Always loved corvettes. Never thought I’d ever own one. Looked at the C4,C5 and C6 but couldn’t help loving the styling of the C7 so that’s what I went with. 2014 C7 3LT corvette stingray coupe 6 speed automatic. Blade metallic silver with red interior. Picked it up 2 weeks ago. Absolutely love it. And you’re right about seeing it up close in person. Pictures just don’t do it Justice.
cannot stop looking at mine, that A$$ is whoa! the lines so sexy. I had a Golf R 2018 crazy expensive car but very very fast, had it tuned, but no one knew what it was they all said hey nice gti, so i got the vette, and now every single day i get a comment. love her!
It is. Because of the refinement level on the C7, the Corvette has now become a serious contender against what Europe has to offer. It's quite frankly, the best sports to have come out of USA.
My grandpa died owning a blue corvette I kept calling "Blue Demon". Watching this makes me feel like I should carry on the heritage of driving a corvette
Do it. I bought a very logical smart mpg car for driving to work and blah blah. Borrrring. Get something fun and enjoy it while you can. Don't worry so much about mpg because the fun and feel you will get out of this kind of car is priceless.
When I was a valet, I drove lots of cars including exotic such as the 458, mclaren MP4-12c, Porsche 911 turbo, Tesla roadster and the audi R10 and others that I’m forgetting. It was there that I learned, that a big torquey NA V8 with a manual box is more fun than a ~500cc per cylinder engine (the 458 V8 and the R10 V10), with paddle shifts. Those big V8’s, Chevy’s, Fords, and even AMG’s just got me everytime. And I was a guy who grew up idolizing F1, and I thought redline was everything. When you drive those torque monsters, it just feels so good. You feel powerful almost, you rev the engine and the car rolls the opposite way. It just felt like the real deal. I love that Chevy offers that experience to the everyday, hard working Americans. And does a phenomenal job at it as well
"The 911 is high class and probably high maintenance girlfriend. You can go anywhere and be proud to be with her. The corvette is a little...dirtier...and thats OK!” hahahaha
@@88goga88 A Cayman starts at $60k, with ~300hp. If you want something that can challenge the C7 Corvette, you are over 6 figures from Porsche, regardless of model.
This 8 speed is far more intriguing than any and all of the 2014 on TH-cam . This stingray which I have renamed (Samitrah) because she is soooo fast and smooth with superior traction in the rain. I've known a many corvettes yet non such as this. Our corvette club has been floored. I am extremely happy I Wendell own and posses this awesome machine. What a thrill...!!!
Every video you guys post is a treat. The production values are always top notch, and your reviews are filled with insightful points that draw upon the many disciplines of car design. You're both very passionate about the subject matter, and it always shows.
I've seen a ton of video reviews on my new Stingray. AND....I'm SHOCKED that no one has noticed the image of an actual STINGRAY "swimming toward the driver" integrated into the dash just beyond the steering wheel. I'm sure the designer who thought of the idea is wondering when someone would notice. Well.....i DID!
Excellent review! I think the C7 is much more exotic looking than the previous Corvettes. Interiors seem to be a hot topic with all American cars. The Corvette, Mustang, and Viper all have much better interiors than before.
I liked that you showed the Corvette and Camaro tail lights in consecutive shots- they actually look more distinct than I had pictured them in my mind's eye. Always love your work and how you guys try to present a clear view for us viewers!
I'm new to the Corvette Cult, with a 2001 (C5) convertible that thrilled me when I test-drove it in January 2021 ... but what you're showing us about the C7 Stingray is thrilling enough that I'm weighing the notion of trading-up!
Despite the limited time and budget, you guys nail every one of ur videos and give an honest opinion on every car. I like that you guys actually said stuff like 'learn to heel and toe etc' whereas other 'controlled media' journalists would just complain about 7 gears and the fact that Porsche has a PDK or one of those gimmicky paddle shifters. I really salute you guys for making the best corvette review on all of TH-cam, and I'm not even American or a big American car lover. The corvette is an amazing machine that has left me awestruck for a while now. Thumbs up guys !!
Well done GM, I've watched a couple reviews with the c7 and im proud to say that the Corvette impressed everyone, even the toughest critics, you've made a proper handling, good looking, very quick sports car for the money, Rome wasn't built in a day and the corvette has proven that, looking forward to the zo6, keep it up :)
After watching countless reviews from the high budget guys, and recently finding you two I'm sold on this car. I haven't seen you two smile like that before which leads me to believe this C7 is just that good. I made a bit with my brother that Todd would be the only guy to mention that cheap piece of plastic around the console lol. Thanks for coming through, I won a 100$. Push through your budget challenges cause you two are the standard as far as I'm concerned. Cheers
Good luck with it! I have had my Le Mans Blue C6 Convertible with chrome rims on it for 7 and a half years, and have had no problems... Probably gonna trade up though in the next year or two
I don't know how big you are, but the c7 is too small inside. I'm 6'4 and not fat and it is uncomfortable. The review is misleading because Corvette didn't get it right. I can't even get my legs in a c7 on the passenger side with the seat all the way back, but I can fit on both sides in a c6. The seats are more narrow at the bottom where you sit. I'm telling you they made this car for short skinny people. I know the c7 is better, but I'd be hurting after a long ride in it.
Great job guys, as always. Your duo does a magnificent job of presenting two passionate viewpoints that are often complementary in value and information. Bravo!!
That one big piece of Chevy plastic you mentioned is available in carbon fiber and it looks great that way, something many corvette buyers will opt for...this car is tremendous!
kromniox Brother, I bought mine, let me tell you it is a fantastic car. Would sell you mine and I would buy the Z06 now that it is available here in Canada...unfortunately you would still get hit with those crazy taxes!
I've had three 911s and lots of other sports cars but this car is the most entertaining. I was skeptical and a Euro snob about cars so I bought a new base C7 Stingray with 8-speed auto and performance exhaust for less than $50k. No Z51 package, nothing. Show me. Well...this is an all-time performance, no automotive value. I attended the 2-day Corvette driving school and this car, stock, is a track beast. And it's a wonderful highway cruiser that can hit 30mpg with cylinder deactivation.
I have always lusted for the corvette, She was always the girl I wanted. I finally got my C4. I am loving it and I can't believe my eyes when I look at it.
I'm a life-long gearhead and Corvette owner. You guys are consistently one of the best car channels on TH-cam. You wanna drool over an unobtainable hypercar, go to TopGear. Have money for a car and actually want good info before you buy? You're it.
For the last time, the 5th Gen Camaro, the C6, and the new C7 Corvette Stingray were all designed and inspired after the silver Transformers Corvette that Michael Bay directed - The Corvette Centennial Stingray Concept. Take some moments to carefully look at the design of that concept - the Camaro and C6 hood is there, the front and rear fenders of the C7, the interior shape of the C6, Chevrolet Cruze, the rear tail lamps of the C7, etc. Fun Fact - It was also finished in 2003, about a year or so before the debut of the C6
I was one of those snarky corvette haters. I made fun of the plastic around it, joked that if you drove one hard pieces would fly off, made all the jokes about the interior and about how unrefined the car was. This car has shut me right the hell up. The interior is good, the car is gorgeous, an the engineering is amazingly clever (cylinder deactivation for the highway! What a good idea! ). This is no longer a crude car with way too much power. This is a real, honest to God refined sports car and all I can wonder is how the hell they kept it so cheap, and how (short of blatant emotional reasoning) you could justify spending so much more on cars that aren't much (if any) better. Great review, guys. You are the TH-cam standard as far as I'm concerned.
Great review! I agree with everything that you said! I just purchased a 2019 Grand Sport and I also created a TH-cam channel so that I can share my ownership experience. I have been watching your videos for a long time, you guys rock!
I'm a big fan of the likes of German cars like the Porsche 911 or BMW M3, but man I would take that Vette in a heartbeat! I'm looking forward to how the C7 Z06 will be =)
As a bilingual person, I've been watching American, British and German reviews of this car. Its interesting how the comments on the British and German reviews are mostly positive (very positive with the Germans) and then its 100% bashing on the American ones. I have a feeling this isn't really about the car.
Taylor Williams no no no . I have a bugatti veyron super sport 2015 model and i deliver pizza with it and make a living of that . I also have this 2015 corvette and go to high end parties and important places with it . The corvette is my special and better car . The bugatti is my work car . Americans make way better cars dont listen to those crazy europeans . Now if you excuse my i have a pizza to deliver . ( with my bugatti ) of course .
thats funny shit bitz i was delivering subs in my 2016 FORD GT and they didnt tip because i got there too fast... ill take my bmw next time so they can get ready.
As a selfish viewer I am glad to see yet another stellar independent review from you guys. I know that these shoots are a challenge, but I just want to let you know that you guys are on my top five reviewer list for TH-cam. Thanks for this , I love this car and lets just say its in my five year plan....lol Z06 coming out...BEAST
GUYS GUYS! You can't end it like that. I wanted to see your reactions with each other after and discuss your surprises. A+++++ on this and ALL your non judge mental videos. You Guys just ROCK! Why you don't have a TV show or Magazine or book or what ever! Thank you Boys.
Both were like little kids at Christmas with a new toy when driving the Corvette! LOL I've loved the look of the car since it was first unveiled. After this review, I want it even more. Great review!!
Finally a Vette/Chevy with some personality. And the perfect time to do it, the unveiling of the infamous and most anticipated Stingray. Again I say, finally.
Man America is doing amazing things with our cars! I was never a corvette guy either, but man do i love the C7! It beats Astons and Jags! And it's only $52,000! I give props to GM for actually making a car this good and that will save their asses!
I just went backwards from this to a 2013 grand sport LT4 (60th anniversary). I loved the c7 stingray but there is just something about the c6 grand sport for me that personally is it. From the lines of the curves back to that Z06 Big Booty rear, the c6 GS's are just in my opinion the pinnacle of classic corvette styling/performance blended together in a weekend road driven sports car. I will miss the better interior of the c7 however in the future I may upgrade my c6 GS on the inside to my liking. Some day I may get a c8, which I have driven and I gotta say, I love the performance upgrade the c8 brings and yet I had to ask myself if I would ever use any of that extra performance on the back roads? The answer for me was no and the exotic lines are just not the curves I personally love. Performance wise the c6 GS already has so much in handling and power that you can only experience that aspect on a track day with some laps. I get where the corvette is going in the future with it's exotic look/vibe combined with performance and I think that's awesome too, it's just not what I would call timeless or classic corvette . Honestly, I don't feel like I am alone in this opinion and I feel like the c6 grand sports are going to very quickly become difficult to find in the near future because of this timeless blend that they have. The great thing about Corvettes is that once you have one you love them all! There is a corvette out there for everyone. Great video, as always. Love the channel!
Awesome...I have new Grand Sport on it's way to me....Seeing you guys having a blast driving the C7, got me even more psyched! Thanks for doing the vid guys!
You guys keep mentioning the gt500 to represent Ford which really confuses me. No disrespect but Fords track car even though not available in 2014 is the boss 302 mustang. It too isnt about massive power and brute force like the gt500 its about finese and handling. I would like to see you guys compare the 2013 boss 302 laguna seca to this corvette I think it would be very interesting.
We've brought up the GT500 as it's the similarly priced Mustang. We agree that the Boss 302 is definitely the better Mustang, and we did a review of it we hope you'll watch!
I'm about to pick up a c7 in the next few months. Test drove one and its an absurdly good sports car. Nothing comes close for the $. Last manual vette too, sign me up!
Gentlemen... another fantastic video! I'm a total Porsche nut also but I'd surely take a C7 too. I too was against the taillights at the start but think they fit the rest of the design profile. And don't forget the ZR1 at the start had squarish lights too. Hell that's when the whole tail went convex instead of concave. LOL it's evolution and I like it.
I have enjoyed your videos. Sometimes, others on the net have too much talking, others way too much of the car without any feedback, your video strike a careful balance. Good job guys!
to me its the best looking corvette.. and yes i know the purists and well... most anyone who likes corvettes will think im crazy... but i think it looks amazing.
Ok this video was HILARIOUS! Almost every review these guys have done they usually find at least one (usually more than one) thing that the car can be knocked for. I think this is the first review where they basically came away saying,"This car is FREAKIN AWESOME!" I couldn't agree more based on the other reviews I've seen. LOL!
As I patiently await my Build date, and Museum Delivery; I keep going over my 100+ TH-cam Video collection on the 2014 Corvette. You guys and C&D have done excellent jobs, with a slight advantage to you guys; as I AM (and have been) an everyday driver of my long gone C4 and my C5, and soon to be C7. Your review is great, and you hit the topic "spot on". (However the "cuts" were a little abrupt in the video - I would have preferred a shorter fade in and out between the two of you. BTW I welcome both you Porsche guys to the deep dark pit of being a Corvette fan.
excellent review - I believe you guys are the best in the biz right now (entertaining, answer questions I want to know, up front about your biases when they exist and give counter arguments....) well done and keep it up! oh and by the way ... I think this car is springing to the top of my "want" list!! definitely not inexpensive (compared to BRZ) but for a weekend car that will be tracked a few times/year and see autocrosses... this seems like a lot of car for the money ... okay I'm gonna go buy one now!
Happened upon this while looking for C7 driving impressions. I wonder where this particular drive took place. What an outstanding road to 'just drive and enjoy'.
You guys are quite good at this. From the GTR review where people gave you the gears (pun intended) - to this one on the C7 - you are both again - right on target. Keep it up guys..
As a minor Porschephile, I've driven the newer 911's and boxsters and caymans(981's, 991's) and they're so soulless in comparison to the vette. They're brilliant machines that could make an eel feel like a racing driver. The corvette requires SOME skill to not throw it into a wall when driving it with any sort of enthusiasm. And that makes you feel good. That makes you feel like YOU are driving the car, not that the car is just handling the job of getting from A to B without bothering you.
Do you feel like you have more control of the 911, boxter or the c7? I’d assume the boxter but I can’t picture either to be more fun than my c7. Always wanted to drive a Porsche, never have yet, hopefully I will someday soon I’m only 20
@@cashmoneycockburn9502 Sorry for the insanely later reply,The boxster feels like you couldn't break the back end loose if you wanted to. The 997 I drove felt about on par with with the c7 with regards to how much you CAN do, but it takes significantly more effort. The c7 wants you to have fun with it, but is absolutely capable of being a track monster if you want to. I think in my year of ownership I've lost control of it 1 time literally the 1st weekend I had it and it had been well over 7 years since I'd driven anything with that kind of power to weight and slideable, and a manual on top of that. I can easily slide it around without being scared NOW, because I've spent time pushing it til it tried to bite me and now I can enjoy it doing pretty much anything. What's really interesting is when I threw it around on the track, it gripped like the boxster did on the road. If you're driving it right, it will eat the base and s model 911's on the track. Absolutely fantastic machine. And with regards to driving one at all, it's a bit sketch, but honestly just go to a dealership that has a 10 year old boxster or 911 and ask for a test drive. If there's anything that some people might try to stereotype you with, go with your dad or cool uncle and just ask him to let you drive it back. My dad has an 02 base boxster and if you just want something fun, they're tons of fun, but they can be an absolute pain to maintain. For my 32nd birthday I took my dad on a track day and he couldn't get it up and running in time for it so we had to share my vette. Also, if you're trying to figure out how to afford it, find whatever interests you, find people that make money in that field, and figure out what they actually provide and where they might be lacking and try to fill gaps where you see people asking for more. Or just get into tech. It's having a rough patch right now, but if you can get into Cloud infrastructure with AWS or Google or Microsoft, the money for it will just magically start appearing.
@@cashmoneycockburn9502 Boxster 100%. I haven't really thrown it hard around a track, but the test drives I've done with them have always had really hard turns and it feels like it's on rails, where the vette and 911 both go at least a little bit lighter, even though they're not going anywhere in any situation you really ever see yourself in on the road. And good luck! As long as you keep focused, you'll find a way!
I purchased my first Corvette this year (C7) and I'm in love!!!
What’s your one year review?
How many miles are on it now?
Congrats and welcome to the club!
same
Always loved corvettes. Never thought I’d ever own one. Looked at the C4,C5 and C6 but couldn’t help loving the styling of the C7 so that’s what I went with. 2014 C7 3LT corvette stingray coupe 6 speed automatic. Blade metallic silver with red interior. Picked it up 2 weeks ago. Absolutely love it. And you’re right about seeing it up close in person. Pictures just don’t do it Justice.
cannot stop looking at mine, that A$$ is whoa! the lines so sexy. I had a Golf R 2018 crazy expensive car but very very fast, had it tuned, but no one knew what it was they all said hey nice gti, so i got the vette, and now every single day i get a comment. love her!
I really love how you guys take the car-mounted cameras off for the road shots. Great attention to detail.
Likely filmed at different times, but yes.
Never been a Vette fan, BUT you have to give credit where its due! This is a brilliant vehicle!
It is. Because of the refinement level on the C7, the Corvette has now become a serious contender against what Europe has to offer. It's quite frankly, the best sports to have come out of USA.
My grandpa died owning a blue corvette I kept calling "Blue Demon". Watching this makes me feel like I should carry on the heritage of driving a corvette
Do it. I bought a very logical smart mpg car for driving to work and blah blah. Borrrring. Get something fun and enjoy it while you can. Don't worry so much about mpg because the fun and feel you will get out of this kind of car is priceless.
Odd thing is the pre production codename for the C6 ZR1 is the Blue Demon. I think thats more than coincidence.
I want to die in my sleep, like grandpa did. Not yelling and screaming, like his passengers.
Of course you should
Sadly, you cannot afford one...
When I was a valet, I drove lots of cars including exotic such as the 458, mclaren MP4-12c, Porsche 911 turbo, Tesla roadster and the audi R10 and others that I’m forgetting.
It was there that I learned, that a big torquey NA V8 with a manual box is more fun than a ~500cc per cylinder engine (the 458 V8 and the R10 V10), with paddle shifts.
Those big V8’s, Chevy’s, Fords, and even AMG’s just got me everytime.
And I was a guy who grew up idolizing F1, and I thought redline was everything.
When you drive those torque monsters, it just feels so good. You feel powerful almost, you rev the engine and the car rolls the opposite way. It just felt like the real deal.
I love that Chevy offers that experience to the everyday, hard working Americans. And does a phenomenal job at it as well
I know exactly what you mean those low end torquers are monsters
@@hayabusa27 exactly man, that’s where the fun is. At least on the street.
Cool part is it’s not the most expensive cars, just cars with taste
@@rabidlenny7221 its the cars that actually last on track too
The C7 Z51 beat the R8 V10 & $400k F12 around Laguna seca.
for $55,000, that can't be beat
***** It was on motortrend and in an European car show.
Look it up idiot.
***** The Z28 beat the majority of you European cars around the nurburring.
FACT.
cry more, USA made something better.
Stephen Bagnell bravo brav fucking o. Ha I totally agree
***** "us" what the fuck have you done to helping design cars LOL
I'd still take the R8/F12 if I had the money b/c I'm not racing around a track all day lol
"The 911 is high class and probably high maintenance girlfriend. You can go anywhere and be proud to be with her. The corvette is a little...dirtier...and thats OK!” hahahaha
very well put :)
Go with the dirty girl and you can still have a rainy day fund. Or go get her cleaned up a bit every so often. Or some penicillin.
And more fun
I'm OK with that.
She's filthy!
the American ferrari
Velociraptor 3 pretty much
@renewer The american Lamborghini
called it
And now thanks to somebody turning it into Mid Engine, it's a ghetto ass wannabe Ferrari
Wow I never see it that way
I love Porsche but realistically, their pricing has gotten kind of crazy.
cayman is afordable price porsche, i love cayman , however c7 & c8 it's a best deal ever.
Andrew Moore says the child who will never afford one
Dylan Hunter
you must be a Porsche owner 😂
Dylan Hunter
Says the rich poser boomer
@@88goga88 A Cayman starts at $60k, with ~300hp. If you want something that can challenge the C7 Corvette, you are over 6 figures from Porsche, regardless of model.
I just acquired my 2015 stingray with an 8 speed automatic on November 18th, a month later I am screaming WOW!!
This 8 speed is far more intriguing than any and all of the 2014 on TH-cam . This stingray which I have renamed (Samitrah) because she is soooo fast and smooth with superior traction in the rain. I've known a many corvettes yet non such as this. Our corvette club has been floored. I am extremely happy I Wendell own and posses this awesome machine. What a thrill...!!!
Every video you guys post is a treat. The production values are always top notch, and your reviews are filled with insightful points that draw upon the many disciplines of car design. You're both very passionate about the subject matter, and it always shows.
I've seen a ton of video reviews on my new Stingray. AND....I'm SHOCKED that no one has noticed the image of an actual STINGRAY "swimming toward the driver" integrated into the dash just beyond the steering wheel. I'm sure the designer who thought of the idea is wondering when someone would notice. Well.....i DID!
I have to look at that!! That’s awesome!!
May I just remark that I am continuously impressed by how you guys handle trolls with graciousness? That's class. Awesome video of course.
Excellent review! I think the C7 is much more exotic looking than the previous Corvettes. Interiors seem to be a hot topic with all American cars. The Corvette, Mustang, and Viper all have much better interiors than before.
DtRockstar1 right the c7 is very nice looking way more exotic than its previous models. Which why I'm saving up for the c7 instead of a c6
I liked that you showed the Corvette and Camaro tail lights in consecutive shots- they actually look more distinct than I had pictured them in my mind's eye. Always love your work and how you guys try to present a clear view for us viewers!
I'm new to the Corvette Cult, with a 2001 (C5) convertible that thrilled me when I test-drove it in January 2021 ... but what you're showing us about the C7 Stingray is thrilling enough that I'm weighing the notion of trading-up!
I picked a right Dream car. Cheap, good performing, good looking....
Despite the limited time and budget, you guys nail every one of ur videos and give an honest opinion on every car. I like that you guys actually said stuff like 'learn to heel and toe etc' whereas other 'controlled media' journalists would just complain about 7 gears and the fact that Porsche has a PDK or one of those gimmicky paddle shifters. I really salute you guys for making the best corvette review on all of TH-cam, and I'm not even American or a big American car lover. The corvette is an amazing machine that has left me awestruck for a while now. Thumbs up guys !!
Well done GM, I've watched a couple reviews with the c7 and im proud to say that the Corvette impressed everyone, even the toughest critics, you've made a proper handling, good looking, very quick sports car for the money, Rome wasn't built in a day and the corvette has proven that, looking forward to the zo6, keep it up :)
After watching countless reviews from the high budget guys, and recently finding you two I'm sold on this car. I haven't seen you two smile like that before which leads me to believe this C7 is just that good. I made a bit with my brother that Todd would be the only guy to mention that cheap piece of plastic around the console lol. Thanks for coming through, I won a 100$.
Push through your budget challenges cause you two are the standard as far as I'm concerned.
Cheers
Well said.
In March I will have had my 2014 Corvette 10 years So my favorite drive was 30 miles west of Gunnison Colorado on highway 50 all the way to the city
This was actually a really good review! Everything was clear, well-explained, and unbiased - nice job @EverydayDriver!
It's 2024. This video and car came out 10 years ago. C8 has been out for years and I still think this is one of the most beautiful cars ever
Just bought the C6 and Love it, but This interior on the C7 is AAHHHH!!!So nice, I'm in love!!
Good luck with it! I have had my Le Mans Blue C6 Convertible with chrome rims on it for 7 and a half years, and have had no problems... Probably gonna trade up though in the next year or two
I don't know how big you are, but the c7 is too small inside. I'm 6'4 and not fat and it is uncomfortable. The review is misleading because Corvette didn't get it right. I can't even get my legs in a c7 on the passenger side with the seat all the way back, but I can fit on both sides in a c6. The seats are more narrow at the bottom where you sit. I'm telling you they made this car for short skinny people. I know the c7 is better, but I'd be hurting after a long ride in it.
6'2 210 pounds ish
bugattirocksful
When you get to sit in it let me know if it feels too small, but sit in the c6 first then try the c7?
drjd2real I have sat in it, and driven it. They say its identical to the C6, but in reality its tight for me
Great job guys, as always. Your duo does a magnificent job of presenting two passionate viewpoints that are often complementary in value and information. Bravo!!
That one big piece of Chevy plastic you mentioned is available in carbon fiber and it looks great that way, something many corvette buyers will opt for...this car is tremendous!
Troy Power i want this car but it would cost me €140000,-
so its time to start saving money
Troy Power i want this car but it would cost me €140000,-
so its time to start saving money
kromniox Brother, I bought mine, let me tell you it is a fantastic car. Would sell you mine and I would buy the Z06 now that it is available here in Canada...unfortunately you would still get hit with those crazy taxes!
I've had three 911s and lots of other sports cars but this car is the most entertaining. I was skeptical and a Euro snob about cars so I bought a new base C7 Stingray with 8-speed auto and performance exhaust for less than $50k. No Z51 package, nothing. Show me. Well...this is an all-time performance, no automotive value. I attended the 2-day Corvette driving school and this car, stock, is a track beast. And it's a wonderful highway cruiser that can hit 30mpg with cylinder deactivation.
Cylinder deactivation appears to have been a less than good idea now, seems to cause issues with the A8 apparently.
I have always lusted for the corvette, She was always the girl I wanted. I finally got my C4. I am loving it and I can't believe my eyes when I look at it.
GOD I love that car... This was one of the best C7 reviews I've seen. Thank you!
I'm a life-long gearhead and Corvette owner. You guys are consistently one of the best car channels on TH-cam. You wanna drool over an unobtainable hypercar, go to TopGear. Have money for a car and actually want good info before you buy? You're it.
First Corvette that actually interests me from the last several decades. This review nails it.
For the last time, the 5th Gen Camaro, the C6, and the new C7 Corvette Stingray were all designed and inspired after the silver Transformers Corvette that Michael Bay directed - The Corvette Centennial Stingray Concept. Take some moments to carefully look at the design of that concept - the Camaro and C6 hood is there, the front and rear fenders of the C7, the interior shape of the C6, Chevrolet Cruze, the rear tail lamps of the C7, etc. Fun Fact - It was also finished in 2003, about a year or so before the debut of the C6
your such a moron
***** wat?
I was one of those snarky corvette haters. I made fun of the plastic around it, joked that if you drove one hard pieces would fly off, made all the jokes about the interior and about how unrefined the car was. This car has shut me right the hell up. The interior is good, the car is gorgeous, an the engineering is amazingly clever (cylinder deactivation for the highway! What a good idea! ). This is no longer a crude car with way too much power. This is a real, honest to God refined sports car and all I can wonder is how the hell they kept it so cheap, and how (short of blatant emotional reasoning) you could justify spending so much more on cars that aren't much (if any) better.
Great review, guys. You are the TH-cam standard as far as I'm concerned.
Great review! I agree with everything that you said! I just purchased a 2019 Grand Sport and I also created a TH-cam channel so that I can share my ownership experience. I have been watching your videos for a long time, you guys rock!
This was a freaking great video, very non-biased and entertaining review of a great car.
Fantastic review, one of the best I have seen of the C7 Corvette, and I've about watch them all. I'm sold. Thank you!
The dirty girlfriend analogy is spot on lol.
Kiel Li Mikal 🤣
Best shot was at 7:20 when you were driving down the canyon and you could hear the echo of the engine, that 5 seconds was all I needed.
The majority of the guys who says they're Porsche people instead of Corvette,usually can't afford neither
Its funny becuse they bash on both but they never ownd one or driven 1.
Exactly !
I’ve owned both, and the Corvette was more suited to my tastes
The Stingray badge is magnificent.
The C7 really is a game-changer. A marvel of modern engineering. Cant wait to see the Z06 reviews.
C7 still going strong 💪
I'm a big fan of the likes of German cars like the Porsche 911 or BMW M3, but man I would take that Vette in a heartbeat! I'm looking forward to how the C7 Z06 will be =)
Yeah that chrome grill strip is goofy. Mine has the optional black strip. Also if you switch to track mode it firms up the steering.
The black strip is a lifesaver on stingrays 😂 mine has it too
As a bilingual person, I've been watching American, British and German reviews of this car. Its interesting how the comments on the British and German reviews are mostly positive (very positive with the Germans) and then its 100% bashing on the American ones. I have a feeling this isn't really about the car.
what do you mean? they are bashing americans or we are bashing ourselves?
Freddy McCool no, it looks like people are coming to the american videos just to bash, I don't think they even care about the car.
They just come here to call us fat and ugly and how their cars are more fuel efficient and blah blah blah.
Taylor Williams no no no . I have a bugatti veyron super sport 2015 model and i deliver pizza with it and make a living of that . I also have this 2015 corvette and go to high end parties and important places with it . The corvette is my special and better car . The bugatti is my work car . Americans make way better cars dont listen to those crazy europeans . Now if you excuse my i have a pizza to deliver . ( with my bugatti ) of course .
thats funny shit bitz i was delivering subs in my 2016 FORD GT and they didnt tip because i got there too fast... ill take my bmw next time so they can get ready.
As a selfish viewer I am glad to see yet another stellar independent review from you guys. I know that these shoots are a challenge, but I just want to let you know that you guys are on my top five reviewer list for TH-cam. Thanks for this , I love this car and lets just say its in my five year plan....lol Z06 coming out...BEAST
Really nice car and awesome manual gearbox not double clutch crap.
i came from the future to tell you now that c8 has that double clutch crap and no manual
yung tooli 😂😂😂
C8 has a gimmicky fake manual transmission now
The last decade of the Corvette being a gorgeous 2 seater
Wow, your videos keep getting better and better!
GUYS GUYS! You can't end it like that. I wanted to see your reactions with each other after and discuss your surprises. A+++++ on this and ALL your non judge mental videos. You Guys just ROCK! Why you don't have a TV show or Magazine or book or what ever! Thank you Boys.
10 years later.... the sound still rocks
Oh my god that engine note is gorgeous!!!
I feel exactly the same way. I've always respected Corvette's, but now I actually want to have one
Finally! A very good and thorough review! Beautiful car! Thanks!
Fantastic review! Great attention to detail, and I love how you had two people's opinions. Keep it up, you just got a new sub!
Can't get enough of this video! Awesome review guys!
This. This car right here. This is the only GM car I would ever own.
ATS-V CTS-V Camaro 1LE I can think of quite a few right off the top of my head...
Both were like little kids at Christmas with a new toy when driving the Corvette! LOL I've loved the look of the car since it was first unveiled. After this review, I want it even more. Great review!!
Once again the best 'Go to' review on the net, great job guys!
Finally a Vette/Chevy with some personality. And the perfect time to do it, the unveiling of the infamous and most anticipated Stingray. Again I say, finally.
FINALLY, a reviewer mentions the retainer grille. That's why I have to get the Z06 instead. You know, once I win the lottery.
bench175 5 years later, and guess what, you can pick one up in some places for as low as 35,000 now.
Man America is doing amazing things with our cars! I was never a corvette guy either, but man do i love the C7! It beats Astons and Jags! And it's only $52,000! I give props to GM for actually making a car this good and that will save their asses!
Amazing review! Love the analogy in 11:31. Keep it up, guys!
I just went backwards from this to a 2013 grand sport LT4 (60th anniversary). I loved the c7 stingray but there is just something about the c6 grand sport for me that personally is it. From the lines of the curves back to that Z06 Big Booty rear, the c6 GS's are just in my opinion the pinnacle of classic corvette styling/performance blended together in a weekend road driven sports car. I will miss the better interior of the c7 however in the future I may upgrade my c6 GS on the inside to my liking. Some day I may get a c8, which I have driven and I gotta say, I love the performance upgrade the c8 brings and yet I had to ask myself if I would ever use any of that extra performance on the back roads? The answer for me was no and the exotic lines are just not the curves I personally love. Performance wise the c6 GS already has so much in handling and power that you can only experience that aspect on a track day with some laps. I get where the corvette is going in the future with it's exotic look/vibe combined with performance and I think that's awesome too, it's just not what I would call timeless or classic corvette . Honestly, I don't feel like I am alone in this opinion and I feel like the c6 grand sports are going to very quickly become difficult to find in the near future because of this timeless blend that they have. The great thing about Corvettes is that once you have one you love them all! There is a corvette out there for everyone. Great video, as always. Love the channel!
Now that it's what..9 years old? I suppose us common folk can start looking and enter the chat 😏
Awesome...I have new Grand Sport on it's way to me....Seeing you guys having a blast driving the C7, got me even more psyched! Thanks for doing the vid guys!
Have you watched our Corvette C7 Stingray review yet? th-cam.com/video/RmfKDOOv1OA/w-d-xo.html. Yup... at long last, there it is!
do review Toyota Tacoma xrunner
"the corvette is a little dirtier," i fell out of my chair laughing, cause everybody wants that girl
josj15
we are thinking of two different girls. she may be freaky, but she aint ugly
You guys keep mentioning the gt500 to represent Ford which really confuses me. No disrespect but Fords track car even though not available in 2014 is the boss 302 mustang. It too isnt about massive power and brute force like the gt500 its about finese and handling. I would like to see you guys compare the 2013 boss 302 laguna seca to this corvette I think it would be very interesting.
We've brought up the GT500 as it's the similarly priced Mustang. We agree that the Boss 302 is definitely the better Mustang, and we did a review of it we hope you'll watch!
I'm about to pick up a c7 in the next few months. Test drove one and its an absurdly good sports car. Nothing comes close for the $. Last manual vette too, sign me up!
These guys are my favorite auto reviewers.
Gentlemen... another fantastic video! I'm a total Porsche nut also but I'd surely take a C7 too. I too was against the taillights at the start but think they fit the rest of the design profile. And don't forget the ZR1 at the start had squarish lights too. Hell that's when the whole tail went convex instead of concave. LOL it's evolution and I like it.
Just place the order already...lol
This car looks gorgeous inside and out, especially in Night Racing Blue Metallic
I have enjoyed your videos. Sometimes, others on the net have too much talking, others way too much of the car without any feedback, your video strike a careful balance. Good job guys!
That's a beautiful interior looks just as nice as any of the Z06 I've seen
to me its the best looking corvette.. and yes i know the purists and well... most anyone who likes corvettes will think im crazy... but i think it looks amazing.
I'm a purist, and I absolutely love it.
I love it as well. Got lost with the C6, I'm back with the C7. Hopefully end of year I'll be placing my order.
I'm probably buying one, but I'll considering painting out the "retainer" when I get it.
The C7 is a gorgeous machine. GM did a fantastic job. I still prefer my Panamera because it has full size rear seats.
And 5 years later the zr1 with 755 hp !
Great review, gents. I always love your honesty. Oh, and nice tasteful update with the brake/wheel/tire graphics at the end.
Ok this video was HILARIOUS! Almost every review these guys have done they usually find at least one (usually more than one) thing that the car can be knocked for. I think this is the first review where they basically came away saying,"This car is FREAKIN AWESOME!" I couldn't agree more based on the other reviews I've seen. LOL!
As I patiently await my Build date, and Museum Delivery; I keep going over my 100+ TH-cam Video collection on the 2014 Corvette. You guys and C&D have done excellent jobs, with a slight advantage to you guys; as I AM (and have been) an everyday driver of my long gone C4 and my C5, and soon to be C7. Your review is great, and you hit the topic "spot on". (However the "cuts" were a little abrupt in the video - I would have preferred a shorter fade in and out between the two of you. BTW I welcome both you Porsche guys to the deep dark pit of being a Corvette fan.
Great video! I was hoping you guys would talk about this car, and of course it was a great watch. The new corvette looks amazing
Very Well Done Guys, out standing analysis of a Truly Great American Sportscar.
Al
excellent review - I believe you guys are the best in the biz right now (entertaining, answer questions I want to know, up front about your biases when they exist and give counter arguments....) well done and keep it up!
oh and by the way ... I think this car is springing to the top of my "want" list!! definitely not inexpensive (compared to BRZ) but for a weekend car that will be tracked a few times/year and see autocrosses... this seems like a lot of car for the money ... okay I'm
gonna go buy one now!
Happened upon this while looking for C7 driving impressions. I wonder where this particular drive took place. What an outstanding road to 'just drive and enjoy'.
IT WAS ABOUT TIME!! love you guys, keep bringing more of this stuff!
You guys are quite good at this. From the GTR review where people gave you the gears (pun intended) - to this one on the C7 - you are both again - right on target.
Keep it up guys..
I bought a 2015 Z51 3LT with only 6,300 miles on it back in October. I absolutely love it!
Well that was AWESOME... Love the lines, still getting use to tail lights.. Keep up the good work...
Best C7 review by miles! Well done..
The Porsche may do everything really really well but it looks like a stretched Volkswagen bug. The Corvette looks like a proper sports car.
Great video, very informative, awesome production, high quality. Kinda has a top gear feel. Thanks guy
As a minor Porschephile, I've driven the newer 911's and boxsters and caymans(981's, 991's) and they're so soulless in comparison to the vette. They're brilliant machines that could make an eel feel like a racing driver. The corvette requires SOME skill to not throw it into a wall when driving it with any sort of enthusiasm. And that makes you feel good. That makes you feel like YOU are driving the car, not that the car is just handling the job of getting from A to B without bothering you.
Do you feel like you have more control of the 911, boxter or the c7? I’d assume the boxter but I can’t picture either to be more fun than my c7. Always wanted to drive a Porsche, never have yet, hopefully I will someday soon I’m only 20
@@cashmoneycockburn9502 Sorry for the insanely later reply,The boxster feels like you couldn't break the back end loose if you wanted to. The 997 I drove felt about on par with with the c7 with regards to how much you CAN do, but it takes significantly more effort. The c7 wants you to have fun with it, but is absolutely capable of being a track monster if you want to. I think in my year of ownership I've lost control of it 1 time literally the 1st weekend I had it and it had been well over 7 years since I'd driven anything with that kind of power to weight and slideable, and a manual on top of that. I can easily slide it around without being scared NOW, because I've spent time pushing it til it tried to bite me and now I can enjoy it doing pretty much anything. What's really interesting is when I threw it around on the track, it gripped like the boxster did on the road. If you're driving it right, it will eat the base and s model 911's on the track. Absolutely fantastic machine.
And with regards to driving one at all, it's a bit sketch, but honestly just go to a dealership that has a 10 year old boxster or 911 and ask for a test drive. If there's anything that some people might try to stereotype you with, go with your dad or cool uncle and just ask him to let you drive it back. My dad has an 02 base boxster and if you just want something fun, they're tons of fun, but they can be an absolute pain to maintain. For my 32nd birthday I took my dad on a track day and he couldn't get it up and running in time for it so we had to share my vette. Also, if you're trying to figure out how to afford it, find whatever interests you, find people that make money in that field, and figure out what they actually provide and where they might be lacking and try to fill gaps where you see people asking for more. Or just get into tech. It's having a rough patch right now, but if you can get into Cloud infrastructure with AWS or Google or Microsoft, the money for it will just magically start appearing.
@@cashmoneycockburn9502 Boxster 100%. I haven't really thrown it hard around a track, but the test drives I've done with them have always had really hard turns and it feels like it's on rails, where the vette and 911 both go at least a little bit lighter, even though they're not going anywhere in any situation you really ever see yourself in on the road. And good luck! As long as you keep focused, you'll find a way!
I got mine on September 26th 2013 only waited 3 months. I really like the car
Well done EverydayDriver! I too never cared much for the Corvettes but this #C7 #Stingray looks like a winner!
Perfectly said this review is not biased great review
great review guys! I just bought the 911 piece, looking forward to watching it! Cheers!
C7 is the Best Corvette
Such a great video guys! I just got a C7 and I love it.
This is a really good video. I want one too!!!!
Great job guy, beautifully film with great detail.