The Chevy Corvette C5 Z06 Is an Insane Sports Car Bargain

[@jordannn392]

petition to have doug include a mandatory exhaust clip with every video he does

[@TherealC.J.]

Yes that should definitely be a thing 💨

[@ericeiterer]

It enrages me everytime!

[@zeroturn7091]

Saabkyle reference?

[@tvoovm7254]

I knew something was off.

[@mikesmachines8859]

Knowing Doug, he would even do this for electric cars.

[@sethfrancissimracing7558]

"when you're driving hard, you're not lookin' at the interior" should be GMs slogan haha

[@ericrosen6626]

Take another sports car of the era that is pretty equivalent as far as condition and performance, but has a quality interior. How much would that cost today (plus ongoing maintenance costs) compared to this Z06? Different car, but one I'm more familiar with- 2.5 years ago I bought a 1993 base Corvette for $8000; 67000 miles and very good condition inside and out. Another car from the era that I really like is the Porsche 928 GTS; the 1993 version did 0-60 in 5.4s -- the base Corvette was a couple of tenths slower, but in the same ballpark. So, can I get a 928 GTS in similar condition to my Corvette for similar money? Not even close. Looking at like $20k+ easily and god forbid anything goes wrong with it! Is the interior nicer? Without a doubt, but it isn't $12k+ nicer and it wasn't $40-50k nicer in 1993.

[@Tyrell76]

Hahaha

[@JW_Reviews]

Not anymore with the new C8! 😎

[@z06king]

Well, it is true even for the McLaren. instructo/driver, you are looking so far ahead, you don't notice anything inside the car. Different story when parked, but then, you are listenign to the killer audio(that isn't the exhaust!)

[@kgisabeast]

Never really thought of that, the corvettes interior I always thought was cheap, but I’m trying to think of other cars from that period, the Supra was done, the Porsche, AMGs and Ms from that time period are not going to be as reliable as the vette which actually is one of the more reliable chevys.

[@michaelc8192]

“This car is a great bargain” Prices raise and car is no longer a great bargain The Doug demuro market cycle

[@ekipierrobert1989]

Lmao here in Canada Doug has less power over the car market 😋

[@michaelc8192]

Bitch Lasgna I’m Canadian, I was talking about individual sellers raising prices due to increases in demand from these videos. This has nothing to do with politics, especially because it is a used car in question

[@andrewvillaneda6062]

@@michaelc8192 I feel like these will always be good bargains. People that want a car like this are few and far between. Me being one of them I'm also hesitant to buy one.

[@n84434]

So true. Most of the cars that he reviews on Oversteer get sold shortly after he reviews them...

[@idklol4197]

you can find c5's for 15-20 grand but idk about the z02

[@91cannibal]

Honestly, C5 interiors are really comfortable and not bad. Every Chevy squeak's and rattles but that's ok. The 405hp makes me forget about those things

[@bunsenn5064]

The C6 kind of follows the trend, and the 500+ hp on that one makes up for any of the downs.

[@jeremydewitte9823]

Yeah, the C5 isn’t really horrible considering the time and the price, and I didn’t buy my vettes for that (even though they could be better). I bought them for how they drive, the style, and the experience. It is amazing however that GM was able to totally redesign the whole car on the C8’s to mid-engine AND have the interior totally upgraded for the price they are. Incredible how the 2020’s were only $2,000 (approximately) higher on the base price than an based price automatic from 2019 AND have a dual clutch transmission.

[@jeremydewitte9823]

Also, on anyone complaining about problems on them, you can go spend half a million on a Lamborghini and still have issues. If Lambos, Ferraris, and Mclarens didn’t have issues, they wouldn’t hire mechanics at their dealerships. There’s a reason why Corvette has such a great fan base.

[@outbook]

mine rattles a lot but it runs and drives fine lmao I love my LS1

[@powerrod1657]

I don't think the interior is any better/worse than a 996 of the same vintage...

[@yazansakran3326]

And my chance at getting a cheap Zo6 has flown out the window..... Doug causes cars to appreciate

[@reacts]

Yazan Sakran just what I was thinking 😂

[@whaterfoo]

Lots of bald middle age guys need this car after their second divorce

[@likenem]

AT least in Detroit there are still two z06s at 19,000

[@ashamedmusic8350]

Yazan Sakran lol true

[@martinvalencia6141]

@@likenemhave a friend that bought one for 21k with 14k miles

[@AppleNews55]

Got an ‘04 Z06 with 14,000 Miles for $25k back in December. Love it

[@parthpro8763]

That's a good deal you got!

[@jordanturner97]

Congrats on your mid-life crisis!

[@colton7373]

nice find that’s sweet

[@just82much72]

That is a badass ride. I'd take any ZO6. A real man's car.....

[@asrr62]

thats about 25,000 too much. congrats buddy you just bought a 90s styled car!

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

Doug the type of guy to rate '90s interiors based on 2019 interior standards.

[@MMM18092]

I remember thinking back in the 90s that most car interiors were hideous and that I would do a better job myself.

[@Toro_Da_Corsa]

It was very trendy to bash this cars interior. Because this was when Corvette was breaking into the performance category that the Euro cars were in. I remember every Road and Track or Car and Driver clown bashing it.

[@BobThe9534]

Doug the type of guy to put in the milk b4 the cereal.

[@niemiec745]

Well you're buying the car now, you're not gonna time travel back to the 90s

[@joegreer9584]

That's a funny Doug quirk/feature.

[@thealfamayl]

The design of this car is timeless, and it still looks good after over 20 years.

[@blackice7408]

I honestly don't like it. I like the style of the '71, 2014 z06, and the current c8

[@Timmyval123]

C5s are very timeless. Not exactly groundbreaking design but it will always look good and better than the C6 I'd say

[@GO-wb1gf]

@@Timmyval123 ahh I'm obsessed with the c6 look, the front and back look much better imo

[@CarsonFM]

any c4 fans in here 😞

[@Timmyval123]

@@CarsonFM YES !

[@tktheghost8318]

A week later after the area 51 raid Doug: "this is a UFO and I borrowed it from one of my viewers"

[@KaDaJxClonE]

He rented it using a service called Turo.

[@jarrodmcmillian1747]

My UFO will be stocked with plenty of alien cheeks

[@apoplexic23]

No no, I've borrowed this UFO from CNC Motors because they have everything and I mean EVERYTHING.

[@film79]

I've seen Doug on the PCH Naruto running at around 90 mph.

[@SamuraiX6288]

_ VesBraun they give him a small budget to rent different cars

[@zoidbergcod4]

doug can single handedly manipulate the car market. aluminum hats ON

[@Matt-sn2ub]

100%. These will start selling more because of him. Hell.... I just went up on Craigslist to look for one.

[@Toarcade]

This video will have over 1 million views... if just 100 people would go out and start to really look for one, the market would definitely be affected. 100 people is just 0.01% of all viewers.

[@AmeerHamza-nv2ei]

@@Matt-sn2ub yeah im now going to autotrader.com to look for one!

[@FinishLineFactory]

Doug score is 57 Screen shows 56 I don't know what to believe anymore

[@patrickmaclean1524]

Finish Line Factory that’s strange, because on my screen it showed 58, not sure what to believe tbh

[@kad3e3]

On my screen it showed 75. Really not sure what the believe

[@thooke222]

That was Doug doing the review? On my screen it was a middle aged woman with a Romanian accent. I really don't know what to believe at this point. I mean, what right does she have to give a Doug Score??

[@theantsaretakingover]

You sure? I got 37692927483919. My FBI agent is trying to hide something from me

[@patrickmaclean1524]

Yeah not sure what you guys saw. I mean from what I saw he was reviewing the 2097 Toyota Star Runner spaceship with the optional warp speed and chrome thruster packages with a Dougè score of 101. But ya know what, I don’t know what to believe anymore.

[@douglas4200]

So funny...I remember sitting in my C5 the night i bought it, I had it sitting in my garage, all I could think about was how beautiful the interior was, it was like a cockpit, like a fighter jet. It was finer than any other car I had ever owned (my other car was a 1988 b2200 and I thought that was nice!) and I felt like I had really made it. Still have the car and still feel that way every time I sit down. Guess it's all about perspective.

[@EmmyEntropy2000]

I definitely think its a nice interior. Doug's just been in so many million dollar hyper cars with insane interiors that it seems mundane by comparison

[@jakesnake8372]

First world problems. If all functions work as intended and the materials dont hamper the core functionality of the vehicle it is fine!

[@highlanderc]

KZbinrs like this, that make 400-500k per month, view these like a car for peasants. Perhaps, but it had it where it counts and the interior is super comfortable. Apsis had splendid options to fix a lot of those issues and you can spend your 15-20k extra on the interior to make it what you wanted, but now.... you can't have a basic c8... let alone a basic c8z. The people that could afford a c5z can't afford a c8z if their incomes kept pace with inflation.

[@JohnMachado24]

Finally picked up an 02 Z06 last October, about 44k miles when I got it, bought it for 19 grand and some change out the door, and it is an unreal bargain for what you get.

[@BMoney8600]

GTO_John you are a lucky guy. I wanted a Corvette for as long as I can remember. I hope I can own one, one day

[@applejacks971]

I've been trying to sell my 04 Vert show winner for $14,500 (70k miles) for over 2 years and can't even get people to look at it.

[@JohnMachado24]

@@applejacks971 I think it is just the market really, and it seems the only somewhat desirable (but still barely) C5 is the Z06, also 70k miles would be great on a nonperformance car for a 2004, but I am afraid people may be hesitant when buying more a specialty car...just my new cents, and hope you find a buyer!

[@garybaugh8302]

@@applejacks971 Where is it located, send me a link. Thanks Gary

[@rickhunter6513]

GTO_John yeah but the interior sucks why did you buy it? I’m kidding. This is what people seem to be harping on. I drove one a couple weeks ago and it was an absolute blast. Now I want one. Congrats on your purchase

[@AJ-sj7qx]

releases corvette review on C8 reveal day 😂 smart thinking doug

[@MasterGaryFan]

A J Exactly. It’s the summer time and he probably reviewed this in Southern California but wearing a sweater. He probably filmed this in January.

[@mm-vs1zt]

@@MasterGaryFan maybe Doug told Chevrolet when to release their new vette.

[@robertlee9395]

@@HotBoxTrucking Your dog will never be the same! What was his score?

[@21petergriffin420]

Hahahaha I thought u said “smart thinking dong”

[@davidmartin2231]

Every old model price drops when the newer gen debuts.

[@mitch9294]

Doug the kind of guy to storm Area 51 just to check out the quirks and features of the 2020 model year UFOs

[@silent_bob_]

I'd think he would go for the classic TR-3B that made him freak out when he first saw it when he was 13.

[@georgegarcia5288]

😂😂😂

[@serega13]

He's the type of guy who would examine secret UFO and complain about how anal probe is severely outdated...

[@spysaac7949]

Sergei Lysov @top.comment.god

[@azmike3572]

Well, some of us really would like to know the features of the newest UFOs, regardless of whether they're alien or secret domestic-made.

[@TreyMo69]

bought one for $20K with 18.3K miles and sold for $31K just 14 months later....thank you Doug!

[@86250r]

there is a 2002 at a local dealer with 17k miles, they are asking 30k for it

[@castillo33brandon]

Wasn’t really Doug that helped raised it. Inflation did. Coincidence is all. And they have already dropped near 40% again

[@sensid-iwnl-5201]

@@castillo33brandonwhen do you think a good time to buy would be?

[@danielmiller9012]

@@castillo33brandon That's not how inflation works , but okay. Also, learn how to use a comma.

[@steve8803]

@Horace Morris all used cars went up ridiculously. I bought a 2016 honda civic touring in 2020 for $13,300 and just traded it in in December for $17,000.

[@doctorwho01]

If the schools graded the children with a doug score no one will ever pass

[@derpedfox]

Except for the quirky kids

[@fishkings423]

Shanu Kaushish Exactly Lol.

[@Bicketybam68]

He would also need to explain why he is scoring these kids on, _handling, comfort and fun factor._ Also, I don't even want to know what he then means by taking them for a ride... 😲

[@b.ellerrr]

THIS! is a 5th grader

[@fishkings423]

Bickety Bam Fun factor is obviously if the kids like to have fun like go to the movies or theme parks and I don’t wanna know about comfort at all.

[@jashmodi]

19.7 mpg is not bad for a 2002 z06 that does not have ‘eco’ mode

[@seanmartin2382]

My 96 Collector's Edition gets 29mpg on the freeway similar power with mods

[@mattpalmer8918]

modern corvettes have deceptively good gas mileage, kinda an interesting quirk

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

it also makes you skip from 1st gear straight to 4th for economy. not sure what year that started.

[@AkioWasRight]

@@lilsammywasapunkrock The old LT1 small-blocks (Not the current 6.2L LT1, the old EFI small-block 350) had that stupid feature. That was in the old C4 and 4th gen Camaro. They may have had it before then.

[@AkioWasRight]

Most N/A American V8 performance cars can get around 20 mpg or better in mixed driving easily. I could get low-mid 20s easy in my LS1 in a solid 50/50 driving mix. No hyper miling, you just have to not drive like an ass and keep it in the upper gears, that's all. On the highway, many of these engines can do 30 mpg or better. All the world's smugness about how their engines create more HP/L, as if that means anything, and all the crying about how enormous American engines are, but, in reality, Americans V8s generally very efficient, under stressed engines yet still make tremendous amounts of usable power.

[@Saimyoshu]

Panel Gaps and Blank Switches never really bothered me or stuck out to me until I started watching your reviews. Now I notice them everywhere haha

[@meechg0stupid110]

Sheldon Gunby oh yeah?

[@205dante]

who cares weeb

[@Saimyoshu]

wHo CaREs WeEb. Lol go back outside and ride your Scooter DANTE

[@ccalvinn]

Scooting is a thousand times better than anime bullshit lmao

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Doug doesn't see the panel gaps inside an F40 or an Enzo in quite the same light as he does here in the Corvette.

[@garrettchapman8170]

I bought my 114k 01 c5 vert t56 for 11.5 It's really good.. It is extremely reliable.. ticks like a sowing machine and does 172mph... Completely stock.... Love it.

[@dreray4077]

54k, 405bhp, 180mph top speed, 4.0s 0-60mph, As fast as a 911 Turbo and 360 Challenge Stradale around track, All this back in 2003, That was an insane bargain, Although Corvettes are of any generation

[@ricardoguzman4534]

Pp

[@ricardoguzman4534]

Me l

[@nathanatkins15t]

Dre Ray it actually had a top speed of 168 and was even a little slower than the less powerful base coupe. This was down to the inferior aerodynamic drag of the FRC body

[@Powerofghostwot]

Rather get a Lexus Rcf

[@Eidrian111]

Pavel Kondratyuk then go fuck yourself in your POS Toyota

[@freakyninjaman3]

I just did a cross country road trip in a 2001 C5. With my father, we started in Oregon, went north along the Canadian border, and ended in North Carolina. We absolutely loved the experience and had zero issues with the car after 3,500 miles. We never lacked for power even when going "a few mph" over the 80mph speed limits in Montana. The driving experience was phenomenal for a $12k car and we both agreed that the C5 earned our respect.

[@Jojo21453]

Look at me, i brag about exceeding the speedlimit on public roads.

[@suraneephayunhkasem9304]

Let the guys bond

[@jeffuclyptis771]

@@Jojo21453 yea johannes looked like he was bragging pretty heftily

[@Jojo21453]

Jeff Uclyptis I guess only people who annoy the shit out of their neighbours with their loud, yet terrible sounding Hyundai Accent, and take a video of it, would find something like that cool 🙃

[@jeffuclyptis771]

@@Jojo21453 well Johannes i think you're mistaking what i said

[@TrackMonkey327]

I own a 2002 C5 Z06 as well. Great car and tremendous bang for the buck in terms of performance. One interesting note: To save weight, it also had a thinner windshield compared to the other C5 Corvette models.

[@Andrew-pf7vl]

Cool, how much weight did it knock off?

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Along with Balsa Wood in the floors to stiffen the chassis while being lighter than Aluminum

[@kodeystockton1124]

​@@Andrew-pf7vl 9 ounces

[@xnadave]

And, IIRC, larger fuel tanks for endurance racing, among other things.

[@xnadave]

@@bluesky-ud9wg All of the C5 (and C6) models have an aluminum-balsa sandwich floor. It's great until your helper puts the floor jack in the wrong spot.

[@Motorsportsinjapan]

Complaining about hard suspension in a track focused car is like complaining the seats are too soft and the aircon works too well in a luxury car. But they still do it lol

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

No mention of the only 3,100lbs that it weighs, or the near 50/50 weight distribution? Or that it had one of the fastest Nurburgring lap times for any production car of its era?

[@hanoimenace]

Mentioned

[@pelvis_assley]

no mention of it being the last pop up headlight car?

[@drhombus242]

Kremlin Bot#33 he mentioned that too

[@m.m.6757]

No mention that it’s exterior chief designer is a convicted child molester.

[@snapchatsnacks3154]

That is pretty light. To put that into perspective the Toyota supra ways about that mutch. Coming in at about 3,109-3,329 pounds.

[@Moosecop32]

Doug: the kind of car guy to ruin hidden gems like this for the rest of us by driving prices up with his reviews 😂😂

[@phreeze83]

i was shocked that Doug doesn't wear shorts in this video. feels odd.

[@ryanscarz]

i just sold my audi for a bargain zo6 lol

[@Notorious40z]

Doug has to do wide open throttle drive by clips again

[@1chrisanderson]

Agreed, the interior driving bits are pretty boring now.

[@legendaryocelot]

Unpopular opinion: This is my favorite corvette of all time. So many good memories of it in gran turismo games.

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

No one ever complained about the Ferrari F40 or original Acura NSX lackluster interiors...performance is the focus.

[@cat-em3mj]

The NSX had a really good interior though

[@hakeemsd70m]

Or the 993 911, a terrible interior design for the period.

[@honeybackwood]

Fair, but I think you would agree that the material & build quality are much higher on the Acura & Ferrari.

[@thiscocks]

@@honeybackwood on the Ferrari, erm no

[@sidefx996]

William Barnes build quality? Daily the Vette and the Ferrari and see which breaks down first

[@crimsonstang]

GM in the 90s: "Hey boss, this panel gap looks pretty bad, do you think owners will notice?" "Nah, just give em a little Corvette on the traction button and they'll forgetta bout it."

[@TheDennys21]

"forgetta bout it"?

[@Tool0GT92]

Doug Demuro didn't break out the toothpaste tube at least.

[@SuperSreggin]

bahahaha, What other company made a fiberglass body for 50k-60k???? goodbye.

[@itsjustpizza]

@@SuperSreggin bahaha & it still weighed at LEAST 3300lbs... so what's your point?

[@crimsonstang]

@@TheDennys21 that's supposed to be read in a floor manager New York accent.

[@ragnarocking]

I like the interior. There's no ridiculous plastichrome like there is on virtually every other car (inside and out). This thing is all business; no distractions.

[@cat-em3mj]

Yea that's good and all but the main complaint is build quality

[@Eidrian111]

cat well depends what you mean by built quality. All of my 2002 z06’s interior is functioning the same way it left the factory. Also those cheap plastics mean that the interior is stupid light. The door covers you can lift them with one hand, the dashboard is also very light, which translates that you don’t need to strip the interior down to make it a sort of a racecar. Well you do but you understand what I mean.

[@darrend2035]

ragnarocking absolutely true

[@anthonymirabito1501]

Absolutely. I like the cohesive appearance of the interior with its consistency in color and texture. The controls are intuitive and ergonomic. Plus it's very easy to wipe clean. BTW, the cupholder is for when you're parked, not pulling a G in corners. It actually has an ashtray with a cigarette lighter along with a passenger side airbag you can shut off. And unlike Ferraris, I didn't need a specialist to repair / replace sticky switchgear along with the rubber bands driving the cam. I LOVE my Rubbermaid interior.

[@bailey9r]

I don't know, I find loud squeaks and rattles pretty distracting. ;

[@yodadback]

Even the regular C5 is a bargain. My dad bought a 99 C5 for around $20k in 2008 with 40-50K miles. He passed away in 2019 so I take care of the car now. It has 75k miles and it's a great car to drive around. I'm pretty sure the top speed is around 175 for the regular C5.

[@DjStiv3]

Who cares for interior.. if cheap.. parts are cheap. Bet that handle is like 5 dollar replacement

[@Macela94]

Quality handle is 0 dollar replacement because you don't need to replace it.

[@likethewind5088]

Just saying my 93 mr2 has a nicer interior, although this vid makes me miss my 02 camaro. Its interior looks almost exactly the same as this z06

[@EmilyRose900]

Always wanted an SW20 MR2. One of the most overlooked sports cars along with the Celica GT4.

[@GiordanDiodato]

it doesn't look good for a $50,000 car to have cheap parts.

[@JonnyLee]

Well.. idk about you but most of my time driving is spent inside the car.

[@danielprivate7442]

Going 0-60 in four seconds, you better have your eyes on the road and not the panel gaps in the interior.

[@robertjusic9097]

That's really funny actually

[@BobThe9534]

Tesla Model S go faster, so u better have ur eyes on da road

[@thomasbummer4361]

@RaVeN lol true

[@BobThe9534]

RaVeN I don't have a Tesla

[@sebastian5903]

when you have an car that is so expensive you want a nice interior...you dont drive always that fast....and this interior is really cheap....

[@yeeterspooky5308]

Doug: This video comes to us courtesy of Stick Shift Studios *CNC Motors has left the chat*

[@nickamalfitano3613]

My c5 convertible was actually a super practical daily driver, so I have to absolutely disagree with his practically score. I loved every day of owning it until it was hit. By then prices started to creep back up, so it was impossible to replace economically. If I had the option I would’ve replace it with the exact same vehicle

[@Henchman1977]

The interior may be GM awful but at least it's durable and easy to fix broken parts.

[@Buck9Customs]

Yes...I believe GM cut corners there to put money where it really matters and deliver a high performance car that a lot of people can afford. I got so mad at Clarkston when he bagged on the C6's rear bumper cover on Top Gear. LOL

[@gregorytimmons4777]

@@Buck9Customs Clarkston's opinions should not affect anybody in the slightest. Corvette is 3 times as reliable as anything England's thriving auto industry has put out in decades. I mean sure, an Aston Martin would be nice. Doug had one for Corvettish money but i'm pretty sure a Vette windshield doesn't run you 4 grand like the A.M. Oh yeah, i remember now. No wonder i thought of Aston. That transmission debacle. Ouch!

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Goodbye cheap C5 Corvettes, grab one while you can.

[@shadevelt]

with alot of kms

[@basshead.]

+Inferno Rider miles*

[@savagetuner2404]

Inferno Rider MILES, WEAK EUROPEAN BOY

[@hjm2062]

@@savagetuner2404 LOL The rest of the world uses KMS

[@shadevelt]

@@savagetuner2404 we in europe

[@adamlam2990]

Why do I somehow get convinced to that I want ALL the cars dougie reviews?

[@EmilyRose900]

Simple, your a car person. I want Jay Lenno's garages.

[@darianthescorpion1132]

I never knew the C5 Corvette had a HUD! Doug, my man, I thought I knew just about everything about the Corvette and it’s history. But a HUD from a car in this era? It blows my mind! 👍👍

[@ryanrake2714]

Not all but some

[@kspocketngroove3973]

1995 nissan altima had HUD, just saying🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LexPena]

​@@kspocketngroove3973 Oldsmobile had it in 88 and Nissan was the first Japanese manufacturer in the same year

[@slipknot6622]

C'mon Doug, you have to mention how beastly and durable that motor is. People attach twin turbos to it and it takes the strain like a boss.

[@jonathansefcik473]

“Add it up and the total Doug Score is 57...” 56 Doug Score onscreen.

[@patrickvever5204]

Literally went to the comments, only to find this comment xD

[@ARKINHK]

@@patrickvever5204 Me too!!

[@giggygiggy1393]

He don't give a f#ck does he....lol

[@RuffusJY]

I added the numbers on his chart and it is indeed 57 lol

[@vanwiseman]

S2000 owners are so pissed about this!

[@sicparvismagna97]

DOUG - These pop up headlights gives this car a cleaner look. Meanwhile the Donut viewers - POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!!!!! POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS UH.

[@drewanthonylighthouse5019]

I actually bought a C5 because of this video alone. And I race the shit out of it everywhere. Fabulously fun machine! Especially if you add headers, pipes, Koni shocks and good tires.

[@PBrooksSawyer]

how much do koni shocks run you and does the ride quality improve alot?

[@chamnap2990]

It's also the last pop-up headlight Corvette. Yep, it is a nice car.

[@maximusareilius2262]

He said that you fookin idiot . 🖕

[@iplaysdrums]

POP-UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS! Y'all know that song, right?

[@baqeralabbas705]

@@iplaysdrums 😂😂 donut

[@konyina]

The last car with pop-up headlights in general

[@jasonyoung6420]

@@iplaysdrums I came here for this

[@bazzyg]

Doug not wearing shorts? WTF is going on? End times are here...Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria!

[@riverkirkland4736]

Bazzyg - the man who new too little

[@SirQuackums]

Isn’t that from Ghostbusters? 😂

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Simmer down Venkman.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Z06Mikeyy yes it is. Venkman in the mayors office.

[@aryanankur9897]

It's the Jay Leno effect.

[@ivangamer8022]

Doug the type of guy to read the owner's manual before sleeping

[@MrMitokiller]

Illyrian Gamer i do that

[@TikeMyson69]

Well in fairness you never hear him complain about insomnia.

[@rparker2824]

That's the best time to do it!

[@benflikeid962]

And complain about the pictures in it

[@jeremydewitte9823]

I could honestly see him reading that to his kid to sleep if he had any. Reading it, the kid falling asleep, then him leaning over to kiss them and turning off the night light.

[@ronsteitz4535]

When I bought my 2004 Vette I was not buying it for the interior. P.S. I owned a 1973 previously, a plain Jane - no electric windows,cruise control, or electric seats. The 2004 wowed me .

[@jaideepsidhu1615]

At 23:55 he says the Doug score is 57 but shows 56 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@jweebs1986]

Must have been a last minute increase on one of the categories and he forgot to update the total on that screen.

[@troyhonda71]

56.5

[@ramennoodlz]

troyhonda71 that score is a quirk in itself

[@1dodd]

56-57 whatever it takes

[@gurshaansingh986]

Jaideep Sidhu hanji singh

[@eb110americana]

Some notes for the Z06 C5: -The non-Z06 hardtop you reference several times in the video was actually the precursor to the Z06 and is known to many as the FRC (Fixed-Roof Coupe). It was sold for the 1999 and 2000 MY, and was replaced by the Z06 in 2001. -When you are looking under the hood, only the Z06's LS6 engine had the red plastic "valve cover, covers." All other C5 Corvettes had black covers with red lettering on the LS1. -The C5 was the one of the first cars with run flats, and the first with a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) to prevent driving on a flat and allow elimination of a spare. The Z06 swapped this for grippier non-runflats, and a can of fix-a-flat and an inflator. -The head-up (not headS-up, although I say it this way too sometimes) display in the C5 Corvette was definitely one of the most advanced for its time in any vehicle. The first one ever, was used in the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and then the Pontiac Grad Prix. I had one on my 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. Although they are very handy for keeping your eyes on the road, they were mostly panned as being gimmicks at the time--until BMW and other luxury brands started to offer them a decade and a half later. -I have the same stereo in my 2002 S10 pickup truck. It also has a crack through all 4 of the small levels dials. And just like this one, it has "SCV" or Speed-Controlled Volume around the volume knob. You can control how aggressively the volume ramps up with speed (to compensate for ambient engine, road, and wind noise) by moving the outer ring through "off" and 3 levels of boost. -This definitely was one of the low points of GM interior design. It is interesting how GM got here. They actually had some classier designs in the '70s and '80s. They weren't luxurious or high-tech by modern standards, but were generally competitive. They were very linear, and modular HVAC and stereo units had rectangular holes which they slid into--but they fit flush. In the '90s, as everything went organic, GM got very self conscious about these rectangles, and tried to hide them behind plastic trim which sat ON TOP of the rectangular faces, making the borders more rounded. Unfortunately, since this trim sat on top, nothing could sit flush this way. If it did, it would surely rattle. IMO, the ugliest part is the melty looking vent at the top of the center stack. One facet that is easy to miss by looking at pictures, is that the dashboards of this era were cast from self-skinning foam, or foam wrapped in a vinyl covering. While the shapes are generally not pleasing, they are a kind of soft touch before the 2000's, when everything went to hard plastic. The plastic has crisper edges and tighter gaps, but feels even cheaper than cars like the C5.

[@video_gamecars9285]

WOW.

[@andlat91]

First AMERICAN car with TPMS. The first car to have TPMS was the Porsche 959, all the way back in 1986.

[@eb110americana]

@@andlat91 Okay, first PRODUCTION car. The 959 was a hand-built homologation supercar with hollow spoke wheels that shared its pressurized tire air inside the spokes to reach the pressure sensors. I think they did this to monitor not just flat tires, but in case of wheel cracking while racing, a leak would show up before disaster struck. The 959 also had run flat tires, but they were proprietary for that car only, and regular tires cannot be mounted in their place. The Corvette's system is closer to modern run-flats, except that the TPMS sensor is strapped around the drop center of the wheel, 100% inside the tire. Modern systems (even non-runflat) are all behind the valve stem. The modern system is better, as the Corvette one was more vulnerable when dismounting tires, if you didn't see it inside there.

[@andlat91]

@@eb110americana oh, absolutely. The Corvette system was a first in its own way and definitely innovative. The craziest thing is that usually innovative tech like that comes out in low production, high cost models (like the 959, Mercedes S Class, etc). Seeing it come out in an affordable vehicle like the Vette is crazy!

[@spoogie35]

Nissan also had a HUD on the 1989 240SX. Not sure if other cars in Japan in the 80's had that feature, but my US model did. Was quite the revelation to discover that, and think, "wait... this car predates the C5 by quite a few years!" I had no idea Olds / Pontiac were doing that too, that's cool.

[@EYECOMEINPEACE]

Doug: Handling is FANTASTIC and it get a 7 out of 10. Lol.

[@JahyMoonwalker]

I mean, he has a Ford GT in his garage.

[@wykydytron]

Yeah hes scores are garbage...

[@EmilyRose900]

He's also comparing it to numerous Ferrari's, Lambo's, Nissan GTR. A GTR makes this car seem slow in the corners.

[@speedpower2740]

@@EmilyRose900 Yeah, but I don't know why he says the handling is fantastic then. Good perhaps, maybe even great, but saying it's fantastic and only giving it 7/10 makes no sense.

[@Oozaru997]

When will you people learn that the standards for the Doug score is set by modern cars. The handling is amazing for a 2002 car, compare it to a high performance Porsche and it's shit.

[@dylangullason8712]

I've always liked the Early 2000s gm interiors honestly. I'm on my third one from that era now and I don't plan on getting different. Just nice, simple, basic. The seats are fantastic (Cadillac Escalade got em down pat) and just feels nice

[@vko97]

Okay, how to make doug happy? Just draw the actual car in the car's buttons

[@matthewmillar3804]

Stop making my chase cars more expensive by reviewing them! 😋

[@jonreaves6646]

I promise they're still out there for a good price, patience is the key. I looked for over 2 years to find the right deal

[@angelgjr1999]

Lol same happened to Mustang Cobras. The jumped up in value after KZbinrs started talking about gen.

[@angelgjr1999]

*then

[@Jv615]

Same

[@Sophiechic]

Dont worry I checked the blue one it only went up 3.50

[@Toys4Life]

You wont see or hear the "bad" interior as you are flying down the road listening to that sweet LS engine purr!!!

[@hakeemsd70m]

That's right! I don't see why the softies are always complaining about the interior quality, as if I'm constantly touching the leather on my dashboard every single second. No way, when I buy a Corvette C5 it's all about performance and driving. I could care less about interior in a car like this. Plus, I actually really like the interior. It's simple and straight to the point, a throwback to the days long past. Why I love 90s and 00s cars over today's.

[@danielsaleman506]

Although when it rattles like mofo you’ll definitely be hearing it

[@nates6595]

@@danielsaleman506 Not if you're blasting Back in black on the stereo.😁

[@povertyspec9651]

@Ryan 9638 I can't wait to smash Z06's like this in the new Nissan Z.

[@Timmyval123]

Ikr, it's obviously not great interior wise but it's comfy as hell ! It creaks and rattles but you don't mind when you hit the gas and numb the stereo !

[@craigthescott5074]

I own a 2002 Z06 that’s built 403 cubic inch LS3 that makes 600 plus HP. The car is lowered, built 6 speed trans, rear end and racing suspension with bigger brakes. 4 point roll bar with harnesses. The car performance is phenomenal. Best bang for your racing buck in the world.

[@Durandal475]

OhNoes, a separate Airbag cover! Yeah, it's better that you have to replace the ENTIRE dashboard if you have a shunt / non-"totalled" crash with airbags deploying... Instead just a cover. Too many things on cars nowadays sacrifice function for form. And serve manufacturers perfectly by causing "one million dollars!" service bills.

[@elite2k230]

Doug is the type of guy to raid area 51 to review the "quirks and features" of UFOs

[@losh330]

That would be one of his long videos. We don't get many of those.

[@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243]

It would be interesting to watch!

[@MrMedeiros223]

“THIS 🙌🏻, is a UFO”

[@JonsDailyHustle]

🤣🤣🤣 I still wanna see it

[@jake-wg9wt]

Chill fuck off boomer

[@psuslov]

Was waiting for this video since you posted a pic on insta! Finally, thanks Doug!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jmmjjmmjjmmj]

when was it taken?

[@psuslov]

Feb 10! That’s when my countdown for this video began)

[@bradz2451]

I’m looking into this now because I’m thinking of getting one of these and supercharging it turboing one for my dad to go racing with me. I’ve had a soft spot for these because of video games all my life. Thanks Gran Turismo. Love the lines and especially the pop up head lights.

[@kennywright4285]

Doug score is 57 out of 100. Shows Doug score of “56” on screen. Doug! Your math skills are starting to slip!

[@roccotarli762]

Kenny Wright lol

[@rajamobil2752]

Doug : The best performance bargain Hoovie : I bought the cheapest corvette

[@cg8888]

Referring to this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbZdmybfdSibcU

[@Ttimmy]

You must be new. Hoovie has already bought and sold a C5 Z06. I think he paid 12 grand for it...

[@rajamobil2752]

Tim Miller I know

[@TopherIsDaMan]

You missed one of the coolest features Doug!!! You can pull codes off the DIC without an OBD2 reader.

[@IhateYoutube]

Great, now everybody out there is going to be playing with their DIC's!

[@ericrosen6626]

My Wrangler also can do that -- is it really uncommon or just something most people don't know about?

[@areitu]

@@IhateKZbin Don't play with your DIC while driving, or with a passenger there

[@IhateYoutube]

@@areitu I agree. One shouldn't be DIC'ing around while driving! :D

[@Buiscit1738]

Right off the DIC huh?

[@moparman2384]

Pop up headlights are why I want this over a C6 💀. It’s childish I know, but I love the pop ups.

[@SC-yx6wr]

I enjoyed the review, brought back memories...I went from a C4 '96 to a '04 Z06 with the Z16 package with the CF hood, and I was amazed at the time at the fit and finish and overall quality improvement between the C4 to C5, it was dramatic. That said... In the late '90s there was a strong pressure on GM by enthusiasts for GM to build a simple, affordable, stripped-down Corvette for the masses to enjoy. The FRC was the result, and like the Z06, it was all about simplicity, affordability, handling performance and of course lightness. Heck, I recall pundits were even demanding that this "Billy Bob" version should have no comfort options, and be totally option-deleted down to manual door locks and crank windows. The Z06 was sort of the end-result, it had no option for remote CD changer, no power seats, no spare, even the glass was thinner for lightness, and the seats felt like they weighed nothing. It was supposed to be affordable, light, and simple, and perform very well, because that is what the market demanded at the time. It is ironic that Doug, like many contemporary reviewers, are now pointing out the deficiencies about the cheapness of the interior, etc, when in fact this was a genuine response by GM to give the people what they demanded at the time, using typical GM parts that were available in the late 90's. Back then I did not think that the C5 was any worse than many of the other late-90's era cars for fit and finish and interior quality, in fact it was probably much better than it's contemporaries.

[@rickhunter6513]

I have zero issues with the interior. Honestly, I’ll take this interior over more modern cars with all that tech and screens and such. Cars have gotten super complicated now. I think this car is perfect for what it is and has nothing to apologize for

[@southernpimp5252]

"When you’re driving hard you’re not looking at the interior." - Doug DeMuro 2019

[@mikebagwell8229]

Quote also made by every Corvette owner ever

[@LuigiRandazzo21]

22:18. You're welcome

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Doug you have to do a 2004 svt cobra (Terminator) review on your channel 🤘

[@Briggsian]

That'd be a good follow-up with its equally awful interior 👍

[@godlyobject6509]

I'd love to see that. While we're at this wishing well, I'm going to throw in my penny in hopes he does a 2nd gen Ford Lightning.

[@ellisjackson3355]

Hell yeah

[@DarthSpaceBall]

Alexander Briggs equally? Let’s be fair. The Terminator was a whole three levels of crap under the Z06.

[@blvckskull7954]

he should review all cars from NFS HP2!

[@justinvanderschaaff5545]

I love the C5 interior. As a child of the 80’s and 90’s, the GM interiors have become timeless and bring back a barrage of memories.

[@epicraptorman]

I remember this car from NFS: Hot Pursuit 2. Also the C5 Corvette is my favorite Vette

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Yes! NFS HP2 was awesome! Haven’t played in years but I loved that game!

[@martinhubinette2254]

Literally looking at the game right now. Now to get a TV that works with the Xbox...

[@jamescundiff3264]

you guys remember when you were running from the cops and the cops would say "We're in pursuit of a Z-ZERO-SIX Corvette." Man the memories. It was my favorite car to use in that game aside from the McLaren.

[@plainsimple2222]

That and along with the murcielago, a very good game

[@musek5048]

The c5 is my last favorite corvette simply because it has pop up headlights. Never really cared for the look of the newer versions.

[@DouginaBoxster]

I graduated from a college of art and design in Detroit. One of my friends as a student, in fact, did illustrations for GM owners manuals. That was a little before this particular Z06, but...well now you know.

[@angelgjr1999]

Douglas Cole How much did they pay you?

[@DouginaBoxster]

@@angelgjr1999 I didn't do the illustrations, a friend did. I didn't ask how much she was paid. Sorry!

[@angelgjr1999]

Douglas Cole It’s alright. Cool story either way.

[@coledraper5694]

Doug the type of guy to wish he had a Z06 tire gauge for his Ford GT

[@silkcutliveryjaguarxjr-9929]

It has a manual gearbox so, obviously it's worth the money. Also, it's pretty much a perfect car for an automotive enthusiast, it's RWD, has pop up headlights, but most importantly, has a manual gearbox.

[@stanleyhudson2587]

🔴 ZO6 is an awesome car. Most sports car drivers buy cars for the speed/power and not the interior

[@dstrong11]

I owned a C5 for about 3 years, it's cheap, its plastic, you can ride in it for about 200 miles until your back hurts and the rear axles are weak. The seat motor's will go out and its $900 a seat to fix. So replace them with a whole seat instead. However you have plenty of legroom, it gets 30 mpg on the highway and a little modding and it's a Supercar. Don't pay more than $13,000 for any C5!

[@SWISHRSWEETFEAN]

I see some on san diego cl i wanna get around 7-9k with around 140k miles stock auto is that good.

[@SirQuackums]

A real bisexual petrol-head the 2018 Z06 and the ZR1 are supercars. Sorry but u can’t call it just a sports car just cuz it’s a Chevrolet

[@CheesusCrustus]

@@SWISHRSWEETFEAN on the higher side mileagewise, just be extra careful, take it to a shop and have it checked. And look how long ago and regular the services were

[@bilbobaggins4710]

That's what I thought...20K?? No way

[@billb7033]

What.. no toothpaste tubes jammed in the door panel gaps? You disappointed us Doug!

[@cxssetteman182]

Best looking Corvette. Smooth in the front, and Brawny in the back. Doesn't look boring like C6 and excessive like C7 and C8. Plus, Pop-ups few

[@Ranguvar13]

Nailed it. My fav too. Have you seen the square LED headlight replacements? Perfect amount of modern edge with the classic curves.

[@PennsylvaniaPlinker]

My pop had an 04 Z06, last year with the pop up headlights (they were rounded in 05). Such a gorgeous machine.

[@personator907]

You know it's a great car when Hoovie bought one and sold it relatively quickly. If it was junk he'd still have it...

[@AS-oo4gv]

😂😂😂😂

[@TakuroSpirit77]

You know its a great car when Rob Dahm buys a wrecked one and ROTARY SWAPS IT.

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

This is indeed a great time to review a Corvette... ...considering that the new model will finally unveiled to the public tonight. :3

[@fishkings423]

IAmJustLordFarhan: The Normal Dude Can’t wait xd.

[@jonathanmoreno4915]

Fish Kings seriously hyped even tho im not even close to be able to buy one

[@timothyonipad]

Where would I find it unveiled is it live I would be interested and thx

[@Gojarino]

@@timothyonipad www.chevrolet.com/nextgencorvette

[@nathandrums0]

Blade.Timothy YT I don’t think they film it but articles and pictures will be out by tomorrow

[@stngh8r]

Daily drove mine for +100k miles. Unless you need to haul kids, it is very practical. I found it to be fun and reliable transportation. 400hp and 30mpg hwy, yes please. IIRC the trunk had more room than many mid size sedans.

[@seth8865]

Do a '96 Grand Sport or a '95 ZR1! The C4's don't get enough love.

[@ricky2i5]

Seth grand sport was my gran turismo go to

[@galaxygaming4456]

I can get a c4 in decent condition for 7,000. I think that's an even better deal imo

[@5.0JACK]

Seth they really don’t! Im getting one soon, looking at a 92 though.

[@jmmjjmmjjmmj]

man these cars were really explosive

[@JacobAF]

Me and my dad have an 88 C4. Nothing special like a grand sport but it has the Doug Nash 4+3 transmission, a big quirk and feature

[@SkullBandit]

Sweet. Now c5 prices get to skyrocket. Thanks papa doug. Not like I was trying to get one or anything.

[@SkysurvCoNz]

Lol..no they won't. People with taste and who don't like Fisher price interiors will not put up with GM products. I think you're safe man.

[@theantsaretakingover]

Sky Surv Aviation well you might want to check again.... they HAVE shot up

[@spongeborgtheford4971]

They’re still relatively normal in Canada.

[@SkysurvCoNz]

@@theantsaretakingover based on this review? I don't think so. Rwd manual cars with any performance ilk have gone up. It's all relative.

[@guttermayne89]

I bought one 4 years ago. Makes 600hp on nitrous and it's prob been one of the most reliable cars ive ever had.

[@guttermayne89]

@Kai Chapter actually I've always had japanese cars. Didn't expect that did u

[@guttermayne89]

@Ben W wow you must be some sort of idiot. Please don't reproduce

[@yaseemenow]

Thanks a lot dude, I’ve had my 1999 C5 for 3 years and never been self confidence about my interior, what a Debby Downer, however I really have no rattles, that may have been what designers were looking for with the gap tolerances on the dashboard and all my little rubber buttons still work after 110,000 miles,. They are a good deal and just a dream to tour around in.

[@tylerames3095]

Me: *Trying to shop for a C5 Z06* Doug: "I'm about to end this man's WHOLE CAREER." *C5 prices shoot up*

[@superclaw900]

They're still dirt cheap dude

[@superclaw900]

@08srt8charger I'm talking to op

[@aimxdy8680]

The C5 Z06 is 20,000 dollars, its dirt cheap.

[@Joey856721]

@@aimxdy8680 not anymore

[@chabweezy9905]

@@Joey856721 $50k is still affordable

[@suzannegoodenough]

With the power of autotrader.com/oversteer i can get here early

[@Omar-em7rl]

aren't you special.

[@rezaulkreza]

Hehe ealry

[@suzannegoodenough]

@@rezaulkreza english wasnt my first language

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

@@suzannegoodenough i dont know that's a pretty basic word

[@rezaulkreza]

@@suzannegoodenough Hehe Wasn't (English Isn't My Second Language To But Have To Learn Simple Adverbs Verbs Nouns Dude!)

[@VanessaHolguin]

Add it up and the Doug Score is: _I can't math_

[@steveboyle6891]

Is it 57 or 56 Doug? hahaha

[@BP-fx3qc]

@@BloodOnMars need water? Sure you do.

[@jahimuddin2306]

@@BloodOnMars, Thirsty ass.

[@Wargasm54]

Pop up headlights will never go out of style. Ever.

[@theking10526]

Doug’s the type of guy to balance the stuff in his trunks in a tesla for better weight distribution

[@stephen9869]

Please start doing exhaust note clips :-)

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

He often does. I was a bit disappointed he didn't for the C5 ZO6...they sound nice.

[@xenonram]

Why would you want to hear the exhaust "note" through a camera microphone through your speakers?

[@AV-zh6tq]

@@xenonram why would you want to look at the car on a small phone?

[@jamescox_2297]

He needs to do them for more cars

[@mdrumt]

I've been commenting on doing this multiple times 😤

[@PatrickRiggs33]

Excellent review Doug! Need to get you in a C4 ZR-1!

[@brokenmedic9133]

He won't fit. Lol

[@HDHNTER]

Excellent review suggestion!

[@PatrickRiggs33]

@@brokenmedic9133 Lol! But he would! Targa comes off. Not to mention Michael Jordan daily drove one back in the 90s for a few years.

[@tonybuford4257]

Thanks, Doug. About a year ago, I watched this video and bought my C5 the next morning. Fortunately, last year in Philly we had ZERO inches of snow. Thinking of All Season Radials, and driving it all year long. Probably one of the only cars you've reviewed that I can actually afford...

[@jamesfreeman3026]

Hi, I will be in Philly this year, do you know the value of a good c5z on market right now? And is the insurance expensive? I’m worried since I’m only 26.

[@andrewmcrae5057]

Doug, a really cool quirk/feature you didn't touch on is that you can read the check engine light straight from the DIC (Driver information center)

[@KaitouKaiju]

"Handling is fantastic! It's a joy to drive! 7/10" I honestly don't understand these numbers sometimes

[@SonnyGTA]

Right???? Looks it gets a 5?????

[@KaitouKaiju]

@@SonnyGTA Exterior is the only part of the car that's somewhat stylish

[@jamesdangora]

to answer your question about the Trunk Release plastic, models with fog lights have both buttons in that panel so it doesn't look so empty

[@someguy5035]

Yep. My 2001 coupe (2SB) had them.

[@02DodgeIntrepidRT]

The plastic around the trunk button are where the optional fog lights button would be. That's why it's so big

[@giomeomari9509]

Can you do a video of Area 51s quirks and features so I know what I’m getting myself into. Also, a Doug score would be appreciated

[@speedfiend925]

Hey Doug, one correction and one quirk you missed. The C5 Z06 is actually a full 130 lbs lighter than the standard C5 Hatchback. I know this because after owning a C5 Hatchback I wanted to understand why the price of the C5 Z06 was a premium over the Hatchback and that is one BIG reason along with the added power. You can REALLY feel the 130 lb reduction in weight when driving it compared to the Hatchback. One way they got to that number was a quirk you missed. They removed all the sound deadening in the Z06 which is why it is so much LOUDER than the C5 Hatchback from the inside. Plus the titanium exhaust which includes wider pipes definitely changes the sound. Another weight reduction measure you failed to mention were the wheels. The Z06 wheels are specific to the Z06 and are lighter than the standard wheels that were available on the C5 Hatchback.

[@magma1526]

I think he just means the exhaust itself saved 18 lbs., not as a whole. Cool fact tho!

[@jeffreymccarty1388]

Both of you are right.. as well as balsa wood flooring

[@5571350M8]

Don't forget the thinner windshield and rear window as well

[@unclefester6501]

And no run flat tires.

[@romerooo3212]

I bought one for 12k clean with only 86k miles

[@romerooo3212]

C F really depends what states you’re from

[@uio890138]

Doug failed to mention one of the Z06's main quirks/features, the two large blisters on the roof were for extra head clearance when the occupants wore helmets at the track. BTW, these things would produce 425 rwhp with just a few weekend mods and cpu tuning.