Is a 2016 C7 Corvette Stingray the BEST used sports car for under $40k?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- The Chevrolet Corvette has been America's true sports car since 1953. The C7 is the last of the front engine Corvettes. Under the hood is a 6.2L V8 that is pumping out 455HP & mated to a 7-speed gearbox. It's exterior has the classic Corvette lines. On the inside everything is driver focused and the fit and finish was really raised for the C7 generation. Is a 2016 C7 Corvette Stingray the BEST used sports car for under $40k?
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Haha I wish they were still under 40k. Now they’re 50k
For reals
I've found many for $39K+. But higher miles etc.
A market crash is inevitable. Then I will buy.
@@matt33876 I’m waiting with you. These prices are ridiculous right now
@@Turtlemannnn90 Some of the recent pricing is higher than when the c7 was new.
No way Jose lol.
@@matt33876 Yep these people are insane. The car in this video has 15k miles for 39K. That same car today would go for 55K+. Almost the price of a brand new Corvette!! Lol!!! So upsetting. I wish we’d have a glimmer of light as to when the market will crash, but as of right now I don’t see it happening anytime soon. :/
I think the design looks timeless in the right spec.
You are so very right about that!
C6 Z06 is the way to go. They're already hard to find.
Gray Arctic Fox C7 GS for me, timeless design in the right spec
cost too much for POS....
@@campkira your opinions mean nothing at all
I'm guilty of the "need at least the Z06" mentality, but you are right: the C7 Stingray puts up impressive numbers that still exceeds many new performance cars sold today.
Thats why you can always supercharge or even turbo charge these engines!
i was the same way, waited some extra months to afford the z06, its such a different beast than the stingray, to me it was entirely worth the extra 15k ish
Spengebab yep, im thinking about trading my scatpack for a z06, I’ll wait a few months
cost too much for POS....
@@buddybestor that is the point of my comment. Some people will never experience owning a Corvette because they are "holding off" for the Z06 when they can get a very good package with a Stingray.
Good luck getting it under $40k now. I've been looking for one, and the prices keep going up.
dude same here. I'm test driving one tomorrow. 2016 Z51 2LT. STicker is $53000.00. Seeing this video is making me change my mind in getting one lol
its slowly going down again. By next year def under 40 for a 2014, specially with gas prices rn. I mean tbh it's worth it
the only one i found was 46k, and it is actually not that bad
@@dtfaaron if you didnt buy it wait til late 2023 or early 2024 prices should be going back down once dealers get enough new inventory stocked up
Just found an asking near me for 48k on a 2017 😬
That black Corvette fits as a stealth vehicle. ;D
It's the bat mobile!
@@RaitisRides Yes sir it is!!!
@@stellantistom6881 :-)
@@RaitisRides ;D
By far looks better and sounds better than the new generation vetts
Funny how one year can change so much. There’s no way you can find a C7 Corvette on the market now for under $40k unless it’s salvage title or it has over a 100k miles on it.
Yup it’s crazy now
What’s that due to? Will it go back down to what it was?
ON THROTTLE! That’s what I’m talkin about.
You better believe it!
Anyone else raise there volume when he gave the lower ur volume warming for the exhaust XD?
So much for under 40k 😹😹 used car market is terrible rn
His passenger in the end of the video, never saw a guy look so pissed to be in a Corvette, lol.
Pissed he didn’t get to drive 😂
Hell yeah! It's the best value performance car under $40k...7 spd manual too!
If I was at the dealership this man would convince me to buy any car I’ll do it 😂. I like him
Thanks Andrew for letting me share my car passion with you!
I like how in the C7 Corvette they put the quad exhaust right snag dab in the center. Frankly I think it looks a bit more appealing than the exhaust setup in the C8 Corvette.
Damn , that exhaust sounded like a 🚀 going off !
Please keep em coming Joe 🏆 Thank You Brother
You are really awesome!
If you put a Twinkie in there your squirting cream everywhere 🤣🤣🤣
It happens! LOL
”race winning twinkies” We need a Raiti’s Rides Twinkie at some point 😂
I like the way that you think.
Leave it to Joe to find the best value sports car. Keep up the great work.
Thanks my friend!
I really appreciate your videos Joe, I was on the brink of buying a Mustang GT 2020 as a daily driver here in Germany, but after watching these kind of videos I HAD TO get the Corvette C7 and did buy one a week ago! Absolutely amazing, crazy bang for the buck! Keep posting these awesome videos, one can really feel the enthusiasm you radiate...
That is so wonderful Martin! Congrats and thank you for letting me share my passion with you!
how do you like it?
@@rianalee3138 Still puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it ;)
@@frankw6059 i think that just convinced me through & through
@@rianalee3138 Definitely go out there and test-drive one when you consider buying ;) I have mine for 2yrs. now and went on vacation to Italy a couple of times (I live in Germany), it's pretty versatile for a sports car, looks and sounds amazing obviously, very reasonable maintenance cost and very solid technique. Also the reception is great, only positive feedback. It's been a great journey.
The guy at the end lmao his face says “hurry i have to use the bathroom”
LOL
nobody:
actually nobody:
not a single soul in the entire universe:
this man: ZONK
I am always glad that you come back for more!
I think he's spot on with his zonks.
@@RaitisRides all in good fun, after all, ZONK
@@davidayers9505 He really does, but i do love the ZONK
STILL HAS THE LOOK OF A MUSLE CAR AND NOT A SÚPER CAR FERRARI 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Hey Joe! Love the reviews as always. Thought it would be awesome if you could teach some of your subscribers like myself how to drive manual transmission vehicles. I know there are many reviews on TH-cam and actually going out and doing it yourself is the most important. But if you did it I think it would get a lot of attention especially how well you speak and instruct us all about cars you review. Just an idea! :)
I’m actually bummed out to see how much less expensive these cars were in 2020!! I’m in the market now and now they are $50k!!😩😬
Tell me about it!
There are a lot of new C7's still sitting on dealer lots too for decent prices (for a vette)
Can you please tell me where I can buy one ?
@@nestoraguilera206 I know it’s not relevant now but wife and I bought ours last may for $55k z51 manual premium paint and wheels etc. Brand new from dealer showroom. 2019 so last of the lot but yeah. Right place right time I guess.
Hi Joe, can you do a review of a W211 Mercedes Benz E55 amg if you can find one to review somehow? I like it SO MUCH and it is such a great car and one oil f the best BARGAIN performance cars as some can be as low as under 10K.
I will try to track one down for you!
Vette Stingray is STUNNING!!!!! WOW!!!! LOVE IT!!! I have no other words to describe, A complete package - Awesome design, adequate room space and the ROARING sound when shifting gears gives me GOOSEBUMPS!!!
W....What!? This is my dream car and I wanted the 2016 model the most so I`m freaking out that Joe did a video on it. Man, I`m so glad I subbed
Why cant all cars have wide body 🥲 i hate narrower base models
A black on black on black C7 😍 Fricken stealth fighter bat mobile!
What caused the current supply demand problem? They are like minimum $50k now for a 2016 base model
It's because cars are at a shortage right now, also manual transmissions are cheaper, and also sports cars are more expensive during the summer.
Yeah I'm looking at videos because I was lookin up some. Yeah 50k minimum now in 2023
My God that exhaust😱😱😱one of the best I've ever heard
I know
If you have a budget,this is a great investment!👍🤓
I totally agree with you!
Great review Joe 👍🏽 hey I’m looking at a 2014 Stingray C7 with the Z51 - 1 LT package with only 21K almost mint for $34,500 here in Cali.. does it seem like a good buy to you ? I’m getting it checked out first.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
That's not a bad deal
Sold my 14 C7 for 36k z51 3LT only 25k miles
It’s zonkin time my dudes
Fire them up!
Put your mask on brother
User Anonymous thanks my fellow comrade!
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This thing is beautiful..I have to get one..looks much better than the C8 imo
With the used car market the way it is now, this car is 55k-60k. Just one year ago it was around 40k. Unreal man
yeah man, the one I'm looking at tomorrow has a sticker price of $53000.00
Guys I found a Corvette same as the video but in red and omg I had to go to Wisconsin and found one for total of 48k with 50k miles used
Little expensive nah?
There’s a similarly blacked out 2019 C7 available in one of my nearby dealers. Definitely making it hard for me to resist, Joe! Loving the videos my friend
Jowurel is it faster then a 392 scatpack?
I love white C7's. Add a manual and some decent mods would be cool.
How about a white Z06?
I love C7 Corvettes too.
@@brianlee4629 Yes sir! You have good taste!
I think C7 with manual and base trim is faster or similar to the gt350 right? And mpg is pretty good close to 30mpg on high way for V8 performance car.
my c7 z06 was white, had the black wheels and trim (spoiler, lip etc) red calipers and interior. white looks great with the right spec
Blacked-out Corvette always looking good 😋
You have good taste!
@@RaitisRides can't disagree on that!!
Me & my wife bought a 2018
with 16,000 for 50,000.00
I was thinking this car was a lower end super car not a sports car but I guess I was wrong
I don’t understand why anyone would buy this is automatic... unless you just want it for attention
AGREED!
Joe does the most honest reviews and he is by far the most likeable of the auto experts on TH-cam- very knowledgeable but not pompous or conceited because of it- keep up the great work!
Phil Mammano
My 2017 Stingray with a manual gets 17 city / 39 fwy. awesome for 460 hp and 465 lbs torque and 3.8 seconds 0-60mph. A freebie removable roof and the upgraded NPP exhaust to hear that V8 roar.
I ride on lighter nonrunflat Michelin Pilot 4S for more responsiveness (accelerating, agility, braking, +10 wheel hp/torque) and wider rear 295 instead of stock 285.
As someone who settled for a non Zo6 fixed roof coupe C5. NEVER again. Its Zo or no.
I want one but im not buying shit till they come down. I’m eyeing the grand sport model.
Passenger side venting on that particular model is non-functional.
I bought my corvette 2014 4 years ago for 45k. Now they are over 50k before tax. I hope the value keeps going up. I'm holding on to mine
I shoulda hopped on the c7's 4 years ago lol
Me too bro I regret it coulda bought it as my first car i just didnt know about cars at the time
Can’t decide between a 2014-2017 corvette stingray or a 2019-2021 Mustang GT
I’m actually having the exact same problem, leaning more towards a corvette simply due to the fact that here in Maine mustangs are a dime a dozen, and it’s easy to impress around here. Having something like a corvette would be very attention grabbing and fun around here.
I thought the C7 was over the top, till the C8 came along. The C6 was simple and somewhat under the radar, with plenty of power and brilliant handling. But because of the C6's age, l'd probably seriously consider this beauty at $40k.👍
God i wish these kind of prices were still a thing lol
not sure if you mentioned another cool thing with the manual c7s, there's a no lift shift when you're in sport or track mode. You just mash the throttle and stab the clutch when you shift without ever letting off the gas pedal, it's an amazing feature
That is a very good point Steve!
Just a year ago these were 40k now they are going for like 50 to 60 k i really missed out 😕😕😕
I want a freaking Corvette! This car is perfect don’t care if it doesn’t have 0 miles this car is perfect!!
I love Vettes. I grew up in them on the streets of Boston. If I was to buy a third car a Corvette would be it. I just need a bigger garage.
hoping these go back down by about 2024 since they have went up abt 20k since this video
Ooooooooooooooooh myyyyyyyyyy gaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwd!!!!! Bruh this is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!! Great choice for a review here Joe!!! Love the history lesson at the start of your videos!!! This Vette is a beast!!!👍🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Thanks Mario! I appreciate your awesome support!
ur gunna squirt cream everywhere lmao will never be able to drive a C7 again without thinkin that
I am glad I can share some fun with you! LOL
That is a sweet deal for a Corvette.!!
I totally agree christian!
Love my 16 Stingray. Take it to Costco all the time. Have yet to not have enough room. Driving it is so much fun.
Happy Friday Joe. BLACKED OUT CORVETTE LETS GO!!!
Hey brother! Happy holiday weekend!
@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe. :D
@@stellantistom6881 Of course my friend!
19:38 this is not true lmao this guy was spazzin when he did C8 review 😂
Still waiting on that AMAZING deal in 2024
Same here man. Going to wait until interest rates drop - hopefully this will happen in 2025
Just purchased my 2019 grandsport. I spent 70k. After spending that you would think the car would come with mudflaps...
AGREED, but it is a Corvette not a truck.
@@RaitisRides ya just sucks. I can't drive it without hearing alot of little rocks hitting my car. I found some for like 50$ on amazon. Didn't wanna spend 300 💩
15,863 miles
Thank you sir!
its 2022 and this car is worth over 50k now. what a time tho be alive smfh
this the z06 or Camaro zl1 are my dream cars and hellcats
So very true!
What a badass car! And it does look like a mini Batmobile.
I totally agree with you Andrew!
Great demo! Thanks for sharing. Question - How do you think the following years (2017, 2018, 2019) compare to the 2016? Same? any better / added features in the car or the performance of the car in following years to 2016?
Thank's for your vlog!
please tell me.... where in the world they're under 40k..?
cant find this car under 45k. i just found a 2014 with only 5k miles for 48000. Looks like supply and demand issue.
I would love to find some for under $40K... they went up with inflation
They went up big time!
i rather wait for the new models to go into the used market. the body style looks too good
Holly heck there are so many trims and versions etc. I did see a guy buy a cheaper base version and swap- convert it into a ZR1. a lot of work but very doable because the base is similar shape and size. Still cost him less than buying a brand new or even used higher end trim Corvette. Forget the C8 generation, good grief did the price sky rocket from there.
I love my C7, definitely still a head turner even with the C8 out right now.
Just drove a C7 stingray this weekend, was turning heads left and right! The iconic look of the corvette never ceases to amaze people
Looking at a Automatic 17 C7 $48K with 36k odom, thoughts? Currently 14 RS Manual Camaro.
@@MyNameIsUnavailable seems like a pretty good deal. Make sure it has everything you want, HUD etc
@@teenv6 First off, My SON ran track for OSU on a Jesse Owens Scholarship. I was born in Columbus and now live in Louisville Ky. And while I claim Louisville as my home, I NEVER claim the Cardinals during... um... "this" ... time of the year 🤣 and you know why!
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Bro thats a timeless design thats why ❤
I Love the Sound of FREEDOM🇺🇸🦅🦅
Where are you located?
That is a deal. I bought a white 16 Stingray a year ago. I paid just over $40k with less than 10k miles. $38-39k is a great deal for a manual trans with a transparent roof option, exhaust and only 15k miles. I always see the armrest worn out on the used ones. They are great for the price. I prefer the standard Stingray brakes because they stop as well as the Grand Sport but you wont have to spend a fortune when you have to replace the pads and rotors.
Thanks for sharing that!
Thanks so much for this! I love this car! I have about 40K to spend on a fun car. I was set on a new Miata but this Corvette is looking pretty tempting!
A Miata as a fun car?
This guy is one of the best reviewers. 👍🏼 Subscribed
Thanks Chris for having my back!
On throttle 🔥🔥🔥👍🏿🦅
Sir yes sir!
Here we go!
I never thought that I would be a Corvette fan and only wanted a European exotic. I bought a 2019 GS with the manual, and it's a blast. I daily drive it and also have done track days with it. The Corvette is a great, usable sports car. I love the targa top. Agree that you really do only need a Stingray unless you're looking for bragging rights.
C7= One of the BEST, maybe only behind C2. or early C3s
Good call!
Joe: "lower the volume its loud"
Me: turns the volume to max...
Your ancestors must've been thrilled with that.😗😶😐😑.
good luck finding a corvette c7 for under 40k in good condition and low mileage
Things have changed for sure John!
Rented a C7 this past January when my so and I went to the Super Bowl. I’ve been driving since 1970 and never driven a Corvette. What’s up with that? What a blast! Didn’t handle like my GT350 but still a great, great car. Huge bang for buck.
*i bought my used corvette stingray 3LT about 5 months ago with 31k miles on it. Price was at $38k but after registration and license and tab fee it's $42k out the door the price. it have an aftermarket supercharger in it already and with a lot of aftermarket carbon fiber parts on the car too, the side mirrors is in carbon fiber and windows is tinted already. it was a steal especially for the supercharger since i didn't have to waste $5k for a supercharger kit plus the time to install it and because the price of the corvette was base on the resale value so i basically got that supercharger for free and a faster stingray and since its a manual i can hear the By Pass Valve releasing air sounding like a jet engine when the car is not in boost.*
Love it. On throttle lol
CORVETTE CORVETTE 💃🏎
Oh yeah!
Lmaooo 10:40. I know you felt disappointed. Nothing worked liked you wanted lol
my biggest debate is is choosing between a z06 or a way cheaper stingray and beef it up down the line
Trade your Subaru for a corvette
This is a GREAT video !!!!
I'm thinking about going this route next summer or spring. Or a used gt350 if I can find one. I've always loved the design of the C7. It's a very beautiful car.
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Oh man whats the insurance cost for this lol
I could just imagine.
If you are over 30 with a decent driving record its not too bad.
awesome deal
You are so right about that for sure!
About 67K in NYC August 2023
So its fast but I think I've seen you with a bigger smile on your face driving slower cars :P
Where do you find this for $40k ??