Trade My Corvette Z06 For The E-Ray??

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The new 2024 Corvette E-Ray is the quickest ever Corvette and the first ever AWD and electrified Corvette. With the new announcement, I have had many many people ask me if I would trade my new Z06 for an E-Ray, and having experienced both vehicles, I absolutely have an answer to this question! Make sure you check out my other Z06 review and ownership vlog videos so far to learn more about this epic car, and also my first ride along with the new E-Ray! Comment below which of the new high-powered C8 Corvette's you would rather own!
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[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

We have to admit at some point that the C8 series is beyond awesome.

[@Patrick-bu5vy]

It really is.....they have levelled up big time. It's now a genuine competitor to the 911 (and I'm a 911 guy).

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@Patrick-bu5vy Exactly.

[@LandoVenturi]

E-Ray is nice, but the Z06 and the sweet LT6 engine is still on top IMO.

[@EddieX]

I truly love the LT6 🔥

[@biopqq836]

Yeah, you gotta love that roar from high a revving motor, just like the vtec’s from Honda… even though it’s no comparison.

[@MrJturner74]

@@EddieX You also never want to buy the first gen of new tech. Unless you enjoy being a beta tester.

[@EddieX]

@@MrJturner74 if you say so

[@Glasscitycarnerd]

You can’t go wrong with either, but long term, the Z06, especially a 23 with the Z07 package, will be highly sought after for years.

[@Soulstrings0629]

I love that they are finally starting to dip their toes into it but it seems so short. Hate to have to replace a 1.9kw battery for who knows $7-8k at the least, when you could replace a whole 100kw plaid battery for $15k

[@rlstrad2059]

Great perspective and you came to the right conclusion. It's great that the C8 has options for some many use cases. If I lived in a different clime, had ready access to a track...Z06 all the way. But I don't and the e-Ray is perfect for where I'm going. And frankly, I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with the all electric model...exciting time to be a car nut.

[@rlsedition]

Well, you can most likely expect the full EV version to have much more HP/torque and a commensurate increase in weight. Hey, the first Corvette at 4500 lbs?

[@Luke-cb3ly]

agree 100%. The E-Ray is amazing, and a great addition to the Corvette lineup. But the Z06 is the best corvette ever made, the dedication they put into producing the LT6 is phenomenal. will go down in history as a legendary corvette

[@ericship8383]

You clearly know nothing about cars

[@Fred-vy1hm]

With how close the performance and price are with the two models it basically comes down to do you want more comfort, economy and instant torque or do you want that 8500 rpm and exotic car sound.

[@DennisMurphey]

Fred that is it in a nutshell and as soon as the first guy takes his E Ray to Callaway the you know what will hit the fan! And upgraded electric motors are not difficult either. I think the engineering is done well enough the E Ray will be a lasting tribute to the Duntov crowd. And can you imagine a 48 State cruise in that E Ray, I might never go back home.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@DennisMurphey I'd like both, the Z06 is probably a better track car because of the weight advantage but for the drag strip and as a daily driver I'm guessing the E-Ray is top dog.

[@rocketredeye]

Awesome video, Eddie. I’m in the market for a new Corvette and am on the Z06 list at a local dealership. The E-Ray got me way more excited than I expected and this video really helped me with a lot of questions I had between the two models. I still have some thinking to do, but I feel much more equipped with this info. Thanks man!

[@Thejosephcaruso]

What’s the process like with ordering online/at dealership? Do you have to make periodic payments to hold your place or as car is in production?

[@greenrush4313]

listen ricky rocket the chances to get a z06 are zero at this point and the z06 WILL keep going up in value the ERAY WILL NOT

[@greenrush4313]

The truth is pretty simple eddie. The z06 will be limited and with that NA engine 670 will be the last for the natural asperated and im sure you know that. The z06 will be a true collector car and the eray WILL NOT BE PERIOD. Because of being electric and tech for electric hybrids/full electiric. Very simple , but if someone doesnt care about the losing value of the eray then its a great car

[@philmannino4567]

I think I’ll wait for the Z. I’ve been on the list for two years 🤞

[@EddieX]

Goodluck! It’ll be worth the wait

[@greenrush4313]

The truth is pretty simple eddie. The z06 will be limited and with that NA engine 670 will be the last for the natural asperated and im sure you know that. The z06 will be a true collector car and the eray WILL NOT BE PERIOD. Because of being electric and tech for electric hybrids/full electiric. Very simple , but if someone doesnt care about the losing value of the eray then its a great car

[@Hunter-ex2sw]

I cancelled my Z06 to get the Eray. Went from 6yr wait to being #2 on the list.

[@howarda4242]

Yep but there’s a reason for that ..

[@Howdy762]

thats a hard one but after some days to think on it, i am choosing to remain on the list at MM for the z06.

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

Same

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

#619

[@jerryc3828]

#534 here- 2024 maybe ???

[@thegooddoctor6719]

I'm a 20/80 guy. 80% performance for 20% cost. I know it doesn't quite make the ratio - but that's why my money is on the base C8 StingRay..... Good enough is sometimes sufficient.....

[@StupidFastTruck]

Glad you want to keep your Z06. Yeah, The new soft close fronk is so cool. I won't rule out we can't retro fit the 2024 latch to our cars. After all I installed a Raptor Transfer case, CF shifter and console and paddle shift steering wheel in my Whipple Regular Cab F150.

[@greenrush4313]

The truth is pretty simple eddie. The z06 will be limited and with that NA engine 670 will be the last for the natural asperated and im sure you know that. The z06 will be a true collector car and the eray WILL NOT BE PERIOD. Because of being electric and tech for electric hybrids/full electiric. Very simple , but if someone doesnt care about the losing value of the eray then its a great car

[@themonk1327]

Good for you, you love your Z and you're sticking with it. I love my Stingray but I texted my salesperson and asked him to put me on the list for the ERay but until then I will enjoy my Stingray.

[@TimeisReel]

The ZR1 is going to be a Z06 with a Electric Motor and AWD. With the C8R Type Body Work. About 830hp or 870hp. (670 +160hp or 200hp Electric)

[@HemiBurns]

Z06…. no question

[@brentm.8140]

You've got the most badass 'Vette ever made...no way in hell I'd downgrade from a Z06 to a hybrid 'Vette.

[@paulm6481]

Your car’s exterior is BEAUTIFUL and GORGEOUS 😍 ❤️😻 Such a tasteful interior too.

[@vettesweetnos]

My car is the same but htc, it's at 3000 status currently

[@Pmtd1234]

I have been on the list for a Z06 since Sep 2020, with my primary interest is getting back to driving at Road Atlanta. Although the E-Ray is impressive, the Z06 will be the better car for the track. Plus I am one of those center exhaust Corvette guys. I do not like the outside quad exhaust of the Stingray and feel the same about the E-Ray.

[@pro5.019]

Many people are either on a list for the Z06 that is many years long, or they never had the opportunity to get on a list. If GM can produce this car this year like they stated, then the E Ray will be a good option for those people. The Z06 is going to continue to struggle with CF parts supply for who knows how long. I'm number 5 on the list and have been for nearly 3 years, even when my turn comes up I probably won't be able to order the car with the Z07 package due to supply issues. It would be nice if you could do a review on how the Z07 pack drives on the street in regards to ride comfort and harshness.

[@rocketredeye]

I’m number 38 on the list here locally. 😳

[@pro5.019]

@rocketredeye I'm in BC 🇨🇦 so it's a much different story here as we only get around 7% of total allocations, which is a joke.

[@porscheguy5848]

20 years from now, the E-ray will be valued very low due to the battery and improvements made since then. Z06 will last forever. I expect they’ll never drop below $120k unless they make a bunch of them in future models

[@porscheguy5848]

@paulpaul8895 true, but depending on how many they make, people will be willing to service it due to how great it is.

[@badcholesterol]

this is a bit delusional about "they'll never drop below 120k"

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Like the 918?

[@greenrush4313]

Good point

[@sakthishrajendran4264]

Yeah I agree , that too z06 is the last naturally aspirated engine

[@_VelociDad]

Z06/Z07 will always be more special and valuable- it’s a NA screamer - just like the 458!

[@Patrick-bu5vy]

Rumor is that the ZR1 will be the Z06 with the E-Ray front axle........830hp......oh Lord, please make it so......

[@EK-rr2md]

No it isnt. It has been known for quite some time that it will have a twin turbo engine. There have been CAD images leaked for a long time.

[@sunnymagneti]

I am in the eRay camp. Why? I will accelerate faster than almost anyone, including ZO6 drivers, but I will rarely hit 150 mph and get smoked by a ZO6. Also, the tech in the eRay is awesome. The stealth mode will come in handy and 4 wheel drive is another superior element of an everyday driver in NJ/NYC

[@randydavis5313]

The e ray looks awesome. But the engine in the z06 is something very special and about to be very rare as EV takes over. Z06 will be valuable in the future.

[@jayjones3254]

Would love to see a 60-130 race between the two😏

[@shahulhusman]

I'd probably do the e ray and try and get some other manual track day car.. A lotus or a Cayman.., older C7 gs...

[@c1run1]

That Eray looks incredible

[@greenrush4313]

I think the topic of losing values should be mentioned on these videos

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I am on a list, along with everyone else. If I were to track, Z06. If not, E-Ray. I don't know when my number will come up, but I'm still not sure. 🤣 I've probably got close to 2 years still. Maybe a bit over a year? I'm guessing.

[@SkeenDogger]

Youve got an HP Tuners coat on. I can understand your bias. Wait till the car is fully electric, itll be insane.

[@EddieX]

What bias lol

[@paulm6481]

Electrification is wave of future, but your is something else.

[@fxvelavelgon8976]

Why not a plug-in? At least GM should give that option to the buyer.

[@jetsetjoey]

Chevy should have planted the 5.5L 670hp FlatPlane Crank in the E-Ray for a combined output of 830hp...

[@howarda4242]

That’s saved for the ZR1. It would also make the ERay way more expensive.

[@Ijuststopthepucksbro]

No, you shouldn't. I think they are different vehicles for different vehicle enthusiasts. It's hard to say one is truly 'better' than the other because they fall into two separate categories. One is more like a Dodge Viper, the other more like an Aston Martin or a similar "luxury performance" brand. Both pretty damn amazing. But man I love the way that E-Ray sounds...

[@etjulien]

I could see a C8 Z06 owner jumping to the C8 Zora when that becomes available.

[@pacekey694]

Absolutely. The Zora will probably have a variant of the lt6 engine

[@seansmooth9011]

Eddie my Friend, what you doing man, Youre Z06 will worth more than the E Ray in the future. Z06 is all engine man. Or just wait for the ZR1, will be the Z06 and E ray combined. Oh and when are you going to let me drive that GT500 lol

[@AMGGamer5544]

Dont feel bad praising the Prius. Once, my wife got mad at me just because I recommended the Prius for her and got upset whole day. I don’t know what I have done wrong ! It’s beautiful and practical car, even though I own Exotic sport cars. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@forwardfollower2401]

Great review! Thank you....

[@wavesofkatrina]

We wanna see the NSX Type S vs the Corvette E-Ray

[@RandyJM21]

I don't think calling it a C8 with more power should be said . The wide body looks significantly better and in someway the Eray arguably looks the best if your more into a classy exoytic design that stands on its own without wings and dive planes to look bad ass . Both looks are cool . But if your not a track person you really don't need all of that for street driving or the cost . The all season tires will save boat loads of money over cup tires that last 1-2 days of track use and make your car slow when not at temp or its moist . An E ray at a stoplight will dust the ZO6 9-10 out of 10 times and 10 out 10 when the conditions aren't perfect for sticky tires via the awd . The Eray suffers whatever it suffers from weight as the C8 is relatively heavy , Z06 more so and Eray is on par with American and Euro Gt cars that are very heavy these days . But the wide body is certainly a big step up from C8 . Stock carbon brakes which are expensive option , the giant tires , and depending on your eye the body matching which looks higher end to me and less plasticky and boy racer . It's all taste but having a classier option that still looks bad ass is great . All corvettes as well as many other cars are already way over powered for public roads and even though e ray is heavier and less nimble for many people the AWD including whatever eundersteer that will warn them they may be outside of their driving skills will protect them . Even if an AWD car isn't faster with a pro driver it at least feels and often is easier for regular people to push an awd car and maybe get saved ( although understeer can ruin you as well if you put too much confidence in AWD as a miracle aid and expect the car to save you ) . I would like to see regular drivers on courses meant to miimic street driving and see which car they can drive faster and return without poo in their pants . You are 100 giving up a very special engine for a less special engine and an electric motor which is not uncommon and that is the big rub for average person who isn't tearing up 3k + whatever other track fees and fuel costs you can spend in a weekend in a Z06 . WITH the brakes standard Eray is less expensive and 100 better as transportation that happens to be stupid . Z06 IS better at pure fun and stupidity while still being able to use as a car at times . Eray could EASILY be the only car you own and your daily driver . I have daily driven much less luxurious and comfortable corvettes as my only car and even drove them in winter even of carefully and they did better then some might expect with the Goodyears on a C5 for instance . Much better then my Firehawk TA With giant summer tires from factory that wouldn't even move on flat if any snow . I bet eray with all seasons drives fine on packed snow and will be drive able nearly every day of the year in NY for instance .

[@treyhale8063]

E Ray battery will break and eventually be same $ amount as car is worth

[@enlilannunaki9064]

Great review!

[@taunupe86]

Can the artificial electric sound volume be turned down or up according to the driver’s preference?

[@DavidJCarrell]

Z06 by a long shot! I’m really not sure what the target market even is for the E-Ray. I’d take a normal Z51 Stingray over the E-Ray any day. More pure, much lighter, likely more reliable. No brainer!

[@sheneedsme]

To each their own but as a guy who owns a C8 and a Tesla and as someone that lives in a northern climatic (Detroit) I’d much rather have the E Ray. I’m not a track guy either and not only is the ERay faster and less expensive it’s much more practical.

[@aphil4581]

Have you ever driven a 10.5 second AWD?

[@josephs3613]

Depends on how bad the price gauging is.

[@dlasti]

If you're the type of person that like to track a car a lot, I would get the Z06, as the Z06 with the Z07 package IS a track focused car. With the Eray, it's not a track focused car, but you can track it if you want. Like the Grand Sport of prior years, the ERay is for those that want the performance of the Z06 with the daily drivability of the Stingray. For me, torque is king.

[@alexchavez9083]

You gotta ha e both man

[@johnblack4915]

What if the Zora or the ZR1 comes will you still traded it then?🤔

[@paulm6481]

E-ray may be faster off the line, but more complicated.

[@terrellgreen9951]

Pro charge E Ray😁

[@lusoamericanpatriot1984]

The E Ray is AWD, better for winter snow driving in cold climate weather!

[@EddieX]

This is true

[@ayooper2364]

C8 z06

[@CaptNemo_]

@EddieX what do you for a living? if you dont mine me asking, kinda cool that you get to drive nice cars.

[@EddieX]

There’s a video on my channel talking about this!

[@danc1197]

If E ray is successful than they will make a Z06 version. Why settle for one when you can have both.

[@anthonywilson4123]

20 years from now will the first ordered delivery ? 😂

[@airforcex9412]

Z06 any day.

[@davidrpriest]

The E Ray is heavier and does not sound as good. The Z06 is plenty fast. I would stay with the Z06.

[@met00meno65]

Keep z06...I'm skipping C8 of its cheap 1990's ugly-looking rear...the huge license plate area, rear lenses, boomerang side air intakes and diffuser straight out of 1990.. the c8 front looks great. It's evidence GM Pontiac/ Camaro designers got promoted to C8 seniors design team

[@beardedbeastmetalmilitia4604]

What's this thing gonna run us...100 grand plus....

[@RodZilla11]

So does that ERAY require GAS and CHARGE? 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@EddieX]

It is not a plug in hybrid.

[@paulm6481]

I much prefer the Z06 because that engine, that noise, the revs, and center exhaust. You got the better car and lighter. I only get rid of your overdone girly wheels in place of simple clean carbon fiber wheels.

[@richiecolon3774]

$104k until the dealerships get ghost buyers to buy them, drive them for 300 miles, sell them back to the dealerships and resell them at a "market adjusted rate" of 15% above MSRP. When will Chevy learn🤦‍♂

[@EddieX]

I think dealerships have been plenty able to just directly sell them for a market adjusted rate…

[@matthews826]

Definitely don’t trade a Z06 for ERay.

[@superboy305]

Do as you wish but I have a set of skills.

[@EddieX]

I don’t know what this means

[@paulm6481]

Let’s be serious, who drives a Vette in snow?

[@Pro-habits]

Both nice potato potatoe

[@EddieX]

Who spells it potatoe 🤣

[@SmashTheNumbers]

Summary: Eddie likes the 2023 Z06 more, except for the automatic frunk close... So in other words so he likes 2024 E-Ray more. 🤣😂

[@EddieX]

I’m so jealous of the frunk close lol

[@SmashTheNumbers]

@@EddieX Excellent analysis Eddie! Keep up the great work. Love seeing you enjoy your car like a 10 year old enjoys their first roller coaster ride. Your emotion really comes through in the videos!

[@EddieX]

Thank you!! Appreciate the support.

[@anthonycelano165]

It’s your car do what the fuck you want

[@michaeltolsdorf865]

A real American man wants a real American car. A big block, naturally aspirated, fuel injected torque monster. I am a real American. A former U. S. Army Iron MP. A 22 year veteran CHP officer. Give me a 2023 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 392. A 2023 Chrysler 300 C. Both will make Corvette drivers cry when they see the rear lights disappearing in the haze.

[@SameerMalik-es5ij]

Don’t trade it, sell the z06 to me.

[@EddieX]

You didn’t watch the video lol

[@SameerMalik-es5ij]

@@EddieX Watched the first few minutes and got bored

[@EddieX]

@@SameerMalik-es5ij nice

[@gerrydave7586]

No way I would trade for that “electrical” possible nightmare. Keep things simple and you’ll be ok. No EV’s for me being very up on pitfalls of undisclosed possible issues down the road to the public. Stay away from that crap. I’ll stick to Z06!!!😊

[@braden_tmoore]

i mean i would just wait until they mush the z06 with the eray together

[@EddieX]

I just love the use of the word “mush” 🤣

[@whiskeysun6703]

Spoiler alert. He keeps the Z06

[@vincentdavan2013]

(P) Great looking car

[@Deathscroll41]

Acura/Honda NSX 😑😑😑😑😑😑😑

[@almcdaniel1035]

C9 2029 😂

[@trevonwilson1]

Why would anyone buy a boring electric car with no sound 🤔

[@EddieX]

I don’t know. But the e-Ray makes plenty of sound

[@johnnyparker2128]

It's too wide. You can't stay in your lane.

[@EddieX]

Lol what

[@csu111]

Seems like there are undertones of bragging here….

[@codaily]

In other words eRay is a better car, I don’t see the Z06 engine lasting past 40k miles with 9k rpm

[@oztiks1]

E-Ray, and you know it. All year round moster, without thre funny canards, and whatever the heck that thing in the back of the ZO6 is! ;) Just think about all the sea wolves.

[@arj24z06]

Great comparison, E-ray more of a daily driver and Z06 weekend fun car. I’d love to have both and compare the two against each other.

[@johnblack4915]

Both in the garage 😁

[@zali9657]

What kind of question is that E way or Z06 of course all day Z06 the best V8 and that sound. The engine is an engineering masterpiece

[@biopqq836]

Yeah, that sound from the engine!!!

[@blackice7408]

Reminds me of how revolutionary the lt5 engine was for the c4 zr1

[@biopqq836]

Hey Eddie I would wait. I would make sure they have all the bugs out of the car first and see what else may go wrong with E-Ray. First year of any new version of a model is a big NO in terms of purchasing. You never know what they got wrong with that vehicle being a completely new redesign, and a hybrid. So I would wait.

[@EddieX]

I mean I have one of the earliest z06s off the line lol

[@biopqq836]

@FrankWhite. I understand. But the Z06 was manufactured for more than one year. Which gives us the option, not to buy the first year of production.

[@biopqq836]

Exactly

[@m.c8038]

@@EddieX Is it true you get 5 whole miles on the electric motor (going under 45 mph) before it has to recharge? If that's true you can save a ton driving through your city or town which is typically 35 mph or less. Then it only takes another 1 mile of driving to recharge the battery, you could save a ton of gas driving through town with these!

[@EddieX]

@@m.c8038 efficiency and mpgs wasn't much of a consideration when buying the Z06 tho. Unsure on electric range for eray. It's really for performance!

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

ERay is definitely cool but it ain't no C8 Z06. Flat plane crank V8 for life, baby.

[@stevenren4336]

Z06 it is

[@EddieX]

Buy one

[@Brooks22n]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ALL THE WAY

[@paulm6481]

E-ray engine same as a Silverado. You got the better car. No disrespect to Tahoe engine which I die for. But you got the bespoke engine. Like the ZR-1 engine for C4s.

[@firstnamelastname9661]

How long dl you think that Flat plane crank engine can last ??? I bet the regular C8 LT 1 and Eray LT2 engines last longer than FPC of Z06. So for collectors who like to keep their cars long beyond 20 years the FPC might not be a good choice

[@andrewbradnan]

Are they high? Z06 ftw

[@EddieX]

Haha the e-ray has some great benefits!

[@Alex-ss4bk]

Z06, that’s why I’m keeping my 20 GT500. We will be looking at EVs in the future like how we are looking back on the plasma TVs

[@sheneedsme]

Actually we will be looking at gas guzzlers like they were a horse and buggy. When the all electric comes out it will have 1,000 hp and awd and blow these relics back to the Stone Age.

[@boywonderrr71]

Z06 all the way

[@randydavis5313]

It’s so cool that GM has pushed the c8 platform to supercar levels. This is a really cool time in automotive history.

[@alengreen589]

very easy to answer, if you want a amazing straight forward acceleration, a relatively modern hybrid engine and a good mpg with a supersports car? you must go for the E- Ray, but if you want a screaming V8 engine and a amazing track car? you must go for the ZO6. What do you want?

[@gaby1980]

Cred E Ray a fost construit cu gandu la Europa 😅 unde trăim un adevărat calvar cand vine vorba de masini cu motoare Mari taxele anuale sunt 3000$ la o astfel de masina pe cand la una hybrid e la jumatate...

[@Bananimal65]

One thing about the E-ray that has my attention is the ability to cam it and give it some chop-chop. Should be enough gains there to give the Z06 something to chew on. What remains to be seen is how reliable the battery pack is and how much it's gonna cost to replace it. Perhaps after-market options will be available at that time. I'm leaning E-Ray. It's more practical and bumping the power up on the LT-2 is an easy tried and true option. Hell yeah, GM!

[@mikelyon5595]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I'm not a track guy, and I would prefer the softer edge car...

[@paulm6481]

Are you back in Midwest when you filmed this or still out west?

[@merovingian688]

It’s so wrong. GM making you have to choose. So cruel and unusual.