Top 5 Myths About Daily Driving a Corvette

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  • Can you daily drive a Corvette? It's not realistic for everyone, but I have for almost two years now. I wanted to share some of my experiences and thoughts with anyone who may be considering a Corvette for their next primary vehicle!
    In this video we'll discuss:
    Driving a Corvette in the snow.
    Driving a Corvette in the rain.
    How big is the trunk of a Corvette?
    Are Corvettes bad on gas?
    Are Corvettes reliable?
    Are Corvettes uncomfortable to drive?
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  • @CarsCostsandTechnology
    @CarsCostsandTechnology  6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Would you drive your ZR1 in the snow like Harlan Charles? He probably has a few more ready to go if anything goes wrong lol. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @operator_ace8502
      @operator_ace8502 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cars, Costs and Technology if I had the money, and dignity yes. And also, JAGUAR BRAKE DOWN ALL OF THE TIME!!

    • @sniperlyfe5986
      @sniperlyfe5986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cars, Costs and Technology I will never drive a corvette because my friend died in a 2016 stingray because of poor traction control rip #tj he died 18 years old rented a corvette for prom and died that same night 💔

    • @Rangertomcat97
      @Rangertomcat97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cars, Costs and Technology It would be hard to do but I likely wouldn't drive it a lot in the winter. I'd probably take it out to get it up to temp but only short drives near my house. It would rarely see salt, if ever. If it were summer I'd daily drive the hell out of one. I swear I would teabag a set mousetrap if it meant I could own one, especially the ZR1. The Grand Sport is more my style though. This is coming from a Ford(mostly) guy.

    • @dominicross7068
      @dominicross7068 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      how can you afford a corvette?

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you ask me the drivers position of the Camaro makes it a much better daily driver.

  • @woodstoc55
    @woodstoc55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    A corvette has been my daily driver since I was 22. I’m now 64 and still driving one, a supercharged C6 now with 140K on it. My C5 had over 250K.

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Nice 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @TheeeDanielR
      @TheeeDanielR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Larry McHaney wow 🤩 what a life

    • @endirrwiggins2494
      @endirrwiggins2494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My C5 has passed 100k, 2002

    • @Callsign_Prophet
      @Callsign_Prophet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      How many sqft is your second kitchen?

    • @paulmoss7940
      @paulmoss7940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow. That is awesome. I just recently got my first one and I'm 59. They are fun to drive,I had to have a manual. Cheers!

  • @stevehangen2905
    @stevehangen2905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    My mom is 78 and drives an 02 c5 corvette daily. It's been her daily drive since she bought it new.

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That's awesome 👍

    • @jacobtunnison727
      @jacobtunnison727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah these old cars seem to just never die

    • @omarsharif927
      @omarsharif927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice I love a c5

    • @Gobbersmack
      @Gobbersmack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That sounds... Dangerous.

    • @gallardowilliam
      @gallardowilliam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thats a buyers wildest dream is to buy a c5 from a old lady

  • @n2myblk57
    @n2myblk57 6 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I kept my vette parked in the garage but almost died of pneumonia. I realized tomorrow is not promised you. I sold my second car and enjoy my corvette everyday. I still feel the thrill everytime I start up that LS3. I live in sunny Southern California.

    • @JBsC6
      @JBsC6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      n2myblk57 I agree... life is too short to save a car for only sunny days. Jmo..the value of having one of these is to smile everyday...

    • @JR-yq9qi
      @JR-yq9qi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      n2myblk57--Call the Lifetime Network, I'm sure they'd be interested in your lovely, heartwarming story.

    • @aluisious
      @aluisious 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Southern California is made for Corvettes. Or self-driving cars. Or working from home. It depends...

    • @docholliday6285
      @docholliday6285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sorry to hear you're stuck in CA. Used to be a great place!

    • @georgemercer3013
      @georgemercer3013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I AGREE 💯

  • @sheetsda
    @sheetsda 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    C6 daily here - I love driving mine to work and back every day too. I explained it to someone like this: Driving home used to be the end of my work day. Now it's what I do when I get off work.

    • @futurepharmdman
      @futurepharmdman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Doug S
      I totally feel you there... My daily is a hellcat redeye. I look forward to driving to and from work every day.

    • @jackoff1826
      @jackoff1826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In most cases, it's the highlight of my day.

    • @dirkpittthegreat4559
      @dirkpittthegreat4559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      C7 daily driver here..even when I don't have anywhere specific to go....it calls my name...I crank it up and away I go. Yes, dreams do come true.

  • @maryannmaniace8669
    @maryannmaniace8669 6 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I have a 2016 black stingray convertible, LOVE IT, and its my everyday car. I'm a great grandmother, and my thinking is, what the heck am I saving it for!!
    I have 2 Vetts, one in Fla and one in NJ. Never sees snow, and not much rain, both garaged. But to your points:
    Rides like a dream, no rough at all. Shoppinh, get creative, on a Costco run, just strap those 24 rolls of toilet paper in the passenger seat, and buckle up baby!
    Not crazy about not having a gas cap, but "deal with it"!! Geezz!!
    No CD player, but Best Buy has a small portable one that plugs into AUX, sits in cup holder if you remove spacer. All in, under $30.
    A bit nervous about NOT having a spare tires, so get roadside assistance coverage and have it towed, not a big deal. We all have cell phones, and Sirius call for help button. Get a grip folks, ifz not the end of the world.
    In my humble opinion, its the best "fill in the blank" car I've ever driven. I love it, other Vett ownerz always gjve you tbe secret handshake, so much fun.
    From a Motown girl, and GM family, also a military family, NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING smacks of Made in tbe USA like a Corvette, especially red ones.
    Start your engines, give it a rev, what else is there to say!! Nonna

    • @freedomrider266
      @freedomrider266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mary Ann Maniace Hey, I'd rather my Grandma pass on a Vette to me than money. Keep cruising girl!

    • @akademiks21
      @akademiks21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Peddle to the metal!

    • @kevinryan6759
      @kevinryan6759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Nonna! Love you!

    • @scarbourgeoisie
      @scarbourgeoisie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @UNDERSCORELXRD And that's appropriate for someone who was sharing an honest experience. Wanker.

    • @thesteeners
      @thesteeners 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Secret handshake??

  • @robertrodriguez3951
    @robertrodriguez3951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    How nostalgic, I remember watching this video back then and wondering how it would feel to drive one, well update update I now own a 2015 c7 z51🤙🏼 dreams come true

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Congratulations!

    • @edwardweiszbeck1649
      @edwardweiszbeck1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Awesome comment. I hope to do the same. Watching vids now and planning on purchasing a C7 soon to replace my minivan.

    • @nickelbugswain1611
      @nickelbugswain1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dream spec I’ll see you soon

  • @lp7890
    @lp7890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I drive my C6 every day. I have had brand new C4's and C5's and a new C6. I let them sit in the garage and go wow. I have a new corvette. To heck with that. We are not promised tomorrow, and I learned that the hard way when I became ill and couldn't afford such cars anymore. I could of enjoyed those cars, but I was scared something would happen to them. I never put over 3, 000 Miles on any of them. Now, this 09 C6 gets the heck driven out of it. I thank the good Lord I am able to own another one. Use your vehicles people. These Vettes were made to enjoy. (And tick Mustang driver's off. Let em go. The cops will get em, trust me. See it daily)

  • @gelynch52phPH
    @gelynch52phPH 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had a '65 convertible as my daily driver when I was in the military from 1972 through 1976. Driving from Illinois to Pennsylvania and back every weekend, I learned a lot about that car. While I felt every crack in the road, the 565 mile one way trip left me feeling just fine at the end of it. When I eventually had a Ford Galaxy, it was more "comfortable" to sit in and go 5 miles, but after the aforementioned 565 mile trip I was physically exhausted. Then, the parts availability is another good point. I once had a fuel pump fail in Indiana and all I had to do was go to a normal parts store and get one. Had I been driving a contemporary Jaguar, Mercedes, Lotus or Porsche, I might still be waiting for the part.
    Damn, I wish I had that car back now.

    • @jeffreymccarty1388
      @jeffreymccarty1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 93 with Greenwood package is the ultimate traveling machine.. 300 miles very comfortably

  • @BladedAngel
    @BladedAngel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I don't fear snow...It's the salt. I got winter tires on my Z06 to help it drive in the cold, and grip in the snow, but the next day when they throw salt down, she's staying at home. Especially with all the undertray's we have with the tiny gaps, salt can sneak up, and then get stuck and rust it from inside out, even underbody washes can't save you from that.
    I'm considering unbolting them for winter, so I can spray the underbody easier.

    • @nathan7627
      @nathan7627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya true

    • @cursorguy
      @cursorguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess I'm lucky to live in Florida then lol

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Annual Fluidfilm or krowm, problem solved

  • @JeysianFitness
    @JeysianFitness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    The Corvette is really exotic in german though :) thats what i like about it... f- types and porsches dont really interest me that much over here

    • @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023
      @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@justincarrillo12626 Actually if you spend time in Europe you find the Corvette these days are considered special, along with Harley's and American Bourbon.

    • @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023
      @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@justincarrillo12626 for your viewing pleasure - th-cam.com/video/_C_IuM7ViDQ/w-d-xo.html
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      th-cam.com/video/o5bi2T_pKaY/w-d-xo.html

    • @GangsterLeone
      @GangsterLeone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Justin Carrillo
      No american cars are seen in europe as exotics, i drive a corvette c3 and i get a lot of thumbs up and people on the sidewalk are making photos lol

    • @grapas100
      @grapas100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi from the U.S. I was stationed in Wiesbaden back in the early 80's. It was one of the best times of my life.

  • @wickedmuffin76
    @wickedmuffin76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My friend had a 2015 Stingray Z51 purchased in April of 2015 and put almost 30k miles on it before he passed away in January 2017. He pretty much daily drove it (in Colorado), and took a few road trips and averaged right around 29 MPG, with no breakdowns or failures.

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mark Zielke - that’s awesome he got to at least enjoy his car vs garage queen.

    • @wickedmuffin76
      @wickedmuffin76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He said on day one "I didn't buy this car just to look at it"

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sorry to hear that you lost your friend. It sounds like he really enjoyed his Corvette and I'm sure he never regretted driving it so often 👍 Thank you for sharing this.

    • @chasemytaillights
      @chasemytaillights 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      29 Mpg?? That is insane. Time to trade up!

    • @1SmokingLizard
      @1SmokingLizard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rip

  • @Chris-pz4mb
    @Chris-pz4mb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I have a 2011 C6 Grand Sport that I drive daily unless it's leg day at the gym. Made that mistake once and learned real quick that it's a bad idea with a clutch.

    • @Thelionfan11
      @Thelionfan11 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha i understand you dude i remember one leg day in the gym and i couldn't go upstairs

    • @amandag735
      @amandag735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Leg day. Aka arm day lol

    • @marioavila1559
      @marioavila1559 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a C7Z Manual i daily (Houston) and leg day and ab day are the absolute worse lmfao. I take the rendezvous on those days

    • @edwardweiszbeck1649
      @edwardweiszbeck1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah. That's too funny. I get it. I know that feeling. Thanks for the humor

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I admire the fact that you do drive your vet daily! I would too!

  • @DailyElectrician
    @DailyElectrician 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    awesome video and video quality, loved it. great narrating. keep up the great work!

  • @staggeredhorizons3657
    @staggeredhorizons3657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    great video man! I haven't had my z06 long enough, nor do I daily drive it, but I think I could definitely daily it :D some great info for anyone with looking to explore the option. Keep up the great work

  • @robertbrode3210
    @robertbrode3210 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I drove my C6 (2013) in Southern California and drove it as a daily driver for 5 years. It was never a problem for me. Since we only get the occasional rain storm, it was never a problem.

  • @j.d.2230
    @j.d.2230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I daily drive a '85 7 speed. (in nice weather)
    Corvettes arent mythical beasts, they are cars.
    Love 'em and drive 'em

    • @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt
      @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have said the same thing many times about the Pagani, Bugatti, Koenigsegg,...

  • @fakez06sean98
    @fakez06sean98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I daily a c7 stingray. Drive about 25k a year in a year in it. It’s so easy to daily. Comfy, decent gas mileage, and maintenance is pretty acceptable. Tires are pricey but other than that it’s an easy car to daily.

  • @svpracer98
    @svpracer98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad is fortunate enough to get a company vehicle... Because of this, we are thankfully able to keep our recently purchased C6 convertible warm and dry during Michigan winters.

  • @jamessudbury6943
    @jamessudbury6943 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There’s something to be said about being the lowest trim level - less things to break and still a super fun car!!!

  • @muadh3772
    @muadh3772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I daily my corvette, I put 5k miles in a month😂😂, it’s been fun

    • @thedoughguitarg9348
      @thedoughguitarg9348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂 my C6 has 230k miles on it 😂 still runs like a champ

    • @JayTeeRC
      @JayTeeRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedoughguitarg9348 wow!!!! I got.a 2019 GS and had about 21 months and driven 32k🎉🎊🎉🎊

  • @tikky0982
    @tikky0982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Totally agree about foreign cars and their “prestige”. Personally, I prefer good old American muscle. Parts aren’t as proprietary or expensive as say on a Mercedes for example. Interior is also usually more spacious on American vehicles versus foreign cars. To be quite honest, I think when I see a Corvette, Hellcat, Shelby GT350, or ZL1 I feel more excited than when I see an AMG Benz, M series Bimmer, or Audi S Series.

    • @Messier87_M87
      @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      dannySRT6.4 There is just so much more appeal when you look at a Corvette vs a Foreign made "sports car"

    • @great159
      @great159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      dannySRT6.4 stop bullshiting with yourself!💯💩

    • @DutchZombieSlaya
      @DutchZombieSlaya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      agreed. american cars have a character.

    • @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023
      @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have extensive experience teaching performance driving in both Ferrari's and Lambo's and certainly I wouldn't mind having either but even though I could, I wouldn't buy one, I much prefer my Corvette. Now I am biassed as I have won SCCA autocross championships with the car, which was built out by Dick Gulstrand. I will say that there is not beating the sound of a Ferrari at full song. I have a manual transmission, the Corvette paddle shifters are horrid.

    • @christianbeevers4937
      @christianbeevers4937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree, there has never been a Mercedes ,BMW or Audi that has ever turned my head and i went WOW LOOK! However, when i saw my first 2019 ZR-1 on the road i was yelling the whole time lol.

  • @Tommyoneleg
    @Tommyoneleg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have driven all my corvettes as daily driver since 2001. The only time I don't drive them is when salt is put down on the road. These are built to be driven not sit in a garage and be look at. I gave my son a 99 with about 140k on it and it now has 175k and still going strong. Right now I have 3 vettes (including my son's) and I drive them as much as I can rain or shine, after all they are cars.

    • @fredstauffer558
      @fredstauffer558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      onelegorg I have had a corvette as a daily driver since 1979. I feel so lucky! My daily driver now is a 2015 base 1 LT 7 spd... Fiberglass runs in my veins....

    • @ronaldstarkey4336
      @ronaldstarkey4336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Got mine to drive... unfortunately I don't have a garage... but the birds love it as much as I do ... lol

  • @johnhueynpark
    @johnhueynpark 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I had a C4 and C5 both were daily driver the C4 was ok but the C5 was good I put about 30,000 on each in a year.

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Some real good information.

  • @therealjoshtodd
    @therealjoshtodd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm in SC too (though you must be upstate if you got snow!) and I daily drive a C7 Z06, so I'm right there with you. I get the lack of space remark all the time. So much in fact, that after making a particularly heavy Costco run, I took a pic and I show it to people and that shuts them up. Thanks for making this video!

    • @sal-oo3ux
      @sal-oo3ux 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josh Todd : Sub-cutaneous?

  • @mdolandese
    @mdolandese 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video keep them coming. Love your vlogs

  • @FrankMD11
    @FrankMD11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!
    At one time back on the 70's, I had both a 61 and 62 Vette as a daily driver!. Nuts. I know.

  • @holycow512
    @holycow512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude, thank you so much for your content. This along with your other videos about the pricing, trims, performance packages, have been SO helpful to me as I’m doing my research to see if I can make the c7 happen! Keep up the great work.

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

    • @gregcaruana2879
      @gregcaruana2879 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a nice clean used 2016 C7 a week ago now. Drove it to work everyday and was great. I did a C5 as well for over 8 years. Glad to be back in a vette. Holycow do it, you will not regret it one bit. Only thing i am worried about is low water areas. Getting home from work is quite a few spots for me. But i imagine it would be ok in less then a few inches. I might get a truck sooner or later.

  • @bdruggan
    @bdruggan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great narration and information. Liked and subscribed.

  • @MuscleCarModeler
    @MuscleCarModeler 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent discussion on a topic rarely talked about. So glad to see that you are enjoying your Vette like I enjoy mine.

  • @zlp_aquatics
    @zlp_aquatics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really appreciate the info! Need more videos like this

  • @ducfandan1117
    @ducfandan1117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. 👍 I needed the back seat with a kiddo to haul around, so I bought the SS sedan... LS3 and a Tremec 6-speed manual in a decent chassis with some Corvette tricks like the magnetorheological dampers. Mine gets daily driven except in active snow. I have a Silverado farm truck for those duties. But yeah, if you’re worried about keeping the car in nice shape, go for the full paint protection film treatment. My whole car is wrapped in Xpel, and 3M and a couple others also make great products for that. It’s pricey to do the whole car, but when you’ve got $50k tied up in a car, it brings great peace of mind. It’s a relief every time I hear gravel ping off the bodywork to know the paint is protected and all I have to do is give the car a bath and it’s immaculately shiny again.
    Winter driving: lots of RWD European cars get DD’d in winter and do just fine. BMWs and Mercs were almost exclusively RWD for decades, and people all over Northern Europe drove those in winter conditions just fine. Driver training and proper tires are really all that’s needed. People are so poorly trained nowadays and very few pursue additional training beyond the pathetically minimal state licensing requirements. Hence people now seem to think they need AWD and an automatic to get through winter. BS. I drove a stick-shift, 2WD Golf GTI VR6 on all-season tires through Iowa winters. Never had a problem. Saw more people in 4x4 SUVs sideways in the ditch or median than any other kind of car. The SS gets driven in winter just fine by many owners on the forum... proper rubber and sensible driving tactics are all it takes. RWD is not some dealbreaker in winter, despite what many seem to think. If you really don’t have the skill, go find a local performance driving school and/or seek out a car control and inclement weather driving course. Best $200 you will ever spend. Before balking at the price, realize that’s less than the cost of TWO winter tires, not even a full set. And the driving course will help you in EVERY car you climb into.
    But yeah, great practical approach to DDing a sports car. It IS doable! Glad to see you out enjoying a fun car. Sounds like budget was a consideration here, so this is even more applicable to the guys thinking they can’t afford multiple cars. Keep up the good work.

  • @firsttimebuyerprograms6104
    @firsttimebuyerprograms6104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is good information to know, Thanks

  • @nikemac84
    @nikemac84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Bro. Just the video I was LOOKING FOR!!!

    • @edwardweiszbeck1649
      @edwardweiszbeck1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helped me to make up my mind too. I've been TH-cam get all weekend on these things and my worry was the snow. But I found out they make snow tires for these from this video and that others are driving in snow from the other TH-camr's clips in this video

  • @eagl3007
    @eagl3007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent discussion about these points. I love how clean and detailed you've kept your paint. That red is popping!

  • @EXDC
    @EXDC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is just the video i needed, im on the edge of getting a 2018 corvette stingray and answered the questions i had :)

    • @cavy95
      @cavy95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      0% financing for 72 months on 2019 vets right now. Ends April 1st, 2019.

  • @Kuztomshop
    @Kuztomshop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really appreciate this review. I'm falling more into the 'want one' camp.

  • @bahamutlagoon5054
    @bahamutlagoon5054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice in dept review bro. Really appreciate the work you put in to make this video for us. thanks

  • @jeffgrusky1115
    @jeffgrusky1115 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brought up some points I didn't really think about previously. Thanks!

  • @coincollectingfun
    @coincollectingfun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great information! Thank you!!

  • @johnagosta2237
    @johnagosta2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely Agree...Although its not my daily driver,I am amazed at what a incredible car this is .I to,bought a 2019 LT1 VERY IMPRESSED

  • @shash7657
    @shash7657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video!! Would have loved to hear your experience on ground clearance issues.

  • @scotchbudmeister9018
    @scotchbudmeister9018 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They're made to drive. Thanks for the nice presentation.

  • @frankpavan3044
    @frankpavan3044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in a snow belt in Canada and I knew a women who daily drove her C5 convertible winter and summer.👍

  • @torquer9669
    @torquer9669 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a sensible review on a base Vette.

  • @arm741
    @arm741 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video, Was on the fence about the c7 because it was going to be my daily. Really appreciate you posting this video! 👍

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad that you found the video helpful 👍

  • @BobbyDigital_100
    @BobbyDigital_100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Yesssss daily driving, i love this subject

  • @BlackKite
    @BlackKite 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video bro! It makes me want a C7 so bad. My C6 is very nice, but I know the C7 is much nicer! Thank you for all the facts and figures too!

  • @highseaspaul7905
    @highseaspaul7905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video from a mustang owner had had two c4 back in the day and had pick up’s loved driving the vett,s as much as possible.

  • @60smanTripp
    @60smanTripp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with everything you said. I drive my C7 2LT everyday everywhere. The climate is such that I ca. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

  • @_jamesbradley__
    @_jamesbradley__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😎👍🏻 helpful, thanks!

  • @Super44Cool
    @Super44Cool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:08 This aged perfectly.

    • @sergiomorales4553
      @sergiomorales4553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaooo
      Covid ppl: stock up on TP!!!!
      C7 owners: ....my time has come

  • @aarongentile7232
    @aarongentile7232 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video!!! Thanks for sharing. it definitely made/makes me feel better about daily driving my C6 & to let me know I'm not crazy for "daily driving" it. I totally agree with you that if I didn't have to daily drive it, then I would likely not drive it in inclement weather, but it can be done. Thankfully I work from home & can usually borrow a car when needed or when it's raining etc.

  • @andrewmacias
    @andrewmacias 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the advice bro

  • @DarkStoneCastle
    @DarkStoneCastle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    How often do you have another sports car pull up beside you while you're driving and minding your own business and try to coax you into racing them?

    • @kojack635
      @kojack635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      DarkStoneCastle I bet alot. I drive a bmw 335i and I get them all the time in the city

    • @thunderkiss0000
      @thunderkiss0000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I drive a 6th gen Camaro and that really gets annoying.

    • @kojack635
      @kojack635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trash Bin yea if you enjoy speeding tickets

    • @thunderkiss0000
      @thunderkiss0000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trash Bin not whenever you already have 2 speeding tickets....

    • @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023
      @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Living in Orange County Southern California where Ferrari, Porsche, Lambos are fairly common, seldom any of that class of cars. Get a fair number of Subbies, Mustangs, Chargers and occasionally Tesla's.

  • @Nightbird.
    @Nightbird. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Magnetic Ride Control is the solution if you want the most comfortable riding Vette. Surprised it wasn't mentioned in this vid!

  • @tammyjones1902
    @tammyjones1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the video, it really helped

  • @butchpope9472
    @butchpope9472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have driven my 16 daily nearly 7 years with no problems. Great car.

  • @seek3n
    @seek3n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got a c63s that car started misfiring on the way home when i picked up from the dealer lol. Its been 9 months now and the car was at the dealer fixing issues for 3 months all together

    • @wanton1234
      @wanton1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I drove a c5 for 7 years, no issues

  • @CptPandy-tj9ty
    @CptPandy-tj9ty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Me looking at my 2017 Chevy Cruze
    Yeah I drive a Corvette 😎

  • @QuanTran-ev6dg
    @QuanTran-ev6dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for such a great video. I am actually looking to own a C7. this helps alot

  • @jeffb243
    @jeffb243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video! Just bought a Torch Red C5 (2001), automatic trans. It’s my daily driver, as it’s gonna be my only car. So far, so good.
    I’m getting around 24 mpg, which is surprising to me. As far as the ride, I thought it would rattle my teeth out like my 3rd gen Trans Am’s I had with the WS6 suspension! Again, I was pleasantly surprised by how good thing car rides! Pretty amazed at how much I can put in the back when I go shopping at Walmart too.
    Very very happy with my C5, only paid $13,000 for it, and it has 72,000 miles on it.

  • @james-ww3ot
    @james-ww3ot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video, I have a 2019 stingray but I do have a second car and usually only drive my Vette twice a week. I believe it is a good vehicle for everyday driving. I live in Arizona so I don't have the snow to worry about and I never drive my Vette in the rain. If the red Vette in your video is yours then did that blade spoiler come stock on your car? I just ordered the high wing spoiler for mine as mine had no type of spoiler on it.

  • @markolson8928
    @markolson8928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We have a 2001 Z06, since new, has 150+k on the clock, and had been driven in all conditions. Remember the body is plastic (dose not rust), if driven regularly the the under side stays cleaner then you would think, even after three season at Bonneville on the salt there is no ill effect (yes driving 500 miles home through Thunder storms will clean out most of the salt) About the only thing that showsdamage is trailing inside of the fender openings (we have an unusually large amount of road sand/gravel), still after 17 years and 150k its expected.

    • @Michael-lu2tz
      @Michael-lu2tz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! Anything you would like to say about your c5 vette? I’m planning on getting a c5 after I grad as I have the money I’ll need for it already.

  • @gregorytrane7828
    @gregorytrane7828 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, answered my questions. Thanks.

  • @BlisterThunderbolt
    @BlisterThunderbolt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the advise,the stingrat is my dream first car!it cool!

  • @GMC_K1500
    @GMC_K1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's my dream to own a Stingray. Preferably a C7, but I'm willingly for C6, C5, and even a low mile C4.

    • @Hokage2001
      @Hokage2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same bro..

    • @adamspitfire
      @adamspitfire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      not the shitfire injection or the lt1

    • @Hokage2001
      @Hokage2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I work for Chevrolet and my manager said get a 90's or newer

    • @GMC_K1500
      @GMC_K1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hokage2001 Thanks for the advice man will do for sure.

    • @YungEagle3k
      @YungEagle3k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamspitfire lt1 is a great engine. :/

  • @jbrenofficial
    @jbrenofficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should do a comparison with a new 911 because Porsche is one of the most reliable brands out there. Granted, the parts will be more expensive, but the cars are very well made.

    • @stantorren4400
      @stantorren4400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it’s very European like corvette’s being very American but both are for mid life crisis

    • @stantorren4400
      @stantorren4400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Though I’m British so I mainly see mid life crisis driving porches

    • @hwingerrr5680
      @hwingerrr5680 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stantorren4400 better driving one than sitting on one in a rocking chair-

    • @freedomrider266
      @freedomrider266 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stantorren4400 Never understood that...Just because it takes me to 50 to afford one due to raising kids and college, doesn't mean I'm having a mid-life anything.

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a thorough review ! 👍

  • @phillipgarrow2297
    @phillipgarrow2297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative I plan on buying a Z06 sometime in the near future it answered some questions that I had

  • @austingraham1809
    @austingraham1809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I plan on buying a C6 Z06 in next couple years after I finish school as a daily but also keeping my truck as a second vehicle.

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, 460hp is way more than 90% of what you will ever need. Better pop, pops and fuel mileage. I get 21 mpg in Eco at 75 mph with the Z06

    • @austingraham1809
      @austingraham1809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rusty Zipper I’m not buying it to keep it stock.

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Austin - do stickers add HorsePower?

    • @austingraham1809
      @austingraham1809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rusty Zipper only on Hondas

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Austin - damn it, I thought for sure I had 1200 whp now with my stickers. I haven’t been to the Dyno, but I have an App on my phone to confirm it. 🤣

  • @mramu6200
    @mramu6200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great 👍

  • @mustangsupersnake7848
    @mustangsupersnake7848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and for having a friend who owns a Corvette, I totally agree with all the points made here.

  • @r12rtpilot
    @r12rtpilot ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! I had a C7 that was my daily driver here on the central Oregon coast. There are always a few days of blinding rain and wind that I take a hard pass on driving in these these conditions.

  • @kirvynbravo6822
    @kirvynbravo6822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you ma boy ..... Mf think imma beat up my corvette when I have a 2015 Honda too.. like bro... I do construction 😭 1:00

  • @vaper1986
    @vaper1986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm on the prowl for a 2015-2016 Z06, they are so damn cheap right now because of newer models coming out, the getting is really good right now.

  • @IvanBaryshnikov
    @IvanBaryshnikov 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helped me to make up my mind too. I've been YouTubing all weekend on these things and my worry was the snow. But I found out they make snow tires for these from this video and that others are driving in snow from the other TH-camr's clips in this video. Thanks for the video

  • @r1can79
    @r1can79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I get this car hell yea I’m daily driving it 😂😂😂

  • @Enforcer_WJDE
    @Enforcer_WJDE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you are worried about salt just put some corrosion protection on your car especially on such an expensive one as the Corvette. I live in Germany where in the area i live in we can have snow that lasts a few days or just slush where they use a lot of salt and i had my Mustang treated with Mike Sanders because i daily drive it.

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enforcer1975 - I had my GMC truck fully under coated in 2012, the frame and box is showing heavy rust as of last year. That salt gets everywhere and starts rotting GM metal immediately.

    • @Enforcer_WJDE
      @Enforcer_WJDE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow then the metal must be really bad. My car has a fingernail size spot of corrosion on the edge of the hood but that's it. The importer where i had my car maintained just last month said it was in very good condition despite being 8yo now and me getting the protection done when i got it when it was 3yo. Was lucky the previous owners used it in summer only. I was also lucky the last winters, i can count on one hand how often salt was used in those 5 years and i gave the car a full wash and wax after that every time.

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enforcer1975 - well my mom says if you don’t have anything good to say, then don’t say nothing. GM’s metal quality is ...... I also have a 2009 Toyota Rav 4, it never gets washed, no undercoating, same conditions, Zero, and I mean ZERO rust. Hmmmm

    • @Messier87_M87
      @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rusty Zipper Toyota has always been notorious for having the worst metal. Especially on their older vehicles. I can remember for the longest time seeing Toyota trucks with missing beds due to rot.

    • @hwingerrr5680
      @hwingerrr5680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RustyZipper did you use regular undercoating or something like Liquid Film? If the coating trapped moisture underneath it, the treatment may have been worse than leaving it alone.

  • @roseanndelacruz8191
    @roseanndelacruz8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re spot on 👍. I drive mine daily and truly enjoy it. MPG are great considering I drove a Jeep SRT prior. Comfort level is smooth sailing. Thank you for reconfirming that it’s fine to use Vetti as my commuter car. Your knowledge is appreciated.

  • @r12rtpilot
    @r12rtpilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video....I live on the Oregon Coast and daily drive a 2015 Z51 A8. No problem in the rain, and plenty of room of really long trips!

  • @Huey7703
    @Huey7703 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I keep my C7 in the garage due to salt on the road now and I drive my CT6 Cadillac

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      steven wentling 👍

    • @Messier87_M87
      @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      steven wentling Salt kills! I live in New England so I've seen how harsh it can be first hand.

    • @richardhunter4235
      @richardhunter4235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      steven wentling ii

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I put my C5 in the garage too & just drive my truck. But i've actually had to replace my exhaust system 3 times on my 2002 F-150 in the last 16 yrs becuz of road salt. Nasty stuff.

    • @great159
      @great159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      steven wentling you're full of shit!💯💩

  • @SirQuackums
    @SirQuackums 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wait, u live in South Carolina? Same bro! I got a red C6 and maybe we could hit up sometime!

    • @CarsCostsandTechnology
      @CarsCostsandTechnology  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice! It's always nice to hear from someone local 👍🏻

    • @cmgBio
      @cmgBio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same my c6 is burgundy though (: love how many vette guys and girls we have down here.

  • @danteevans4476
    @danteevans4476 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome review men pretty cool info

  • @isaacdakar4188
    @isaacdakar4188 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome perspectives, I really appreciate the sharpness of the info. I ended getting my grand sport right after watching a few of your videos. I'm in Greenville- do you go to any car meetups nearby?

  • @Messier87_M87
    @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you lease a new corvette?

    • @Allen-eq5uf
      @Allen-eq5uf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True-Patriot
      Yes

    • @Messier87_M87
      @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Ruschman Thank you!

    • @driftcat7076
      @driftcat7076 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can lease just about any new car just fyi

  • @NNNSSSCCC
    @NNNSSSCCC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:16
    What rims are those?

    • @zeke2095
      @zeke2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those are a trim option for the 2016 Corvette

    • @zeke2095
      @zeke2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So, stock

  • @GodIHateYouKenny
    @GodIHateYouKenny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I daily drove my 2001 Z06 and it did GREAT. But, like you, I was living in SC (Hilton Head) so I never had to deal with ice or snow. Great cars ALL AROUND. My father, at the time, had two red convertibles (69, 99) and they were occasional drivers. Vette guy dor life!

  • @tomkatthemoparman589
    @tomkatthemoparman589 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos. I just bought a 2017 yellow Stingray. 1LT. Only options were the exhaust, black wheels and yellow calipers. I could not be any happier. Awesome car. Soft suspension and awesome balance. It is my daily driver here in central Florida. Am at 2,000 mi already. I added the Z51 rear sway bar with no loss of ride quality and a bit better handling. Anyone on the fence....Do it. Note: I put a tune in the car and had to stop driving with the exhaust in track mode... Too loud on the commute. (30 mile each way). Dodge boy with a bowtie living the dream.

  • @jefflee1189
    @jefflee1189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A Vette is just a better Ferrari.

    • @boss4330
      @boss4330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure bud.

  • @Stay2Fit
    @Stay2Fit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I get 7.8MPG in the city only driving LOL Stingray Z51

    • @The_Drive_Inside
      @The_Drive_Inside 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stay2Fit no way!!! Something has to be wrong with it. I would believe 17-20 but not 8.

    • @Stay2Fit
      @Stay2Fit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ANDREW GRAY I don’t think anything is wrong with it. I get 19-20 on a freeway. So I suppose its within normal range when running 8 cyl all the time. I just have lead foot when city driving 😬

    • @shadthompson9297
      @shadthompson9297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Holy.. Why so low? Are you flooring it at every green light and youre on the line? I mean, I do that too. Full track mode and just vroom it amd Ill sit at 9 to 11 but not when Im regular driving.

    • @stunna_CODM
      @stunna_CODM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay2Fit lol you got a lemon. I rev, race, 0-60 on 35 speed limit every chance I get and still get 12 mpg in city

    • @robertwilson6682
      @robertwilson6682 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's obvious her Corvette is rotary swapped

  • @gmoney9961
    @gmoney9961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice recap, Robert. Mine hibernates between Thanksgiving and Easter (roughly).
    Won't be long now...can't wait.

    • @Messier87_M87
      @Messier87_M87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      G Money Its almost Easter! Lol

  • @persiancat1116
    @persiancat1116 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @daveb1081
    @daveb1081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    C3 daily here (1981) and I love it!

  • @fcs203
    @fcs203 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video thanks

  • @kootybear
    @kootybear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. A corvette is and has always been my dream car. I have a career that pays very good, and looking at buying a Stingray with in the next year, not if I am getting one its just a matter of when. Getting very excited.

  • @mikedunn129
    @mikedunn129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video. Just wanted to add that I own a '17 C7 Grand Sport. It is my only car and I drive it daily. It's currently at about 50,000 miles and has been very reliable. I live in Florida, so I am driving in rain quite often. I love this car and look forward to driving it everyday. Again, great video and I agree with everything you mentioned here. Thanks for sharing!