I daily mine in Maryland. In rain and in snow with Michelin AS3+ tires. It’s still just a car. It’s not expensive and it’s so easy to work on yourself that even I can change my water pump in 20 minutes. Parts aren’t as cheap as a civic but they won’t break the bank either. As long as you aren’t making minimum wage you can afford to own this car. I’ve owned mine about 11 months now. We love it so much my fiancé is planning on trading in her FRS for one. Inexpensive, most fun for the value, easy to maintain. I recommend this car to anyone.

HI PUSHING, I'm a 72 year old boomer. You are right about corvette clubs. They suck as much as Mensa meetings. I bought a 1967 427/435 in 1969. That one didn't kill me. I have had 14 more vettes since then. Never put a scratch in one of them. My current ride is a 2011 stick , in Supersonic Blue Metallic. Have fun . i still am.

Corvettes are Americas favorite sports car! Owning one is an honor that no everyone get to experience, props to you for building your own engine. You going to be the next boomer of your generation.

As a boomer Corvette owner, I complement your video. Loved the humor. Corvettes always cost more than their purchase price. Well worth the wait too.

I changed the crankshaft seal on my C6 and drove it to Vegas where I recently moved from SC. It was a pleasure to drive cross country and it has been and will be my daily driver.

I bought mine and did so knowing it could have expensive repairs. Bought it with a leaking oil pan gasket, doing that and the HB at the same time. 12-1500 not too bad. Trans seems solid, engine too. Just want something "nice" to me. Always a fan of the c6. 12/14/2023 update. Did all seals and timing chain/tensioner. Little over 4k. In love or hate stage but still more love than hate at the moment lol

I definitely liked your video today. I would love to have a C6 Corvette and yours looks exceptionally nice, but I definitely appreciate the truth that comes out of your mouth about the hardships and expenses of an older Corvette because some people just can’t do it

Great video, totally agreed. Love those silver cup wheels, I need a set!!!

I've recently been watching your videos and hats off to you,I have a c6 and several other project cars man can I relate,why do these mechanical assholes hate us so much when we love them unconditionally,good on you man don't ever let them beat you

You make some valid points, but as a “boomer”…my advice is don’t get old!

I appreciate this kind of video,people need to know.

well said bro! great valid points

Absolutely buy a C6 Z06. In fact, you can buy my Black 2007 Z06 w only 13,365 miles. Outstanding condition. My window sticker is $77,425.00 Buy mine for 50K CASH and avoid over 4K in stealership fees. Boom!

nice video haha, i agree with most of your points... and it looks real classy until you try to open the door and the electronic door latch stops working and you have to go in by opening the trunk and pulling the tab lol

I treated myself to a Corvette last year. I purchased a restored 1967 L79 Coupe, and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I get lots of 👍👍 And most of all its a 3-time NCRS top flight car. The 67 is my FIRST Corvette.

Lol I'm literally the biggest Corvette fan out there, but I laughed my ass off at your last video

Just the piece of mind of having a low mileage c6, I feel would be the best so I can service and maintain the car properly without having any major problems.

26 automotive technician in Dallas Tx and I agree with every single point he said, but being mechanically inclined and the dream of always owning a c6 I’m going to buy a low mileage c6 base for close to 30k

That audio is crispy 🔥

very nice video about a car, its clear you like it and know what are you talking about

I bought my z06 cash cause i didn’t feel like paying a monthly fee. 😂😂

I used to have a C5 and a C6Z. Great cars and great engineering but I always found myself taking my 5th gen 1LE out much more often. Something about this heavy girl makes her more fun as a daily driver. After taking the 1LE on tail of the Dragon last year, I was convinced it was more fun than the Z. Sold both of the Vettes and now my only sports car is my old Camaro. I love the damn thing. The Z is the better track car, but the 1LE gives more smiles per mile. It has a stage 4 GPI cam, heavily modded LS3, BMR suspension mods, delrin offset diff bushings, subframe bushings, steering rack bushings and toe rods and trailing arms. Also front JPSS titanium rod inserts for the steering feel while braking/cornering. I will tell you, a regular Camaro 1LE is alright but this one here is a 10 second monster that can corner way too well. The center orlf gravity and lower weight is better on the Z but I really have enjoyed my 1LE much more. I believe the new C8's steering feel to finally be to a point where it's more enjoyable than C6 or C7z but too bad the fun stick is gone. If they reintroduce a new Corvette with a 7 speed manual, I will go purchase it.

You said don’t get one if you don’t have a garage. I don’t have a garage but was wanting to get a car cover for it. What are thoughts on this?

I own a 2009 C6, LS2 LS3 six speed auto Z55 package, clear top, Black, Cashmere leather seats. I am not a Boomer, older than that. With only 22,000 non rain, non Winter driven it's close to perfect. Great ride, more than enough power. It's not a Prius, it takes money to own and maintain and buy. Mine goes in for a new HB soon. Just had the fluids changed. Nice vid!

I completely agree with everything you just said

what shifter you running in the car? seems really short

I hate I'm having to get my harmonic balancer fixed, but I surely do love my '08 Z51 C6... Gotta love the LS3

Come on bro you don’t have an average C6 your tires are like what 325? That’s not normal to the average seat owner who wants to get one they’re only 285 width and those are more affordable you need to delineate between grand sport and 06 and just a regular 2005 Corvette also your brakes are crazy expensive too so make sure you mention that next time

Is 46k miles a lot for a 2012 c6 automatic? Looking at buying one nearby, looks clean runs well. No accidents.

why did you have to rebuild your engine? were there a lot of miles on it when you bought the car?

I am looking into the possibility of selling my BMW F32 and getting a C6. My BMW is all looks and no heart. What year is your C6? What was the mileage when you bought it? Does it have a body kit on it? and what are these rear lights? I love these lights. They are a significant improvement from the stock lights. Thank you for your contribution here on KZfaq. It's helpful and inspiring.

I've been debating between a C6 and a Q50. I wanted to drive either one of th from Tallahassee to Orlando once a month which is like 250 miles. Are the C6 seats really that bad and get that hot?

Where did you get the spoiler

If the cabin gets hot can't you just blast the AC?

I have a 2008 C6 Base model with 76K miles I picked up for $19K in 2019. It' stock and it's been totally reliable and parts are cheap and everywhere. I drive the car in a spirited manner but I do not beat on it. It's usually when you start adding hot cams, manual transmissions and performance mods you start to incur more expenses and problems. Overall Corvettes are very reliable and affordable.

Thank you so much for this video of it wasn’t for you I would’ve bought one because I love the car but can’t afford to buy it twice the ones I found are in the 30 40 50 some are in the 70,000 range of miles on them I thought with low miles I wouldn’t have to worry I was comparing to Lexus not for reliability but for fun everyday driving I’m a car enthusiast are they reliable with low mileage or am I right about avoiding the vette

Get em while the price be droppin!

I drive mine every day and have had it since the first oil change . The care has been great to me. If you beat the crap out of it, then you gonna pay. I raced mine, and yes, you got to pay to play it's that simple!

Sounds like you’ve had a lot of problems.. how many miles are on your vette?

Where do you get thoses rims

What wheels bro?

anyone know how the part situation is in europe or more preferably germany

Daily mines every day no regrets

I have a few problems with things that you said like if you find too hot chicks you’ll only be able to take one home you do know how much trunk space is in this car right are used to have a 300ZX TwinTurbo 2+0 and I would make chicks ride in the back of that thing all the time its called riding trunk it isn’t that bad

Sounds like when i bought my first motorcycle. Chicks would look maybe take a pic. But more times than not dudes always approached it and wanted to ask about it

Hard truths. Lol I'm 28 y/o and you got em on the nose

Exactly what you said, "If you can't afford it twice don't buy it"

Should I buy a 2005 C6 base model 103k miles for $16.5k?

what made your engine blow, and how many miles did it have

Midget struggles are real - I could only imagine how hard it must be to push in the stage 2 clutch, whilst trying to hang on to the steering wheel for dear life, it's no wonder you can't drive in the rain or for long periods of time with them baby t rex arms you sport ....🤣🤣

Bought my 08 z06 today with 27k miles. Afraid to buy with Democrats, but I live once.

Best performance car for $15-25k other than a c63

I’m buying a C6 Vette and I’m a mechanic

❤

I brought my 2011 C6 gs convertible with 17000 miles 3 Years ago from CarMax with warranty I keep it in garage somethings you are right about but 99.9 percent owner have other vehicles and this just a weekend toy. Corvette are dead reliable and you can find parts anywhere.

Yes, you should buy a C7 Corvette

If buy a cheap Corvette, plan to pay how much a decent one of a similar trim / year would cost. Also, if corvette parts are expensive to you... Then you shouldn't buy a car. Also, it's a corvette and nobody is sitting on them taking pictures.

😂😂😂😂 no mames quey,,I get you..

I thought when the C8 came out all other corvettes would drop in price but unfortunately the C8 that was supposed to sell for $60K were selling for $120K and all other corvettes doubled in price selling for way more than their original MSRP so I’ll pass you saying corvettes are affordable is bull crap 🤦🏻‍♂️

No don’t ! C6 parts are not manufactured. Part gm 19417903 which is the gas pedal is not to be found anywhere💣💣💣. In addition the gear lever is in a bad position for quick changes. C2,3,4 have better position. Pedals do not allow you to do heel / toe downshifts you could do in C2,3,4😢Mine is sitting waiting for a new gas pedal with no time given by Chevrolet 💣

completely disagree about price lol you’re over exaggerating how expensive it is. I have a z06 c6 and a 06 duramax truck that costs wayyyyyyy more to fix. Ls series is so strong, basic costs of ownership obviously goes up when you’re car has 345s on in the back duh and you have a 6.2 or 7.0l v8 no wonder gas is expensive

Being a person who has owned Corvettes if you think you got a deal on one you didn’t. Let me explain if the owner is willing to discount their Vette in order to get you to buy it then they’re unloading a problem on you. When you buy a super clean low mileage Vette the sellers won’t budge on price & you’ll probably pay high retail. Now the good news is if you spend more money up front on a super clean Vette than the only thing you’ll have to do is simple fluid changes. If this guy had to rebuild the engine than he bought a problem from the start trying to get a “deal” brah 🤔

“Exotic” accent 💀

Stop crushing my dreams

Bashes boomers……..then complains about how expensive the car is. Something that’s basically a given. (Aka boomers don’t need to be told a performance car is expensive to fix)

They stop making Corvettes after 1967

boomers rule

Actually those c6 vett is cheap. Even the parts are very cheap.

Just the facts that he needs 200 takes just to make a 5 minute video let's you know he doesn't know anything about what he's saying

im 20 I can build semi trailers but never built a motor Will save up to buy one, So cant afford it 2x Fuck it, Everyone makes a bad financial decision one in their 20's, Here i come Perk of living cheap with parents while having a nice job, it will be a garage car hopefully will pick one up in 3-4 months after tax season

He has no idea what he's talking about

Ez worst car vid on yt

Sad part is ill take 2005 E5( AMG and blow the door of most corvette's