Well you might get the C8 Z06 with the 7 speed manual, that's been in the talks but that won't be for a while. Weird how corvette pulled out of LeMans even though they already built the car a while back for the C8 platform.
I bought an automatic C7. If I lived somewhere with wide open roads or a nearby track I could see the benefit of having the manual. I live near Chicago. Lots of traffic and my clutch leg would be very muscular by now. The automatic is faster and gets better gas mileage. Plus it leaves your hands free to change your music or whatever. Kind of wish it had the C8s dual clutch trans but I have to say I'm pretty happy with this 8 speed auto. I don't have the Z06 but even the base has incredible value for the money. The Z06 can still embarrass many exotics costing 4 times it's price.
@@erickirshner2810 Agree I love a manual on track or mountain road (came from FD RX-7), for just about everything else a modern automatic is ultra quick. The ZL1 ILE 10 speed outhustled the manual in C&D Lightning Lap (2019). The A8 just isn't that great.
@@cozmicsoull Thank you. I would definitely recommend one, so much performance for your dollar. The 2015 C7 Z06/Z07 outpaced a 2017 GT3RS, 2020 Huracan Evo, 2017 Ford GT Hypercar, etc. during C&D testing at Virginia International Raceway. That goes to show it’s a track monster. Basic bolt ons have the car in the mid 6 second range 60-130. The brakes alone cost $15,000 to replace. I would recommend Manual over Automatic, the rev match makes it so easy to drive.
@@cozmicsoull the automatic uses same transmission from a Tahoe/Silverado, pretty much a slush box when not under WOT. I am going to trade mine for a manual, just waiting for someone to come along who wants an auto with a manual.
And this is the reason why I cannot own a automatic sports car no matter how much faster it is. Losing the engagement means losing the connection between man and machine.
Just get a nice comfortable second car if you're gonna drive in traffic. Hate to break it to people, but Chevy didn't design a 650 HP track ready car to sit on I75.
I like your no nonsense unbiased review on this car. Definitely looking forward to more cinematic reviews on your channel. Very different from what I seen here on TH-cam
IMO the C6Z is an even better deal. With H/C/I they are screamers, the LS6 is awesome (with the heads fixed), and not as portly either. I prefer the smoother look too. Oh yeah, it only comes with a manual baby!
The last scene there was pretty sad. Especially if you've seen the first episode of this car, it's basically the reverse. Powerful stuff. Hope it finds a good home.
GREAT review, and spot on. I even agree with your few gripes, like the sluggish automatic, and the stock seats. That's why I bought the 7-speed TR-6070 manual. The amount I saved with the manual, and the subsequent no gas-guzzler tax almost paid the $3,000 for the competition seats. I am an extremely fit 73 year old mofo, so I'm comfy in them. My C6 Z06 was more of a purist's car, but this thing is amazing. I'll keep this toy until my somewhat younger wife takes away the key fob and forces me to buy an Oldsmobuick. Your videos are the best in this genre. Kudos, man.
@Paul Scarpelli The comp seats are amazing. Luckily I’m still somewhat in shape so they felt great when I sat in them. Wish I could’ve found one with the comp seats but I was buying one off a dealer lot at the time and with the deal I got, I couldn’t be greedy. Thanks for the kind words and comment!
To review the advantages of the 7-speed manual over the 8-speed automatic: The Tremec TR-6070 has less parasitic drag, meaning more power at the wheels. The manual was (I think) $1,700 less. The car gets slightly better fuel economy with the manual, and it avoids the A8's gas guzzler tax. The rev-matching feature is "tits on a Ritz." Purists will say they prefer heel-and-toe, but driving this car at 9/10 requires paying close attention, and the rev-matching is a life saver. And while the automatic can be a tick quicker, the car equipped with the M7 is still absolutely terrifying and plenty quick.
Sad to hear that your time with the Z06 is ending but happy for you with bigger and better things to come. Your videos are informative, thorough, unique, and all the while relaxing to watch. Your talent puts you way above everyone else . Bravo my friend.
Netflix needs to hire this man for high performance review series! Thanks for an awesome video. I'm still deciding on whether to get a c7 Z06 or ZL1 1le as my 3rd vehicle.
Back with a real comment. Once again a great video Dan, very nice touch with the reverse at the end. Yes, there are a lot of full reviews on the C7 on TH-cam but none can compare to this. The fact you've owned both a MT and AT for so long make you the most qualified to do a proper review. There is a certain sadness with letting a car go, especially a car you've loved so much. I personally had to let go of my dream car a few weeks back because of the ongoing situation. It wasn't much but it was mine and I had waited so long to buy it. At the end of the day, it's all down to common sense and economics and in times like we are living now, I just consider myself lucky I got to own it for a couple of years. Your story with the C7 is ending but I'm sure another journey will start somewhere in the future. I'm glad you had the car since this is how I discovered your channel and I know you'll do a fine job reviewing and testing other cars.
@Francois Boisvert I saw that you *almost* got that first comment. 😄 I’m glad some people saw the feeling I was going for with the reverse footage. That video felt like yesterday, but was quite a long time ago now. Which car did you end up letting go of? Things are not easy for people now and a lot of folks are asking me what I’m going to pick up next. Frankly, it’s going to have to wait until next year at least to see where things end up. No need to make irrational purchases in this type of situation. Thanks for the kind words as always, Francois.
@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy I can't believe I didn't get the first comment, I had the phone in my hands when I got the notification and I wrote it within 10 seconds. I demand an international investigation, I think I'm penalized for being Canadian 🤣. In all seriousness though, it was a 2012 Camaro Convertible. I always found it to be the best looking model year for that generation. I made the decision to sell it right at the start of this crisis not knowing what the future held. Kids have become teens and they cost a lot of money 😉. Owning a small business comes with a lot of uncertainties and even though I now realize that the downturn wasn't as bad as I expected for me and I could have kept the car, I wanted to make sure the kids wouldn't be affected and ultimately show them to be financially responsible. I don't regret the decision at all, there will be something else in the future (still a few years away) and it might very well be a C7
Great vid and sad to see the car go. I bought a new 2017 A8 Z06 back in 2017. The 4 cylinder eco mode and sluggish manual shifting is really disappointing. After 2 years, I traded it in for a new 2019 M7 Z06/Z07 and have had no regrets. All my previous sports cars were manual, but with the 2017, I decided to go with the auto for some extra convenience and acceleration. The WoT acceleration was a blast, but everything else about that automatic transmission is a joke. The last year FE Vette with a manual transmission is a special piece of history IMO and I'm thrilled to own one. I look forward to more videos from you in the future!
Kind of in the same boat. Got an A8, but I feel the car deserves a third pedal. It’s my daily, driving 30 minutes to work in bumper to bumper South Florida traffic, so it’s a dillema. Might just wait and get a manual VIPER GTS when I move back to Texas in a few years, way more open roads and less of a commute. Still love the way the A8 shifts, so brutal, and it’s very convenient.
Wow! Always amazing quality love the cinematic feel. You have one of my channels to watch and get inspiration from. I want a 2019 C7Z M7. I am excited for what you have coming next. Keep up the awesome work
Its amazing you've had the chance to experience and race both the manual and auto Z06. I have a supercharged C7 Z51 A8 and i love it! It has a ECS Centrifugal Blower on it so in terms of sound with the bov and supercharger whistle its amazing! 8 spd auto when you let it do the shifting is very fast. Looking forward to seeing your next performance car bro! Keep up the great content
C7 Grand Sport owner here, I have got to say this is the best C7 review I have ever seen. It's so honest and you thoroughly explain every issue, pro, and con. Great quality.
You've got the best production outside of the deep pockets commercial outfits. I "settled" for a manual Grand Sport since I'm still working on my track skills at this point. Looking forward to working my way up to more RWHP and when the warranty expires I'll supercharge it. I live in Colorado so a manual is the only way to go, so many great mountain roads and 3 tracks nearby. Life is really great!
The last scene of your video almost made me shed a tear. I own a 2019 2LT GS. I can't imagine getting rid of my baby anytime soon, it would fill me full of sadness. However, I totally agree with you on your strategy of waiting for the C8 ZO6, it's the most intelligent way to proceed, thumbs up from me on that.
I do not condone road racing, and I'm a former deputy sheriff. I got a citation for 85 in a 35, showing a Tesla what's what. I deserved the ticket, but damn, my Z06 stretched its legs and got away from me. Traffic was light, weather was excellent, there were no pedestrians or bicyclist. Still not Okay, I know.
I really wish you made more content of this car. It's a beast and I don't actually see too many other owners doing what you're doing with the car. A lot of guys just roll race and lose because they have no idea how to drive it.
underrated channel and review of the corvette.. the narrative and the cinematography of the video is very impressive! you need to to make of this kind of cinematography.
Yea manual transmission is the key to happiness in a car like this. I still get that awesome feeling driving my trans am after 14 years of ownership. Automatic slowly kills the love. What car are you getting next?
Will miss your Z06 videos. Always a great viewing experience. Was going to order a C8 but then I drove a Z06 M7 and realized it was one of the last chances to own a true sports car beast with a stick. Bought a 2017 Z M7 11 months ago and not sure I can part with it. Best wishes on your future car adventures. Hope you decide to put a Z M7 back in your garage soon. I’ve had many sports cars but there is something very American and very special about the manual Z.
I’ve got a C7 Z06 and I’m saving for my C8 Z06 but I would never get rid of it it’s a manual and a LT3 so it’s awesome. Nothing beats this car for the price nothing. I’m just hoping that GM listens to its customer base and makes a manual an option for the C8 Z06.
Great video!!! I am very close to saying goodbye to the C7 Z06 as well, mainly due to lack of garage space and right now breaks my heart to keep it outside under a car cover. Your video is so good and detailed that I could not possibly contribute anything of value making one myself. 👍 Having owned a manual and automatic myself I totally agree with you. Reason I went from a manual to the auto is because the car is my daily driver and NYC traffic is just horrendous. Keep up the great work and good luck on your next adventure. Oh and you are going to love the C8, totally different animal.
Nice video and content. I am unable to see myself owning an automatic sports or super car. I believe it is more exciting to engage the shifter and clutch. Thanks
Very sad news, hope you'll come back to the Corvette brotherhood in the C8Z. Will be driving my C6 a few more years until more C8s hit the used market.
Great video. Very informative and well-made. Editing was great. Loved the cinematography in this video. You picked some awesome shots and you can tell there was a lot of effort and forethought in making this 10/10
The manual appears to be a better choice than the automatic especially for sports cars. It is more powerful, quicker to accelerate, less work to maintain and mostly importantly more fun to drive.
Great overall review. I had a Z06 auto on order back in 2017 but changed it out for 2017 ZL1 A10 (auto). Boy did I make the right decision and I bet if you had this car instead of Z06 you would feel the same. By the way I always look back when I park the car so for me it checks all the boxes and won’t be letting go of her anytime soon!!!!
1life To live - yes it does have a different presence indeed....funny I am not necessarily a Camaro fan but the ZL1 is a special beast IMHO. Also the 10 speed rocks...:)
Excellent video and as good (or better) then anything on Netflix. I'm not ashamed to admit that I got a little choked up a the end when you were walking away from the car and talking about it being the end of your ownership. The only feedback I would have is, while you touched on it, there should have been a category for the cost to maintain and fix...10 out of 10 when compared to other supercars.
Great review. I like how you were able to put some of your personal opinions about steering response and suspension tuning aside and not let it affect the scores. Too many reviewers let subjectivity get in the way. Subbed. Also, I just bought a manual C7 Z06 w/Z07. You're right about the older models feeling stiff as hell in track mode. My 2015 feels rock solid. It's worth a bent wheel or two ;) I think my only disagreements are curb appeal (I think this car looks way better than an R8 or an AMG GT), and your comment about the competition seats being rough if you're not in the best shape of your life. I was surprised that someone who tracks as much as you do didn't opt for them. They feel a lot better to me than the base seats for aggressive driving applications. That said, I'm nit-picking. Great content. I'll be back for more!
Excellent video. I am a manual C7 owner and have driven the Z06 auto. Agree it isn't anything that brings excitement. I am however looking forward to picking up a manual C7 Z06. There are great deals out there on cared for previously owned vehicles like yours.
So sad to see this go. Remember you doing videos on this when I first stopped by your channel. I guess there is better things to look forward to ahead.
Incredible review!!! Man I was sad to see you let the car go and some how have to sway you back to a new C8! I'm stacking my money for the Zora personally.
Dang. Sad to see it go but totally understandable. Manual is the way to go. Also, so glad you mentioned the steering. All the reviews I've seen mention track mode steering is too heavy and I don't think it's heavy feeling enough.
Always love your content! Sold my 17 Z06 A8 in late 2019. You explained it exactly correct... I miss the power of my car but sold it while the value was high, little loss and before the world changes. I had issues with bent wheels that GM would not cover. Someday I may get a used one several years down the road when they are a bargain. Keep up the good work!
Awesome video, extremely good quality and I agree with you 100% I have a 2017 Zo6 Watkins Glenn Grey with the M7. I got it new and have 15k miles..I agree with every bit of your analysis🇺🇸🙌🏾
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Well honestly, the automatic Z06 was a big mistake, but I'm starting to miss having a Z06 in my garage.
I'll never sell my '17ZO6 M7! Super high quality video, sir!🤘🏾👌🏾
Well you might get the C8 Z06 with the 7 speed manual, that's been in the talks but that won't be for a while. Weird how corvette pulled out of LeMans even though they already built the car a while back for the C8 platform.
I bought an automatic C7. If I lived somewhere with wide open roads or a nearby track I could see the benefit of having the manual. I live near Chicago. Lots of traffic and my clutch leg would be very muscular by now. The automatic is faster and gets better gas mileage. Plus it leaves your hands free to change your music or whatever. Kind of wish it had the C8s dual clutch trans but I have to say I'm pretty happy with this 8 speed auto. I don't have the Z06 but even the base has incredible value for the money. The Z06 can still embarrass many exotics costing 4 times it's price.
Stop! Unless I get zo6 for c8, nor I will keep it forever!
@@erickirshner2810 Agree I love a manual on track or mountain road (came from FD RX-7), for just about everything else a modern automatic is ultra quick. The ZL1 ILE 10 speed outhustled the manual in C&D Lightning Lap (2019). The A8 just isn't that great.
Most underrated channel on youtube!
I have an 16’ M7 Z06/07 and I love it to death. Bought it with 9k miles two months ago for $62k in South Fla. never letting go of it
Still have it ? :)
Well, it’s safe to say C7 Z06s have held their value. I bought my 2015 Z06 w/Z07 3lz for $63,000 last month. 21k miles, mint condition.
@@SamKGarageCongrats! How is it going so far? Recommend one?
@@cozmicsoull Thank you. I would definitely recommend one, so much performance for your dollar. The 2015 C7 Z06/Z07 outpaced a 2017 GT3RS, 2020 Huracan Evo, 2017 Ford GT Hypercar, etc. during C&D testing at Virginia International Raceway. That goes to show it’s a track monster. Basic bolt ons have the car in the mid 6 second range 60-130. The brakes alone cost $15,000 to replace. I would recommend Manual over Automatic, the rev match makes it so easy to drive.
@@cozmicsoull the automatic uses same transmission from a Tahoe/Silverado, pretty much a slush box when not under WOT. I am going to trade mine for a manual, just waiting for someone to come along who wants an auto with a manual.
And this is the reason why I cannot own a automatic sports car no matter how much faster it is. Losing the engagement means losing the connection between man and machine.
Lamborghini seems to disagree
@@erickirshner2810 and I'm sure a Lamborghini will still be more fun with a manual. 👍
@1life To live actually it won't. I'll just have a second commuter car.
Just get a nice comfortable second car if you're gonna drive in traffic. Hate to break it to people, but Chevy didn't design a 650 HP track ready car to sit on I75.
@@mrjjthor no it wouldn't manuals are overrated
“The Manual gets a 10” Music to my ears 💯👌🏾
Facts!!!
I like your no nonsense unbiased review on this car. Definitely looking forward to more cinematic reviews on your channel. Very different from what I seen here on TH-cam
These used are a Hell of a deal for the amount of performance they offer.
IMO the C6Z is an even better deal. With H/C/I they are screamers, the LS6 is awesome (with the heads fixed), and not as portly either. I prefer the smoother look too. Oh yeah, it only comes with a manual baby!
@@ssoffshore5111 ls7 on a c6z
@@taylormade4049 Correct, typo on my part!
@@ssoffshore5111 no prob just here to help
SS OFFSHORE yeah not if you suddenly drop a valve in that LS7. Wouldn’t touch it for free.
The last scene there was pretty sad. Especially if you've seen the first episode of this car, it's basically the reverse. Powerful stuff. Hope it finds a good home.
wow that's deep, didn't know that.
GREAT review, and spot on. I even agree with your few gripes, like the sluggish automatic, and the stock seats. That's why I bought the 7-speed TR-6070 manual. The amount I saved with the manual, and the subsequent no gas-guzzler tax almost paid the $3,000 for the competition seats. I am an extremely fit 73 year old mofo, so I'm comfy in them. My C6 Z06 was more of a purist's car, but this thing is amazing. I'll keep this toy until my somewhat younger wife takes away the key fob and forces me to buy an Oldsmobuick. Your videos are the best in this genre. Kudos, man.
@Paul Scarpelli The comp seats are amazing. Luckily I’m still somewhat in shape so they felt great when I sat in them. Wish I could’ve found one with the comp seats but I was buying one off a dealer lot at the time and with the deal I got, I couldn’t be greedy. Thanks for the kind words and comment!
To review the advantages of the 7-speed manual over the 8-speed automatic: The Tremec TR-6070 has less parasitic drag, meaning more power at the wheels. The manual was (I think) $1,700 less. The car gets slightly better fuel economy with the manual, and it avoids the A8's gas guzzler tax. The rev-matching feature is "tits on a Ritz." Purists will say they prefer heel-and-toe, but driving this car at 9/10 requires paying close attention, and the rev-matching is a life saver. And while the automatic can be a tick quicker, the car equipped with the M7 is still absolutely terrifying and plenty quick.
First time watching, appreciate the videography, its not something I often see on most other automotive youtube channels. Keep up the great work
Sad to hear that your time with the Z06 is ending but happy for you with bigger and better things to come. Your videos are informative, thorough, unique, and all the while relaxing to watch. Your talent puts you way above everyone else . Bravo my friend.
Dan the cinematic with the dramatic C7 Z06 gone, hopefully you will be back with a C8 Z06! Very nice video man 10/10.
Wow! This is like watching a car review in the cinema! Amazing stuff, keep it up! :)
My favorites channel. Great review👍
Netflix needs to hire this man for high performance review series! Thanks for an awesome video. I'm still deciding on whether to get a c7 Z06 or ZL1 1le as my 3rd vehicle.
@Earlando Johnson Thanks! If you can wait a month or two, I should be getting my hands on a Camaro ZLE 1LE soon to review/test!
Your thumbnail made it feel like you guys were breaking up 😂😂 Helluva car though, you did it justice.
Back with a real comment. Once again a great video Dan, very nice touch with the reverse at the end. Yes, there are a lot of full reviews on the C7 on TH-cam but none can compare to this. The fact you've owned both a MT and AT for so long make you the most qualified to do a proper review. There is a certain sadness with letting a car go, especially a car you've loved so much. I personally had to let go of my dream car a few weeks back because of the ongoing situation. It wasn't much but it was mine and I had waited so long to buy it. At the end of the day, it's all down to common sense and economics and in times like we are living now, I just consider myself lucky I got to own it for a couple of years. Your story with the C7 is ending but I'm sure another journey will start somewhere in the future. I'm glad you had the car since this is how I discovered your channel and I know you'll do a fine job reviewing and testing other cars.
@Francois Boisvert I saw that you *almost* got that first comment. 😄 I’m glad some people saw the feeling I was going for with the reverse footage. That video felt like yesterday, but was quite a long time ago now. Which car did you end up letting go of? Things are not easy for people now and a lot of folks are asking me what I’m going to pick up next. Frankly, it’s going to have to wait until next year at least to see where things end up. No need to make irrational purchases in this type of situation. Thanks for the kind words as always, Francois.
@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy I can't believe I didn't get the first comment, I had the phone in my hands when I got the notification and I wrote it within 10 seconds. I demand an international investigation, I think I'm penalized for being Canadian 🤣. In all seriousness though, it was a 2012 Camaro Convertible. I always found it to be the best looking model year for that generation. I made the decision to sell it right at the start of this crisis not knowing what the future held. Kids have become teens and they cost a lot of money 😉. Owning a small business comes with a lot of uncertainties and even though I now realize that the downturn wasn't as bad as I expected for me and I could have kept the car, I wanted to make sure the kids wouldn't be affected and ultimately show them to be financially responsible. I don't regret the decision at all, there will be something else in the future (still a few years away) and it might very well be a C7
Great vid and sad to see the car go. I bought a new 2017 A8 Z06 back in 2017. The 4 cylinder eco mode and sluggish manual shifting is really disappointing. After 2 years, I traded it in for a new 2019 M7 Z06/Z07 and have had no regrets.
All my previous sports cars were manual, but with the 2017, I decided to go with the auto for some extra convenience and acceleration. The WoT acceleration was a blast, but everything else about that automatic transmission is a joke.
The last year FE Vette with a manual transmission is a special piece of history IMO and I'm thrilled to own one.
I look forward to more videos from you in the future!
A8 is faster than the manual...
Kind of in the same boat. Got an A8, but I feel the car deserves a third pedal. It’s my daily, driving 30 minutes to work in bumper to bumper South Florida traffic, so it’s a dillema. Might just wait and get a manual VIPER GTS when I move back to Texas in a few years, way more open roads and less of a commute. Still love the way the A8 shifts, so brutal, and it’s very convenient.
Wow! Always amazing quality love the cinematic feel. You have one of my channels to watch and get inspiration from. I want a 2019 C7Z M7. I am excited for what you have coming next. Keep up the awesome work
Honestly emotional at the end :'(
This mans production value is insane how do u not have 1 million subscribers?🤯
Its amazing you've had the chance to experience and race both the manual and auto Z06. I have a supercharged C7 Z51 A8 and i love it! It has a ECS Centrifugal Blower on it so in terms of sound with the bov and supercharger whistle its amazing! 8 spd auto when you let it do the shifting is very fast. Looking forward to seeing your next performance car bro! Keep up the great content
Absolutely love your corvette videos and I'm gonna miss them!!
Bro, you made me cry saying goodbye to a car I don't yet have! Love the content, keep it up!
Oh man... You made me excited about my z07 manual . I'm gonna miss your car
Wow. Simply amazing. You get that same Top Gear feeling, where you're left with wanting to add it to your make believe dream car garage. Great vid!
Quality of these videos are really good. And I like the way you break everything down.
C7 Grand Sport owner here, I have got to say this is the best C7 review I have ever seen. It's so honest and you thoroughly explain every issue, pro, and con. Great quality.
Wow. This video production is on another level!!! Can't wait to get there
Sometimes an honest review of your own car is the hardest. Epic video. Love it like always.
Seriously some of the best looking content. One of the best styles of review I have seen.
It’s a beautiful car! Great video! Very detailed review. Keep up the good work.
You've got the best production outside of the deep pockets commercial outfits. I "settled" for a manual Grand Sport since I'm still working on my track skills at this point. Looking forward to working my way up to more RWHP and when the warranty expires I'll supercharge it. I live in Colorado so a manual is the only way to go, so many great mountain roads and 3 tracks nearby. Life is really great!
Cool cinematography man, Thanks a lot.
It may be an automatic, but I loved the color and overall setup of your C7
Awesome video, shots were epic!
Love the video bro, makes me glad I got the manual too. Keep us posted on whats next
Awesome video and brutally honest review. This is the type of car review I look forward please continue to do more review!
The last scene of your video almost made me shed a tear. I own a 2019 2LT GS. I can't imagine getting rid of my baby anytime soon, it would fill me full of sadness. However, I totally agree with you on your strategy of waiting for the C8 ZO6, it's the most intelligent way to proceed, thumbs up from me on that.
I feel like im saying goodbye to a corvette I never owned.. great quality video 👍
Really really sad keep up the good work I love to watch your videos and I love Corvette I own that C7 Grand Sport and I love it
I do not condone road racing, and I'm a former deputy sheriff. I got a citation for 85 in a 35, showing a Tesla what's what. I deserved the ticket, but damn, my Z06 stretched its legs and got away from me. Traffic was light, weather was excellent, there were no pedestrians or bicyclist. Still not Okay, I know.
I really wish you made more content of this car. It's a beast and I don't actually see too many other owners doing what you're doing with the car. A lot of guys just roll race and lose because they have no idea how to drive it.
Thanks! I hope I did this car enough justice. I think it’s time I give my other cars some love too now.
Your quality so good that you got my subscription and I never subscribe to anyone, you deserve millions of followers stay steady grinding!!!
underrated channel and review of the corvette.. the narrative and the cinematography of the video is very impressive! you need to to make of this kind of cinematography.
Great review on all the different points.
Yea manual transmission is the key to happiness in a car like this. I still get that awesome feeling driving my trans am after 14 years of ownership. Automatic slowly kills the love. What car are you getting next?
Emilthehun I’ve got the feeling it will be another 2019 z06 yet 7 speed
@@luiscouto6543 yea that wouldn't surprise me. Although to keep the channel interesting, he might go with something totally different.
Will miss your Z06 videos. Always a great viewing experience. Was going to order a C8 but then I drove a Z06 M7 and realized it was one of the last chances to own a true sports car beast with a stick. Bought a 2017 Z M7 11 months ago and not sure I can part with it. Best wishes on your future car adventures. Hope you decide to put a Z M7 back in your garage soon. I’ve had many sports cars but there is something very American and very special about the manual Z.
perhaps the best overall car review video ever
Best most professional review I have ever seen. Great video man.
Nice review. I gained a new perspective even after owning a fair number of Corvettes
One of the best reviews I've seen. About to purchase a 2018 Z06, looking forward to it.
Super dope video and spot on!
I’ve got a C7 Z06 and I’m saving for my C8 Z06 but I would never get rid of it it’s a manual and a LT3 so it’s awesome. Nothing beats this car for the price nothing. I’m just hoping that GM listens to its customer base and makes a manual an option for the C8 Z06.
Keep making these. Your reviews are great.
Great video!!! I am very close to saying goodbye to the C7 Z06 as well, mainly due to lack of garage space and right now breaks my heart to keep it outside under a car cover. Your video is so good and detailed that I could not possibly contribute anything of value making one myself. 👍
Having owned a manual and automatic myself I totally agree with you. Reason I went from a manual to the auto is because the car is my daily driver and NYC traffic is just horrendous. Keep up the great work and good luck on your next adventure. Oh and you are going to love the C8, totally different animal.
That's one of the best Corvettes I've seen.
Nice video and content. I am unable to see myself owning an automatic sports or super car. I believe it is more exciting to engage the shifter and clutch. Thanks
No matter how fast the car. Can't be the driver feel of rowing your own gears
Love your content and hearing your opinions.
Helluva Review! Outstanding Production values for this work!
Very sad news, hope you'll come back to the Corvette brotherhood in the C8Z. Will be driving my C6 a few more years until more C8s hit the used market.
I have been following you since a couple of weeks, love the way you produce content and your style keep up the good work!
Great video. Very informative and well-made. Editing was great. Loved the cinematography in this video. You picked some awesome shots and you can tell there was a lot of effort and forethought in making this 10/10
Well done dude. A fan.
The C7 Z06 is the king of bang for buck comparison. Thats always been the appeal of the Z06. Hope the C8 deliveres this and more.
The manual appears to be a better choice than the automatic especially for sports cars. It is more powerful, quicker to accelerate, less work to maintain and mostly importantly more fun to drive.
Most informative and highest quality video I have watched on this car. Certainly helped me with my decision. Thank you, you have gained a sub
Commuting to Manhattan a few times per week I got the auto. Still have my C6Z and never cared if anyone else likes my car.
Thanks for the vid!
Excellent video! I pick up my first Z06 this week! Great info. Can’t wait. It’s a manual btw
0:54 Dude has been eating and living good LOL
Awesome, honest and thorough review. Thanks!
probably the best Z06 review I have seen. have a C-6 ZO6 that I love.
first time watching any videos of yours!
Instantly subbed... the Intro of the vette is movie quality😍
Damn, That’s one intense video. Nice. I do miss driving a stick but having fun with the automatic.
Great overall review. I had a Z06 auto on order back in 2017 but changed it out for 2017 ZL1 A10 (auto). Boy did I make the right decision and I bet if you had this car instead of Z06 you would feel the same. By the way I always look back when I park the car so for me it checks all the boxes and won’t be letting go of her anytime soon!!!!
1life To live - yes it does have a different presence indeed....funny I am not necessarily a Camaro fan but the ZL1 is a special beast IMHO. Also the 10 speed rocks...:)
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A solid review. I love the style, and the extra insight.
Nice work & it's appreciated!
WOW. Can't belive i watched the whole thing. Great job and well explained. Thank you for this video.
Excellent video and as good (or better) then anything on Netflix. I'm not ashamed to admit that I got a little choked up a the end when you were walking away from the car and talking about it being the end of your ownership. The only feedback I would have is, while you touched on it, there should have been a category for the cost to maintain and fix...10 out of 10 when compared to other supercars.
Great review. I like how you were able to put some of your personal opinions about steering response and suspension tuning aside and not let it affect the scores. Too many reviewers let subjectivity get in the way. Subbed. Also, I just bought a manual C7 Z06 w/Z07. You're right about the older models feeling stiff as hell in track mode. My 2015 feels rock solid. It's worth a bent wheel or two ;) I think my only disagreements are curb appeal (I think this car looks way better than an R8 or an AMG GT), and your comment about the competition seats being rough if you're not in the best shape of your life. I was surprised that someone who tracks as much as you do didn't opt for them. They feel a lot better to me than the base seats for aggressive driving applications. That said, I'm nit-picking. Great content. I'll be back for more!
Excellent video. I am a manual C7 owner and have driven the Z06 auto. Agree it isn't anything that brings excitement. I am however looking forward to picking up a manual C7 Z06. There are great deals out there on cared for previously owned vehicles like yours.
This is high quality review. Keep it going
The intake didn’t fix the lack of sc whine!??
No euro exhaust note will ever come close to a American v8..sorry 🤷🏻♂️
Your right because v10 and v12 is better
Haha the hug on the thumbnail 👍
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Arsalan Arshad 😄😄😄 .. oh and btw, May 26th work for you? Lmk via text.
So sad to see this go. Remember you doing videos on this when I first stopped by your channel. I guess there is better things to look forward to ahead.
Incredible review!!! Man I was sad to see you let the car go and some how have to sway you back to a new C8! I'm stacking my money for the Zora personally.
Great vid!! But the ZO6 being an auto made it easier to see go tbh
I agree
Dang. Sad to see it go but totally understandable. Manual is the way to go. Also, so glad you mentioned the steering. All the reviews I've seen mention track mode steering is too heavy and I don't think it's heavy feeling enough.
Great video
Always love your content! Sold my 17 Z06 A8 in late 2019. You explained it exactly correct... I miss the power of my car but sold it while the value was high, little loss and before the world changes. I had issues with bent wheels that GM would not cover. Someday I may get a used one several years down the road when they are a bargain. Keep up the good work!
Elliott, you had a beauty. I have a 2017 black rose ZO6 A8 I bought new but don't plan on parting with it anytime soon!
@@cindykeselowski899 ... Beautifully color and rarely see those. Enjoy it. I do miss mine from time to time, but now restoring a classic car.
@@elliotsgarage7777 Elliott, I've been told to disable the cylinder deactivation, do you agree?
@@cindykeselowski899 .. I was told the same thing but never did it. I didn't want to chance the warranty fight.
Another high quality upload!👍
Awesome content!
Sad to see you get out of the Z06. Hope you come back for the C8 Z06.
Good review..some won't like all the talking but I enjoyed it..Good job!
This was such a great video. Well done. And the camera work and lighting is on point!! Impressive
Thanks for the review! Methodical, analytical, quantitative. When you can, please do the same review for the C8.
Great video man!! 1st time here love it man
Awesome video, extremely good quality and I agree with you 100% I have a 2017 Zo6 Watkins Glenn Grey with the M7. I got it new and have 15k miles..I agree with every bit of your analysis🇺🇸🙌🏾
@Edwin The Professional Thanks! We had the same car then. I had a 17 WGG with manual as well. Wish I kept her.
Fix for SC whine: remove weather stripping, install NX lid. Sounds amazing.