+Nick Nelson Thank you, Nick. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with picking out the right C6.
I own both, c8 and a c6 and the c6 is more a muscle 6 spd manual fun car to drive, c8 is a very refined luxury sport super car, i kinda like the c6 better, not sure, im on the fence
The 6spd transmission on the Z06 in 06 and 07 was the T-56. And from 08 on it was the TR-6060. Some people prefer usually either one. The 06-07 were the lightest versions on the Z06 as well.
The 6060 is stronger and better shifting. There are also a lot more available gear sets available for the 6060, if you're customizing or building a Magnum version.
Nice video. I just bought a 2013 velocity yellow C6 Corvette with a manual transmission. There was a 2014 C7 on the lot for a couple of grand more, but I went with the C6. So far, I'm loving this car.
damn, nailed it, the aux port is honestly a biiiig deal for me and you are the only person i have seen that has mentioned it. i you have my subscription
I had a 59 Vette. I loved that car! Mine had a hard top and a convertible top as well. I lived in California then and when I could, I would drive to Santa Cruz on a Saturday and enjoy the day! My girlfriend who I was engaged to at the time, liked to ride along with me! We had a lot of good memories in that car! I miss those days!
Great video and commentary. I had the privilege to enjoy my boss's c6 drop top convertible before purchasing it's twin a half a year later. This time proved to be some of the best times of my life. I'm most grateful and miss my loved ones more than anything in the whole world.
Great Video. When I retired I bought 4 yr. old , 1 owner , low milage 2008 , C6 , Indy edition , 3LT . Bought it during Feb. Got a really good deal . Always wanted one since I was 13 , when I saw my first 63 split widow , in a Chevy show room . Although there are newer and more powerful models . I love my C6 .
It's definitely worth it to mention that c6 Z06's (and all LS7's) will need the heads examined to make sure they are in spec, this is the number one failure point for the 06-11 z06's (it was supposedly fixed for 2012) but all LS7 engines are susceptible to this issue and should be examined to make sure they are in spec or replaced with aftermarket heads. Low miles Z06's are actually the ones to be most wary of when buying used because the head failure usually happens under 20k miles. Higher mileage cars can actually be more reliable because they have shown they don't have the head issue.
just bought 2013 427 with ls7, 59k miles and driving perfect. guessing i have no need to worry about my heads having that problem as it would have most definitely shown by now, and since wasn't an issue after 2012?
@@chrism3784 All LS7s should be checked. Just get a CNC port job and have the guides fixed at the same time. And might as well throw a cam in there while things are apart. I removed my factory heads at ~50k miles. They were sloppy, a ticking time bomb. An LS7 car with CNC heads, cam, cold air, and headers is a pretty amazing value.
Thanks for the enjoyable video. A couple other 2008 coupe/convertible options were a high performance 2.76 Rear End and Mild--to-Wild Exhaust (+6 HP). GM promoted the 436 HP 2008 C6 to hit 190 MPH, the Z06 198 MPH and soon, the 2009 ZR1 broke 200. C6’s are said to be a bit slipperier than C7’s due to smoother body panels, hence the speeds at top end. Performance and rarity seem to govern demand and prices followed by external factors like season and economics. I bought my 2008 convertible optioned with Jet Steam Blue on Black, 3LT, 2.76 rear end, automatic with paddles, Mild-to-WIld exhaust, and polished aluminum wheels with 19K miles at $35,500 Jan 2010. That was near half OEM price at 2 years old purchased in winter as the recession hit. It was traded to the original Winter Park FL GM dealer for an Audi R8 at their sister Audi dealership. I upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport non run-flats for better all-around handling and remote controller to manually open/close the exhaust system at lower RPM’s for fun. At 50K miles, I enjoy this Corvette more every time I drive it. I bought the best one I could afford, yet, I admired the C6 ZR1’s handling and performance most.
Old video, but I’d like to comment that I remember specifically watching this video back in 2017 when I was a senior in high school because I wanted a c6 so bad as my first car. I did end up getting a c6 and now I own a c8! Hope ur well.
The 2009 CSR is a unusual trim level. It has heads up display and power drivers seat, but the rest of the trim is base model. I like it because there are very few out there. One of the most rare options.
Just bought a c6 today. (December) for about 6k under market value. Definitely buy a sports car in the fall or winter. You can really get a great deal!
Hey man thanks for the info i got my first vette and its my first sports car, 80k miles 1 owner and got it for 10k . Im loving it and happy with it and no issues , rides great . I don't think i got a bad deal but my next car is a z06.
Thanks for the info it made me narrow down on which year I wanted. I recently bought an 08 corvette with the z51 3lt package, and I absolutely love it.
I personally love the C5 but wish it had the C6 rear. I just love the sleek look of the front end of the C5 and they're very affordable. I just haven't found the one I want with the manual transmission.
I would also highly recommend the "dual mode" exhaust upgrade. Additional HP and a really nice sound. After-market exhausts can be tricky for these cars.
That was a great year for the vette, 400, 505 HP is plenty for a fiber glass car . The C7 ZR1 WITH 755 HP SUPER CHARGED 150K IS OVERKILL YOU NEED DRIVING LESSONS TO DRIVE IT. GREAT VIDEO.
Have my 4th Corvette. Owned a ‘65, ‘03, ‘08 and now an ‘09 coupe. The first 3 were rag tops and since we are in our 70s went for a coupe. Made a mistake when I sold my ‘08. Thought I wanted a Miata. WRONG! Too small, not enough power and hard to get in and out of. So I found my ‘09 one owner in the same color as my previous C6. What a sweet car, any of the C6s from ‘08 and newer Love the lines and the ride. Coupe is quiet and enough room for longer trips. Newer models to me don’t really look like a Corvette. More like an Italian sports car. I compare them to an English Muffin, too many nooks and crannies and take too long to wash. The C6 series Corvette to me embodies the real look and feel of a modern Corvette. I am sure others will disagree and that is OK.
please start uploading more of these Corvette videos because in love them! Gonna get a c6 GS. Thought of buying a Z06 but it has the valve issue and that makes me super nervous when buying one.
+Howni Seal Thank you! I'm currently working on a buyer's guide for the C7 Corvette. It sounds like you've done your homework on which model to go with. I think the Grand Sport is a great value!
The Grand Sport is like Z51 in Z06 clothes(not even close to a true Z06). A rip off. Steel frame(with aluminum and magnesium structures), not like the Z06 all aluminum frame and a magnesium roof. Not nearly as light. 270 lbs to be exact. Yes you get wide tires and an LS3 but all you have to do with the Z06 is replace the valve guides for bronze and swap the exhaust valve external material. Or just get new performance heads with better valve guides. Or just get a z51 for cheap and add Z06 panels and new wheels and tires. Just a suggestion... You do you!
Amazing video & very informative. Was looking for one as a weekend car but wanted to know true difference in years & trim and this knocked it out the park!!!!!!
Got the LS2 with 6 speed auto. Its a bit slow in changes but the ranges per gear are great . Away from the traffic lights with he hydromatic is really good.
if you're going automatic and don't want an ancient outdated gear box you'll have to go 2012 or newer, they are going around $27k-$40k where i am. The 2006-11 have a 6 speed auto, but it doens't have rev matching, literally feel the delay between shifts.
@@Dante_S550_TurboI bought a 2012 grand sport automatic with 26k miles on it and it was about 35k. That's about the price you'll be looking at if you want a good c6 with a clean record and low mileage. If you want the most enjoyable c6, definitely get the 12-13, it's the years where they more or less perfected the c6, especially for the automatic variants.
I've always wanted a corvette every since I was 13, now I'm 73 and found a 2007 base model with 73000 miles. The guy that owned it kept it in the garage with a cover over it. He only took it to dealership for service. He recently purchased a set of michelin tires from dealership, New brakes, harmonic balancer and shift cable It came with 2 tops, one is a smoked top, that never been on the car. The color is atomic orange, no flaws in paint, it looks like it just came off the show room floor. All I did was change air and cabin filters. I paid 25 grands for it. I believe I'll get years of service. It's only for the weekend. Interior is in mint condition. I wished I could send you a pic.
6-disc CD was not available with Nav. NPP exhaust added 6hp to 436. Z07 package added magnetic ride control, previously the F55 for Grand Sport and ZR1 then to Z06 and standard by 2013. Dual-roof package available. Aux-port exists on 3LT and 4LT after 2010 as well as USB audio. Bluetooth will not play music, phone connection only. DVD player only works for Nav-disc. Xenon headlights available. Manual 6-spd Grand Sports have the Dry-Sump oil-system and better gearing. Launch control added. Ram-air-style hood on Grand Sport and above.
I’m looking for a daily driver base model c6. Probably a 2008 with a manual transmission. I’m gonna leave it bone stock besides some borla mufflers. Im not worried about having a super fast car. Just a nice cruiser with a stick. Maybe some nice road trips as well. I’m just worried if it’s expensive to maintain.
I don't understand how you can call this the ultimate buyer's guide when you don't talk about the issues with the LS7 dropping valves or the early LS2 losing the harmonic balancer
Worth noting that the factory harmonic balancer on the LS2 is only good for around 50K miles and is a $1,200 dealer fix. Look for a wobble and a belt chirp.
I was going to look at a 2007 Z06 and started to check them out. 5ere has been a major problem with LS7 engines dropping exhaust valves into the cylinder. They heads can be fixed, by a competent shop for about $1,500 to $2,000. If the valve drops, it will cost $16,000 to $20,000 for a new engine, or you can scrap the whole car. Check the video on Jason’s Garage about this problem: LS7 valve head drop It scared me away, unless I find a good deal and someone local who knows how to do the fix.
My awaiting in this video was totally *not* nailed. All the data and changes are maybe interessting but it's easy to look it up on the Internet. Before I buy a car, I always do a research about the options and changes over the production time. Then I choose my favorit (trim, Options, model year...). .................... After that I only want to know, where I have to take attention of, what are the most issues of the model I've choosen, what are the most defects or so. This is what I'm awaiting of an "ulrimate" buyers guide. Answers of the issues, problems etc...............….. And then, after 8 minutes of data (without good pictures added, which probably show the trim levels or option, you've mentioned and pointed out in the video - so I have to look it up on the internet anyway!) I thought: now the hints and tipps are following, what is especially to take care of at buying the C6. Nothing. General information which every buyer takes an eye of. Millage, condition, owners...… This is not what I was awaiting of an "ultimate buyers guide".
I just got my 2006 C6 2LT corvette for 12k it only had 2 owners but it does have 240k miles but it is a clean title nothing is damaged the seats are in mint condition and I did change the radio to a Kenwood touchscreen display and added a rear camera and a front one I’m gonna be daily driving it so it is an automatic but with the 6 speed auto honestly it’s an amazing car fast and reliable and I’m not kidding when I say this but it literally has better MPG than my 99 Sierra with a 4.3 lol I’m currently in high school rn but I’m planning to cam the engine soon though
You may want to check if two common problems have been fixed. Has the harmonic balancer been replaced? The 2005, 6, and seven models have a possibility of the balancer working its way off the crank and eating serpentine belt as a prewarning to a possible damaged crankshaft. This fix can cost $1500 or more. The second problem is the automatic trans lock in park does not release easily and can be frustrating waiting for the solonoid to "wake up". The dog locking it in can be cut off eliminating that problem.
6 :00. My fav Corvette of all time and just purchased an almost new low mileage one the other Saturday, in Ohio. the 427 Corvette convertible is absolutely incredible, but expensive.
I grew up around the era of when the C6 was the thing if it's time. C7's are nice and all, but I'm definitely going to get myself a C6 when I can afford one in the future.
@@clcampbell85I'm 27, about to be 28 in March. I was in middle to highschool during the early 2000's, if that is what your referring to. The C6 was the car I adored a lot when I played a lot of racing video games in my teen years.
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to add that the targa I believe wasn’t available in the ZO6 original the L1 car. Targa was only available on steel frame C6s
My thing is, why the hell is there such a huge gap in how much people want for their Corvettes? The price disparity is absolutely insane I've noticed since I started seriously looking..
+SuzuRyderHD All of the different models, trim levels, and options can definitely make a huge difference in price. You could find a "2009 Corvette" for anywhere between 25k to 70k. The average person may not be able to distinguish the differences between a base model and say a ZR1 for this comparison. Good luck with your search! I hope you find the right Corvette for you 👍
Guys wont sell thier low mileage garage kept, pampered cars for less than what they believe they are worth. See the same thing even more so with the c5 corvetts!
I really wish the c2 ran a little longer that's my favorite generation but probably also the most expensive and rare to buy. Ik even if they made more it would still be expensive but the more made would help atleast a little bit 😅
Back in December of 2017 I picked up a 2006 Victory Red C6 Corvette Coupe with a Automatic this time around to add to my small Corvette Collection. I also own a C2,C3 and C5 all Coupes with Standard Transmissions. I have been driving Corvettes and owning at least one just about all of 50 years going back to 1970. Back to the 2006 Coupe when I picked it up it only had 14,300 miles on it and looked showroom new even under the wheel wells. To this day I am still guessing as to what trim package it actually came with bringing me to this You Tube Video this morning. I purchased the car privately and got most information paperwork with the car that I filed away that I don’t happen to have in front of me but don’t remember finding out the trim level of it. Hoping someone can give me a easy way to find out. I can mention here that it has Heads Up Display and the factory Double Din Radio in it with GPS and it has heated power seats. That is all I remember at the moment although I can also tell you it didn’t come with slotted rotors. I hardly drove it this past year. Presently it is sitting covered in my large Pole Barn with my other Collector Cars. I did mention I made sure that this Corvette would be a Automatic. Out of 7 Corvettes I have owned over my lifetime this is my first automatic and at my age still living in NJ with the kind of traffic we have here nowadays I welcome a automatic and really like it. Years back when I was younger I would of never considered it.
Loved my C6. But the draining battery was nerve racking. A year after replacing the plastic piece for the gear shifter, it started right back occasionally getting stuck in park. I traded it at 79k miles for a C7.
Scotty N The C7 is really a C6b, an emergency measure after GM went broke. I also don't like the styling, its way overdone and years later, the rear tail lights are still hideous. With the Z06 C6, still more car than anyone should have.
Love 2010 C6 Grand Sport. C7 interior to me has a cheap look and feel. The c7s rear end especially lights belong on the Camaro and take away from the trade mark Corvette look.
great video,im on my 6th corvette since my first one back in 1971. the 2005 model was a nightmare for me. massive electrical problems. the last model to have an analog onstar module.
In the top gear review of the evo 8 it best the c6 corvette in track time laps. And also the murcilago (not the right spelling) couldn't shake it. I've been looking into buying an evo myself. Hahaha.
Great video like always. Really helpful since I just started looking to buy a c6, this video helps a lot.
+Nick Nelson Thank you, Nick. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with picking out the right C6.
so did you guys buy a c6?
If my only option's are having a c6 automatic corvette from 2005-2009 or a 2016-2018 ecoboost mustang what would yall choose?
I would go with a Vette, but I am a bow-tie guy. I would look at a 2008 or newer and get the LS3 vs the LS2.
Elijah Jabalie Don’t get an automatic
LOL i'm in 2020 the fact that he accidentally sold his c6 thinking a c8 was gonna come out in 2017... just ouch man... ouch...
😂I thought the same thing, he took an L
He has a C8 now so 🤦🏽♂️
@@RegionalRadioShackManager i’m glad then bc i would feel bad if he didn’t
thats what im thinkin rn too 🤣
I own both, c8 and a c6 and the c6 is more a muscle 6 spd manual fun car to drive, c8 is a very refined luxury sport super car, i kinda like the c6 better, not sure, im on the fence
The 6spd transmission on the Z06 in 06 and 07 was the T-56. And from 08 on it was the TR-6060. Some people prefer usually either one. The 06-07 were the lightest versions on the Z06 as well.
The 6060 is stronger and better shifting. There are also a lot more available gear sets available for the 6060, if you're customizing or building a Magnum version.
Nice video. I just bought a 2013 velocity yellow C6 Corvette with a manual transmission. There was a 2014 C7 on the lot for a couple of grand more, but I went with the C6. So far, I'm loving this car.
Congrats on your new Corvette 👍🏻
damn, nailed it, the aux port is honestly a biiiig deal for me and you are the only person i have seen that has mentioned it. i you have my subscription
Jenny Quinn aux port? It’s 2020.
Install an aftermarket radio
@@cwright3580 so? aux is always better
That was one of the most amazingly informational videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you so much. Just what I needed.
Right! Reminds me of when youtube was more of an interactive school
I had a 59 Vette. I loved that car! Mine had a hard top and a convertible top as well. I lived in California then and when I could, I would drive to Santa Cruz on a Saturday and enjoy the day! My girlfriend who I was engaged to at the time, liked to ride along with me! We had a lot of good memories in that car! I miss those days!
Great video and commentary. I had the privilege to enjoy my boss's c6 drop top convertible before purchasing it's twin a half a year later. This time proved to be some of the best times of my life. I'm most grateful and miss my loved ones more than anything in the whole world.
Great Video. When I retired I bought 4 yr. old , 1 owner , low milage 2008 , C6 , Indy edition , 3LT . Bought it during Feb. Got a really good deal . Always wanted one since I was 13 , when I saw my first 63 split widow , in a Chevy show room . Although there are newer and more powerful models . I love my C6 .
It's definitely worth it to mention that c6 Z06's (and all LS7's) will need the heads examined to make sure they are in spec, this is the number one failure point for the 06-11 z06's (it was supposedly fixed for 2012) but all LS7 engines are susceptible to this issue and should be examined to make sure they are in spec or replaced with aftermarket heads. Low miles Z06's are actually the ones to be most wary of when buying used because the head failure usually happens under 20k miles. Higher mileage cars can actually be more reliable because they have shown they don't have the head issue.
+Jack Brink Good point. Thanks for sharing!
just bought 2013 427 with ls7, 59k miles and driving perfect. guessing i have no need to worry about my heads having that problem as it would have most definitely shown by now, and since wasn't an issue after 2012?
@@chrism3784 All LS7s should be checked.
Just get a CNC port job and have the guides fixed at the same time. And might as well throw a cam in there while things are apart.
I removed my factory heads at ~50k miles. They were sloppy, a ticking time bomb.
An LS7 car with CNC heads, cam, cold air, and headers is a pretty amazing value.
Thank you man
According to Katech's webpage, they've seen LS9's with head issues as well.
I’m stalking a 2005 corvette with 78k miles for 18k. The C6 has been my first dream car since I was 6. This video helped SO much .
1st time watching what constitute a corvette, only understand c5 and c4,.but this video helped me tremendously understand c6 and above.
Thanks for the enjoyable video. A couple other 2008 coupe/convertible options were a high performance 2.76 Rear End and Mild--to-Wild Exhaust (+6 HP). GM promoted the 436 HP 2008 C6 to hit 190 MPH, the Z06 198 MPH and soon, the 2009 ZR1 broke 200. C6’s are said to be a bit slipperier than C7’s due to smoother body panels, hence the speeds at top end. Performance and rarity seem to govern demand and prices followed by external factors like season and economics. I bought my 2008 convertible optioned with Jet Steam Blue on Black, 3LT, 2.76 rear end, automatic with paddles, Mild-to-WIld exhaust, and polished aluminum wheels with 19K miles at $35,500 Jan 2010. That was near half OEM price at 2 years old purchased in winter as the recession hit. It was traded to the original Winter Park FL GM dealer for an Audi R8 at their sister Audi dealership. I upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport non run-flats for better all-around handling and remote controller to manually open/close the exhaust system at lower RPM’s for fun. At 50K miles, I enjoy this Corvette more every time I drive it. I bought the best one I could afford, yet, I admired the C6 ZR1’s handling and performance most.
Old video, but I’d like to comment that I remember specifically watching this video back in 2017 when I was a senior in high school because I wanted a c6 so bad as my first car. I did end up getting a c6 and now I own a c8! Hope ur well.
The 2009 CSR is a unusual trim level. It has heads up display and power drivers seat, but the rest of the trim is base model. I like it because there are very few out there. One of the most rare options.
Just bought a c6 today. (December) for about 6k under market value. Definitely buy a sports car in the fall or winter. You can really get a great deal!
Hey man thanks for the info i got my first vette and its my first sports car, 80k miles 1 owner and got it for 10k . Im loving it and happy with it and no issues , rides great . I don't think i got a bad deal but my next car is a z06.
What you think matters most!
Nice flow of info!! Very professional!!!
Thanks for videos,helped my son out on buying his Corvette.He found a really nice 06 Z51,LT3 57k automatic.
+tndeere That's awesome! I'm really glad I could help.
It's killing him ,can't drive it has been raining for past few days in TN.Just sitting in the garage right now.
+tndeere That's too bad. Hopefully the weather gets better soon.
tndeere im originally from clarksville, close by chance? Jc
How much was it?
Helped a ton. I'm in the research phase of buying my next vehicle. Trying to decide between c6 or 7. 👍
Thanks man.
Thanks for the info it made me narrow down on which year I wanted. I recently bought an 08 corvette with the z51 3lt package, and I absolutely love it.
I personally love the C5 but wish it had the C6 rear. I just love the sleek look of the front end of the C5 and they're very affordable. I just haven't found the one I want with the manual transmission.
C6 is amazing performance
I would also highly recommend the "dual mode" exhaust upgrade. Additional HP and a really nice sound. After-market exhausts can be tricky for these cars.
Rick Forse hpp exhaust?
Great content brother. I especially appreciate the detail and clarity of your speech. More success to you!
Thanks!
I love Vettes...always have, always will!
That was a great year for the vette, 400, 505 HP is plenty for a fiber glass car . The C7 ZR1 WITH 755 HP SUPER CHARGED 150K IS OVERKILL YOU NEED DRIVING LESSONS TO DRIVE IT. GREAT VIDEO.
Have my 4th Corvette. Owned a ‘65, ‘03, ‘08 and now an ‘09 coupe. The first 3 were rag tops and since we are in our 70s went for a coupe. Made a mistake when I sold my ‘08. Thought I wanted a Miata. WRONG! Too small, not enough power and hard to get in and out of. So I found my ‘09 one owner in the same color as my previous C6. What a sweet car, any of the C6s from ‘08 and newer Love the lines and the ride. Coupe is quiet and enough room for longer trips. Newer models to me don’t really look like a Corvette. More like an Italian sports car. I compare them to an English Muffin, too many nooks and crannies and take too long to wash. The C6 series Corvette to me embodies the real look and feel of a modern Corvette. I am sure others will disagree and that is OK.
Well done, good information, very concise
Thanks!
please start uploading more of these Corvette videos because in love them! Gonna get a c6 GS. Thought of buying a Z06 but it has the valve issue and that makes me super nervous when buying one.
+Howni Seal Thank you! I'm currently working on a buyer's guide for the C7 Corvette. It sounds like you've done your homework on which model to go with. I think the Grand Sport is a great value!
The Grand Sport is like Z51 in Z06 clothes(not even close to a true Z06). A rip off. Steel frame(with aluminum and magnesium structures), not like the Z06 all aluminum frame and a magnesium roof. Not nearly as light. 270 lbs to be exact. Yes you get wide tires and an LS3 but all you have to do with the Z06 is replace the valve guides for bronze and swap the exhaust valve external material. Or just get new performance heads with better valve guides. Or just get a z51 for cheap and add Z06 panels and new wheels and tires. Just a suggestion... You do you!
Maybe break up your information. seems like you have a lot of good info to share, but comes off a little jumbled
thank you so much for this, im gonna make a valarra out of a c6 and this helped so much on which one to get and its may of 2022
Amazing video & very informative. Was looking for one as a weekend car but wanted to know true difference in years & trim and this knocked it out the park!!!!!!
Glad the video helped!
Thank you.
I have a C4.
Now I'm looking C6.
2008.
Got the LS2 with 6 speed auto. Its a bit slow in changes but the ranges per gear are great . Away from the traffic lights with he hydromatic is really good.
Good video with a lot of valuable information.
Did you get your C7/8 yet?
Excellent vid.. good entry level type info... actually grabbed a 2012 grand sport. With 50k on the ticker
Do you still have it? Like do u have any issues? I’m looking at a 2012 base with 25k miles
LITERALLY was about to go put a down payment on a 05 automatic... Thank you
ProFluff that old 4-speed is a pig. Just awful.
if you're going automatic and don't want an ancient outdated gear box you'll have to go 2012 or newer, they are going around $27k-$40k where i am. The 2006-11 have a 6 speed auto, but it doens't have rev matching, literally feel the delay between shifts.
@@Dante_S550_TurboI bought a 2012 grand sport automatic with 26k miles on it and it was about 35k. That's about the price you'll be looking at if you want a good c6 with a clean record and low mileage. If you want the most enjoyable c6, definitely get the 12-13, it's the years where they more or less perfected the c6, especially for the automatic variants.
@@superclaw900 How about a 2010 grand sport with 31,000 miles and 4 previous owners? They are asking 34 grand which is a bit much, i think.
Dante S550 10R80'S 2011 has revmatch
I prefer the C5 over the C6. Love the looks and those pop up headlights look sexy on that car.
I've always wanted a corvette every since I was 13, now I'm 73 and found a 2007 base model with 73000 miles. The guy that owned it kept it in the garage with a cover over it. He only took it to dealership for service. He recently purchased a set of michelin tires from dealership, New brakes, harmonic balancer and shift cable
It came with 2 tops, one is a smoked top, that never been on the car. The color is atomic orange, no flaws in paint, it looks like it just came off the show room floor. All I did was change air and cabin filters. I paid 25 grands for it. I believe I'll get years of service. It's only for the weekend. Interior is in mint condition. I wished I could send you a pic.
Plus it came with chrome spoke wheels. I don't like the black ones.
Did u get it inspected before?
6-disc CD was not available with Nav. NPP exhaust added 6hp to 436. Z07 package added magnetic ride control, previously the F55 for Grand Sport and ZR1 then to Z06 and standard by 2013. Dual-roof package available. Aux-port exists on 3LT and 4LT after 2010 as well as USB audio. Bluetooth will not play music, phone connection only. DVD player only works for Nav-disc. Xenon headlights available. Manual 6-spd Grand Sports have the Dry-Sump oil-system and better gearing. Launch control added. Ram-air-style hood on Grand Sport and above.
BTW. Very nice job on the video. I have been a Corvette fan for over 40 years. Nice Job.
+Marc Smith Thanks Marc 👍
I've been doing some research in the Corvette it's the only vehicle that seems to have a lot of owners. Good video good tips
I’m looking for a daily driver base model c6. Probably a 2008 with a manual transmission. I’m gonna leave it bone stock besides some borla mufflers. Im not worried about having a super fast car. Just a nice cruiser with a stick. Maybe some nice road trips as well. I’m just worried if it’s expensive to maintain.
Lots of great information there for future buyers, Great Overview , thanks for posting . O.R.
I don't understand how you can call this the ultimate buyer's guide when you don't talk about the issues with the LS7 dropping valves or the early LS2 losing the harmonic balancer
My 2007 Pace Car needs the harmonic balancer replaced
Correct they main let down is valve dropping problems
Passed on a beautiful z06 because of this problem
It’s a very rare problem with the valve guides, and only affected a small proportion of C6 Z06s. The harmonic balancer needs to be addressed, though.
Why would you pass because a small issue that can be corrected before it happens lmao. Z06 is the best value for a car out there@BigRed999
This really helped my friend out he appreciates very much thank you👍🏼
I'm glad it helped out 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing the feedback!
Worth noting that the factory harmonic balancer on the LS2 is only good for around 50K miles and is a $1,200 dealer fix. Look for a wobble and a belt chirp.
David VerHoef was The balancer not a problem with the LS3?
David VerHoef anything to worry about on 2012-13 grand sports with manual trans? Looking for a manual but auto's are more plentiful
I worry about mine all the time
@@benedictdonald4338 its improved a bit but ls3 certainly has wobble problems as well replaced mine when i cammed it
Yeah, just had to replace the harmonic balancer on my 2006 about a year ago with an ATI Super Damper.
Nice info especially on all of differences between the LT trim levels
C6 will run you 10 g’s above a c5 with similar mileage/shape.
At least!
I got mine for 12k
@@331foxbody How many miles??
@@ShockzZiFy 140k miles
Not true maybe 3k more going from 04 C5 to 05 c6
I was going to look at a 2007 Z06 and started to check them out. 5ere has been a major problem with LS7 engines dropping exhaust valves into the cylinder. They heads can be fixed, by a competent shop for about $1,500 to $2,000. If the valve drops, it will cost $16,000 to $20,000 for a new engine, or you can scrap the whole car.
Check the video on Jason’s Garage about this problem: LS7 valve head drop
It scared me away, unless I find a good deal and someone local who knows how to do the fix.
Thank you! I’m in the market for a corvette and this video was very informative!
My awaiting in this video was totally *not* nailed. All the data and changes are maybe interessting but it's easy to look it up on the Internet. Before I buy a car, I always do a research about the options and changes over the production time. Then I choose my favorit (trim, Options, model year...). .................... After that I only want to know, where I have to take attention of, what are the most issues of the model I've choosen, what are the most defects or so. This is what I'm awaiting of an "ulrimate" buyers guide. Answers of the issues, problems etc...............….. And then, after 8 minutes of data (without good pictures added, which probably show the trim levels or option, you've mentioned and pointed out in the video - so I have to look it up on the internet anyway!) I thought: now the hints and tipps are following, what is especially to take care of at buying the C6. Nothing. General information which every buyer takes an eye of. Millage, condition, owners...… This is not what I was awaiting of an "ultimate buyers guide".
This has to be one of the best buyer guides for any car that I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
I have a 1971 Plymouth I'd sell in a heartbeat for one of these. What a proper performance car!
I just got my 2006 C6 2LT corvette for 12k it only had 2 owners but it does have 240k miles but it is a clean title nothing is damaged the seats are in mint condition and I did change the radio to a Kenwood touchscreen display and added a rear camera and a front one I’m gonna be daily driving it so it is an automatic but with the 6 speed auto honestly it’s an amazing car fast and reliable and I’m not kidding when I say this but it literally has better MPG than my 99 Sierra with a 4.3 lol I’m currently in high school rn but I’m planning to cam the engine soon though
You may want to check if two common problems have been fixed. Has the harmonic balancer been replaced? The 2005, 6, and seven models have a possibility of the balancer working its way off the crank and eating serpentine belt as a prewarning to a possible damaged crankshaft. This fix can cost $1500 or more. The second problem is the automatic trans lock in park does not release easily and can be frustrating waiting for the solonoid to "wake up". The dog locking it in can be cut off eliminating that problem.
russell woods or another option is to have a pair and get the six speed
thanks for the information.. looking into buying a c6 corvette now with the release of the c8
Very comprehensive video ....thanks for making it
Picking up the 2010 3lt today. Really nice car.
Congrats 👍🏻
6 :00. My fav Corvette of all time and just purchased an almost new low mileage one the other Saturday, in Ohio. the 427 Corvette convertible is absolutely incredible, but expensive.
I grew up around the era of when the C6 was the thing if it's time. C7's are nice and all, but I'm definitely going to get myself a C6 when I can afford one in the future.
Sasaki Somdy way back in the ancient past when c6 corvettes roamed the earth lol so that makes you like a junior in highschool right?? lol
@@clcampbell85I'm 27, about to be 28 in March. I was in middle to highschool during the early 2000's, if that is what your referring to.
The C6 was the car I adored a lot when I played a lot of racing video games in my teen years.
@@Battleaxegunner get you one they are getting cheap bro. Got mine at 30
Nice Corvette! The values have really gone up in the last year...
1LT 2LT BLT 😈 amazing video hopefully getting my 08 C6 soon
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to add that the targa I believe wasn’t available in the ZO6 original the L1 car. Targa was only available on steel frame C6s
My thing is, why the hell is there such a huge gap in how much people want for their Corvettes? The price disparity is absolutely insane I've noticed since I started seriously looking..
+SuzuRyderHD All of the different models, trim levels, and options can definitely make a huge difference in price. You could find a "2009 Corvette" for anywhere between 25k to 70k. The average person may not be able to distinguish the differences between a base model and say a ZR1 for this comparison. Good luck with your search! I hope you find the right Corvette for you 👍
Guys wont sell thier low mileage garage kept, pampered cars for less than what they believe they are worth. See the same thing even more so with the c5 corvetts!
@@marduk2672 private sale or dealership?
@@marduk2672 great job
Ryder21 lol I’ve noticed the same!
This us one of the best videos about this topic out there
Thank you for a very informative video.
08+ came with the TR6060 transmission
Thanks a bunch, Bro. Appreciate the info.
Thanks for video. Flying out to buy my first Vert 2008 LT3
I really wish the c2 ran a little longer that's my favorite generation but probably also the most expensive and rare to buy. Ik even if they made more it would still be expensive but the more made would help atleast a little bit 😅
that intro music giving me some serious gamecube vibes
Good video. I enjoyed it and learned some things..
Thanks 👍🏼
Back in December of 2017 I picked up a 2006 Victory Red C6 Corvette Coupe with a Automatic this time around to add to my small Corvette Collection. I also own a C2,C3 and C5 all Coupes with Standard Transmissions. I have been driving Corvettes and owning at least one just about all of 50 years going back to 1970. Back to the 2006 Coupe when I picked it up it only had 14,300 miles on it and looked showroom new even under the wheel wells. To this day I am still guessing as to what trim package it actually came with bringing me to this You Tube Video this morning. I purchased the car privately and got most information paperwork with the car that I filed away that I don’t happen to have in front of me but don’t remember finding out the trim level of it. Hoping someone can give me a easy way to find out. I can mention here that it has Heads Up Display and the factory Double Din Radio in it with GPS and it has heated power seats. That is all I remember at the moment although I can also tell you it didn’t come with slotted rotors. I hardly drove it this past year. Presently it is sitting covered in my large Pole Barn with my other Collector Cars. I did mention I made sure that this Corvette would be a Automatic. Out of 7 Corvettes I have owned over my lifetime this is my first automatic and at my age still living in NJ with the kind of traffic we have here nowadays I welcome a automatic and really like it. Years back when I was younger I would of never considered it.
This helped a lot but what kind of mileage were you thinking? And although how long do they usally last?
Most helpful buyers guide to date
Loved my C6. But the draining battery was nerve racking. A year after replacing the plastic piece for the gear shifter, it started right back occasionally getting stuck in park. I traded it at 79k miles for a C7.
The c6 is my favorite style, don't car for the c7 lines, jmo. Informative vid, good job.
Thank you!
Scotty N
The C7 is really a C6b, an emergency measure after GM went broke. I also don't like the styling, its way overdone and years later, the rear tail lights are still hideous. With the Z06 C6, still more car than anyone should have.
Scotty N Very aero dynamic. Not many cars can hit 190 mph with just 430 hp.
Love 2010 C6 Grand Sport. C7 interior to me has a cheap look and feel. The c7s rear end especially lights belong on the Camaro and take away from the trade mark Corvette look.
@@konigwhetzel8087 really? C7 interior looks cheap to you?
Buying tips start at 8:12
Thanks for the info, I thought the 6sp automatic came in '08 with the LS3.
“The C4 is going to be...” Why do people do this? It’s not going to be, it already has been. “The C4 was made from...” Proper verb tenses man.
the vette is the one car you wont regret getting the base model of
It depends, I really wish I had the wider fenders so I could fit 19x12’s
very good information, but what about the 2007 corvette?
One of these years I shall buy my husband one off the showroom!!Get you a WINNER!!!Learn somethings!!!
Sting ray club goals!!!
@@dalialhazzy6006 a keeper lol
Great information thank you. I subscribed because of this video.
Once the C8 drops prices should drop dramatically for the C6. That’s when to pick one up 👍🏼
Rick Hunter you can find base c6s for around 13k if you look hard enough, dont see them dropping more than that considering c5s are 7-11k
I think I’m leaning towards a C5 Z06 to be honest but the C6 is pretty amazing 👍🏼
@@Suspectedly this comment aged well lol
great video,im on my 6th corvette since my first one back in 1971. the 2005 model was a nightmare for me. massive electrical problems. the last model to have an analog onstar module.
I like the four spoke steering wheel design. The three spoke one looks like something came out of a cheaper GM product.
In 2010 the Grand Sport also had dry sump oiling like the Z06
Only with the manual trans
Thanks for the video
Thank you for this. Very helpful to find the car in my price range I'm looking to get a 06 ls2, I'm 23 an a full time welder.
Thanks for the feedback 👍 Good luck with your search!
Really interested in getting one of these!!! They're just beautiful cars. Hard to believe they're actually affordable!
2012 & 2013 has upgraded seats and 4 catalytic converters instead of 2
Excellent review, thank you!
Thanks 👍🏻
Thanks for making this. Been seriously considering trading my Evo for a C6.
In the top gear review of the evo 8 it best the c6 corvette in track time laps. And also the murcilago (not the right spelling) couldn't shake it. I've been looking into buying an evo myself. Hahaha.
Nice job appreciate your effort sir.
Thanks 👍🏻
my favorite generation although I love my c5
C6 lost me when they got rid of pop up headlights. C5 is perfect in its simplicity and performance
@@rickhunter6513 I like the c5 too. But c6 is my favorite, it reminds me of the 360 Modena. But it's actually obtainable and inexpensive to maintain
Grand sports actually held their value well, they bring more than ZO6's at times
Ahhh no.
Thanks brother. Just what I needed
+Brad Mason No problem! Thanks for watching 👍
Oh look a real youtube video!