I pretty much daily mine-80% of the time, I live in Florida, and my honda accord sits in the garage. They're amazingly practical, even the Zo6. Decent Gas mileage, good storage, the smiles per gallon, topless ride after work all that. Great video!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You definitely hit the nail on the head with the smiles per gallon comment!
@panzerwaffen28735 жыл бұрын
What part of Florida??
@BobbyDigital_1005 жыл бұрын
@@panzerwaffen2873 north, Near GA line. It's a beautiful thing, this weather!
@panzerwaffen28735 жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDigital_100 wowww man lucky you
@JamesScottSi5 жыл бұрын
Daily drive mine ... love it.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
I wish I could! I know I'd love it... It's a great car.
@therealjoshtodd5 жыл бұрын
I daily drive mine and don't even own another car. I haven't had TOO many instances where people stop me and want to talk about it, but generally when I'm in a hurry, I'm not stopping anywhere to start with. Other than that, I think your video is spot on.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I get it a lot here where I live, but I can't really daily drive it here because of the weather either.
@DJSkandalous5 жыл бұрын
Love the content man, great info. I will keep my car now or upgrade to a Explorer or Cherokee for my daily driver just for more storage and room. I think most would be wise to consider another car as a daily driver. Keep the mileage low, while having something better for the snow. Also if I plan to go into the city, I wont want to take my Corvette and parallel park where just about anyone can scrap you or park you in lol. But it's good know that you could daily drive it if you wanted.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!
@rogerlewis129511 ай бұрын
I’m considering purchasing one of my (late) best friend’s 2015 Z06. Your video convinced me to give up the idea of selling my ‘90 Porsche C2 and ‘80 Mercedes 450SL to make room for the Corvette. I appreciate the multiple valid points you made in the video. I will find another way to remember my late friend.
@HorsePowerObsessed11 ай бұрын
I'm happy I could help. I can't think of a better way to honor a friend than continuing his love for his car.
@GB-gr9fw4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. I also live in PA and been thinking about getting a Z06 so this video helped a ton
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
@megaviper19995 жыл бұрын
You can install a snow-plow on the C7.
@JBsC65 жыл бұрын
I daily drive my corvettes in the NY tri state area without question...snow tires in the winter..garaged every night.. 128k miles since new on my ls3 c6 z51 manual waiting to buy a new c8 z51 ti daily as well....was going to daily a c7 z06 but the allure of a rear mid engine corvette with dct has me holding off to see what this new generation is like....was supposed to be a january reveal but rumors are development has stalled the reveal.....whatever...your torch red z06 manual is awesome...cool video ..keep up the great work...and I enjoyed the shoot angle...it was like we were right there driving....interesting twist...
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@robb9295 жыл бұрын
If You want to daily drive Corvette in Europe, your life becomes much harder. The gas is more then two or even more then three times more expensive. Parking places are thinner so You need to worry about car mirrors.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Wow. I thought gas prices here were bad...
@therealjoshtodd5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was stationed in Germany a while back and gas was definitely expensive if you weren't using vouchers. As far as the parking goes, that's the same situation here in the states if you're talking a parking garage. I NEVER park the Z in a parking garage. I park out in the boonies, at least 5 spaces from the nearest car and up against a curb if possible so that no one can ding the curb side and i've got a lot more space on the non curb side in case some asshat decides to park next to me.
@FrontSeatDriver5 жыл бұрын
We don't have to worry about salt but I do have people wanting to race all the time. Mustangs to motorcycles. Great info Justin!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I get the occasional racer up here, too. Craziness.
@panzerwaffen28735 жыл бұрын
Same shit here in Miami ... " Wannabe " mustang kids revving the straight pipe all the time inviting to race ... I'm like nah brah ...I don't pay tickets
@nyplantings24202 жыл бұрын
One more point to daily driving a vette: I just threw this on before heading out for work at 2:30am. I'm in E Stroudsburg and having a Z06 helps me get my butt out for that 95 mile commute! So one more point is motivation!
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Great point!
@fa1819515 жыл бұрын
i daily drive my C7 Z06! i live in North Texas! it gets over 20 mpg! but on bad winter days i drive my Trail Boss Silverado 4x4!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a winning combo to me!
@mjz1874 жыл бұрын
Texas get bad winter days?
@AshknFX3 жыл бұрын
It's 40-50c here most of the year. They can run ok with this weather but the streets r so bad for the vette. I would take the zl1 instead for that
@JoshuaClaypool5 жыл бұрын
I daily drive my Stingray here in Indiana. I don't really have a commute for work, so that helps in the winter months. Great video as always, lots of good points made. The practicality of these cars is surprising. The trunk space on a C7 coupe is easily twice what I had in my G37 coupe. I'm planning on getting the Mag Ride update that's supposed to retune Touring mode to be even more comfortable and track mode to be more hardcore.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've been thinking about getting the update from GM or a DSC controller myself.
@cpcp7974 жыл бұрын
Great job with this video and it you've answered some of the questions I have about z06. Getting ready to retire in three years am thinking about z06 as a daily driver, which won't be too much of a daily driving in FL. More or less a symbolic for me of having one and take it to track (only in my mind for now, not cleared with the wife yet..). Definitely a pre-owned C8 or C7 z06 in three years. Thanks. Looking forward for your next video of your thoughts since you made this video and if you have anything else to add, such as you still liking it as daily driver, pros & cons, and etc...
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I now have a ZR1 and I still feel the same way about that car as I did my Z06. It's equally a fantastic daily driver and if I lived in a warmer climate I would daily drive it. It can be very tame or it can be an all-out beast depending on what you want.
@cpcp7974 жыл бұрын
HorsePower Obsessed Congrats on your ZR1. Look forward to your videos.
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@krasnaludek2984 жыл бұрын
Same deal as people asking if a Jeep Wrangler can be a daily driver. It depends: manual vs. auto; commute, gas budget, etc.
@lionelruningen60875 жыл бұрын
Another interesting fun vid. Thanks Justin!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@megaviper19995 жыл бұрын
Keep sending the great corvette info and videos thanks....
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thank you!
@paulpaulm7354 Жыл бұрын
I do. Easy daily driver.
@HorsePowerObsessed Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@joemessman15 жыл бұрын
With the new mag ride update it is now a good ride in tour mode. My wife and I take a lot of road trips and that was the only thing that prevented me from buying the Z06. Now I will be buying either the Z06 or the ZR1 with the new tour rid update. My son has a Z06 and since the mag ride update it has been terrific in tour mode. The update to the Z06 made it ride just like non mag ride Stingray in tour mode.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
I hope I'm thinking about getting either that or the DSC controller to smooth things out in tour mode.
@KpopNiDontStop5 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine a jump from a 370z to a supercharged vette!! LOL.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
I actually went from a 370z to a ZL1 Camaro and then the Z06.
@fletcherelamar30585 жыл бұрын
FE lamar I have a "89 C4 coupe that I got new in 1989 and I drive it everyday (Chicago, Texas and now San Jose ,CA )and I can verify everything that you said about daily driving, especially the constant attention that you have described. The gas mileage doesn't really concern me much because at some point we all have to buy gas ( and as you know THAT'S PREMIUM GAS ). The luggage capacity is absolutely dead on. And I am very glad to hear another corvette owner say that your mood definitely is perked up when you drive anywhere. I had a guy track me down in the rear of a grocery store to ask me if I were the owner of the white corvette, and that was about 2 years ago here in California. I would never own / buy another car other than a Corvette !!!!!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
I'm totally with you there! The Vette is more than a car to me. Fantastic vehicle for sure!
@moisesmartinez17045 жыл бұрын
Great video Justin! I'm currently in Oklahoma but will be moving to North Texas after graduation for work so I'm excited to get my Corvette here in the next couple of months. Thanks for the great info! You have convinced me to go ahead and pull the trigger on a Vette instead or buying a more typical daily driver.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! You'll love it and it will be fantastic for you as a daily driver! Thank you for the kind words! Which one did you order?
@moisesmartinez17045 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed I didn't order one but I'll be purchasing a Z06 hopefully by the end of the year or the beginning of next year! I'm so excited!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
I bet! You'll love it! I can't wait until spring time so I can get mine out of the garage. I'm definitely missing it.
@nickd55915 жыл бұрын
I would daily drive my C7 GS coupe, but like you the weather up here in Vermont is much worse than PA (in my opinion) However PA got much more rain this summer, than us.. I'm glad your able to enjoy your Z06 some! These cars are fun to drive, simply put... Great video!!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'd love to daily drive this car I wish the weather would agree with me.
@CraigCatapano5 жыл бұрын
I had a 2006 manual Z51, I daily drove it for 5 years. Went from 32,000 miles to about 86,000. After putting a bunch of mods on it, I had to sell it in 2014. Great car to own...but you'll get killed for having miles on it when you sell it.. Mistake, should have kept it...
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. It would kill me to sell mine so I can appreciate how you feel.
@user-fq8tt3zo5b7 ай бұрын
I am considering buying a corvette in PA and for the winters how did you paint hold up? Did the paint get killed as well as the undercarriage?
@HorsePowerObsessed7 ай бұрын
It’s been fine for me but it’s fully XPEL’d and ceramic coated too
@generallee31865 жыл бұрын
Once again you have knocked it out the park! It's definitely daily drivable. Hey, I'm thinking about getting the suspension update done. I thought the 2018s were part of the update, but another Carbon 65 guy told me he had it updated and a night and day noticeable difference. General Lee Out!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
From Tadge at GM "As I stated above, all 21 2019 production including Chevrolet performance calibrations were completed in September, 2017. This was approximately 8 months after the 2018 calibrations were released for production." so with that being said, your 2018 probably doesn't have the update. I am considering the update or a DSC controller myself so if you do get the update let me know what you think!
@generallee31865 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed Will do!!
@joelpierce39402 жыл бұрын
I would say you can daily drive a C7 ZO6 automatic transmission. Depending on where you live, I wouldn’t drive any manual transmission.
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
To each their own. I would definitely daily drive a manual.
@joelpierce39402 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed In my City, especially during rush hours it’s just a clutch replacement away
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
Rush hour gets pretty nuts here too but it is what it is. The manuals are just a lot more fun to drive in my opinion.
@joelpierce39402 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed Well I am retired, so mine just goes to the country, track, or Autocross. I bought C7 ZO6 M7, because it is the last of it’s kind. Shifting between 2nd and 3rd is not an issue on the track and I love rev-match
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely understand! Everybody is different and when we're offered the options everybody wins!
@kirekire9655 жыл бұрын
My 19 ZO6 is my DD. When it snows I have a Subaru 6-spd. manual for the snow.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome setup to me!
@brianswichtenberg56795 жыл бұрын
My wife's 2019 Z06 is also a daily driver. If it rains she has a 2015 Denali HD diesel.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Very nice! 👍
@edwardmonaghan35794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome videos. I just purchased my first C7 Z06. 2LE with ground effects package and other add ons. But more importantly I smoked a Mercedes C class AMG, Jaguar F and Tesla on the freeway today. Friggin love American muscle - but with the track worthy capacity.
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! They really are great cars, aren't they?
@edwardmonaghan35794 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed Remarkable actually. I used to race on ovals back in the '70s and early '80s and built out cars - when you could still work on them. Totally different world. I just sold an '11 Mustang GT which was a great car. But the difference is truly dramatic. And I drove all the competitors. To me the Z06 has it all.
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
100% agree. The Z06 is a fantastic car with an even better value, especially right now!
@CarStory5 жыл бұрын
I live in FL but still don’t daily drive my mustang. It’a a weekend car. I have other cars for daily use.
@zimmer19394 жыл бұрын
mustang and corvette. to different thing
@SlipStreamTV2 жыл бұрын
Crazy I have a 370z and I’m looking to upgrade to a zo6
@woodymammothwoodworking5 жыл бұрын
Hey man so you mentioned that you used to have a 370Z. I currently have a 2009 370Z that I bought new. Last year I was in Vegas and rented a corvette stingray convertible and fell in love. I wanted to get the stingray but after going to a dealership with my wife and seeing the stingray, GS, and Z06 side by side my wife said I can only get the GS or Z06 because they look sexier. Would you recommend getting a GS or Z06? I went from a 2003 Tiburon GT, to a 2006 370Z, then 2007 Mazda CX-7 (wrecked the Z....sigh), then 2009 370Z. The jump from the Tiburon to the 350Z was mind blowing to me. I’m just afraid that the GS won’t be as much of a shock for me compared to the Z06, would you agree coming from a Z owner. I know 460hp for the GS from the 332hp of the Z isn’t anything to laugh at but 650hp for the Z06 puts a smile on my face just thinking about it. I guess I really value your option as you can relate to my situation a bit better as being a former Z owner. I wanted a GTR but the maintenance is more than the vette and I really want a manual before manuals disappear.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, man. I can totally appreciate the situation you are in. I am slightly biased, but after driving the Stingray my wife and I rented for vacation one year I was not totally sold on it until I looked at and test drove a Z06. They are a Stingray on steroids basically lol. In my opinion I'd go for the Z06 over the GS just because of the additional power. I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way around!
@woodymammothwoodworking5 жыл бұрын
HorsePower Obsessed - lol yeah you make a very valid point. I guess I’m trying to rush into getting a vette. I could easily purchase a stingray right now but I’m from Illinois and wouldn’t get to enjoy her much as winter approaches. If I save (which I aggressively am) I can get a GS next year. If depreciation works in my favor I could get a Z06 next year which is what I’d love. Lol my wife said she likes the ZR1 the best but I said you’re gonna have to go work full time if you wanna make that jump. Well I’ve become a subscriber and keep the videos coming. You have a beautiful car sir and hopefully I’ll get to join the corvette community next year!!!!
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Hope to see you here! Good luck!
@ace-lo1nq5 жыл бұрын
Corvette c7 is an awesome car to daily drive but I like keeping the mileage low.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Agree, but it is an awesome enough car to want to daily it!
@joemessman15 жыл бұрын
Who you saving it for? Enjoy it and drive it. Life is too short. Had to chide you. LOL
@seanvangster3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a c7 stingray.. planing to DD til it broke down.. need to get my money worth. I don’t buy cars like other people..make monthly payments and keep as a garage queen.
@jaymesonthe3rd2605 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Excellent! points you made. Great content by you.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! It's very appreciated.
@PlumbNutz5 жыл бұрын
That was a pretty good video with lots of points covered. You mentioned MPG, I'm curious what kind of MPG do you get I imagine that it depends a lot upon how much you put your foot into it.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
It absolutely depends on that! I average around town between 10 and 12 but I'm on it a lot. When I drove it back from Georgia I was averaging 25mpg!
@nyplantings24202 жыл бұрын
I get into the mid 20's city highway combined. A few WOT runs thrown in there.. The vette has "eco" mode but I never tried it.
@osoyinc2 жыл бұрын
Daily driving in White Oak and McKeesport, PA? Impressive.
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
Right?! 😁
@osoyinc2 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed 💪🏽
@HorsePowerObsessed2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@widowmk54674 жыл бұрын
California !!
@JBsC65 жыл бұрын
Cool daily driver ..torch red c7 z06...manual transmission...
@blove52694 жыл бұрын
Need to know if your rear end gears ever make an noise
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
Mine didn't in my Z06 and they don't in my ZR1 either. I'd suggest a differential fluid change if yours is.
@blove52694 жыл бұрын
I just got an z06 17 with 18,000 and noticed the sound coming from rear but haven’t seen any on here
@blove5269 Жыл бұрын
They changed out bearing, it was still under warranty
@terrencehobson27475 жыл бұрын
I drive my Z06 everyday. Im in Memphis
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! How do you like it as a daily?
@terrencehobson27475 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed I love it. I drive it everyday. Even in the cold. I have a second vehicle but prefer tui drive the Z06. I had a white Z06. Traded it yesterday for a yellow Z06 with the Z07 package. And you're right about the conversations at gas stations.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
The Z07 package is totally worth it, isn't it? I wish I could daily mine cause it's an amazing machine!
@mjz1874 жыл бұрын
Do you know if you could fit wheels with an 5-9" lip?
@HorsePowerObsessed4 жыл бұрын
I don't actually know. That's quite a large lip on a wheel for a Vette...
@panzerwaffen28735 жыл бұрын
Of course you can ... If you buy a Vette to keep it in the garage better save that money ...if you want to save gas...ride a bike
@GTtiOC3 жыл бұрын
Why woud you want . Thing is like driving a boat.
@HorsePowerObsessed3 жыл бұрын
You haven't driven many Corvettes have you? 😂
@GTtiOC3 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed No only the one and wasnt impressed at all. Power was great and sounded epic but not suitable for European roads. Chasis felt very poorly set up.
@HorsePowerObsessed3 жыл бұрын
I've literally never heard someone call a Corvette a boat. The Z06 is fast and nimble. The C7 ZR1 is in the top 5 for speed around the nurburgring. That's not something a boat can do.
@goldenmanuever11765 жыл бұрын
Daily driving a car 95% of the population can't afford? :)
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of pros to driving this car as often as you can and that might just be one of them! 😁
@goldenmanuever11765 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed I agree with 100% regarding the daily drivability. From a dollar perspective, this car is out of touch for a massive part of the population. The average price of a new car is $32k. Most people purchase cars used at a MUCH lower price than that. These cars with tax and steep discounts in 2LZ trim are still $100k cars. And for some people (like myself) this car is worth more than a home.
@HorsePowerObsessed5 жыл бұрын
@@goldenmanuever1176 Very true, but it's a fantastic car and for those who can afford it you should drive it as often as possible!
@goldenmanuever11765 жыл бұрын
@@HorsePowerObsessed Absolutely! I just went to a Corvette show and these cars amaze me every time.