The Chevy Corvette C6 Z06 Is an Amazing Sports Car Value

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks for posting a video about this great cause… of helping raise the value of our 730hp+ C6Z

[@dylanchapgier9504]

Doug should really review Jakub’s yellow beast.

[@chevyDboyMike]

Good marketing tactic for his auction site

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

😭😭😭😭 Nooo! Now I'll never be able to afford one! 😭😭😭

[@XxCrazedEvolutionXx]

It’s a mass produced corvette not gonna be worth much money, unlike the vipers that shot up in price.

[@michaelwilliams5506]

​@@XxCrazedEvolutionXxi disagree with that. There are plenty of regular production Vettes that are worth good money. The Z06 might have been regular production, but they only make about 11k of them. They'll definitely go up on value. I'm pretty sure they've already bottomed in price

[@_J-quellin_]

Doug is single-handedly raising the prices of every car that I love; with every video that comes out

[@androiduberalles]

I'm legit mad about this one

[@woodyschannel7226]

Pump and dump scheme unironically, I hate it here.

[@outforaripper]

most car youtube is ironically cancer

[@stevefang510]

dammit doug

[@ChrisMcCoyMc]

Dream killa. 😂

[@nr92cp6]

Everyone in the market for a C6Z hates this video coming out lol. But it's awesome to see Doug pay tribute to one of the true classics.

[@henrylam92]

I have been keeping an eye out the last couple months for one that has below 50k miles and there are only so many available 😭

[@pramey]

why would u pay that much money for something thats so terrible on the inside

[@iiroyalty2519]

@@pramey because its fun

[@faxxzc]

@@pramey the missing bells and whistles make the car much lighter, if you want luxury buy an S class

[@DigitalSubset]

@@pramey It's not that bad of an interior

[@eliaseliopoulos4087]

Always thought the C6 Z06 Corvette with that massive 7.0L V8 was corvette’s peak . Endless hours roaming & customising this particular corvette in NFS most wanted and carbon ♥️

[@JCTaylor21]

The steering was upgraded in 2008. They went to the T6060 transmission that year as well with carbon syncros. Also if you got the Z07 Ultimate Performance Package you got carbon ceramic brakes and Brembo calipers, which is a significant upgrade. You also got magnetorheological shocks. For 1 year only (2011) if you opted for the Z07 UPP, you got hi-flo cats and the ZR1 (3 1/2" diameter) exhaust, giving an added 40 horse power. In 2012, due to California emissions, they went to 4 cats. Knowing it would suffer a drop in HP, for the 2011 model year, they increased the output and used the ZR1 exhaust on the Z06/Z07.

[@ZakDeckich]

Love my C6 Z07

[@JCTaylor21]

Me too@@ZakDeckich

[@retrac3147]

Thanks for the info!

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@ZakDeckichZ07 C6? I am not sure about that car.

[@ZakDeckich]

@@purwantiallan5089 what are you not sure about? They do exist. Have the 2011 Carbons and the 2011-13 Z07 package

[@singhking1925]

2 days left on my 1100 hp C6Z auction on ebay, and Doug drops this vid. Timing is impeccable

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

If your car was THAT great, it wouldn't be on the chopping block. Having MUCH more engine than chassis/brakes/suspension is juvenile. It was never DESIGNED 1100HP.

[@ugsl5236]

@@rolexomegaspecialist9411 C6 platform can absolutely handle 1000+ hp

[@JakeTerch]

Hands down, the best looking Corvette. Honorable mention to the C5!

[@ibraheemjohnson7246]

Nope. The best looking is the C3

[@lj5190]

The C6 was a more taught C5, with the C7 perfecting that generational look.

[@jays9211]

C7 looks too transformish. Would take a C6 over a C7 any day

[@koregamer1996]

C1 and C2 are good too.

[@remissiveslave]

Better than the abomination that is c7

[@destroyer84]

My dad had this black on black new in 2006. What a beast. The only thing we always complained about were the seats. They were horrible. It’s a shame they didn’t permit any upgrade over the base Vette because it was sorely needed. Big upgrade on the C7 in that area.

[@OpticalToxin]

The key is for the hatch, the keyhole is by the license plate lights. There's also an electronic button to pop the hatch under there. The traction control button has multiple features. Hit it twice and you go into competitive driving mode. It allows you to spin the tires but keeps active handling on. It also gives you launch control on the manual 2010+ C6s.

[@jamesjefferson6670]

Good looks fam

[@lostfound9346]

this is the first time ever that I have seen Doug miss a feature on a car😅😅

[@KFCOrBust]

Came here to say this 🤣

[@cameronmailer699]

@@lostfound9346 The 944 videos are a trainwreck in terms of missed features, especially the turbo

[@Zuxicovp1]

@@lostfound9346it’s pretty common for Doug sadly.

[@xxkishenxx9647]

Love this car!! But we all know the prices are going up right after this video lol. Keep up the good work Doug!

[@Cujucuyo]

Prices for the C6 have been steadily going up since 2019, people are finally realizing what a great bargain the C6 is... well, was.

[@OlympicSeason]

I wanna own a c6 zr1 one day 🙏🏾 I always loved how the car looked and in terms of performance it held its own against the best sports cars

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

Good work for him indeed smh

[@NegativoZ06]

Wait what ? I bought a c6z in 2021 for 40k and in 2023 I sold it for 52k😂

[@calloo7843]

​@@NegativoZ06the normal c6 was 20k not so much time ago

[@CthulhuTheGAWD]

Hands down my favorite car of all time and is still number 1 on my “to buy” list. Exotics and hypercars are awesome. But C6z’s are 1000x cooler.

[@Trasshprod]

Zr1 is the best corvette ever made that's on the same category as exotic super car/ hyper. This vette is just a sports car

[@eddie1975utube]

I did a couple exotic car tours which included a Ferrari F-430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Murcielago, Ford GT, Aston Martin Vanquish V12, Porsche 911 Turbo and the Z06 6 speed. I absolutely LOVED this car. I felt immediately at home. It was planted, inspiring confidence (unlike the standard vettes). It was powerful, sounded great and was just fun. At $70K brand new it beat the Ferrari and Porsche at Nuremberg at a fraction of the price. A true sports bargain at the time.

[@CthulhuTheGAWD]

@@Trasshprodtrippin’

[@patdry]

Dear editor, thank you for the continued improvements on the photos and examples of what Doug is referring to. A very nice touch!!

[@Dman1998]

Doug’s facial expressions behind every Corvette he drives will forever be my favorite thing

[@huntersharddrive6951]

I was lucky enough to work on the corvettes at a Chevy dealer when these came out. They will always be high on my list of cars to own.

[@matthewlomelin1479]

i was up all last night looking up c6 builds and fell in love. now i wake up and see doug put out a review. coincidence or fate? mark my words i will buy this car.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Get shopping, you won't be disappointed. Took me three years but in 13 I found an 09 Atomic Orange Z06, and definitely keeping it forever :⁠-⁠) Awesome cars!

[@rblbatb]

I have a 2013 Z06. Love it. Reliable, fast, good gas mileage, and huge storage area in the back.

[@MrSlash00r]

I remembering seeing these at the track when they first came out and they were going 20-30mph faster down the straights than everything else .. phew

[@adriangarza3541]

Man I love the C6 Z06 so much, I have a 2008 C6 LS3 Manual and I love it to death. I cant wait to be in a position to move up to a Z06 !

[@naturallyaspirated7829]

I went from a 2012 gs to 07 c6z06 Best decision I ever made

[@LouZ2]

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee why are you commenting that on everyone’s comments😂 no one says it that way evidently

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I love the C5 and C6. The other day I saw a red C5 non-Z06 driven by an older dude. It was so shiny and clean, it looked like how they look in video games. It looked better than new. It was a sight to behold, and turned my head more than the C8s that I see every week.

[@ace673]

You forgot to mention that it has a dry sump oil system so it works better for track use than wet sump. It has the exhaust valve drop problem(LS7) where the exhaust valve can drop into the engine an everything goes kaboom.

[@StickMechanic]

I remember my first time seeing a C6 Z06 in person at Atlanta Dragway. Valvoline had brought a black one to run on their trailer dyno and demonstrate that their oil helped maintain consistent performance. It sounded fantastic but it was absurdly loud. So much so that when we spoke with one of the booth attendants, he told us that they were only allowed to run their demonstration once per hour because other vendors had complained to event staff that the constant dyno runs they'd done the day before were distracting. Great times.

[@rmp5s]

The video of Jeremy Clarkson going from zero to...like...150 or something in ONE GEAR in one of these is friggin awesome. (It's just the Top Gear review vid if you wanna check it out, dear reader. 😁)

[@jamesengland7461]

I remember! 4th gear, I think

[@rmp5s]

@@jamesengland7461 It was 5th!! CRAZY to think about!!

[@spicynachodoritos]

Been wanting a doug review of this car for a long time, Such a great car. Thank you Doug

[@Genkoup]

Having an 08 Z06, one of the feature that I find funny is the adjustable steering wheel. The telescopic function is electronic, which was pretty nice for those years. But the height was still adjustable by pulling a good old lever. Another little detail that this car had was a fuel economy feature, forcing you to shift from 1st to 3rd on certain circumstances. If you gently rev the first gear over 2000rpm, the dashboard will tell you to shift to third and the 2nd becomes kinda blocked even if you want to ignore their eco driving advice... Happily, a cheap little device can be plugged to the transmission to remove that.

[@MrWisdom79]

1st to 4th not 3rd but yes same concept. 😊

[@sliknik1025]

I have the same 2006 Z06 in yellow! I love it! I am unfortunately trying to sell it now too. The actual key is used to lock the center console and I think open the doors if the key fob battery dies. Newer Vettes got new key fob design that hides the metal key inside, but 2005-07 (I think) use older key fob design with an actual key that’s separate. These cars will lock themselves when you get out, close the door and walk away, and will unlock when you try to open the door and have the key fob on you. Can’t think of any other car that had this feature back in 2005/06. The navigation is pretty outdated today obviously, but what’s really cool about it is that it actually has a 3D mode! I’ve been using it since I found out about it while messing in the radio controls and settings haha. It’s pixelated but works just like any other navigation in today’s cars! And the Z06, at 3,132 lbs is just under 50 lbs lighter than the lightest C6 base model Corvette (3,179 lbs), not 14 lbs lighter. It’s 14 lbs heavier than C5 Z06 but with 100-120 hp more than C5 Z06, it more than makes up for it. And apparently the C6 Z06 with Z07 package is even lighter, at 3,073 lbs (according to Wikipedia). Really awesome cars! Buy one now before prices go up!

[@wayupnorth1973]

I drove one, in black, years ago. What an incredible experience. C6 is in my opinion the pinnacle of Corvette!

[@Lsthnbrd]

Racing against one of these was the most fun I’ve ever had driving. Freaking neck and neck the whole way over 3 races. I definitely want one some day. Such a cool car

[@User77989]

I love my Corvettes, my very first actual sports car was a c6 Z06 at 26 years old I went through the Ferraris and other exotics, and guess what I ended with a C7 z06 I love Corvette

[@brianspangler3771]

The C6 Z06 and ZR1 are my top 2 favorite GM cars to own.

[@markholle3450]

My 8 year old grandson loves these Doug Demuro reviews. In the past few days, he has watched over 30 of them. He imitates the starting “THIS” and loves the Doug Score. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@krokodile7203]

It was a good value. Until this video was posted

[@nightcoreanonymous9506]

Still sold for just $35k!

[@boost1728]

Can still get them around $30k. Great deal honestly

[@Fivepointsloww]

These things are also street car monsters. Pretty much unbeatable right now.

[@rmp5s]

...unbeatable?...

[@aaron4757]

@@rmp5s Stock it can smoke 95% of traffic. The LS7 is literally the greatest engine ever made

[@rmp5s]

@@aaron4757 95% != "unbeatable"...and "best engine ever made" is HIGHLY debatable.

[@aaron4757]

@@rmp5s i never said unbeatable did I? Keep quiet bud

[@rmp5s]

@@aaron4757 Read the OP, "bud".

[@corvetteZ3r]

Thanks for making both of mine go up in value!

[@ballan00]

I had a 2007. Sold it a few years ago when we had our 2nd kid... I miss that car so much!

[@krisi.2011]

This was the best car I ever bought . Absolutely loved it and it's amazing on fuel . I wish I kept it with my c7 manual z06 love the torque and that 427

[@user-tz8bi7yk6n]

Between the c7z and c6z which would you prefer as a weekend car?

[@krisi.2011]

@user-tz8bi7yk6n 100% c7 z06 manual and I loved both I've had both . I love the hard top removal on the c7 the interior is leaps and bounds better and it's the last front engine z06 made way better residual value

[@brianiswrong]

Disappointed that Doug didnt mention the ZO6 fender badge has the bhp proudly written on it aswell😢

[@raykrouse136]

I have a C6 Z51 and it is fun to drive...I can imagine how much more fun it would be with another 100HP on the Z06. Thanks for the video and I sure the bids just went on the car

[@about2throwup]

As a former owner and racer of a C6z, love seeing this thru Doug’s eyes. It is a bargain until your engine grenades at 160mph at Auto Club Speedway and you realize it’s 20-25k to rebuild or build from scratch, and the C5z is only like 5-6k for the same problem. C5 better budget racer. Like many, I pulled everything out of the car down to the tub and fame and put a cage, huge APR wing and canards. Oh, and the physical key fob I believe, can be put into a slot in the glove box if the car and fob stop communicating (dead battery) in order to start the car. I also remember Ll the quirks of the TPMS putting you in limp mode right before your track session. Pro-tip, get a TPMS reset device, pull up next to any other GM car from that era and click the button. Worked every time.

[@Chillin4030]

Im glad i grew up in standard mid 2000s gm vehicles. Makes the corvette interior an upgrade rather than a downgrade.

[@drewshegda34]

I have a 2010 C6 base. Very comfortable and can be very rowdy when you want it to! Love the Z06, but needed something I could daily. Great review!

[@agmike98]

I daily a cammed C6Z which is fine until I have a passenger. The suspension knocks your fillings out on the local roads but it doesn’t bother me much while driving

[@drewshegda34]

@agmike98 that's sounds awesome. Would love to get behind the wheel of a cammed corvette. I had the loud motorcycle once upon a time and felt like I wanted something quieter when getting my fun car. Enjoy the ride, cheers!

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

It's like a perfected C5. Especially the body design, absolutely gorgeous outside, AND inside!! I mean inside the engine, that noise melts my face. The interior is beautiful in the way it serves purpose, and perfectly so for that time period. Who needs Hermes when you've got LS7? 'Murican perfection!!

[@373axle]

To me, this is the best-looking Corvette ever and in the best color. Perfection.

[@Supercruze]

C6 Z06 sported magnesium roof panel and front fenders in carbon fiber. Added to the weight savings. Love my 09Z.

[@Supercruze]

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee - Not sure what you're talking about. All C6 Z06 came with magnesium roof panel and pained carbon fiber front fenders.

[@rombick]

​@@Brian_Eugene_Leeit's c6 z06 or c6z nobody calls it z06 c6. Generation comes first. Same as e39 m5 and not m5 e39. And if you are confusing audi and Corvette it's your own problem nobody else would mix them up

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Don't sweat the English, lol, we're both driving Z's :⁠-⁠) What color did you get?

[@lndv]

They just started getting cheaper and you did this, way to go Doug

[@JoseSandoval-vs1xc]

The cheap plastic interior was done away with starting in 2008. The metal key is for opening the car if the battery dies. You can insert the key in a hidden keyhole above the rear license plate that pops the trunk. On the driver side of the trunk there is door release for the driver door.

[@povertyspec9651]

I've seen 2008's and the interior looks the same along with the bargain basement steering wheel.

[@rocketots]

I wouldn't say carbon fiber console is the "same", but ok @@povertyspec9651

[@KnightIndustries572]

Talk about a car that's aged like fine wine...just sensational.

[@Arthur-om1zs]

This car Its a masterpiece.

[@strutz3624]

The C6Z has been officially recorded going 10s in the 1/4 mile bone stock, it's a monster still to this day. Long gone are the days of lightweight - big power cars. Everything is weighed down with luxury items =(

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Stock in the 10s?!

[@AP13P]

Lies

[@peterb4143]

@@MattH-wg7ou well yes and no. Look up ranger c6 z06. Amazing driver in im assuming the perfect climate for drag racing. Did 11s in a stock (stock tire air filter and all) c5 z06 and I think he cracked 11:00s in a c6 z. He has videos on KZbin of a 10.71 on a bone stock c6 z with just a slick only. I think the record n/a no nitrous c6 z is a 8 second car and there’s more than one 8 second n/a c6 z. Amazing cars

[@strutz3624]

@@peterb4143 yup, I was specifically referring to Ranger lol. Dude is a god.

[@peterb4143]

@@strutz3624he’s more or less the vette whisperer haha. I consider myself a decent driver but never been to a track. No 1/4s in SoCal 😢 Irwindale is only an 1/8. Might do another 1/4 draggy run if I find a good spot. Think I got a 12.7 and 4.7 0-60 spinning the tires in cold weather. Not bad for a very first try on non prepped surface

[@Ametisti]

I really like the C6 generally, it's probably my favourite Corvette, with the C4 in 2nd place.

[@toddinthemiddle]

C4??? yikes

[@BornToBeFamed]

Agreed the face lift c4 is my 3rd fav . C6,C7, C4

[@austincato3560]

Wow Doug thanks for raising the price on another car that I would like to buy

[@A500-g6g]

🤦‍♂️a video doesn’t raise the price by much of anything

[@blaketindle4703]

Makes you FEEL like a corvette! 10/10

[@pscurti350]

To the people that knock the C6 ZO6, Go lay out an extra $225,000 for the Ferrari or Lambo performance equivalent with the better interior that will cost you $5k for a brake job, or $500 for an oil change.

[@gregmize01]

My friend bought one of these a couple of years ago...he let me drive it and it's as fast as I'd ever wanna go again. I couldn't get over it's acceleration and torque.

[@toddinthemiddle]

i love when some of these kids whine about sports manuals, talking and how modern automatics are faster. those are the ones that shouldn't be driving one. i had a 6 spd C5 coupe, and even that was far too fast for the road.

[@ytriDlO]

I still love my one. The roaring sound makes me smile everytime i'm driving it.

[@MacNifty]

Still one of my favorite cars. The tail is sweet. The way the wheel in the back sits in the well. It's really nice. I would like to trade in my Day One Challenger SRT-8 for it.

[@armchairracer007]

Thank god i just bought one a few weeks ago before the doug price bump hits 😅

[@naturallyaspirated7829]

😂😂😂😂

[@Pete_Finch]

What you said about the rear loving to step out was definitely right. I always owned fast cars from the day I got my first one, but the C6 Z was the first car that legitimately scared me sometimes especially in cold weather and once the tires got some miles on them. Even punching it in a straight line with TC/active handling off could have the rear completely stepped out, and putting a little too much throttle going through a corner would have you spinning. I learned real quick what NOT to do while driving that thing. With that said, I loved every second of it.

[@willjam465]

Well...looks like I missed my chance to buy one of these cars now that Doug did his "Amazing Sports Car Value" video. Thanks, Doug...

[@Bigmike55626]

C6 z06 was my first sports car. Will buy another soon

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

A few things to know. There have been numerous updates and upgrades since 2006. Also, using non EM tires will dramatically improve ride, handling and noise levels. At over 100Kmiles, expect to put out a lot of $$$ because the HVAC actuators go bad. The engine radiator tends to fracture. And the PS lines may leak. Also, many have failed fuel pumps. And the fuse/relay block (about 85-90% of where all the fuses and relays are) is a major weak spot for the fuel pump circuit. A Painless FP fuse/relay relocation harness kit was a perfect solution as the blocks are discontinued. I think I got the last one. Replacing the FP is no joke. The left tank has to drop down in back. In the past 3-4 years, I've had to put about $15K in for maintenance/repairs. Milage is currently about 125K. It's a 2013. So I do drive mine and it's been tracked for HPDE courses. Currently, 100% of the car is working. It feels like it has only 25Kmi and I can't imagine a significantly better car overall for the money. It's def a keeper. Just hope I can still get a few parts...That's the most scary part....

[@diablocls55]

All that and you completely forgot to mention the LS7 loves to drop valves

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

@@diablocls55 thankfully this hasn’t happened to me. Supposedly late 2011 & up the problem was fixed. 100% inspection process initiated.

[@shone190]

@@Sandy-oy2lr There were no fixed valve drop problem ever on LS7 and no one still knows what is the exact problem...

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

@@shone190 This is an excerpt from Hib Halverson's "Ruthless Pursuit of Power": GM Recognizes the Problem: In mid-2012, official GM, finally, acknowledged the LS7 valve guide wear controversy. According to public statements made by GM engineers at the "Corvettes at Carlisle" event that summer and content posted on forum sites by Chevrolet Customer Service on 11 October 2012, the condition affected engines in "...some 2008-2011 Z06es." and was discovered during an investigation into warranty claims involving cylinder heads. The volume of problems with heads spiked from "...practically zero to 6.5 problems per 1000 engines." Chevrolet Senior Customer Relationship Specialist, Evan Sawaya, said in web forum posts, "Through inspection of returned heads, it was determined that a machining error in the valve guide had occurred at our head supplier." According to Sawaya, the most common customer complaint with engines having heads with worn guides due to this "...machining error..." is excessive valve noise. GM stated that the problem was solved in February of 2011 and the solution verified with inspection of 100% of cylinder head production.

[@shone190]

@@Sandy-oy2lr There have been verified 2012, 2013 Corvettes (both Z06 & 427 Convertible) & 2014 Camaros with the same issue. There have also been verified issues with replacement heads ordered from GM & the heads in crate LS7s. Also, there were fixed heads drop valves, and aftermarket too, so until today no one solved the problem and found the cause.

[@dilfateh]

Great video as always Douglas.

[@xJanky]

I’m looking to get a C6 Grand Sport, although the C6Z is amazing, I’m worried about the valve issues. Also I love the targa top on the GS

[@connor3288]

If getting a z06, it needs to have aftermarket heads put on to be reliable and avoid failure. Many or most factory heads were improperly machined when they were built, leading to valve failure. Tough decision, z06 vs gran sport. I think i would have to go for the z06, even though the heads and gaskets/bolts are probably gonna add a couple grand.

[@Squ1shy.W0rm]

friends of mine own the only c6 zo6 made in LeMans blue. Sold at Barrett Jackson years ago.

[@JiTiAr35]

since C6, Corvettes have always be an amazing sports car value.

[@maki19942207]

Although with forced induction comprising of supercharger and turbocharger, Danish supercar maker Zenvo also uses LS7 engine in its models ST1 and TS1. There it produces more than a 1000 horsepower.

[@androiduberalles]

I mean, you can make 700+hp n/a with these things

[@damilolaakanni]

That's overkill, IMO. Why not just make use of two turbos or a supercharger?

[@maki19942207]

those two types of forced induction are most efficient in different rpms. Turbocharger is powered by exhaust fumes, e.g. it is most efficient in high rpms, supercharger is driven mechanicaly, so its most efficient in low rpms.

[@carlos64030]

Quite frankly, I'd take a C6 Z06 over any Ferrari of that era ANY day. It's definitely going to be way more reliable and you won't stress too much about the repair bill when something breaks, except for that LS7. I personally have never cared too much about the surfaces of a performance car's interior. As long as the interior looks nice, there are good leather seats and there aren't a bunch of squeaks and rattles, then I'm perfectly fine with plastic surfaces to a certain degree. I love cars like this because of the way they look, SOUND and handle. If I want a luxurious interior, then I'd buy a luxury car.

[@sukhdevr3489]

The Ferrari 360 is really cool though. That was the era before I guess.

[@evanescent0311]

exhaust and cams = one of my favorite sounding cars

[@michaelwilliams5506]

I have an atomic orange 2009 z06. I've had it for almost exactly 4 years. I've had some great cars in my time: Audi coupe gt, Audi 4000 quattro, Audi UrQuattro, 911 SC, 2 ND miatas, RS3, M240i, but my Z06 is BY FAR the best car I've ever had. It lays everything else to waste in terms of power, sound, and handling. It's my daily driver, and i commute 20 miles each way. It's truly my forever car.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Cheers ehhh! I have an 09 Atomic Orange Z06 also. Had to have this color and searched for years to find it. Found it in 13, and is my forever car, sitting next to my forever Boss 302 car, lol. Got Lingenfelter OEM built heads so no exhaust valve failure kaboom. Otherwise stock, and truly enjoy it. Cheers from Canada :⁠-⁠)

[@dole9783]

I fell in love with this car in 2008 playing Need for Speed Most Wanted 🖤

[@shoedil812]

This is every kids dream car! Sure as hell was mine.

[@timothydowd4180]

I miss the 2010 Corvette LS3 in cyber grey I had years ago. I bought it used and whoever had it before me added a Corsa exhaust system and despite being just a base Corvette with 430 horsepower LS3 engine instead of this 505 hp Z06 with an LS7 engine shown here, it was still loud as hell and constantly backfired when I let off the gas pedal which sounded kind of like thunder. The car felt so angry and raw even when driven casually and hitting the pedal slammed me to the seat and the car thundered in anger constantly. Even starting it up with that weird starter button made an exploding thunderous start up sound which lets anyone know the car is loaded with gobs of V8 power before it is even driven anywhere. Corvette just has such a visceral fierce experience I have never had in any other car I have owned. But I still wish I would have had the Z06 or a ZR1 instead, the real deal.

[@CJinSD1]

The first Corvette Z06s were made in 1963. The C5 was the second Corvette offered with a Z06 package.

[@rcsims313]

What do ya know, I was looking for a Doug video on the Z06 and he posts this today, right on time 🎉

[@diegomoncada0]

Looks way better then the c7 and c5. This is an amazing car.

[@jasonh8212]

The best looking Vette ever along with the c6 zr1

[@billmcmeekin7909]

I have an 09 Atomic Orange Z, and absolutely love it. A comfortable, easy to drive 500hp car. Make sure you have the heads done. Plenty of exhaust valve failures have tsken place, and catastrophically destroyed engines. Otherwise strong cars :⁠-⁠)

[@carl_84]

I was surprised Doug didn't mentioned this issue. Seems pretty common and it's very catastrophic.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

@@carl_84 Likely doesn't know, is my guess. Many owners don't know. Met one this summer at a car show.

[@carvdecarv]

My favourite Corvette of all time. The new Z is a close 2nd though... Until I get the chance to drive it and then it might go the other way

[@teannatrump2622]

The moment you press that clutch in and turn on that c6 you gonna say “I need this car”😂😂

[@REAL4wd]

Honestly the ZO6 is really a an amazing car, when you actually look close, the suspension and the design, you realize this was built for the track, Prices are already going up.

[@Jamesmatthew44]

Doug is the kinda guy to review a car in an underground bunker👍

[@Doberbull]

I have a base C6, yes the tail swings freely in corners. It handles the best of any car I have driven so far, but I think a C8 or a ZL1 would be better/more refined for lap times

[@Iowa599]

I loaded lumber into a Corvette… I worked at Menards in ~2000 helping customers load their purchases. One day, in rolled a c5 with a missing passenger seat…It fit a few 8' 1x8's.

[@oldchevytruck4340]

I've been looking at C6 Z06's was told it's a good idea to plan on replacing the heads because of valve guide problems causing dropped valves and ruining the engine, and this problem was found on alot of the LS7's. Is this true?

[@JB-ej8zy]

Yes. Although it dont happen to all zo6's it is a problem. I would look more into it online.

[@danziger69]

As the owner of a 2009 Z06, I agree that you can't beat it for the money.

[@DailyDriver.]

I still dream of owning one of these. The c5 was a childhood dream car along with the 2nd gen viper and these solidified the fact that I one day must, have a spicy vette. These are so gorgeous

[@Pandamasque]

Nobody talks about this, but C6 Z06 is a true HOMOLOGATION SPECIAL. To win GT1 at Le Mans 24h they needed a lightweight aluminium coupe chassis and they needed a bigger engine block to make that Katech LS7.R race engine of it (best sounding V8 in history). This is why C6 Z06 came to be. And the C6.R did win. A lot.

[@FatedPHX]

Still my dream car to this day, ever since 5th grade scholastic book fair. (Saw a yellow one in a book and fell in love)

[@willbar1961]

This model is tops on my list if I ever get another Vette. My 77 looked good but was a dog performance wise. My 2001 C5 6 speed coupe was great fun and in Millenium Yellow was a head turner. But this 427ci car is way ahead of the rest.

[@krischin4802]

GM also sent about 138 LS7's to Australia and into the engine bay of our Zeta`based HSV W427. They are among one of the most collectable HSVs today and when obtainable fetch north of $200k

[@SupercarRanch]

Slight correction on the claim of the LS7 not being in other models than the Z06. It was also in the 2013 427 Convertible Collector Edition Corvette. Which was technically NOT a Z06.

[@rod750]

It was also in the Holden Special Vehicles W427. I wouldn't expect that to be general knowledge for anyone outside of Australia but it's another GM car which used this engine.....

[@rpach1613]

The key is the manual open for the trunk. If the battery dies, you can open the trunk and open the doors to then open the hood. The lock is right above the rear license plate.

[@jsalazar3854]

No mention of 2nd gear lockout, which can be bypassed. This owner also color matched the spoiler and door handle pieces.

[@DesigntodesireSR]

Superb car! The headlights remind me of the Ferrari 360!

[@EnjoiSweatshopMoney]

I got to drive the first one of the truck at the Chevy dealer I worked at at the time. FIrst Cobalt SS too. That was a fun time for GM.

[@TysonJeffries808]

If you’re going to buy a c6, this is the one. immortalized forever.

[@DMSTUDIOZ]

This is crazy timing i was actually on the market for a C6 and tried to see your reviews on them, and i come across this lol

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

This car is a beast I know that CHP love those cars its the definition of a cool cop showing off on a weekend

[@fhowland]

20 minute video about a sports car, 2 minutes about how it drives. Classic Doug.

[@MrChevrolet94]

My 2nd dream car after the C5 Z06!!!!! I now have and own my 3rd and current dream car, C7 Stingray!!!!

[@theoteddy9665]

we call it zet zero six and its raw delight of a car❤️this red is just perfect for her❤️

[@MixedNuts88]

Not a muscle car guy, but this is my favorite Corvette and possibly favorite modern American sports car.