For under $25,000 you could have a mint Honda S2000 or an equally mint Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51. But which is the better sports car - the Japanese lightweight or the American bruiser?
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@Rgh71fish5 жыл бұрын
Having driven an S2000 and owning a Corvette, I can honestly say....well, I own the corvette. I think that says it all.
@josiahthibodeaux4 жыл бұрын
“Nice1”.
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@peytonponder84883 жыл бұрын
I’m currently deciding weather or not to sell my vette to get a supercharged s2k. Is there any reason u chose the vette?
@Rgh71fish3 жыл бұрын
@@peytonponder8488 sheer torque. Goes like hell compared to the Honda. Easy and inexpensive to work on. C5's look far more exotic than the S2000 (imo), even as a domestic. Its all personal preference at the end of the day. Once you become accustomed to V8's, especially an LS1, its tough to go to anything else.
@z5123456 жыл бұрын
In my life time I have owned over 35 Corvettes, and loved every one of them.
@popsncracks91085 жыл бұрын
frank dracmann how old are you?
@StevenTrollingtonPhD5 жыл бұрын
@@popsncracks9108 15
@studio-flash5 жыл бұрын
Wow...
@z5123454 жыл бұрын
None, hotel rooms, I'm too big and car is too small.
@fuckucatchme1000rr4 жыл бұрын
I own a C6 and my girl has a S2000. That’s how it should be.
@Bearnos4 жыл бұрын
Which ones more fun to drive?
@MidwestDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@Bearnos I am guessing, straight line: Corvette road with turns: S2000
@afgkhan59143 жыл бұрын
@@Bearnos c6 is way more fun
@joefriesen52963 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@joefriesen52963 жыл бұрын
@@MidwestDIY Corvette will turn better in the curves too.
@z28camaro797 жыл бұрын
The C6 is still attractive.
@johnconnor75017 жыл бұрын
Lord Amadeus the c5 is still attractive. In fact the c7 looks like crap
@z28camaro797 жыл бұрын
John Connor ur on ur own there buddy
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
John Connor i agree...im a vette guy but i admit it c7 looks ugly
@d-one-and-only6 жыл бұрын
All corvettes are attractive ... they cannot be otherwise
@1compaqedr86 жыл бұрын
John Connor base c6 not extremely good looking but so much potential to make it look amazing. C7 looks awesome with so much visible functional aero parts from front to rear. Another cool part of vettes is great mpg.
@r3rd6985 жыл бұрын
you went from rice to steak.
@J.D.Vision5 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@RanochVTX5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@boltonc5z3045 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo
@StevenTrollingtonPhD5 жыл бұрын
From beehives to bald eagles
@revmatchtv7 жыл бұрын
Solid review! I've always had a sweet spot for the Vette. Never owned one, but perhaps one day I will. The LS is a fantastic motor. No wonder they get swapped into everything.
@willyspankit54736 жыл бұрын
Every LS motor was awesome really, I read about a guy who had a 2004 GTO, it was modded before he had it, it was faster than stock, except at tear down they found it was only a 4.8 motor not the 5.7 of the 2004 GTO the LS1, I doubt most people would ever be able to tell the diference riding in a LS1 or LS2 GTO, they are fractions of a second close in times.
@r.i.p24646 жыл бұрын
LS swap solves everything. It even fixed my marriage when i swapped my wife for an LS
@r.i.p24646 жыл бұрын
LS swap solves everything. It even fixed my marriage when i swapped my wife for an LS
@oafyvonskidmark3166 жыл бұрын
The 2004 to 2006 GTO's were excellent cars, what a sleeper they were! The drive train is what dreams were made of back in the day, we would poop our pants to see a 6 bolt cross drilled mains aluminum small block (mouse) that had aluminum heads up to 427 ci ! like fantasy talk when drinking beers in your buddy's garage,(I miss those days'), The GTO has the Corvettes driveline, 6 speed manual, independent rear end! And the Corvette tune the first time any car got that! The comfort is way beyond any vettes and quality of build and materials used is beyond American GM cars! I loved my GTO it was a 2004 in Yellow with black leather, they had the LS1 in 04 and got the LS2 in 05 with 50 more HP. The 2005 and 2006 GTO's got racier looking so naturally everyone wants the LS2 car so the 2004 cars are not as expensive and with 3 to 5 grand saved you could buy a cadillac LSA supercharger on Ebay for $2k or less for everything!
@bdanyluk5 жыл бұрын
Get long tube headers, tune, sticky tires, sway bars.....completely changes the feel into a track monster .
@242HP5 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see an Asian car aficionado who can also appreciate American muscle cars. I think with the steering wheel, what you get might depend on which trim level your car is. I owned a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo with 3LT trim level (the highest non-SS trim) and mine had a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls on the wheel.
@ThePacerX6 жыл бұрын
"There's too much power, I don't know what to do with it..." Welcome to the real, non-sewing machine performance world. And that's only 400hp...
@smokeymcpot9925 жыл бұрын
Haha real shit
@242HP5 жыл бұрын
LOL... Can you imagine this guy driving a ZR1 or a Dodge Challenger Hellcat?
@lambchopLSX875 жыл бұрын
242HP yes I can see the police report of being scared cuz his pee pee was touched before he wrapped it around the pole
@jarin12ga4 жыл бұрын
You cant even began to open the limits on the street. The C6 is a fast as fuck. 186MPH Mines paid off, and keeping it!!
@defyyourlogic4873 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm crazy but 400 hp is basically the minimum I need to have any real fun in an average sized road car lol
@LAroyalprimal6 жыл бұрын
Corvettes are streetable race cars, s2ks are sport cars you can race.. slowly.
@enthused75915 жыл бұрын
Yeah the S2k's are awesome turbo platforms if you want 500 horsepower pretty reliably, but a Corvette for the same price will make 750 just as reliably.
@lollol-xp4mc4 жыл бұрын
@@enthused7591 rookie you would kill yourself in a 500hp s2000. S2000 is a difficult car to drive at the limit stock power
@enthused75914 жыл бұрын
@@lollol-xp4mc I had a 650 horsepower terminator swapped 1980 foxbody. Talk about a hard car to drive. I'd be fine in a 500 horse S2000.
@seanhenry80303 жыл бұрын
@@enthused7591 He's talking about putting it through corners in a serious manner, not ripping it in a straight line. No doubt your foxbody was fast. However, any mid tier/low-mid tier driving can manage high horsepower in a straight line if the car is setup correctly.
@joefriesen52963 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@MrGimmethreesteps7 жыл бұрын
a better question is why did they put a corvette steering wheel in a cobalt?
@DaudJamshaid5 жыл бұрын
Chevrolet actually announced when the Cobalt's and the Cobalt SS's came out that it was their entry level sports car made specifically to imitate the Corvette so you could step up to a Corvette once you were ready(skill-wise and financially).
@MrRaitzi4 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with steering wheel. That is just a copy paste complaint of reviewers.
@drakebrunswick39684 жыл бұрын
@@DaudJamshaid oh wow, interesting. I have a 2009 cobalt SS and stepping up to a C6 soon.
@mikegoodwin23864 жыл бұрын
I think it's just that it's a fairly generic steering wheel that draws complaints. On the other hand, people brag that you can get parts for it or get it worked on at any GM dealership and it shares a lot of parts with other GM products, keeping maintenance costs reasonable.
@Atrium5123 жыл бұрын
I am so tired of these idiots complaining about the steering wheel and the interior. I have a 2008 C6 with Z51 package. I love it.
@tylersanders67037 жыл бұрын
This is a very good review. The torque ban of LS engines are crazy. I think GM smallblock LS engines are some of the best v8 engines ever. When you factor in performance for the dollar also physical size.
@Wowezzersdozzers5 жыл бұрын
In a long enough time line everything gets a LS swap.
@REDMAN2982 жыл бұрын
@@Wowezzersdozzers I drive a C6. The transition is easier for me because I used to fly an RV-4 experimental airplane. The controls are much more sensitive than a normal GA airplane.
@carnationvideos42585 жыл бұрын
Thumb nail said “better than S2000?” Wow!! It’s not even debatable.
@peytonponder84883 жыл бұрын
Everyone says the s2000 is a much better drivers car is that really true?
@cubanamerican225 жыл бұрын
The Vette is always going to be the fastest bang for your buck! 🇺🇸👌🏼
@daylatedrift4 жыл бұрын
Coming from someone that went from an 00 s2k to an 03 z06 to a 11 zr1 the main takeaway is the vettes lack a little soul from the s2k but more than make up for it in performance. If you drive even a base model c6 at the limit it's going to force you to improve your driving skills tremendously over the s2k at the limit, that's just my takeaway
@longhlam19757 жыл бұрын
Good honest, unbiased review. Respect.
@mcm954036 жыл бұрын
Funny - the problem with the car is that it's too fast! I just bought an 07 Z51 a few months ago and LOVE it! I don't care about being the fastest guy on the road, but it certainly does outclass over 99% of the cars on the road. You should feel the upper end power on mine with the MSD intake manifold and 1 3/4" long tubes with the full 3" system.
@willyspankit54736 жыл бұрын
My 2007 Z51 has tremendous grip, I have hit curvy, swerve type of transitions at 80-90 mph and had it slide and grab , it would throw you out of the car without belts and a roof! It happens now!, I admit I had the traction control off, not a great idea cornering at 80 mph, maybe 30 or 40 but you beter be lightning fast and 100% correct or lucky as I was!
@Reiffan6 жыл бұрын
I had both and beleive me S2000 has no grunt, no torque in every rev. The C6 6.2 was the best car i ever had. S2000 is a bicycle against the C6. And i'm living in Europe, top speed is 304 km/h on german Autobahn measured by navigation System, S 2000 made just 240 km/h Now i'm looking for the C6 ZR1. Its a lot faster than C7 Z06 especialy from 200 km/h to 300 km/h
@brandongarcia29325 жыл бұрын
im buying mine 2007 white z51 tomorrow. wish me luck 40,783 for 20,500$
@calincampbell56374 жыл бұрын
Nice. I'll be getting a HCI z51 with 90k miles for $18k soon.
@sentry98345 жыл бұрын
The C6 is just beautiful. So clean and pure.
@genericdenizen14 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I’m lucky to own an original NSX, and when the new one came out, I drove it...and bought a new Corvette Grand Sport with a manual transmission. 465 lbs of torque lets me pass anyone on an enjoyable back road, no need to wait.
@johnhenry2675 жыл бұрын
It would be a lot faster if you took the emergency brake off. lolol
@ashleymadison93804 жыл бұрын
I thought the brake looked like it was pulled up! Maybe he was trying to get it to be as slow as his NSX. :-)
@greasyhitchball5 жыл бұрын
Have a 06 C6, Z51 convertible 6 speed with all options and 13,000 miles. I was a hugh fan of S2000, was going to buy one until I drove the C6. I added the carbon fiber- like center stack and 2013 steering wheel to update the look Corsa extreme exhaust, cold air intake and tune. Spins the tires at 40mph in second gear with traction control on. Treat yourself you'll love it. There is no better sports car value, 25-28k will get you a ultra low mileage beauty.
@lsthree69966 жыл бұрын
Z-51 is a package that makes the vette track ready.
@larrysementini4655 жыл бұрын
What a deal! Loved your presentation, honest and fun. I'm envious, loved the Borla sound. Lots of luck with it. And with your family!
@redslate6 жыл бұрын
S2000 isn't anywhere near the 'vette in terms of sportiness. The only time they'll compete comparably is an autocross. Drag, road, and street, the 'vette competes with supercars. S2000s are for hipsters that are 'too good' for an MX-5.
@nogonova5 жыл бұрын
redslate32 or if you put a ls in the s2000
@StevenTrollingtonPhD5 жыл бұрын
S2Ks are NCmiatas until you hit 6g rpm... then it becomes a cammed NCmiata.
@addonisryan5 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing that they didn't jazz up the steering wheel, it allows you to be less distracted and concentrate on not killing yourself. You are forced to enjoy the car's capabilities performance-wise rather than messing with electronics.
@frmula1fan515 жыл бұрын
Great S2000 review!
@studio-flash5 жыл бұрын
In the UK...i have always gone to Classic and American car shows..i was told by a classic C3 iwner that the best thing about Corvettes..obviously the looks and style is fantastic but the low end torque is amazing..yeah the high end speed is great but you can't do those high speeds most of the time. So low end torque..infact torque throughout is brilliant. Good review great looking car..V8 engine is amazing.
@spsanders695 жыл бұрын
Why is there so much performance? Too much power? Que? I will take my 2012 Grand Sport ANYDAY over any Honda
@plk75925 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@papatorr36695 жыл бұрын
I saw a white haired retired couple cruisin' along under the speed limit in Florida last week; put a smile on my face and I thought: perfect! You meet the nicest people in a Honda...Hahahaha.
@Mrpossy15 жыл бұрын
How are you going to mow your lawn than ?
@stephaniebrooks68766 жыл бұрын
That's why you see so many LS swaps with folks ditching the JDMs. lol
@PrimePrius Жыл бұрын
I own both a grand sport C6 and a 2013 Camaro SS 1LE with mgw shifter, big cam and bolt ons. It's a monster of a car It's at over 500rwhp at the moment. I'm a Corvette guy but that damn 1LE is more fun to drive on track days as well as daily driving. It feels glued to the road. I'm perplexed because on paper, the Grand sport is supposed to be better due to it's center of mass being so low and it's lower weight. I've had the Grand sport ever since it was new and it only has 34k miles. I bought the 1LE new and it has 76k miles. I've taken both cars to Tail of the dragon and even in the tight curves, it feels better. I drove a buddy's lightly modded Grand sport C6 there and it still wasn't there for me. It kills me that my dream car isn't as fun to drive than my Camaro. I think part of the reason that 1LE more fun is because of it's sheer predictability at it's limits. The C5 and C6 never inspired that same level of confidence for me when you're in the sweeping and undulating turns. It just feels like the car is trying to hard to remain stabile. Call me a crazy but my Camaro is the better car for me. I'll be selling the Corvette in spring but I won't forget some fond memories I've had with it. I may try out a C8Z ad my next new vehicle within the next few years
@testing3167 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review 👍 As an S2K owner, it's kinda slow, and by the time you get into its power range in any gear you're well over the speed limit already, this is frustrating in public roads, it's gotta be driven at the track to enjoy it.
@darkbeam9127 жыл бұрын
I actually had sold my s2000 for a c5 corvette. I soonly sold my corvette months after I bought it just because of things like the steering feel and the fact that even that was too much power for back road fun. I still love the look of them and I get why people love them so much, but I still think the s2000 provides much more feedback and fun in terms of just a driving experience. I miss my s2000 everyday.
@danielallocca77707 жыл бұрын
DarkBeam finally some adults on KZfaq. There is definitely such a thing as too much power. Especially for a backroad weekend sports car. That said - as a pure performance machine there is no better bargain than the corvette. Even better values are the newer vettes for closer to $40k. They have supercar performance at 3 series pricing. They are also quite nice on the interior now. Again though - maybe too much power
@DigitalSubset7 жыл бұрын
Strunz0 Cars was it a stock c5? Because 280hp to the wheels is definitely not enough😂 especially for a vette. You're probably used to 190-200hp
@MrMKnigge7 жыл бұрын
C5's were 350hp.
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
Matthew Knigge exactly
@blaze3761926 жыл бұрын
C6 with the z51 package is in a whole other league then a c5
@chomptriscuits5 жыл бұрын
Great review. An actual personal perspective given by someone who can organize their thoughts logically. Thorough and interesting. I think I'm ready to get one.
@jaybarr80982 жыл бұрын
I've had everything from Evos turbo CRX RSX , 240 SX and liked them all. The C6 is a very special car and more.
@danielallocca77706 жыл бұрын
The “too much power” problem you mention is a very real problem with this car and many modern sports cars. You simply can’t ever use this power on the street - ever. Especially not if you’re into backroad driving. I have a 370z - it is not as good a sports car as a corvette but I find it to be more fun since i can wind out the v6.
@Sprocketboy19567 жыл бұрын
This was a very fair review, I think. I have owned a 2008 C6 Z51 for the last three years and have enjoyed it very much. My previous car was an Acura Integra that I drove from new in 1996 for nearly 20 years. The Acura was great fun but it was also pretty noisy; the Corvette (with some additional sound-deadening material in the back) is super comfortable on long trips but when you get off the Interstate and onto the twisties it handles very well. I would not characterize it as a nimble car but smoothly powerful through the corners. The car has been exceptionally reliable but I have done some interior improvements--all C6 owners need a padded console cover in their cars! I also switched to a beautiful flat-bottomed steering wheel with matching leather stitching for US$600, so that complaint is easily solved. Incidentally, the 2008 C6 not only brought in the LS3 but also a better manual transmission and improved steering.
@Zygrene7 жыл бұрын
Great feedback, Leslie! It's always eye opening to compare cars from different manufacturers from different countries. I'm sure the Integra was a ton of fun in its own way, but the C6 just exudes effortless performance.
@Sprocketboy19567 жыл бұрын
Of course, before the Acura I owned a Nissan 280ZX Turbo and felt like a conquering hero whenever I drove it. Now I look back and think: "How was I satisfied with 180 hp in a sports car?" And the Corvette gets much better fuel economy with 436! I do not know what long trips you have done with your S2000 or (be still my heart) NSX but I have no trouble putting in 11 hour stints behind the wheel of the Corvette.
@Zygrene7 жыл бұрын
Yes the C6 is a very comfortable car if you stick with OEM seats and stock suspension. Z51 suspension is a little bit harsh on bumpier roads but otherwise fine. I've done a couple of 6 hour road trips in the NSX and it was a breeze. Super comfortable seats/suspension, climate control, low wind noise. The S2000 is the polar opposite. After 3 hours I feel my lower back is about to snap.
@palillo20067 жыл бұрын
Wait, didn't the insight and s2000 have the same steering wheel?
@Zygrene7 жыл бұрын
palillo2006 Good point! But the Insight wheel feels much tighter and sportier than the Cobalt wheel. Matches the S2000 perfectly.
@ag92oo47 жыл бұрын
palillo2006 yes, it does I have an insight and it's the same steering wheel as ap1
@mdcohen7 жыл бұрын
I think idea is not simply that the vette shared a steering with a low end car but that it was a low end steering wheel. With the Insight Honda built those at a loss as they were trying build up their new hybrid. More like the Insight shared a somewhat high end part.
@TurboNFRStwoK6 жыл бұрын
Also the insights steering wheel wasn’t leather wrapped. Or at least neither one of mine were.
@doc70005 жыл бұрын
They are actually not the same steering wheel as the corvette wheel is a smaller diameter wheel.
@Spinnaker6175 жыл бұрын
My wife and I own a 2003 S-200 with 70,000 miles on it. We just bought a 2010 Corvette LT-1 base with 6 speed manual and it has just under 7,000 original miles. Both are stock unmolested cars. The best part of the S-2000 is exclusivity. Ours has the optional hard top with stand and hard top cover. I prefer the look of it with the hard top. The rag top is new O.E.M. It was a daily driven and garaged every night and the headlights are looking a little faded. Not bad enough to replace them YET. Its a semi retired garage queen now and driven maybe once a month. It still looks new. What I am coming to understand about the Corvette C-6 base is that the ride is very smooth and the interior is large and very comfortable. They are both wonderful vehicles. But if it were a choice for purchase and not daily driven I choose the S-2000 because it's unique. Want a comfortable daily driver? Get the Vette.
@jjohnsonondell7 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 C6 z51 and a 2004 S2000. S2k is more fun and more enjoyable car to drive but the corvette is faster in all aspects and more comfortable. Most people would rather have the C6, but it doesn't have the soul or passion of the S2k.
@wowcrazy706 жыл бұрын
JJohnson707 how does a car have passion lmfao
@sprsprtrudy5 жыл бұрын
Soul or passion? You must be daft. Corvette has had a solid following almost cult like since the 50s.... The honda or even s2k cant claim that. Dont be dumb.... S2k is a great car but nowhere comparable to a vette.
@studio-flash5 жыл бұрын
Soul or passion..thats a Corvette in a nutshell.
@dangrbitch7 жыл бұрын
i just found one that's 2007 with 13k miles on it. It looks brand new inside and out. They're asking 29k for it. Probably could get it for less. And it has a manual. perfect.
@ericthetallman86383 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review, and your thoughts. I was having trouble deciding between a C5 Z06 and a Z51 C6. My minds made up now! C6 please as a daily driver, I don't plan on visiting the track.
@sink615 жыл бұрын
This was a good review I enjoyed it. I agree with you that an S2000 + the Corvette would make a great combination in the garage.
@dumbcat4 жыл бұрын
i experienced this with motorcycles. i rode 1000cc sport bikes for a long time, then took a break for years until a buddy twisted my arm to buy another bike. i said ok but just got something small under 500cc. i had a flippin blast pushing that thing to its limits. unfortunately someone ran it over in a parking lot when i wasn't around. instead of buying another one i picked up another 1000cc sport bike. turns out the bike was just too much for the roads. i could barely tap a fraction of what it could do and found myself longing for the little bike again. enjoyment has a lot to do with the roads that are available to you. have to pick the right tool for the job
@miltonmiller54073 жыл бұрын
Great review feller
@drzg26407 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review been looking for more info on this model
@rvnmedic1968 Жыл бұрын
Hey, great review of the C6. The good, the bad and ?? LOL I just bought a 2009 Vette, LS 6.2 V8 with the Z51 performance package. It's a convertible and is a Red Metallic Tint exterior. Has 45K miles on it. We noticed a "squeek" when doing a hard turn, so the dealership found a defective flex plate (I think), and it's on order. They will deliver it to us next week, no charge. I noticed this vid is from 5 years ago and makes me feel good based on your overall review. Stay safe! Cheers, Bob {btw, it has a sewn leather steering wheel over)
@metaljew44563 жыл бұрын
Silicone will fix all your squeaks. My 2011 GS Convertible is smooth like butta all thanks to copious amounts of silicone applied everywhere. It’s good for plastic, rubber really any surface won’t be damaged by silicone. Much better than oil which can damage many types of material. Silicone just stops rust and restores almost all materials in a car. Keeps your rubber seals from cracking as well. Love my CORVETTE!
@panzerwaffen28736 жыл бұрын
Everything is about taste..i would always take vette over any other car
@backyardboosters91285 жыл бұрын
Just got an 09 z51 package car for 20k. I own a coyote mustang that I mountain drive as well. The c6 was my favorite car since the moment I saw it when I was 15 back back in 05, I can say I’m pretty well satisfied. It’s once hell of a car. My only complaints are the factory non tuned throttle response which is pretty much every drive by wire car, and there are more buttons than I’d like in the interior (I’m a simple man). I intend to do exhaust and a small cam to try and get the power closer to 460-470rwhp. Probably will do a turbo kit down the road to push her further but I’d like a nice boost controller so she can be dialed way back for the mountain cruising. The car is stiff as can be, previous owner lowered the car down probably all the way on the stock lowering bolts. It’s a mean car that was made for one thing, driving hard.
@300cmysrt8 Жыл бұрын
3yrs too late but for anyone else interested, you can fix this with a vitesse throttle controller. I put it on my C7 and it was fantastic. My C6Z doesn't seem to need it as much.
@backyardboosters9128Ай бұрын
@@300cmysrt81yr later lol. I still have my 09, it’s a cammed, bolt on mountain machine. A tune a lone will fix the factory lazy throttle. This car has taken a flogging for nearly 5yrs and only needed an alternator, evap solenoid, and brakes about every year due to my driving. It is the best car I’ve ever owned. I highly recommend these cars as they offer looks, performance, and reliability that is unrivaled.
@305dadecounty_grabberbluem55 жыл бұрын
So are you saying Japanese cars have better quality interiors? lol....I've owned many Japanese cars in my old age and believe me the difference in quality with current automobiles isn't much.....and if you're saying, "Oh my God...way too fast!" well....lol....look - - we all love cars and have different tastes. I love Japanese cars - - I've had 240 Zs, 280 Z, 280 ZX, 300 ZX Turbo, 370 Z and I've love everything about them and still do, but i've also had Mustangs - - - 1987 5.0 GT, 1990 LX 5.0, 1995 GT, and now a 2013 5.0 GT and there's something about a 5.0 32v V8.....or an American V8 like the Vette as well - - - basically I just love Fn' cars...LOL. When you're sitting in a V8 car and you feel that raw crazy power its epic!! that same power in a Japanese car is great too but it's in my opinion just a bit more subtle....and not as raw. The Corvette is an ICON, the "Z" is an ICON ....the S2000....not so much.
@papatorr36695 жыл бұрын
Yep, you're a bonified car guy. I like the sound of my inline six 330cic, and my z3 2.8 inline six and my Supra Turbo inline six before it, and my Triumph i6 that was my first car! Well, you get the idea, perfect primary and secondary balance all the way to screaming red-line!
@JonHeckendorf5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I don't understand why the hateful comments. Sign of the times, I guess. Thanks.
@HayabusaOrlando2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the steering wheel. I'm about to put a leather cover on mine.
@TheSaturdayNights5 жыл бұрын
"That's the problem when you put your foot down, you cant be a coward"
@Sandy-oy2lr6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting on the comparisons. In the later years, various aspects of the car was improved. And when the C6Z/LS7 came out, it was a real game changer. The shifter improved dramatically when the TR6060 was introduced, then further improved. The shift quality blows away any cable based shifter. After a quick warmup, one can flick the lever gear to gear with 2 fingers. The C6Z is like a bargain basement AMG SL. It's got nearly as many German/Swiss parts in it..lol...After over 5 years and 56Kmi, the car is still very tight, buzz, squeak (except on very rough roads) and rattle free. Having a fixed roof helps a lot, here.
@JohnSmith-yr6je2 жыл бұрын
Did the GS have the nice transmission too or just zo6
@Sandy-oy2lr2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-yr6je Since I've never driven the GS, I can't say. All I know is mine, now with over 100K miles on it, still shifts and feels like a well oiled rifle bolt...
@recheveste316 жыл бұрын
S2000 are fun cars. The disadvantage they have is the lack of torque but great cars on great roads..very light and quick! C6 Vette is a quiet giant. Very quiet on the streets but pulls you back hard once you smash the pedal.
@U2Jaime13175 жыл бұрын
Idk what you mean by giant. It's a very small car and weighs 3100 pounds for what it is on to if being 50/50
@cesnahernandez11895 жыл бұрын
@@U2Jaime1317 I think he meant power wise
@U2Jaime13175 жыл бұрын
@@cesnahernandez1189 maybe yes
@oldrover30074 жыл бұрын
Great Job , I am thinking of getting a 2008 or newer 6 Spd . soon . Thanks for posting. Excellent Video .
@pixofu016 жыл бұрын
Great review! I have a 2005 Z51 convertible with Corsa exhaust and Vararam intake with a manual trans and this car is ridiculous. You are absolutely correct about the acceleration and not having to downshift for power. I've had a 2012 and then a 2013 Camaro RS convertible and traded it in for the Vette. I actually like the 05 because of the steering wheel. I bought a 2007 Solstice GXP when it came out and I loved it, but I was surprised to see the same steering wheel in the 06 and up Vette's.
@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad5 жыл бұрын
I just bought mine! It’s an amazing car!
@cs52507 жыл бұрын
Got my c5 z06 at 80k miles for $16.2k and it's always been my dream to own one. I also have a honda grom which is a street legal mini bike, and if there's anything I learned from owning the bike, it's that it is more fun to drive a slow vehicle fast than it is to drive a fast vehicle slow. This is one reason why the miatas are so successful.
@rharrison797 жыл бұрын
The C5 Z06 is even more of a raw experience than the regular C6's even though they make similar power.
@rickhunter65134 жыл бұрын
I’d take a C5 z06 over an S2000 or C6. Simple design and raw power. Great combination. Plus pop up headlights 😂👍🏼
@poconoadvanceddetailandcar52174 жыл бұрын
@@rickhunter6513 ls3 c6 z51 is better than c5z ;)
@rickhunter65134 жыл бұрын
StockDJ except no pop up headlights so no 😂✌🏼 They’re both awesome cars👍🏼
@mountaindew2676 жыл бұрын
I really see what you mean about the power being too much. I have a c6 base as my personal car, which is rated at 400hp, but I drive a late model Honda fit for work. The Honda fit, with its 120hp and cvt transmission is so much more satisfying because I can keep the throttle planted for a good 15 seconds before I even have to worry about speeding, all the while listening to the engine's steady drone at a constant 5k rpms. The corvette, on the other hand is just so irritating the way it goes as fast as I tell it to go using modulation of my right foot. I honestly don't know how I deal with it from day to day.
@rickylowry32135 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@mountaindew2672 жыл бұрын
@John Doe have you experienced sarcasm before? I said a Honda fit was more satisfying to drive than a corvette. I would hope that would tip you off.
@sgvern15 жыл бұрын
There is a Top Gear review from nine years ago. Torque? Jeremy puts the Vette in 5th gear at a standstill and proceeds to accelerate from that standstill to 175mph as he shouts “IN ONE GEAR.” That is torque!!!
@sgvern15 жыл бұрын
That was a Z06 Corvette to be precise.
@Zygrene5 жыл бұрын
Yep I remember that episode. Having driven a Z06, I'm not surprised it was able to start in 5th. Ridiculous torque! Scary to drive though.
@ricky_ricardo Жыл бұрын
Hey Man, I like your review.. lots of good points and helping me make a decision
@studio-flash5 жыл бұрын
Great review..C6 Corvette is such a cool car.
@michaelthebarbarian33804 жыл бұрын
Even my 96 LT4 has the skip shift. These cars are incredible values.
@mickeyhartsell60962 жыл бұрын
Corvettes are everywhere around here in NC, I would rather have an S2000 because it's better looking and a roadster with 9,000 RPM'S . A quality sports car not a suped up cobalt.
@michaelgerrard74102 жыл бұрын
Love my C6 ! I recently paid $30-k for a 2007 Convertible Z51 , 6 spd manual transmission. The car only has 24-k actual miles on it, the tires looked brand new, but we’re 8 years old. I put on a set of Continental DWS 06+. I can break them lose in 3rd gear. I may have paid a little too much, but this Black Beauty 3LT rag top looks & drives like a brand new car. It even came with Corsa exhaust!
@ixtzulm46492 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry man but why would you get a convertible. Shoulda just got the coupe
@heathatkins2837 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. I'm a Japanese car lover also, I know the feeling. That will for sure be my next car
@Tec-fv2xb7 жыл бұрын
Comparing a c6 to a s2000? Really
@roberthaywoodjr.90525 жыл бұрын
LOL!👨🏿....I KNOW! That is really a stupid question to ask!
@jahsjs49465 жыл бұрын
They both FR
@StevenTrollingtonPhD5 жыл бұрын
Maybe a c4 would compare. Even a base c5 would be a stomp in anything but a backwoods parking lot autocross event.
@verdict11637 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are the best man! Always look forward to hearing your perspective as a fellow JDM enthusiast. How about a 300ZX (Z32 obviously)?
@Zygrene7 жыл бұрын
Toby Corbin Still haven't found a Z32. I've driven a janky NA example but need to review a proper twin turbo.
@stephenboneau90904 жыл бұрын
A fair review, bro. Although I don't own one yet, I do love how the vette is so versatile as a daily driver and the LS engine delivers the power so well. Another great Japanese car that runs well against your Honda is the Subaru BRZ.
@BurnoutFilmsHD6 жыл бұрын
I sold my C5 Z and I regretted it every day until I bought my C6 Z
@scarecrow_98956 жыл бұрын
I agree, this is why I bought a c-5. It's a great car. I had it for 5 years and 40k miles without a problem. Any corvette, starting with the C5 is a great car. Of course, I would be happy to put up with a big block, 66.
@toddinthemiddle Жыл бұрын
i had a c5, and like this guy said about this one, it was too fast for the streets. had no problem with that.
@scarecrow_9895 Жыл бұрын
@@toddinthemiddle Update: I still drive my c5 and have not had to spend much money on it. The drivers seat has worn out, but everything else works like new. Over 100,000k on it now.
@krystalburton69056 жыл бұрын
C6 rules! Opt for 2008 and up for awesome power!
@joeschneider675 жыл бұрын
100 % I agree with you...for the price of this vette, you get everything you need .👍👍👍👍👍
@swanblake7 жыл бұрын
@Zygrene have you reviewed the BRZ or 370Z? Curious on which one you would pick? Love the review!
@miguel300ish5 жыл бұрын
I got a C5 Corvette I was a Honda guy but after modding my Vette I never looked back .
@twiceonsundays3 жыл бұрын
Very fair and detailed review here.👍
@craigt59066 жыл бұрын
The 2005-2007 LS2 was 6.0L not 6.2 the 2008-2013 had the 6.2 LS3
@JamesJones-xb8bx7 жыл бұрын
So basically sounds like the comparison of a boys car vs a mans car
@flectz7 жыл бұрын
yeah, the s2k is a man's car
@JamesJones-xb8bx7 жыл бұрын
Relinquish do you own or have you driven either?
@TheBb6prelude6 жыл бұрын
I'm Mikey maybe try one with a aftermarket gear on a road course. Your opinion would probably change
@AnthonyK_346 жыл бұрын
preludeF20Bking Then do the same thing to a vette and your opinion will change right back
@jdmnsxr68205 жыл бұрын
@I'm Mikey all the s2k needs is weight loss better aero and a turbo ;). then you wont be so far off from a vette lol
@Thenspratt146 жыл бұрын
You are actually not off on the statement about the torque in the corvette at 1000rpm vs the s2000 at 6000rpm. Looking at various dyno curves, the corvette has about 250 ft-lb at 1000rpm, while the s2000 has about 125 ft-lb at 6000rpm just before V-tec kicks in.
@Zygrene6 жыл бұрын
That is actually a little disgusting :)
@systemiclupus4896 жыл бұрын
Zygrene 😂 ain’t that the truth! Absolute unit!
@TheTmshuman5 жыл бұрын
Try a C6Z. Now under 30k
@moneyparhar7 жыл бұрын
Dude honda s2000 is full of plastic interior what u complaining about vette
@kamils68297 жыл бұрын
N/A soundsSoGood injection molded plastics are a lot different than soft touch plastics.
@jacobking41065 жыл бұрын
10x the car an s2000 is. Not even a comparison lol. Drive both and you will know LOL
@bliglum6 жыл бұрын
Last car was an S2000, loved the way it handled. But it was lacking in low end grunt as everyone says... Never had an American (or German) car because I've always seen them as unreliable junk.. But I'm craving power! And powerful Japanese cars like Supra, or GTR, are crazy pricey. SO, I am really considering getting a C6 vette. They say LS's are pretty reliable, I hope so.
@bailey9r4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like, from what your saying, you would be even happier in a VW Beetle. You can "floor it" all day!
@metaljew44563 жыл бұрын
I just last week picked up a 2011 C6 Grand Sport 6 speed manual, convertible for $35K. She has 40K on her. Runs great. The price of all of these Corvettes has gone up since 2017 when this video was made. You are not picking this example up for under $25K anymore.
@superclaw9002 жыл бұрын
Grand sports are going to be more expensive than the base that is in the video here. The GS has nearly everything the z06 (wide body, suspension, etc…) with the exception of the aluminum frame and engine and will demand a higher price. I bought a 2012 with 26k back in 2018 for 35k, and the base models were averaging around 22-25k at the time for one with 50k’ish miles. Today not much has changed, they are still hovering around the 20-25k sell price for earlier base models like the one in the video.
@dangrbitch7 жыл бұрын
yeah but steering wheels are seats are easily upgraded. It's just so much cooler than any japanese car at that price. I'm looking at either this, or a used 370z. They're both cool. Still haven't decided yet but I'm leaning 2 the vette. The engine note alone is worth it. It's just more menacing and bad ass. Japanese and most euro cars aren't really "bad ass". They're kinda like a bit wussy compared to the vette.
@jacobreed475 жыл бұрын
It's not an overhead valve V8 , it's a pushrod LS motor
@sumdood20353 жыл бұрын
The Z51 has a close-ratio transmission, which is probably why yours seems so fast. Base vettes ran the T56 transmission, and they can really drag out 1st gear. I'm not sure what the Z51 uses, but it's definitely not the same. 1st gear on a Base vette will go well over 60mph.
@Michael-lp9tt4 жыл бұрын
I just got an 05 c6. Black on black. Thing rips.
@oafyvonskidmark3166 жыл бұрын
They are powerful and the LS motor is legend, however they have had harmonic balancer since the C5, they had recalls but never really fixed the problem , its $1,700 at the dealer and some guys have had it done twice! The shifter is sloppy going out of 2nd into 3rd and out of 4th into 5th, its easy to shift from 2nd and get 5th, it is very hard to get out in and out of, it would be a death trap if you ever went into water, no way you are getting out even if not stuck in the mud upside down with doors stuck shut, the windows are electric as is the door locks, there is a lever to use if the power fails but its almost under your left butt cheek on the floor and if you have a belly no way you are reaching it with the door closed! I wish I bought a convertible with automatic transmission, its quicker in the 0 to 60 times cause you have no shifts like the stick needing 2nd gear to do it! They are cool and handle like a go cart and you can feel the G's which can abruptly change which feels as if the thing could throw you out the window if not buckled it! But when that car does lose traction like when pulling on a sweeping ramp at high speed, you are into the wall so to speak, NASCAR speak for into the guard rail or sailing off into an underpass
@U2Jaime13175 жыл бұрын
Buy a non oem aftermarket version for 400 bucks (ati super damper) and pay a shop and have it done and for total of 1000 (parts and labor). Or do it yourself in 2 days. Instead of over paying a dealer to put the same oem one back in. People need to use their heads
@dfw1fast1432 жыл бұрын
I just traded my S2000 AP1 in on a 2006 Corvette 3LT. No looking back. My 3rd corvette after trying all kinds of "Top ten sports cars"
@LivingOnCash4 жыл бұрын
S2000 owner: "My car will rev to 9K RPM!" Corvette owner: "My car doesn't have to!" I like both cars but prefer the Vette as a car to live with. Tons of storage space (great for touring), great gas mileage, reliable and cheap to fix if it does need repairs, comfortable, fast and great handling when you want to tear up the road.
@rayburton48675 жыл бұрын
Dark side? U lost me right off!
@Ryan271834 жыл бұрын
Great video of Pescadero, 84, and a few other SC mountain thoroughfares.
@mnbytestube2 ай бұрын
I feel like the interior material quality stuff is way overblown. Yeah some reviewer said that so now everyone repeats it. Does the S2000 have better materials, Does the NSX have better plastic? The steering wheel is basic GM wheel of the era. Admittedly that is plain and GM could have done better. It is leather wrapped though. There are a lot of aftermarket wheels available made out of whatever material you want as long as you want carbon fiber and leather lol. Upgrade to stereo to apple car play with backup cam and if you want upgrade the steering wheel. The rest is just basic and not ugly. The interior is part of why I like the C6 over the C5. I think it has aged well.
@Capncomeback20233 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video but I LOVED my 2008. And I KNEW what to do with it!
@SirLeetMan5 жыл бұрын
Damn. I recognize those roads you were on. Great driving roads.