Corvette Grand Sport Review | Auto Fanatic

A good client of ours is selling his 2010 C6 3LT Grand Sport loaded with Z51 Sport Suspension so we shot a video of the car for promo.
This car is collector owned and one of the best you will ever find with only 9,000 original miles, all options, 2 tops and a striking color combo with flawless cosmetics and mechanicals. I honestly love the C6 Corvette these are an amazing sport car value for anyone seeking a usable sports car with plenty of support to track or customize further.
Few things I like about the C6 Grand Sport is the styling, I like it because I am a purist of the Corvette heritage and feel this has more authentic cues than the C7. The C7 Corvettes are not cheap and the depreciation of the C6 is at a point that they can be had for amazing values but finding a gem like this one is rare.
Hydraulic steering is a no brainer as it offers incredible steering feel and feedback, The awesome grip and chassis balance just make this a very fun to drive spirited on any of your favorite twisty roads.
Another client give me his 2017 C7 Z06 with Z07 track pack for the day and the car SUCKED in my opinion, I could not wait to give it back, the lack of grip, inconsistent power delivery, poor AC function, rattles, noises and hard ride I now realize why he unloaded it for a huge loss and bought a Porsche 991 GT3.
I prefer normally aspirated cars and too much power in a Corvette is not usable when carving country roads or your favorite track unless your a pro driver with lots of balls! The Grand Sports are my favorites and always have been because they are fun and balanced for everyone to enjoy.
Hope you guys enjoy the video and my feedback and if anyone out there is interested in this car please email me direct at [e-mail] and I will connect you with the owner.

[@Murrayfan]

I keep telling myself that no matter what, C6 grand sport is my next car. I love the looks of these.

[@AndrewKlaassen]

Same, but I ended up getting the base. I'm not as disappointed as I thought I would be

[@m7md4x4]

Same here, picked this over a Supra

[@spsanders69]

@@galencaudill6462 Nice i am looking to upgrade my 2015 Camaro 2SS to a 2012 Grand Sport as well. Hopefully, this weekend.

[@buckeyemike5495]

I recently purchased my first Vette ('13 GS, Torch Red, 6-Speed Manual, 11k Miles.) I looked for 2 1/2 years for this particular model. What an incredible car and the looks it gets.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Not gonna lie I might choose this over the z06. That styling is top notch.

[@nickvarga463]

Shift the damn thing!!!!! Omg

[@mikeclaiborne2199]

LOL, was thinking the same. Get it out of 3rd gear on the interstate. OMG! I would only run it that hard on the track.

[@runnningonempty]

NOT EVERYBODY HATES THE TAIL LIGHTS OF THE C7

[@genericdenizen1]

I love them and bought a C7 Corvette Grand Sport. Manual of course.

[@ravensvc1]

Almost everyone

[@algajarsky7048]

Picked up a low mile red “10” GS convert this week. 3LT ,6 speed , has performance exhaust. Handles great

[@michaelfischer7323]

Same here Al, in black. Love it.

[@markb6171]

I love my C6 GS....such a fun car to drive!!

[@cn9936]

Even though the C8!is out and it’s March 2024, I still live the C6 GS! I can’t wait to get mine!

[@johnasbury9915]

On my 4th C6, currently have an ‘12 GS 6 spd convertible, just a great car. Get one, you won’t regret it.

[@_VelociDad]

It’s great fun going back to watch this in late 2023 with multiple C8 variants out now. The C6 GS, Z06 and ZR1 truly are special!

[@runslaTe]

the c6 looks brutal ..its lines have a natural flow

[@MT_53]

Glad that's not MY car he's driving!! OMG!! He belongs in a Mustang!

[@hextor-io]

Great review video! helped in my decision and picked up a 2013 GS in Night Race Blue with less than 10k on it while I save my pennies for C7 Z06

[@glen8449]

I wish it was for sale today. What a beauty. I like your honest well spoken review. I just start looking last week for a Grand Sport. Thanks again. You hit all the points.

[@DR-zr5rs]

Really nice review - a twin to the car I bought...love it!

[@SoberIrishman]

C6 is MUCH more spacious inside, 4 rear lights, a much better built car. I have 2. Love em. 😎

[@eloygonzalezjr]

I have to agree still love the looks of this car over a c7. I can easily afford a c7 but rather own this

[@navysealsrock1725]

The z06 has a valve issue. I'll take the grand sport

[@hheythered]

Ive been looking for a Z06, but changed my mind. Hard to find a good one that has issues fixed AND hasn't been hot-rodded and dogged out for a decent price. Grand Sports are actually cheap

[@rociomc1718]

Great review. Best yet. Most are people with a 10 word vocabulary. Pics and vids do not do this car justice.

[@DR-zr5rs]

Mine is a twin - love this car!

[@ttravreefsaquatics8354]

I’m n the market for a c6 grand sport myself, still keeping my c4😁😎

[@tho464]

I prefer C6 and just bought mine with 15K miles for dirt cheap. Loving it!

[@glen8449]

How much? Just curious. I am looking now. And prices are all over the map.

[@jaithak7267]

If you cruise at 75 mph below 2k rpm = 28mpg.

[@marcorodriguez7748]

with headers you get a couple more! just saying!

[@justinlanglais9825]

Yes it’s amazing in the highway ! I drove mine 80 - 85 on a 600 mile trip and got 29 mpg.... With Callaway cold air intake and Corsa Sport exhaust... Dyno’d at 414 rear wheel HP

[@jaimevargas2936]

Thanks for convincing me to buy a C7. Dude and shift already !!!

[@icurt06]

The heritage package was on the 2012 Corvette for the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet

[@CarStory]

I owned a 2011 GS in same color with the heritage stripes. Looked exactly like this car and I also had a manual. Top of 2nd gear took me to about 72MPH. Absolutely crazy fun car and the engine and exhaust sound was amazing. This car will end your life quick though if you don't respect the power. It was a sad day when I sold it.

[@MrCannonsdad]

Why did you sell it?

[@civicpride1986]

Probably to buy something else he wanted.. sometimes garage does not have enough space for many toys.

[@gtperfection1596]

I have owned both C6 and C7 traded one in for another I personally think the C6 will age better than the C7 all the sharp angle and digital instrument display will look dated in the future

[@anthonyk11]

Cleanest C6 GS ive seen in a while! Still for sale?

[@applejacks971]

'Fully optioned' without the Mag Ride Control is NOT fully optioned.

[@jessebunker6062]

I understand what you are saying, but I ordered mine without the mag ride. Auto cross with the mag ride just doesn't have the feel of a good shock and sway bar package.

[@dangrbitch]

i like this way better than the new one. The new one is too digital. The interior is supposed to be better on the new one, but after sitting in them back to back, I didn't like sitting in the new one as much. I like driving the zo6 or grand sport better than the new one. The new one looks kinda busy and contrived. This one looks classic, pure and clean. I also like it being smaller than the c7. I hate digital dash displays. I like real buttons, real gauges. On balance, all things considered, i think this is my favorite sports car, especially for the price.

[@autofanaticcars]

if you want to see what i feel is the best looking C7 which I had the pleasure to sit in last week check this out, www.genovationcars.com they fixed every single thing I hated about the C7 design i wish GM would follow this direction.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

Thats a beautiful neighborhood I am glad to see the way things were before everything seems to have become vinyl sided cluster crap.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Clutch must be very hard to push. He doesn’t seem to want to shift. I wonder what his R P M is showing.Gas mileage gone.😬

[@autofanaticcars]

Well i have been driving a Shelby GT350 for the past few years with an 8500 RPM so its kinda of a habit ha ha ha

[@jonathancomsa3610]

The engine was saying, upshift upshift!

[@jefflawson7468]

I love my C6 grand sport 2012

[@willierollerskating8642]

Awesome review! Thank you. I was just concerned about the lifespan of the poor motor 😥 as you riding all day at 70mph at 3rd gear?? 😬😖 😆 😅😅😅😅😂😂😂 The content was great! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻😉

[@glen8449]

This particular motor. Is a GREAT MOTOR. and if you buy the manual trans. The motor is HAND BUILT.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

You can now purchase the car from mid 20s to low 30s. Will probably be my next car if the c7 doesn’t drop in price by next year.

[@danielfair4675]

Mid $20s? .... you're looking at a 100,000 mile GS then.

[@walterbrob]

Feeling the chrome wheels. Dont get the black wheel craze. They look like the hub caps were stolen or something.

[@bobbierdz7501]

WHAT KIND OF EXHAUST DID YOU PUT ON?

[@ultimatetruthteller4169]

Took it for a nice ride down the Sprang Parkway😊

[@kilo5065]

Hello!! Is this c6 grand sport still available if so.. What is the asking price?

[@autofanaticcars]

Yes it is currently in our collector facility for the winter. Send all inquires direct to, [e-mail]. this car is the cleanest C6 GS youll find. Fly in if you have the time.

[@americantrucker2452]

I'm starting to think this guy dosen't care to much for the C7 lol, Awesome video and beautiful car🔥🔥

[@autofanaticcars]

the C6 is a great car this one sold to a good home. I do like the new C8 just not the ridiculous prices they are selling for today.

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

The C7 is better accross the board. Funny , because they say when they try to sell a C7 next to a C8, the C7 looks dated now also. All corvettes are cool though. Even C3s in the late 70s are kinda cool cruiser fashion cars.

[@MrCannonsdad]

What would you say now (7-10-23) when C6 Grandsports are about $40-45k with relatively low miles (under 40k) and you can get a C7 Z51 with about that many miles for $50k or less?

[@autofanaticcars]

The C7 is the better car based on build and interior quality. Im actually thinking of buying one myself the C8 is great in many regards but i still cant fall in love with it to buy one yet.

[@wkeil1981]

big difference gs vs z06 is the steel vs aluminum frame. Also z06 has magnesium roof!!

[@billmoore6688]

Is this car still available?

[@chrish5503]

Chrome wheels really age this othewise ageless widebody platform. They're why I ended up trading my Crystal Red Tintcoat 2011 GS... Just limited options to keep it stock looking and the painted wheels are IMPOSSIBLE to find.

[@wuaname8441]

The center console where the radio / ac / nav are is what has deterred me from buying one “yet”. Very out dated, even in that time period

[@KpopNiDontStop]

crazy to see these under 30k now.

[@danielfair4675]

Lol, check prices out in 2023.

[@JoeTirone]

"and I'm not going to kill the car. I'm just not driving it like that" For the love God shift out of 3rd on the highway you fool!

[@tho464]

What price did this car sell for?

[@sticrzy123]

What exhaust did he go with on this one sounds great ?

[@autofanaticcars]

Borla

[@sticrzy123]

@@autofanaticcarssounds great 👍

[@carstenhansen5757]

You should write in the headline, it's a 2010

[@tlarson36]

Should've been shifting sooner. He's used to the gt 350.

[@door2416]

Not machine silver. It's Blade silver. Machine silver was prior to the Grand Sport edition.

[@a68rebel]

it IS a daily driver. No problem. Thousands of folks daily drive these.

[@jonhug3231]

Fuckin shift! Damn! I have a C6 Z06 and watching this guy drive this car is giving me mad anxiety. I can’t believe the owner sitting in the front seat didn’t say anything. Fuck. SHIFT!!!!!

[@autofanaticcars]

you sound like the typical pansy midlife Corvette owner who is afraid to drive the car hard, get over it you can drive your car like an old man all you want I do not roll like that. Keeping the car in the power band is far more enjoyable unless your a cheap ass trying to save gas

[@SimplyJustRandomness]

40k? I see used ones online clean carfaxes for 20-25k, base model, but still ls3 c6

[@autofanaticcars]

SimplyJustRandomness not with this low miles and condition, carfax means nothing because a car can still be beat up and worn which wont show in online photos. this vette is. like it rolled off the showroom even underneath.

[@SimplyJustRandomness]

Auto Fanatic yeah...still though for 25k a 08 c6 with 40 to 50k miles is a steal given the platform

[@DeadlyBreath9790]

Kelley blue book is bs they are owned by a used car seller so they rig it

[@mattsysak8726]

SimplyJustRandomness I found one that’s a 2011 GS for $34k.... imma get that 😍

[@AcewingOFFICIAL]

@SyphonX I looked into everything and I love the widebody stance of the grandsport. I can overlook a C6 in traffic but a Z or Grandsport im like woah. The suspension, the updated infotainment and interior options of 2012's.. The low mileage. I also want a 4LT which I will buy within the next year for about 38500 out the door. Dropping 30k down. But I also had a scatpack which was a tiny bit quicker than stock LS3 BUT it had vented/heated seats and all the creature comforts. I just think I sadly spoiled myself for some goodies that the higher packages offer.

[@leekerr6727]

Would it be a Mistake to get this with an Automatic trans?

[@autofanaticcars]

not at all depends on your needs today 85% of new vette owners opt for the automatic

[@AcewingOFFICIAL]

It will be.

[@spsanders69]

No it won't. Get what you want and what is available. Anyone that says otherwise aren't paying your payment/insurance.

[@AcewingOFFICIAL]

@@spsanders69 ofc we don't pay his bills. Doesn't mean he can't ask for advice or recommendations. Automatic mistake

[@spsanders69]

@@AcewingOFFICIALYeah and doesn't mean I can't give advice as well, right? There is nothing wrong with getting an A6.

[@youngestson6537]

Excellent A1.TOPNOTCH

[@moveit452]

Holy crap,this dude should not be driving a manual, and the passenger doesn't say a damn thing. 😵

[@BobbGraziano-pw8zx]

Is the Vette for sale or even available?

[@autofanaticcars]

it actually still is the owner really has not tried hard enough to market and sell it.

[@BobbGraziano-pw8zx]

Auto Fanatic Hi, so would he open to selling?

[@autofanaticcars]

Bobb Graziano yes send me an email il put you in direct contact with the owner. thanks

[@BobbGraziano-pw8zx]

Auto Fanatic [e-mail]

[@keymind117]

Hating way too much on the C7 Z06 for some reason.

[@christopherstowell5668]

I love the C7 much more than the C6. Sorry if you don't like the C7 taillights...i think the C7 looks meaner from bumper to bumper. Not to mention the steering wheel on a C6 is from a Malibu. That's cheap

[@barryfrompunacorp3443]

I concur l skipped the C6 don't get me wrong it just took a little longer for me to get use to the change. I almost got 1. The interior was a detractor . My C5 was more comfortable sitting wise than my C7.

[@lennyb2238]

Damm dude shift it. My god

[@allauthenticsoles1293]

GT 350 over c7 z????? Really? 😆

[@charleslanphier8094]

The cabin noise is way too loud.

[@paulbickley658]

I like it, I don't like the rims.

[@JpL4K3]

Someone was jealous they couldn’t afford the C7.

[@barryfrompunacorp3443]

Something like that. I love all Vetts l don't they've ever made an ugly 1. If l had money I've have about 4 instead of 1 and 1 Ferrari and 1 Aston Martin. I still think the C5 is a work if art .

[@ronc3370]

The School Bus must've had an LS7.

[@Jason_King]

Maybe he thinks he dont shift unless he wants to go faster than 70... wtf

[@Thinair24]

If you ever get your hands on one of these cars, don’t sell it. You will probably regret it like I do. Yay me

[@dougtaylor-xl9kg]

Uhhhhhhhhhh shift plz

[@user-wn7ji4kd4u]

You sound really biased they would’ve been nice if you were just said that you preferred these things because number of the stuff you’re saying is factual

[@jaithak7267]

Hardly see C6s anymore..

[@autofanaticcars]

such great cars and I am seriously thinking of buying this off my client

[@mattbudesa3038]

Auto Fanatic so did you buy the vette?

[@DigitalSubset]

Matt Budesa Lol of course he didn’t. What he said is a marketing strategy to make it seem like the car will be gone soon so it makes buyers want to act fast to buy it.

[@spsanders69]

@@DigitalSubset Yup just like the one I am looking at that has been for sale for about 5 months. I call this week and said I would be up on Saturday. He goes, ok I will let you know on Friday if it is still available. Shocker, it is.

[@db4695]

SS Sandman lol, who’d he think he was foolin

[@jonhug3231]

This dude’s inability to drive a Stick is too much. I can’t watch this video any longer…. SHIFT!!!

[@uncle_magic123]

Yankers ny

[@airplanegeorge]

I just can't get past that stupid grin up front.

[@sunburn8640]

For the love of god, SHIFT! Please…. That’s poor car

[@az5610]

Just a car I have the Grand sport 3lt

[@az5610]

C6 got looks c7 good z06