Godly, que the ChopLord
I just got my base c6. 2008 Auto... BUT its a FULLY BUILT LS3! I absolutely love it!. The chop is so nice and it handles sooo well (Ive never driven anything over 300hp lol)
Great seeing Zach on the channel this week. I never miss an episode on Zach's channel, Hert's channel or yours. Love all the videos you guys put out and it makes me happy to see you all thrive. long may it continue. It would be nice to see Ron make a few more appearances too, I miss seeing him with you guys. He seems like such a cool Geezer. Big Ups Vin and thanks for another top video. Much Love
What I love with the Chevys Corvettes is the fact that you can't hear the blower I had a C6 Z06 and now I have a C7 Z06 I absolutely love both cars I'm actually going to buy a C6 ZR1 so I have one of each I love both Generations so much
Not sure I’d ever buy a C6 but damn I smiled all through this video really miss watching the old gang at Hoonigan together! Please do more videos together
While the C6 Grandsport is awesome, its not quite the same as the C6 Z06. The C6Z is special, the LS7 (although a problematic race engine) is incredible. You should definitely drive and review one if you can.
I gotta tell you I have a c6 base with 400 hp and it’s a convertible. I just bought it. The convertible factor is just amazing. It gets sooooo much attention. It’s a working man’s car so everyone likes it. It looks amazing and really much better in person than in pics and looks more classic than the beefier zo6. I like the wide rear body of the z06 but there’s something more classic about the base that I think will age better. Mine came with a coursa exhaust and I can put a super charger on it for $6000 that gives me 550-600 hp. Mine was a 1 owner and is 6 speed manual with a heads up display. Being a year 1 (2005) it has power seats on both sides and is very very comfortable inside. Also the 2005 has the best steering wheel. I paid $19,500 with 74,000 miles, one owner and it does zero to 60 in 4.1 seconds. The corsa exhaust is amazing. It sounds like perfection Add to that if I choose to add the wide body quarters of the “upgraded models” I can simply buy those and bolt them on easy. After owning this I would not buy a non convertible. You can literally drive around with the top down in 40 degree weather as the heater is made for that and it keeps you warm. Also, I have a manual top, but if it storms and you are on the road the aerodynamics are such that it won’t rain inside! It’s wild. Unless you hit traffic 😅I also have dual heated seats. It’s fuckin awesome and it gets you in a man’s car. Sure Tesla performances are faster but almost everyone out there respects the corvette much more and thinks the teslas are gay. So sometimes you get a kid driving his moms Tesla trying to race you in the highway and you can just yawnnnnnn at them it’s funny 😂. I just saw your ratings…. Totally off on the base corvette. This thing handles like a dream. And mine came stock with mag magnetic shocks. Toss that $6000 super charger on the base corvette and you have the zr1. So with 550 hp plus the robust ls2 with the amazing handing you can just toss the rear wide body kit on and all corvettes lower the same with the built in lowering adjustment pads.
Watching your boy with the red one and carbon fiber hood is hilarious. You can tell he's like "shift now" and the anxiety on his body. It was a sweet moment to watch because ya'll are obviously close and you can tell he is restraining himself. Amazing video.
No Vin chill on showing people how sick the Vette market is right now compared to other used sports cars!!!! I still have a year before I graduate college and can afford one! I don’t want to pay 50k for a z06 I want to pay 40k or less for one with less than 40,000 miles on it! All jokes aside the c6 is such a sick car right now for the money. It’s really hard for me to think of any other used car with comparable performance out of the gate for the same amount of money? First gen mustang GT350 I guess but even those don’t handle like the Vette does. I can’t wait to pick up a C6 z06 I can take to auto cross days and rip it down canyon roads!!!
Quick note on the C4 ZR-1. Its not exactly the fastest car nowadays but it has a special quality to it. The LT-5 engine revs high and pulls way harder than its rated HP. Aswell its the kind of car you buy for the story that surround the car and i guess the 90's performance. I say that because i own a 95 ZR-1 and it rocks for what it is. Now if your goal is best of the best Corvette hands down any C6 or C5 is a better choice performance wise. You cant beat the value just buy one!
I'm also a 95 ZR-1 owner and couldn't agree more. For it's day the c4 ZR-1 was one of the fastest cars money could buy. It was a legend and it punched way above it's weight. Even to this day it's no slouch. Mine is stock and from a highway roll It's dead even with my buddies c5 Z06. Unfortunately the c4 ZR-1 is a great and special car that doesn't get the respect it deserves. For overall outright performance you can't beat a c5 or c6 for the $. I also have a c6 Z06 in the garage, but I grab the c4 keys more...
I'm not a GM guy, but the C4/5/6 are the best budget sports cars out there, especially for getting in cheap and hotrodding to make your own. a stick hard top C4/5/6 would be go to choice if I were going to get way more serious in track days and grass roots competition. the parts availability is PhD level... Piled High and Deep.
@@yDoUevenTry4 Yet the C4 ZR-1 still holds a 24 hour endurance speed record no Corvette or any other production car has broken to this day. The c4 was a great generation. Googles free, use it next time before making a dumb comment.
@@yDoUevenTry4 This is the most invalid opinion that I have seen all week. The C1 is monumental, C2 is gorgeous and powerful, C3 had some good years, but, had ultimately been killed by the oil crisis, and the C4 was revolutionary. 6 speed after 1990, 350 ft-lb torque in 1985, first Corvette body to be designed using a wind tunnel, the ZR1 beat almost every other car on the road, AND it's the cheapest generation at the moment. I bought mine for 7k and I firmly believe there was no better sports car, for that money, on the market.
@@georgemerusi299 You're retarded. Plain and simple. Nobody buys C4's because theyre dogshit. Any enthusiast or corvette owner knows that generation is a joke. wasnt untill the C6 where the car made a real comeback as an actual statement performance vehicle. Ive owned 4 corvettes: 2 C6 and 2 C8's and still own my 24 Z07. I think i know a bit more than you do champ much less can actually afford to speak on shit generations of the car
Love my C6 Grand Sport. Came with performance exhaust and feels special every time I drive it. Something about the look of this generation that made it my dream car.
First off, amazing video. It was refreshing to see an empirical look at what value the c6 offers. One note, the c6 GS is not "basically a Z06" as you are missing the famous LS7, the 7 Liter powerplant from the Z06. The Grandsport has the upgraded bumpers and wider fenders but shares the ls3 with the base corvette.
So a while ago I made a comment that Vin put out much better content than the rest of the ex-Hoonigan guys. I still stand by that comment ... HOWEVER ... Zac belongs on this channel. He was so much better here than on his own channel.
This is a good series as the 997 video. it gives a good primer for different trim levels outside of “this comes with chrome delete” like that was a thing.
@@jamesonscott2748 there's a difference between a human being constantly repairing itself with food and energy and a fucking car, not being alive and not repairing itself, dumbass. You don't receive money from a breakup
should do a show on salvage, rebuilt, and insurance salvage cars. A lot of people get put off on insurance salvage cars when the only issue they had was because insurance didn't want to pay for the overpriced OEM parts. - either way, keep up the content. always look forward to thursdays!
I know I’m in the minority here but I don’t really like the “which is better” or “why you should do A or B” videos you’ve sprinkled throughout your channel. I get it helps with the channel as far as growing but I’m hoping to see build stuff. You’re not a journalist.
I think it's interesting to make a comparaison withing a model range. Especially as we enjoy modifying our cars, more from the factory isn't necessarily better.
I own a 2013 60th Anniversary Grand Sport Coupe and love everything about the C6. The lines and the curves are just right. I am planning to keep it the way it was born.
I'm really enjoying both your channel content and this new Worth It series...and am excited for the next episodes to see what you have in store for us. As a nearly life-long import fanatic who took a short break to own a C5 Z06 along the way, I do feel qualified to add some additional words here. Before I owned a C5 Z06 I was mostly down on domestic performance although begrudgingly gave them credit for some things. However, after owning a C5 Z06 I really had to give GM some serious credit for what they built as it actually combined most of what I loved about import cars with an engine that was just to die for. There is a reason that LS series V8s find their way into practically everything...I think they are pound for pound the greatest engine family of all time. I say this with respect to my roots as a multiple time former Toyota Supra Turbo owner and as a current 997.1 Porsche 911 GT2 and 997.2 GT3 RS owner. The LS engine offers something for everyone, and is so flexible as to be ridiculous in what you can build it up for. The Corvette C6 generation raised the game pretty well from the C5 but as Vin rightly pointed out...the interiors look better than the C5 generation about don't feel any different. I passed on a C6 Z06 and bought my first Porsche 911 (996.2) Turbo as a result of that crap-tastic hard plastic interior, choosing a 2001 911 Turbo 6MT that I happily owned for over 4 years. What I will say is that the premium interior options on C6 Corvettes with the full leather dash changes the equation mightily, and now that I sell cars for a living and have access to them I can see there is plenty of good in Corvettes that I originally missed (even as a former owner). One thing I really want to tell all of you is that if you love import cars but are willing to give the Corvette a try, the one I personally recommend is the C7 Z51 7MT. This particular spec offers nearly no downside other than my eternal disdain for the tail light design since all Corvettes should always have round tail lights. However, the interior in the C7 is a fantastic place to be, and the materials used are WAY ABOVE anything in previous generations. At one point I even owned a C7 ZR1 (as dealer inventory) and can tell you all with a straight face that it's one of the most badass machines I've ever driven at any price point. There are really no good deals on those, but the C7 Z51 7MT is an incredibly good car that almost makes you give up nothing coming from the world of imports. Many of my fellow import owning friends have flocked to those after giving up on multi-year import builds that never ends and I haven't heard too many gripes. I'll leave the C8 Corvette generation as a topic for another time and another one of Vin's videos, but thus far I'm just not a fan. Thanks again for some excellent content on your channel man.
Now this is the review I've been waiting for! Also hit the nail on the head with being REALLY hard to build a drivable 650hp car in your garage, I built a 650hp NA truck, I have to manually column shift the automatic to avoid unintentional upshift burnouts in traffic, bad combination of trans controller, torque converter etc, fun? Yes. white knuckle driving every second? also yes
Gransport is nice to boost, decent bottom end. Zr1 is also nice stock, makes decent power for what it is. The grandsport has a steel frame unlike the z06 which is aluminum. I enjoyed my c6z. Had rpm do ported and milled heads, cam and intake the car put down 603 on pump gas. I drove it across the country a few times and had a blast. The z06 needs to have heads fixed from the factory apart from that they are phenomenal. However if you're building one for power I would do a grandsport. Just my thoughts
I had a C6 Grand Sport as a daily driver in Boston (lol) and it was one of the best cars I’ve ever had. None of the head issues of the Z06 and the ls3 is capable of just as much power if you want to go down that road. Zr1 was the king but the GS was the sweet spot. I also thought it was more comfortable and better looking than the C7 by a mile. I’ve since traded it for a 911 but for the money it’s a really tough car to beat.
Had pause and say, they were definitely doing take over. Actually, watching the take over from groups like Fast Life ENT and TAF in cali molded my love for the LS platform
This was great video bud. Informative, well put together, decent music and good videography. Anyone who thinks this isn’t journalism can suck it. Keep rocking dude 🤘
I think I did the right thing. Got a base corvette for 8k in terrible condition. Replaced the entire interior, corbeau seats , all new carpets , z06 shocks , new wheels , borla exhaust. I'm all in maybe 15k.
The only thing I would say is the practically of the ZR1 I would rate it lower the the base and GS just for the fact of rarity and maybe not wanting to drive it as much as the others (taking it to the track and bagging on it). Absolutely love this series!!!
Great video! Couple of things for what they're worth: - I hope you keep on making this series as I'm finding it very interesting and fun! - I like the length of your videos and the amount of content and information really works, for what I like. - Great to see you include others from Hoonigan and Zac and Ron are always fun to watch. - Small thing, but I like that you got rid of that janky white board, and I think it's fun you including your dog. Lastly, I'm biased since I have an STI, but that'd be a pretty "easy" comparison to do, Impreza: 2.5 RS, WRX, and STI. And if you have the option - GD (05-07)... Thanks for making these vids Vin!
Thanks man. Most of the folks from hoonigan will be my life long friends. The ones that left… Yeah I need to invest more into things for scoring and such. I’m just a cheapass that makes due with what I have
Great job..I think you did a good job having C6 versions and information that ppl can learn from..Sure you didn't have z06 on but you have enough information where ppl could learn from..Good Job from a guy that owns a Vette..👍🏾🏁
Down the road when you do a WRX STi episode, I hope you do give some love to the NA Imprezas too. As a broke ballast boy with an 05 RS that isn't fast but having it manual makes up for it to have some "fast" fun in a slow car.
Love your channel man! I do happen to have a somewhat stock 2005 c6. I think the vetts are all super cool.. Sexy body too! My neighbor however seems to think his 2012 mustang 5.0 is the the shit... Everyone around me is like oh wow the mustang is do awesome... Do they not realize they are a few notches down on the totem pole...😅 I had many Cameron in my day but the corvette is on a different level I feel....
I bought my '05 base model 6MT L55 with the acrylic roof about a month ago and I can't stop driving it. I paid $18,500 with 86,000 miles.. It came with an Airaid cold air intake, Billy Boat cat-back stainless exhaust, ans some aftermarket swaybars. It's lowered an inch in front, 1.5 inches in the rear, and just...it's perfect. I *MIGHT* upgrade to an '08 at some point. The base model is so perfect, though. What a great daily.
You missed the best one , the C6 Z06
Zach did speak on it briefly. Probably pretty hard to organize/drive all the categories. and he probably would've said the grandsport was a better deal anyways
@@toddbrown4185grandsport is the better deal, but Z06 weighs less and is more attractive for race use than me to the LS7. But it is also the problem child of the group.
@@toddbrown4185 Better deal, but not the better car. Shopping for both atm and the engine really changes the experience. LS3 and LS2 great engines tho
Best all around value / performance , but don’t kid yourself … zr1 king
Z06 is king
Loving this channel. So glad you’ve broken away from Hoonigan. Love seeing Zach too. Always thought that he was a criminally underused host. Y’all keep the great content up.
I bought my z06 37k with 70k miles, added 40k of parts to it and now it kills 99% of cars 😎
dude... i cant click away from this video, vin is so good at making vids... keep up the work
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!
Before I watch, someone promise me this ain’t gonna shatter my lusting need for a C6Z. I can’t handle that.
Go work on the F40 buddy
@CannekeTheFeeder Like he isn't motivated enough to build his freakin F40 Ferrari, he needs you to tell him. Get outta here.
I have had my 07 c6Z for 6+ years now. They are still the best Corvette and the best American made sports car purrrriod
what're you doin here lmao
Why you gotta pick on the C4 man?
Now I want a cammed C6. Thanks Zach
As a base model owner w an ls3 and a cam sitting in my living room rn. Its a neccesity😭😂
@@bajafilth143 nothing wrong with a base vette! bet it’s super fun
I’m on Marketplace right now lol
The C4 ZR-1 held various lap records, endurance records, and handling records when it was being made
It still holds the 24 hour endurance record for a production car to this day. I know 375 hp (405hp in 93-95) doesn't sound like a lot today but in the 90's it was crazy. It's right there with the base c6 that is 15 years newer. The ZR-1 was one of the fastest cars you could buy. It spanked the turbo 911 in every measurable performance category. I have a stock 95 ZR-1 and my buddy has a stock c5 Z06 from a highway roll the cars are dead even. C4 ZR-1 is a very underrated car.
Him not being impressed with the C4 ZR-1 and only “375 hp” comes across as not being educated on the subject or “I’m gonna poopoo this car and ragebait the internet.” Either way, he succeeded.
Only few know
@@MrNeon2002 Even the base C4 can be a beast with the 350 ft-lb torque from the factory. I've kept up with a surprising amount of somewhat modern cars with my L98 engine. I've kept up with newer WRX STI's, 3 valve 4.6 Mustangs, and a cammed Trailblazer SS. Even if you put the performance aside, the driving experience is top notch.
Feel like the turning point in technology and performance was the C4. Definitely underrated.
How is the z06 not included in this review. Major L.
I drive one and i agree
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C6 Z06 meat riders are the most annoying people holy shit
Grand sport pretty much the same
@@danielraddatz4838where did you pull that statement out of ? your ass? 7.0L 500+ HP and aluminum frame vs 6.2L 420HP with steel frame . way different. way more performance out of a Z06
While I think this is a great video the LS2 was very much a 6.0 not a 6.2 like he says at 6:15 idk how he didn’t catch that during editing cuz I feel like he knows that just messed up and said the wrong thing
You beat me to pointing that out
He also said they put a ls1 in everything that actually comes with a ls2 😂
Facts glad you said it
I caught it also
Being from the uk, i think I've seen 2 or 3 corvettes in my lifetime, but i do remember the first time one went past me. Loving this series keep killing it
As an American it's so crazy to think that there's places on earth where you don't see one everyday. Lol.
@@jackwarren9037 They put the steering wheel on the wrong side! 😁
@@jackwarren9037wish I could see a corvette everyday
it goes with the territory, i wish i saw the bad ass wagons you do daily. we get shafted on a ton of models here, yall still get the ones we do, just less common.
That’s so sick it’s like when I see some crazy rare euro car
Corvette C6 Z06 owner here. All the different models are great for their purpose. Base, Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1. But for brute all out power. ZR1 LS9 VS Z06 LS7. Force induction VS naturally aspirated. My Z06 is full bolt on and I daily it also. Best viscerally/engaging fun car I've owned also.
have u had the drop valve issuw
Vin was made for this. Always excellent.
Killer Comparo! Zach's car is too wild for a regular Grand Sport.
Ayyyy Tony! Love your channel buddy!
if anyone is wondering how to pick up a tony angelo, a choppy cam is the way.
C4 Grandsport and LT1/4 zr-1 where pretty dope....
Exactly in 1990 you could get a 180 mph car with 375 hp that can do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Sounds like a dope car to me. It’s sad c4 vettes as a whole are overhated
A vin_tra and Omgitsfirefoxx is the wildest crossover i never expected
The base C6 you had had the LS2 but in 2008 they received the LS3 which is a little more sought after due to slightly higher displacement plus horse power. Great video nonetheless keep it up Vin!
And TR6060, rectangle port heads etc
The trans and diff in 05-07 is also beyond glass. It’s technically a c5.5
@@Jan-b2n beyond glass? can you elaborate
@@KevinShroff they do not last with any abuse at stock power level. Torque tube isn’t that great either, and the gas tank is the same as C5 for those first few years. Just a C5 with a better body kit (personal opinion).
@@Jan-b2nyou actually have no clue what you’re talking about. firstly, the only bad diff is the 2005 model year. 2006-07 have the same rear end as an 08, 09 etc. Same goes with the TT. The only upgrade would be the tr6060, however saying that the t56 is glass is simply not true. that trans is still good for upwards of 700+ horsepower. the only weak link would be the 2005 model year. get educated and stop spreading misinformation.
Missed ya last week. Glad you're back this week!!
Never a boring second with your videos Vin. One of the very few channels that can keep my attention for the whole length.
Great video Vin, I hope you keep doing these review series, they have all been fun to watch. I'm on my 3rd ownership of a daily driven C5Z, current one is 434rwhp and is about all I need for daily driven fun. I also had a 707rwhp C6ZR1, and the issue I had with the ZR1 was the same as yours. It hooked up and put down all the power and drove great, but for a daily/street car it was like 1 gear blast and done. It just was not as fun unless you drove felony speeds. I have a special place for C5Z because my dad, and they are really great drivers but you have to deal with the late 2000s chevy tahoe interior for sure.
The editor in you did epic Vin! Really loving the series and seeing how you are making your own look/feel.
I’m liking how you review and rate in this new series because I like your opinion on how and why you buy car for investments. It’s good for average car guys like us to know what value we are getting and what the future holds for these values, thanks! 🙏🏽
Great episode!!
C6 is definitely the best generation of Corvettes. Sexy body lines and the LS platform. Love my C6 Grand Sport.
Vin, idk wtf some ppl are saying this is such a perfect series and I see these getting the views and bringing more ppl to the channel with is the goal. Keep killing it!
We need a BMW e82 comparison video: base 135i vs tuned 135i vs 1M 🙏
It’s all about the base 128i with the automatic. *ducks*
Love my 135i msport. What I don't love is the plastic cooling system lol
bro forgot the best one, the 128i 😤😤😤😤😤😤 (Yes, I have one. Yes, I cant wait to sell it)
A friend of mine had a base C5, a C6 Z06, and a C6 ZR1. I absolutely loved the ZR1 and the power/weight, gearing, and overall powertrain feel reminded me of the 05 Ford GT and the 13-14 GT500. Long gearing, incredible midrange torque from the blower, and just a joy to drive.
Vin, i don't know if I've mentioned it before but your ability to shift gears is top notch. No matter what car you're in and what equipment is bolted on, you hit those shifts perfect. I imagine you could float gears if you wanted to. I've tried helping Damon on DDE a few years ago writing in the comments but he still struggles a bit. Thanks for continuing to make the great content👍 glad to see your merch is selling, it's a great way to support your channel.
When you have a great episode & the Shopify ad is still the best part, then you know that you have an adorable dog!
“Can I pet that Daaaawg?”
Happy to see you and the old Hoonigan guys make content they love and reaping ALL the results from it.
Much respect guys! 👍
So I'm Scotto's age... I have kept most of the 1/64 Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. I've pruned them down over the years, but one thing I noticed is that I kept almost 20 C4 Corvettes... I keep coming back to C4 Corvettes as a future car for me. It was the "cool car" of childhood. A ZR-1 would be awesome, but any of the final 6 speed ones would be a dream car.
As an African we are exposed to European cars and that’s what we are more akin to like but my word a Corvette is something fantastic and that sounds is Godly, que the ChopLord
Been saving for a C6 GrandSport... Can't wait to get one.
Man this video dropped at the perfect time for me! I’m looking to get a c6 I can beat the snot out of. Lots of great info here. Thanks man!!
I just got my base c6. 2008 Auto... BUT its a FULLY BUILT LS3! I absolutely love it!. The chop is so nice and it handles sooo well (Ive never driven anything over 300hp lol)
Great seeing Zach on the channel this week. I never miss an episode on Zach's channel, Hert's channel or yours. Love all the videos you guys put out and it makes me happy to see you all thrive. long may it continue. It would be nice to see Ron make a few more appearances too, I miss seeing him with you guys. He seems like such a cool Geezer. Big Ups Vin and thanks for another top video. Much Love
Good objective analysis. Your including flexibility / adaptability / availability, of mods, to tailor to individual goals, adds much to this video.
What I love with the Chevys Corvettes is the fact that you can't hear the blower I had a C6 Z06 and now I have a C7 Z06 I absolutely love both cars I'm actually going to buy a C6 ZR1 so I have one of each I love both Generations so much
Not sure I’d ever buy a C6 but damn I smiled all through this video really miss watching the old gang at Hoonigan together! Please do more videos together
Ive had a base ls3 c6 for going on 8 years and 50k miles. Its been the most reliable car in my fleet. Its a heckuva drive .
C6 Z06 is reasonably(GOATed)
The introduction to this video was amazing. So much information but wasn’t boring. Love the series, keep it up!
While the C6 Grandsport is awesome, its not quite the same as the C6 Z06. The C6Z is special, the LS7 (although a problematic race engine) is incredible. You should definitely drive and review one if you can.
How reliable has it been?
@Kauffman578 I don't own a C6 but I own a C5Z. It's super reliable even for 20 years old. But mine has low miles and has been well taken care of.
As someone who obsessively watches car reviews, you are top notch man. First vid I've ever seen of you and I will continue to do so.
Z06 is almost its own thing, my favorite.
I gotta tell you I have a c6 base with 400 hp and it’s a convertible. I just bought it. The convertible factor is just amazing. It gets sooooo much attention.
It’s a working man’s car so everyone likes it. It looks amazing and really much better in person than in pics and looks more classic than the beefier zo6. I like the wide rear body of the z06 but there’s something more classic about the base that I think will age better.
Mine came with a coursa exhaust and I can put a super charger on it for $6000 that gives me 550-600 hp. Mine was a 1 owner and is 6 speed manual with a heads up display.
Being a year 1 (2005) it has power seats on both sides and is very very comfortable inside. Also the 2005 has the best steering wheel.
I paid $19,500 with 74,000 miles, one owner and it does zero to 60 in 4.1 seconds.
The corsa exhaust is amazing. It sounds like perfection
Add to that if I choose to add the wide body quarters of the “upgraded models” I can simply buy those and bolt them on easy.
After owning this I would not buy a non convertible. You can literally drive around with the top down in 40 degree weather as the heater is made for that and it keeps you warm. Also, I have a manual top, but if it storms and you are on the road the aerodynamics are such that it won’t rain inside! It’s wild. Unless you hit traffic 😅I also have dual heated seats. It’s fuckin awesome and it gets you in a man’s car. Sure Tesla performances are faster but almost everyone out there respects the corvette much more and thinks the teslas are gay. So sometimes you get a kid driving his moms Tesla trying to race you in the highway and you can just yawnnnnnn at them it’s funny 😂.
I just saw your ratings…. Totally off on the base corvette. This thing handles like a dream. And mine came stock with mag magnetic shocks.
Toss that $6000 super charger on the base corvette and you have the zr1. So with 550 hp plus the robust ls2 with the amazing handing you can just toss the rear wide body kit on and all corvettes lower the same with the built in lowering adjustment pads.
I watched the whole ad because Champ.
Watching your boy with the red one and carbon fiber hood is hilarious. You can tell he's like "shift now" and the anxiety on his body. It was a sweet moment to watch because ya'll are obviously close and you can tell he is restraining himself. Amazing video.
No Vin chill on showing people how sick the Vette market is right now compared to other used sports cars!!!! I still have a year before I graduate college and can afford one! I don’t want to pay 50k for a z06 I want to pay 40k or less for one with less than 40,000 miles on it! All jokes aside the c6 is such a sick car right now for the money. It’s really hard for me to think of any other used car with comparable performance out of the gate for the same amount of money? First gen mustang GT350 I guess but even those don’t handle like the Vette does. I can’t wait to pick up a C6 z06 I can take to auto cross days and rip it down canyon roads!!!
It’s rad to see him sit there while you are ripping his car around. Good trust. Good good. ✌🏼
Quick note on the C4 ZR-1. Its not exactly the fastest car nowadays but it has a special quality to it. The LT-5 engine revs high and pulls way harder than its rated HP. Aswell its the kind of car you buy for the story that surround the car and i guess the 90's performance. I say that because i own a 95 ZR-1 and it rocks for what it is. Now if your goal is best of the best Corvette hands down any C6 or C5 is a better choice performance wise. You cant beat the value just buy one!
You got the last year ZR1👍 that was my dream car as a kid. Loved reading about it beating everything. KING OF THE HILL 💪👍😘🙏
I'm also a 95 ZR-1 owner and couldn't agree more. For it's day the c4 ZR-1 was one of the fastest cars money could buy. It was a legend and it punched way above it's weight. Even to this day it's no slouch. Mine is stock and from a highway roll It's dead even with my buddies c5 Z06. Unfortunately the c4 ZR-1 is a great and special car that doesn't get the respect it deserves. For overall outright performance you can't beat a c5 or c6 for the $. I also have a c6 Z06 in the garage, but I grab the c4 keys more...
Dude, these series are amazing. So much love and effort. We appreciate it
I'm not a GM guy, but the C4/5/6 are the best budget sports cars out there, especially for getting in cheap and hotrodding to make your own. a stick hard top C4/5/6 would be go to choice if I were going to get way more serious in track days and grass roots competition. the parts availability is PhD level... Piled High and Deep.
PHD part is another reason so many people go with it
Awesome video! I think the C6 is a great bang for your buck. Been considering a Z06 and now considering a GS!
C4 was an epic gen, don't sleep on it!
worst gen ever complete garbage lol
@ tell me you know nothing about corvettes without telling me you know nothing about corvettes!
@@yDoUevenTry4 Yet the C4 ZR-1 still holds a 24 hour endurance speed record no Corvette or any other production car has broken to this day. The c4 was a great generation. Googles free, use it next time before making a dumb comment.
@@yDoUevenTry4 This is the most invalid opinion that I have seen all week. The C1 is monumental, C2 is gorgeous and powerful, C3 had some good years, but, had ultimately been killed by the oil crisis, and the C4 was revolutionary. 6 speed after 1990, 350 ft-lb torque in 1985, first Corvette body to be designed using a wind tunnel, the ZR1 beat almost every other car on the road, AND it's the cheapest generation at the moment. I bought mine for 7k and I firmly believe there was no better sports car, for that money, on the market.
@@georgemerusi299 You're retarded. Plain and simple. Nobody buys C4's because theyre dogshit. Any enthusiast or corvette owner knows that generation is a joke. wasnt untill the C6 where the car made a real comeback as an actual statement performance vehicle. Ive owned 4 corvettes: 2 C6 and 2 C8's and still own my 24 Z07. I think i know a bit more than you do champ much less can actually afford to speak on shit generations of the car
Love my C6 Grand Sport. Came with performance exhaust and feels special every time I drive it. Something about the look of this generation that made it my dream car.
First off, amazing video. It was refreshing to see an empirical look at what value the c6 offers. One note, the c6 GS is not "basically a Z06" as you are missing the famous LS7, the 7 Liter powerplant from the Z06. The Grandsport has the upgraded bumpers and wider fenders but shares the ls3 with the base corvette.
IIRC the LS3 in the Grand Sport is different from the base LS3 in that it is hand built, but you are correct that the LS7 is far more special
Vin this video was great dude ! Gave me old school hoonigan vibes and I loved it
So a while ago I made a comment that Vin put out much better content than the rest of the ex-Hoonigan guys. I still stand by that comment ... HOWEVER ... Zac belongs on this channel. He was so much better here than on his own channel.
to watch zac go from the bike guy at the donut garage to spiting knowledge about Corvettes and LS stuff. I love you guys!
So no C6 Z06?
He's basically running a Z06 at $40k. 😂 😂 Cause ain't no way anyone is paying that for a Grand Sport!
Corvettes have been my realistic dream car forever. Thank you for making this.
C6 z06 is the 🐐
Videos between build projects can be tough but you just consistently nail it! Merch fits great too!
*C4 Callaway Crying at 254 mph* 1:00
that is completely irrelevant
@ sure
For some reason, I love the angle that was used when Vin was ranking the calls. Felt like a hang.
Bro really skipped the z06 smh
This is a good series as the 997 video. it gives a good primer for different trim levels outside of “this comes with chrome delete” like that was a thing.
Worrying about miles on a car is the dumbest shit. Cars are meant to be driven. And a GT-R is no different.
They obviously go thru cars and they're worried about the resale value. I completely agree with you, but this was an ignorant comment
Worrying about and commenting on someone’s reasons for buying another toy is the dumbest shit.
It’s like not screwing your ol lady to keep the resale value high 😅
@@jamesonscott2748 there's a difference between a human being constantly repairing itself with food and energy and a fucking car, not being alive and not repairing itself, dumbass. You don't receive money from a breakup
@@jamesonscott2748 you're actually stupid, if you think about it and stop being a child that has unlimited money
should do a show on salvage, rebuilt, and insurance salvage cars. A lot of people get put off on insurance salvage cars when the only issue they had was because insurance didn't want to pay for the overpriced OEM parts. -
either way, keep up the content. always look forward to thursdays!
I know I’m in the minority here but I don’t really like the “which is better” or “why you should do A or B” videos you’ve sprinkled throughout your channel. I get it helps with the channel as far as growing but I’m hoping to see build stuff. You’re not a journalist.
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I feel ya on this. The lifestyle/vlog style is really where he's the best. But these videos are also good tho.
I think it's interesting to make a comparaison withing a model range. Especially as we enjoy modifying our cars, more from the factory isn't necessarily better.
Zachs my spirit animal, but you vinny... are my mentor. This is the perfect episode
I own a 2013 60th Anniversary Grand Sport Coupe and love everything about the C6. The lines and the curves are just right. I am planning to keep it the way it was born.
I'm really enjoying both your channel content and this new Worth It series...and am excited for the next episodes to see what you have in store for us.
As a nearly life-long import fanatic who took a short break to own a C5 Z06 along the way, I do feel qualified to add some additional words here. Before I owned a C5 Z06 I was mostly down on domestic performance although begrudgingly gave them credit for some things. However, after owning a C5 Z06 I really had to give GM some serious credit for what they built as it actually combined most of what I loved about import cars with an engine that was just to die for. There is a reason that LS series V8s find their way into practically everything...I think they are pound for pound the greatest engine family of all time. I say this with respect to my roots as a multiple time former Toyota Supra Turbo owner and as a current 997.1 Porsche 911 GT2 and 997.2 GT3 RS owner. The LS engine offers something for everyone, and is so flexible as to be ridiculous in what you can build it up for.
The Corvette C6 generation raised the game pretty well from the C5 but as Vin rightly pointed out...the interiors look better than the C5 generation about don't feel any different. I passed on a C6 Z06 and bought my first Porsche 911 (996.2) Turbo as a result of that crap-tastic hard plastic interior, choosing a 2001 911 Turbo 6MT that I happily owned for over 4 years. What I will say is that the premium interior options on C6 Corvettes with the full leather dash changes the equation mightily, and now that I sell cars for a living and have access to them I can see there is plenty of good in Corvettes that I originally missed (even as a former owner).
One thing I really want to tell all of you is that if you love import cars but are willing to give the Corvette a try, the one I personally recommend is the C7 Z51 7MT. This particular spec offers nearly no downside other than my eternal disdain for the tail light design since all Corvettes should always have round tail lights. However, the interior in the C7 is a fantastic place to be, and the materials used are WAY ABOVE anything in previous generations. At one point I even owned a C7 ZR1 (as dealer inventory) and can tell you all with a straight face that it's one of the most badass machines I've ever driven at any price point. There are really no good deals on those, but the C7 Z51 7MT is an incredibly good car that almost makes you give up nothing coming from the world of imports. Many of my fellow import owning friends have flocked to those after giving up on multi-year import builds that never ends and I haven't heard too many gripes.
I'll leave the C8 Corvette generation as a topic for another time and another one of Vin's videos, but thus far I'm just not a fan. Thanks again for some excellent content on your channel man.
Now this is the review I've been waiting for! Also hit the nail on the head with being REALLY hard to build a drivable 650hp car in your garage, I built a 650hp NA truck, I have to manually column shift the automatic to avoid unintentional upshift burnouts in traffic, bad combination of trans controller, torque converter etc, fun? Yes. white knuckle driving every second? also yes
Gransport is nice to boost, decent bottom end. Zr1 is also nice stock, makes decent power for what it is. The grandsport has a steel frame unlike the z06 which is aluminum.
I enjoyed my c6z. Had rpm do ported and milled heads, cam and intake the car put down 603 on pump gas. I drove it across the country a few times and had a blast. The z06 needs to have heads fixed from the factory apart from that they are phenomenal. However if you're building one for power I would do a grandsport. Just my thoughts
Yes the c6 zo6 is such a cool car with that 427 engine .
Calling an LS2 and 6.2 and catching bass from the ocean had me rolling. Great content.
Content quality getting better and better with each video Vin
This was good Vin. I really enjoyed your analysis and i believe you should do more of this. It was very informative for me.
I had a C6 Grand Sport as a daily driver in Boston (lol) and it was one of the best cars I’ve ever had. None of the head issues of the Z06 and the ls3 is capable of just as much power if you want to go down that road. Zr1 was the king but the GS was the sweet spot. I also thought it was more comfortable and better looking than the C7 by a mile. I’ve since traded it for a 911 but for the money it’s a really tough car to beat.
Good breakdown Vin. Awesome comparison of practicality and drivability of this selection.
Damn unexpected suprise! havent seen sonja in years!
Had pause and say, they were definitely doing take over. Actually, watching the take over from groups like Fast Life ENT and TAF in cali molded my love for the LS platform
This was great video bud. Informative, well put together, decent music and good videography. Anyone who thinks this isn’t journalism can suck it. Keep rocking dude 🤘
Grand Sport is the one! Wider body, makes a huge difference. Zac's looks perfect....
Fantastic video, really happy to see you and the other guys do their own thing
This is why I chose a C6 as my drift chassis! Perfect base chassis
I think I did the right thing. Got a base corvette for 8k in terrible condition. Replaced the entire interior, corbeau seats , all new carpets , z06 shocks , new wheels , borla exhaust. I'm all in maybe 15k.
The only thing I would say is the practically of the ZR1 I would rate it lower the the base and GS just for the fact of rarity and maybe not wanting to drive it as much as the others (taking it to the track and bagging on it).
Absolutely love this series!!!
ZR1 has been a dream car for a long time and it didn't disappoint at all when I got mine. great video. Subscribed
Finally! I’ve been hoping for this (and made a couple comments asking for it) since you made the first one. 😍
Great video! Couple of things for what they're worth:
- I hope you keep on making this series as I'm finding it very interesting and fun!
- I like the length of your videos and the amount of content and information really works, for what I like.
- Great to see you include others from Hoonigan and Zac and Ron are always fun to watch.
- Small thing, but I like that you got rid of that janky white board, and I think it's fun you including your dog.
Lastly, I'm biased since I have an STI, but that'd be a pretty "easy" comparison to do, Impreza: 2.5 RS, WRX, and STI. And if you have the option - GD (05-07)... Thanks for making these vids Vin!
Thanks man. Most of the folks from hoonigan will be my life long friends. The ones that left…
Yeah I need to invest more into things for scoring and such. I’m just a cheapass that makes due with what I have
Great job..I think you did a good job having C6 versions and information that ppl can learn from..Sure you didn't have z06 on but you have enough information where ppl could learn from..Good Job from a guy that owns a Vette..👍🏾🏁
This is a great concept for a series. Liking it so far
Down the road when you do a WRX STi episode, I hope you do give some love to the NA Imprezas too. As a broke ballast boy with an 05 RS that isn't fast but having it manual makes up for it to have some "fast" fun in a slow car.
this is my favorite video of your channel so far
Really Happy to see u and zac together!
Holy shit i did NOT expect to see firefox. The memories of the Mianite series came flooding back
this is a great series. Not a vette fan but loved every minute of this
Love your channel man!
I do happen to have a somewhat stock 2005 c6.
I think the vetts are all super cool..
Sexy body too!
My neighbor however seems to think his 2012 mustang 5.0 is the the shit...
Everyone around me is like oh wow the mustang is do awesome...
Do they not realize they are a few notches down on the totem pole...😅
I had many Cameron in my day but the corvette is on a different level I feel....
I bought my '05 base model 6MT L55 with the acrylic roof about a month ago and I can't stop driving it. I paid $18,500 with 86,000 miles.. It came with an Airaid cold air intake, Billy Boat cat-back stainless exhaust, ans some aftermarket swaybars. It's lowered an inch in front, 1.5 inches in the rear, and just...it's perfect. I *MIGHT* upgrade to an '08 at some point. The base model is so perfect, though. What a great daily.
Another outstanding episode. Random idea. Focus se, st, rs. Truly different cars
The c6 zr1 is absolutely worth the price .. it’s my dream car.. gimmmmmeeeee
the base c6 is the 2nd best car for around 20k, the s550 is easily the best if you want looks and performance, so many options for a tss or procharger