I’m from PA too! And I love super wagons, sad they don’t sell the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo anymore, or the BMW M3 touring in the states yet
@SecondHandProductions8 күн бұрын
I had a 2021 Z51, loved that car, but the 5.5 ltr flat plan is a special engine, I have the 2023 Z06, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
@ronretired28210 күн бұрын
I watched this video for the first time over a year ago and thought the color combo was amazing. Watched it for a second time today and my original comments have not changed. Your color scheme selection is and was outstanding.
@marcielindustries9225Ай бұрын
I've been wanting one, the crazy markup is going away finally. I daily a Diesel Ram so it won't feel big at all.
@user-tz5ih9pg3hАй бұрын
That’s not a Z06
@TruckerRoАй бұрын
I no longer want a C8, after watching it pull away from that house I now want a house like that instead of the C8 😂
@MerlinSorcerer2 ай бұрын
What a cool car, I’ ll get my TRX, final edition, on April 19, can’t wait for this day! Drive save, greetings from Europe
@karlpatton12493 ай бұрын
That blue interior is really bothering me lol, and with the yellow calipers its like wtf happened here!
@saini32573 ай бұрын
Finally a review about this roof box. Can’t find anyone talking about this. I was on the edge of buying it but this kinda helped me stay away. The fact that it’s so close to the roof and I can’t go that fast with it on. But it works for you so that’s great. Love the wagon color
@cspnboy144 ай бұрын
Best license plate ever. Well done!
@justsomerandomguyman4 ай бұрын
Ah, yes.... an offroad truck with offroad suspension that gets 7mpg and tows less than some SUVs. The best daily driver truck. lmao
@joncosta54774 ай бұрын
Video is great man. Only issue is that it has a blue Mercedes instead of a TRX. lol. Still can’t believe you traded the TREX for a wagon but I’m sure it’s nice.
@fv12915 ай бұрын
Where is your accent from? Congratulations on your beautiful Vette!
@ridewithc5 ай бұрын
Bro I did 100 with the AMG Roof box on my CLA 250, all good! My buddy in Montreal did 118 in his GLC 63 with the roof box.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
You’re brave bro. I see mine bouncing about when I’m going over 40 sooo
@ridewithc5 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven the bounce is normal, especially at the front end of the box
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
@@ridewithc dude idk man it feels sketchy. My biggest concern is for it to fly off and hit another car or something.
@globalsecurityexpertsincsh97875 ай бұрын
Bad audio :(
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
Could be better. Working out the kinks
@jcherry587395 ай бұрын
Beautiful color!
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! It’s gulf blue. 1 of 1 and the only Mercedes to be painted in this color ever from what I was told by a head AMG product specialist. I did an entire video on the car! Check it out on my channel!
@jcherry587395 ай бұрын
@enthusiastdriven you must be a boss to get one of those. Keep up the vids man.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
@@jcherry58739 Thanks brother! I really appreciate it. It's definitely nice to get some encouragement from people that watch my videos. Just makes me want to make more and make them better. So thank you. I got more videos planned and coming soon!
@rickeyb4505 ай бұрын
I also had a Gen 2 Raptor prior to getting my TRX. Best part to me is how well it handles and how smooth the transmission is. My Raptor was nice but the steering was not stable at all and I would have to purposely keep it in the lane as opposed to relaxing and driving it. Secondly, that 10 speed transmission would constantly hunt for gears, creating extremely harsh shifts from its 3rd - 5th gears and vice versa. I drive my TRX in Snow Mode 90% of the time and average about 15 mpgs. Plus I don’t have to drive a lot and that also softens the blow at the gas tank. However, when there is a need for speed. It’s there and it’s immediate. I love my TRX and IMO all other trucks pale in comparison.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
I never had any handling problems with my gen 2. I did have the cam phaser issue which was fixed under warranty. But that suspension was like driving on a cloud. I loved it. But I do agree with you about the 10-speed. Maybe if it was a higher displacement engine, it wouldn’t hunt for gears as much. The trx being supercharged means instant power. It definitely feels to me more like a raw, muscle car. I had very few complaints about my TRX. But without giving too much away, I have a couple videos coming out soon about what happened after my TRX. So maybe it’ll give you some perspective? Maybe not lol
@robe216 ай бұрын
You’re essentially saying I’ll keep my Harley over a sport bike. Because that’s the comparison you are failing to make between the two radically different cars or models of the same car. To me they are totally different cars though.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
lol check my other comment where I addressed that point!
@robe216 ай бұрын
Also, I don’t know where you live, but I will gladly drive my fresh 2024 to your location to see if you still feel the same way after driving it. Reply to this if you’re interested. I’ll bet you $1,000 you would buy mine if you could after driving it for two days……let’s make this happen!!!!!
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
Hey man! I’m definitely interested if you want to bring your zo6 by. Let’s do it. I’d love a side by side of these two! Sorry for some reason I’m just seeing your message now. I usually respond a lot quicker to people.
@robe216 ай бұрын
All due respect, I just got my Z06 from a great dealer, I didn’t pay over Sticker even though I could sell it right now for 25 to 50 thousand over sticker because they are still incredibly hard to get. The one thing everyone who gives the talk you just did, fails to mention that the Z06 has a redline of 8,600 rpm. So when you try to compare the two it’s like comparing a Harley Davidson to a sport bike. I can tell you first hand that driving the Z06 aroundish the speed limit is a lot more fun than driving my C7 Z51 around. I don’t know how much research you did on the Z06, but you failed to mention the two main things that make them completely different vehicles. I already mentioned rpm, the second is the flat plane crankshaft, yet another is the exhaust sound. The Z06 sounds like a Ferrari or Lambo and the base model Stingray or Z51 sounds like my C7 except with a mid engine and better handling. Previous Z06’s your argument is valid. The C7 Z06 just had a blower and a wider body. With the C8 they made two totally different cars. You will never get your anyways being 3,000 in line. I got one of the first 2024 Z06’s and I was 8th on the list. Another reason I think they are worth buying if you can get one like I did at sticker, is that I think the c8 z06 could be one of the lowest produced with what might end up being the most powerful NA V8 Chevy ever built. With the push towards electric I could see the c9 having a strictly hybrid setup. I would argue that GM is keeping production low on the c8 Z06 for appreciation in value in the future due to how few are being produced.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
While i do agree with you that I failed to mention a few key performance differences between the Z51 and the ZO6, I think the purpose was more to focus on the z51 and why I think it’s “enough” of a mid engine sports car. But I think it’s a stretch to say one is Harley vs a sport bike. Had you said a c6 or c5 compared to the c8 zo6, I’d be inclined to agree. But performance numbers are not that far apart to say one is a dog and one is a supercar killer (even though it is). Don’t forget the z51 c8 is more than capable of taking down most cars you’d pull up to a light next to. It’s by no means a slouch. The zo6 is a step above that’s track oriented with a flat plane. They’re not two different vehicles. They’re different in a lot of ways. But it’s still a mid engine c8.
@dlj12856 ай бұрын
Sure you don’t…lol
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
lol read me like a book
@Mr-Bogs7 ай бұрын
I'm pretty much dead set on this as my next daily driver. I've driven big trucks before and never really had an issue, same with low MPG's since my commute is pretty short. What is so great about this truck is you get luxury, performance, and practicality all rolled into one vehicle. I especially like the dark gray on your truck... Thanks for the video!
@enthusiastdriven7 ай бұрын
It honestly is almost the perfect truck. Let me know if you pick one up and what your thoughts are. Thanks for watching bud 🤘🏼
@ericconklin61958 ай бұрын
This video is the best owner review I have seen Good job
@enthusiastdriven7 ай бұрын
Thanks brother much appreciated
@imkeerock8 ай бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. I would LOVE a Z06 but they are kind of unobtainium. GM isn't making a lot of them, you have to wait a long time to get one and then when you can finally get one, you have to pay the HUGE dealer markup. So now I'm leaning towards a Z51 convertible. Just comparing msrp for the models I'm interested in there's a $35k difference. Now add in dealer markup to the Z06 and the price difference becomes AT LEAST $60k probably more. So, I'm thinking Z51 convertible. That Z06 sounds SUBLIME though...ugh...
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
The sound the zo6 makes is probably one of the best sounds I’ve heard from a car in a long time. A lot of people are calling me crazy for this, but the point I’m making is that the z51 is enough. Plus for the kind of performance bump you’re getting on the zo6, unless you’re tracking the car, it really won’t matter. You’ll run out of road or skill before it really matters. So I agree. I was also in line for a zo6 but I ended up dropping out. Honestly, not really all that concerned with getting one. But I think eventually I might.
@richardmorris63658 ай бұрын
I think the widebody was more noticeable in past generations. If the boomerang was shaped the same at a glance i couldnt tell.
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
Yea it’s a very subtle change. I did notice that in person, it’s very noticeable only if standing to a regular c8.
@jesusisking91748Ай бұрын
The wider body of the z06 also causes rocks to be thrown into the intake from the front wheels. Is that also an issue with the standard C8?
@ar-dq6hr9 ай бұрын
Have you change the hand wheel?
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
If you’re referring to the steering wheel, I just put a leather cover over it to prevent the wear on the suede material.
@michaelmelling93339 ай бұрын
I respectfully disagree with you about thinking Chevy making a mistake by not making the cars look more diffrent from each other to a greater degree. And that's because there's something nice about subtlety not being exchanged for differences for the sake of differences. In the past, a lot of American car makers had some gaudy offerings ... while a company like Porsche, for example, had a solid thing and only did trace amounts of change (over decades) and didn't screw things up.
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
I get your point. And it makes a lot of sense. I’m not above appreciating the subtle differences between the c8 and the z06. I think people who know what they’re looking for will instantly be able to tell the difference. However, I think back to the zl1 1LE. And that car (even though some people thought it was designed in a Need For Speed game) looked pretty different from a standard Camaro or regular zl1. So I suppose my disappointment comes from not having that dedicated track focused look. And I know you can option a lot of that stuff on the z06. But I just wish it had a little more of an aggressive design.
@ridewithc9 ай бұрын
Because I’m interested in getting one of these
@ridewithc9 ай бұрын
Hey man, I’m looking to do a cross country road trip. Do u think I can fit a fair amount of stuff in the roof box ?
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
Hey dude! I’m editing the video I did on the roof box right now. It holds a lot of stuff man. I’ve had multiple folding chairs, backpacks, blankets, ski equipment, etc all fit in there. I believe it has a weight limit but I couldn’t tell you off the top of my head what it is. I also don’t know the exact capacity. But coupled with the trunk, it should be more than adequate for a long trip. Keep your eye out for that video. I do load it up in the video to kind of illustrate the size.
@ridewithc9 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven ah Nice! I’ll probably grab one then haha, doing an East Coast to West Coast Drive in my CLA
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
@@ridewithc that sounds awesome man! Have a great time! This particular box was designed specifically for this car. And it was imported from Germany. So it cost a pretty penny. Honestly, they all tend to be pretty expensive. But I would always recommend going with a Thule box. They’re very good quality.
@ridewithc9 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven they are pretty expensive, I found a good deal On a used one. I’m taking advantage of it
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
@@ridewithc sweet man! Let me know how it works out for you!
@thehawkguy10 ай бұрын
Get the mirror marker tints for 10 bucks. I did mine week 1 it looks bad without
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks!
@thehawkguy10 ай бұрын
Bro have you not seen or been in or heard a c8 z06? Lol
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
Bro I’ve seen, been in, and heard the zo6. Actually, in my first video, when I was touring the grounds of the corvette museum, I saw some of the very first zo6’s to be released to various dealers of Hendrick automotive group. We got to see various specs up close. The video is my opinion. You’re welcome to have your own. But if you haven’t been in or owned a z51 c8, I highly recommend getting some drive time with it. You’ll quickly realize that you’ll run out of driving skill before you come remotely close to maxing out the full capabilities of that car. Of course, when I say you, I’m speaking generally. So like I said in my video: yea I’d happily take a zo6. You’d be crazy not to. But that c8, spec’d like that, is more than enough for me. And I think it’s more than enough for majority of people/customers/enthusiasts or whoever.
@lornekofman216310 ай бұрын
youre talking Z06 without one in front of you. yes the C8 base model is enough but the C8 Z06 is totally crazy and looks crazy. GM Built it for fat cat Americans and super wealthy super car international market.
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
Of course the zo6 is crazy. It’s the most extreme corvette to be made to date (other than maybe the c7 zr1 until the c8 zr1 is released). And I speak without having one in front of me because I’ve seen and spent a good amount of time with the c8 zo6. I was lucky enough to spot some of the first ones to be released to the public while touring the corvette museum. Check out my first video if you want to see some of those specs. However, I wholeheartedly disagree that the c8 base model is enough. It’s not enough in my opinion. It doesn’t sound as good as the z51. It lacks so many features and options. My point is that the 3lt c8 z51 is enough. The zo6 is a hard level of supercar to live up to.
@lornekofman21639 ай бұрын
The C8 zo6 is a track car the Z51 package adds Options for personal taste which is cool. The C7 Z06 and Zr1 are proven Amazing Track Cars!! I am not sure about track times for the C8 Z06 anything interesting out there on that?
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
I’ve seen mostly straight line runs of the zo6 vs the world basically. It’s stupid fast in a straight line. But I haven’t really seen anything track oriented for the c8 zo6. However, I have driven a c8 z51 on the track and I was blown away at what that thing can do especially on a closed, prepped surface with the right tires. I can only imagine the zo6 being a monster on the track given its wider track and significantly more power.
@LWRC10 ай бұрын
You didn't check the engine oil level !!!!
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
At the time of the video it was a brand new car… lol
@LWRC9 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven You trust everything the factory does - especially GM??!!!
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
@@LWRC lmao!! You right you right 🤦🏻♂️
@LWRC9 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven I'm an American, I live here in the US, I want US companies to succeed and I want to buy made in the US products. However hard I look at the C8 Z06, I just can't bring myself to even spend MSRP for the car because there are just too many unforced design flaws. I give credit for Chevy in moving forward and bringing out the midengine C8, certainly a huge step forward but so have all other manufacturers! I'm still hoping someday, I will get a Z06....
@threvo829810 ай бұрын
I too have a GC '21 TRX. I love it. Best driver I've ever owned. Buddy has a '18 E-class Benz and my TRX rides smoother and is actually more quiet at cruise in the interior. You have to drive one to believe. Only problem I've had is I blew a HC dash tweeter. PS...please get rid of that steering wheel cover lol
@enthusiastdriven9 ай бұрын
Lol I got the steering wheel cover because the alcantara started to wear really bad on my steering wheel so I literally ran into auto zone and grabbed on real quick.
@johnclark306710 ай бұрын
I believe that there is a warranty fix for the driveline clunk. It requires removal of the driveshaft, putting a special grease on the splines and reassembly. There is an aftermarket (Ripa-tuned) driveshaft that solves this problem by being slightly longer. I have not experienced this problem on my TRX.
@enthusiastdriven10 ай бұрын
I’ve heard of a similar fix. However, my dodge dealer keeps insisting that there is “nothing” official. It is apparently a driving characteristic or so they claim. So I’m honestly not ever sure what’s going on. I appreciate your feedback though. Hopefully you don’t encounter this issue in the future.
@threvo829810 ай бұрын
My dealer said they have replaced and lubed driveshafts to no avail. Clunk is so slight I don't worry about it
@Mr-Bogs7 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven I'm not sure about the fix, but I know for a fact that a Technical Service Bulletin went out to dealers last year regarding this issue. So either your dealer has short term memory loss or they don't feel like taking care of the issue for you
@enthusiastdriven7 ай бұрын
@@Mr-Bogs I think it’s probably a combination of the two. However, I’ve actually recently got rid of the truck so not my problem anymore. New car video coming soon 😂
@Mr-Bogs7 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven Was there anything in particular about the truck that pushed you to sell it? Or was it just time for you to get in something new?
@LWRC10 ай бұрын
This entire car just looks off and not look like it was well thought out. Look at what Lamborghini has done on the Tecnica or the Revuelto! Both stunning. And then you look at what GM has done!
@enthusiastdriven10 ай бұрын
I’m going to go ahead and disagree here. I think the car looks amazing for what it is. It’s a fresh design with some pleasant nods to previous corvette models. But honestly, I really hate when people compare it to lambo or a Ferrari. It’s not meant to compete with exotic Italian works of art no matter how much people want to try and compare it to them. All things considered, GM isn’t doing too bad. And if you still disagree, well just look at c8 sales over the last couple years and you’ll quickly see just how much people like this car. Take me for example… I wasn’t even a corvette fan before this car won me over entirely.
@LWRC10 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven I get it but it could have been so much more!! A design all starts off on a sheet of paper someone draws with a pencil! Not complicated and requires no computers. To say it can't compete against the best of the best, why not??!! Isn't that what the whole C8 platform is about??!!! The car just looks off and doesn't have the lines of the Lamborghini! How about the disaster of the interior??!! Look at what Honda did if you don't want to compete against exotics!!! Sorry, this entire C8 is a fail considering GM started off with a clean sheet of paper and this was all they could do??!!! Even the Lotus Emira looks better!!!
@enthusiastdriven10 ай бұрын
@@LWRC well first let’s not forget that the way the car looks is ultimately subjective. And what most people tend to forget is that it’s not just about starting with a blank sheet of paper. They have to design the car in a way that is relatively easy to produce on a massive scale. So although expensive, it’s not at the price point, quality, or level of an exotic car. Even the insanely over powered zo6 is still produced on what is considered a massive scale. And again, it’s a corvette so why would it have the lines of a lambo? It’s not meant to compete with a lambo but rather be an alternative to it. Especially when you consider not just the price of entry of an exotic car but the cost of maintenance and insurance. Interior is surely not perfect. But it’s pretty dang good considering this is gm we’re talking about here. Of course it also depends on how you option the vehicle. But compare this interior to any previous corvette and it’s miles ahead. I spent a lot of time in this car and I can honestly say that I think given it’s capabilities and styling, it’s worth the money. Bang for your buck is insane with this car considering you can get one for around the 70k-80k mark. There is literally nothing else that gives you what this car gives you considering the price. So you can compare it to exotic cars and say how it doesn’t stack up all day long. But at the end of the day, look at the price tag! If you don’t like the way it looks, that’s fair. There will be people who like it and people who don’t. That doesn’t dismiss the fact that not only are c8’s selling but they’re holding their values extremely well. Now we’ll have to wait and see what that looks like within the next few years.
@LWRC10 ай бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven Again, GM wanted to compete on a world level and when they come out with an inferior product, you start making excuses. Certainly, cost is a factor and styling is free!! GM designers are way off the mark. This is why the car looks awkward from nearly every angle! Even a small company like Lotus did a better job on the Emira!!! And speaking of $$$, tgere are dealers adking over $200K for the Z06 and this is with GM poor quality & poor reliability! I want to buy American but folks putting up with this just gives GM more excuses not to improve! Search KZread on C8 Z06 problems and see what other owners have said!! And one owner wanted to take the tires off of the carbon wheels but the dealer couldn't do it! Seeking help from GM got nothing! He ultimately had to seek help from a Ferrari dealer!!! This is astounding!!!
@enthusiastdriven10 ай бұрын
@@LWRC yes I’m well aware of the production issues for the zo6. And just because dealers are asking 100k over msrp doesn’t mean the car is worth it. I mean, the entire point of my video was to say that the zo6 is kind of pointless when you consider all of the factors and compare it against the z51 corvette. However, I’m not making any excuses for the c8. It has its flaws which I’m actually going to be making another video about. And I’m certainly not saying it’s the most amazing vehicle ever to exist. I’m simply stating that bang for your buck is among the best in the industry and generally people agree. Again, styling is subjective. There are tons of people that like the way it looks so it’s not much of a point to make to say it looks ugly. Especially when it’s not universally agreed upon. Take for example the previous civic type R. It’s universally agreed that it is without a doubt one of the ugliest vehicles to ever be released. And believe me, any car and I do mean any car has it’s problems. That’s the nature of the automotive industry. Whenever you mass produce something so complicated, it’s going to have problems. Yes it’s GM Yes it’s probably going to have problems Yes GM cars have been unreliable in the past Yes American cars are not at the level of some of their Japanese or German counterparts. You’re not saying anything new here or anything anyone didn’t know before. However, the C8 is still a success. It’s a marvel in both styling and performance when you compare it to any corvette that came before or anything within its price range. I get you’re disappointed with its looks and interior or overall quality. But that’s what you get when you buy American sports cars. You generally don’t buy them for their overall quality. You buy them for performance. That’s why American muscle cars will always be what they are. And they will always be the cheaper alternative to something like BMW M cars or Mercedes AMG.
@richardnoel64310 ай бұрын
Here is the thing I don’t understand instead of being held hostage by these various dealers. All you have to do is buy a C8 3LT ship the car to Hennessy in Texas and let them do there thing and you will have a car with zo6 performance and you pay less than what these dealers want you to pay above msrp
@enthusiastdriven5 ай бұрын
Yea you have a point and you get a warranty with Hennessy as well. But two things: 1. A Hennessy kit c8 will never hold its value. Especially when compared to a zo6. So it’s hard to justify the spend. 2. I recall Hennessy leaving a bad taste in peoples mouths a while back. Now, they do some crazy stuff so I totally get the appeal.
@casmithc210 ай бұрын
Are you going to upgrade and get a 2024 before it loses the 6.2??
@enthusiastdriven10 ай бұрын
So I’m currently waiting for the 2024 orders to open up. But I do plan on getting a 2024 model. However, everything that I’ve read and seen online indicates that Ram is not doing away with the 6.2 just yet. I understand that they plan to continue producing the trx with the 6.2. How long that will last unfortunately no one knows for sure. But based on the market trends and everything going on in the car market says that combustion is on its way out. At the very least, they’ll go to a hybrid platform before doing away with combustion all together. So the value on these trucks is incredible. There are few vehicles that depreciate at such a slow rate making these trucks a wonderful choice despite the price tag.
I love the car man . Hopefully I can own one some day I’m 23
@enthusiastdriven11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m sure you can! Just be persistent buddy!
@lauramagagnoli775011 ай бұрын
Welp thats all the convincing i need
@enthusiastdriven11 ай бұрын
Do it!
@mcmcmuffin42111 ай бұрын
Gas tho 😢
@enthusiastdriven11 ай бұрын
Lol I know!! 😭
@jasonradczenko2207 Жыл бұрын
It's an Ultima GTR
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
Yea just learning about this thing. Incredible.
@leontechtalks Жыл бұрын
That car looks sick! Now i wanna see it with some upgrades!
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
Haven’t even broken 2k miles on it yet! But surely will be doing something soon. Do you have any recommendations??
@Denominator90 Жыл бұрын
I actually think the stingray looks way better than the z06. I like the overbite look compared to the underbite of the z06. The boomerang I think looks better than the wishbone on the doors too. I'm currently at 3000 status on a 2023 2LT Z51 with magride and front end lift! I can't wait.
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
Yea I think looks are totally subjective. But I have to agree that I don’t like the underbite on the zo6. However, for me that’s where it ends. I like everything else more on the zo6 over the stingray. It’s just the angular front end that doesn’t work for me
@Denominator90 Жыл бұрын
@@enthusiastdriven Totally fair!
@theolympus185110 ай бұрын
Wishbone looks sooo much better. Especially on Yellow Vette. With black contrasting..
@Denominator9010 ай бұрын
@@theolympus1851 to each their own. Either way it's still a great lookin' car. Also I took delivery of mine last week! Picking it up from getting windows tinted and PPF tomorrow!
@JustPopz14 ай бұрын
If u can’t afford one just say that .
@hundo123 Жыл бұрын
It is a supra
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
Gotta love it
@i.r.wayright1457 Жыл бұрын
Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
You’re right lol can’t argue there
@1SilverSpy Жыл бұрын
I don't like that color blue. But DAM!!! It looks HOT on this ride! Congrats!!!!!
@enthusiastdriven Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Personally I love blue. It’s one of my favorite colors. I think they nailed it. It’s very reminiscent of ford’s grabber blue.
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I’m from PA too! And I love super wagons, sad they don’t sell the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo anymore, or the BMW M3 touring in the states yet
I had a 2021 Z51, loved that car, but the 5.5 ltr flat plan is a special engine, I have the 2023 Z06, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I watched this video for the first time over a year ago and thought the color combo was amazing. Watched it for a second time today and my original comments have not changed. Your color scheme selection is and was outstanding.
I've been wanting one, the crazy markup is going away finally. I daily a Diesel Ram so it won't feel big at all.
That’s not a Z06
I no longer want a C8, after watching it pull away from that house I now want a house like that instead of the C8 😂
What a cool car, I’ ll get my TRX, final edition, on April 19, can’t wait for this day! Drive save, greetings from Europe
That blue interior is really bothering me lol, and with the yellow calipers its like wtf happened here!
Finally a review about this roof box. Can’t find anyone talking about this. I was on the edge of buying it but this kinda helped me stay away. The fact that it’s so close to the roof and I can’t go that fast with it on. But it works for you so that’s great. Love the wagon color
Best license plate ever. Well done!
Ah, yes.... an offroad truck with offroad suspension that gets 7mpg and tows less than some SUVs. The best daily driver truck. lmao
Video is great man. Only issue is that it has a blue Mercedes instead of a TRX. lol. Still can’t believe you traded the TREX for a wagon but I’m sure it’s nice.
Where is your accent from? Congratulations on your beautiful Vette!
Bro I did 100 with the AMG Roof box on my CLA 250, all good! My buddy in Montreal did 118 in his GLC 63 with the roof box.
You’re brave bro. I see mine bouncing about when I’m going over 40 sooo
@@enthusiastdriven the bounce is normal, especially at the front end of the box
@@ridewithc dude idk man it feels sketchy. My biggest concern is for it to fly off and hit another car or something.
Bad audio :(
Could be better. Working out the kinks
Beautiful color!
Thank you very much! It’s gulf blue. 1 of 1 and the only Mercedes to be painted in this color ever from what I was told by a head AMG product specialist. I did an entire video on the car! Check it out on my channel!
@enthusiastdriven you must be a boss to get one of those. Keep up the vids man.
@@jcherry58739 Thanks brother! I really appreciate it. It's definitely nice to get some encouragement from people that watch my videos. Just makes me want to make more and make them better. So thank you. I got more videos planned and coming soon!
I also had a Gen 2 Raptor prior to getting my TRX. Best part to me is how well it handles and how smooth the transmission is. My Raptor was nice but the steering was not stable at all and I would have to purposely keep it in the lane as opposed to relaxing and driving it. Secondly, that 10 speed transmission would constantly hunt for gears, creating extremely harsh shifts from its 3rd - 5th gears and vice versa. I drive my TRX in Snow Mode 90% of the time and average about 15 mpgs. Plus I don’t have to drive a lot and that also softens the blow at the gas tank. However, when there is a need for speed. It’s there and it’s immediate. I love my TRX and IMO all other trucks pale in comparison.
I never had any handling problems with my gen 2. I did have the cam phaser issue which was fixed under warranty. But that suspension was like driving on a cloud. I loved it. But I do agree with you about the 10-speed. Maybe if it was a higher displacement engine, it wouldn’t hunt for gears as much. The trx being supercharged means instant power. It definitely feels to me more like a raw, muscle car. I had very few complaints about my TRX. But without giving too much away, I have a couple videos coming out soon about what happened after my TRX. So maybe it’ll give you some perspective? Maybe not lol
You’re essentially saying I’ll keep my Harley over a sport bike. Because that’s the comparison you are failing to make between the two radically different cars or models of the same car. To me they are totally different cars though.
lol check my other comment where I addressed that point!
Also, I don’t know where you live, but I will gladly drive my fresh 2024 to your location to see if you still feel the same way after driving it. Reply to this if you’re interested. I’ll bet you $1,000 you would buy mine if you could after driving it for two days……let’s make this happen!!!!!
Hey man! I’m definitely interested if you want to bring your zo6 by. Let’s do it. I’d love a side by side of these two! Sorry for some reason I’m just seeing your message now. I usually respond a lot quicker to people.
All due respect, I just got my Z06 from a great dealer, I didn’t pay over Sticker even though I could sell it right now for 25 to 50 thousand over sticker because they are still incredibly hard to get. The one thing everyone who gives the talk you just did, fails to mention that the Z06 has a redline of 8,600 rpm. So when you try to compare the two it’s like comparing a Harley Davidson to a sport bike. I can tell you first hand that driving the Z06 aroundish the speed limit is a lot more fun than driving my C7 Z51 around. I don’t know how much research you did on the Z06, but you failed to mention the two main things that make them completely different vehicles. I already mentioned rpm, the second is the flat plane crankshaft, yet another is the exhaust sound. The Z06 sounds like a Ferrari or Lambo and the base model Stingray or Z51 sounds like my C7 except with a mid engine and better handling. Previous Z06’s your argument is valid. The C7 Z06 just had a blower and a wider body. With the C8 they made two totally different cars. You will never get your anyways being 3,000 in line. I got one of the first 2024 Z06’s and I was 8th on the list. Another reason I think they are worth buying if you can get one like I did at sticker, is that I think the c8 z06 could be one of the lowest produced with what might end up being the most powerful NA V8 Chevy ever built. With the push towards electric I could see the c9 having a strictly hybrid setup. I would argue that GM is keeping production low on the c8 Z06 for appreciation in value in the future due to how few are being produced.
While i do agree with you that I failed to mention a few key performance differences between the Z51 and the ZO6, I think the purpose was more to focus on the z51 and why I think it’s “enough” of a mid engine sports car. But I think it’s a stretch to say one is Harley vs a sport bike. Had you said a c6 or c5 compared to the c8 zo6, I’d be inclined to agree. But performance numbers are not that far apart to say one is a dog and one is a supercar killer (even though it is). Don’t forget the z51 c8 is more than capable of taking down most cars you’d pull up to a light next to. It’s by no means a slouch. The zo6 is a step above that’s track oriented with a flat plane. They’re not two different vehicles. They’re different in a lot of ways. But it’s still a mid engine c8.
Sure you don’t…lol
lol read me like a book
I'm pretty much dead set on this as my next daily driver. I've driven big trucks before and never really had an issue, same with low MPG's since my commute is pretty short. What is so great about this truck is you get luxury, performance, and practicality all rolled into one vehicle. I especially like the dark gray on your truck... Thanks for the video!
It honestly is almost the perfect truck. Let me know if you pick one up and what your thoughts are. Thanks for watching bud 🤘🏼
This video is the best owner review I have seen Good job
Thanks brother much appreciated
You hit the nail on the head. I would LOVE a Z06 but they are kind of unobtainium. GM isn't making a lot of them, you have to wait a long time to get one and then when you can finally get one, you have to pay the HUGE dealer markup. So now I'm leaning towards a Z51 convertible. Just comparing msrp for the models I'm interested in there's a $35k difference. Now add in dealer markup to the Z06 and the price difference becomes AT LEAST $60k probably more. So, I'm thinking Z51 convertible. That Z06 sounds SUBLIME though...ugh...
The sound the zo6 makes is probably one of the best sounds I’ve heard from a car in a long time. A lot of people are calling me crazy for this, but the point I’m making is that the z51 is enough. Plus for the kind of performance bump you’re getting on the zo6, unless you’re tracking the car, it really won’t matter. You’ll run out of road or skill before it really matters. So I agree. I was also in line for a zo6 but I ended up dropping out. Honestly, not really all that concerned with getting one. But I think eventually I might.
I think the widebody was more noticeable in past generations. If the boomerang was shaped the same at a glance i couldnt tell.
Yea it’s a very subtle change. I did notice that in person, it’s very noticeable only if standing to a regular c8.
The wider body of the z06 also causes rocks to be thrown into the intake from the front wheels. Is that also an issue with the standard C8?
Have you change the hand wheel?
If you’re referring to the steering wheel, I just put a leather cover over it to prevent the wear on the suede material.
I respectfully disagree with you about thinking Chevy making a mistake by not making the cars look more diffrent from each other to a greater degree. And that's because there's something nice about subtlety not being exchanged for differences for the sake of differences. In the past, a lot of American car makers had some gaudy offerings ... while a company like Porsche, for example, had a solid thing and only did trace amounts of change (over decades) and didn't screw things up.
I get your point. And it makes a lot of sense. I’m not above appreciating the subtle differences between the c8 and the z06. I think people who know what they’re looking for will instantly be able to tell the difference. However, I think back to the zl1 1LE. And that car (even though some people thought it was designed in a Need For Speed game) looked pretty different from a standard Camaro or regular zl1. So I suppose my disappointment comes from not having that dedicated track focused look. And I know you can option a lot of that stuff on the z06. But I just wish it had a little more of an aggressive design.
Because I’m interested in getting one of these
Hey man, I’m looking to do a cross country road trip. Do u think I can fit a fair amount of stuff in the roof box ?
Hey dude! I’m editing the video I did on the roof box right now. It holds a lot of stuff man. I’ve had multiple folding chairs, backpacks, blankets, ski equipment, etc all fit in there. I believe it has a weight limit but I couldn’t tell you off the top of my head what it is. I also don’t know the exact capacity. But coupled with the trunk, it should be more than adequate for a long trip. Keep your eye out for that video. I do load it up in the video to kind of illustrate the size.
@@enthusiastdriven ah Nice! I’ll probably grab one then haha, doing an East Coast to West Coast Drive in my CLA
@@ridewithc that sounds awesome man! Have a great time! This particular box was designed specifically for this car. And it was imported from Germany. So it cost a pretty penny. Honestly, they all tend to be pretty expensive. But I would always recommend going with a Thule box. They’re very good quality.
@@enthusiastdriven they are pretty expensive, I found a good deal On a used one. I’m taking advantage of it
@@ridewithc sweet man! Let me know how it works out for you!
Get the mirror marker tints for 10 bucks. I did mine week 1 it looks bad without
I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks!
Bro have you not seen or been in or heard a c8 z06? Lol
Bro I’ve seen, been in, and heard the zo6. Actually, in my first video, when I was touring the grounds of the corvette museum, I saw some of the very first zo6’s to be released to various dealers of Hendrick automotive group. We got to see various specs up close. The video is my opinion. You’re welcome to have your own. But if you haven’t been in or owned a z51 c8, I highly recommend getting some drive time with it. You’ll quickly realize that you’ll run out of driving skill before you come remotely close to maxing out the full capabilities of that car. Of course, when I say you, I’m speaking generally. So like I said in my video: yea I’d happily take a zo6. You’d be crazy not to. But that c8, spec’d like that, is more than enough for me. And I think it’s more than enough for majority of people/customers/enthusiasts or whoever.
youre talking Z06 without one in front of you. yes the C8 base model is enough but the C8 Z06 is totally crazy and looks crazy. GM Built it for fat cat Americans and super wealthy super car international market.
Of course the zo6 is crazy. It’s the most extreme corvette to be made to date (other than maybe the c7 zr1 until the c8 zr1 is released). And I speak without having one in front of me because I’ve seen and spent a good amount of time with the c8 zo6. I was lucky enough to spot some of the first ones to be released to the public while touring the corvette museum. Check out my first video if you want to see some of those specs. However, I wholeheartedly disagree that the c8 base model is enough. It’s not enough in my opinion. It doesn’t sound as good as the z51. It lacks so many features and options. My point is that the 3lt c8 z51 is enough. The zo6 is a hard level of supercar to live up to.
The C8 zo6 is a track car the Z51 package adds Options for personal taste which is cool. The C7 Z06 and Zr1 are proven Amazing Track Cars!! I am not sure about track times for the C8 Z06 anything interesting out there on that?
I’ve seen mostly straight line runs of the zo6 vs the world basically. It’s stupid fast in a straight line. But I haven’t really seen anything track oriented for the c8 zo6. However, I have driven a c8 z51 on the track and I was blown away at what that thing can do especially on a closed, prepped surface with the right tires. I can only imagine the zo6 being a monster on the track given its wider track and significantly more power.
You didn't check the engine oil level !!!!
At the time of the video it was a brand new car… lol
@@enthusiastdriven You trust everything the factory does - especially GM??!!!
@@LWRC lmao!! You right you right 🤦🏻♂️
@@enthusiastdriven I'm an American, I live here in the US, I want US companies to succeed and I want to buy made in the US products. However hard I look at the C8 Z06, I just can't bring myself to even spend MSRP for the car because there are just too many unforced design flaws. I give credit for Chevy in moving forward and bringing out the midengine C8, certainly a huge step forward but so have all other manufacturers! I'm still hoping someday, I will get a Z06....
I too have a GC '21 TRX. I love it. Best driver I've ever owned. Buddy has a '18 E-class Benz and my TRX rides smoother and is actually more quiet at cruise in the interior. You have to drive one to believe. Only problem I've had is I blew a HC dash tweeter. PS...please get rid of that steering wheel cover lol
Lol I got the steering wheel cover because the alcantara started to wear really bad on my steering wheel so I literally ran into auto zone and grabbed on real quick.
I believe that there is a warranty fix for the driveline clunk. It requires removal of the driveshaft, putting a special grease on the splines and reassembly. There is an aftermarket (Ripa-tuned) driveshaft that solves this problem by being slightly longer. I have not experienced this problem on my TRX.
I’ve heard of a similar fix. However, my dodge dealer keeps insisting that there is “nothing” official. It is apparently a driving characteristic or so they claim. So I’m honestly not ever sure what’s going on. I appreciate your feedback though. Hopefully you don’t encounter this issue in the future.
My dealer said they have replaced and lubed driveshafts to no avail. Clunk is so slight I don't worry about it
@@enthusiastdriven I'm not sure about the fix, but I know for a fact that a Technical Service Bulletin went out to dealers last year regarding this issue. So either your dealer has short term memory loss or they don't feel like taking care of the issue for you
@@Mr-Bogs I think it’s probably a combination of the two. However, I’ve actually recently got rid of the truck so not my problem anymore. New car video coming soon 😂
@@enthusiastdriven Was there anything in particular about the truck that pushed you to sell it? Or was it just time for you to get in something new?
This entire car just looks off and not look like it was well thought out. Look at what Lamborghini has done on the Tecnica or the Revuelto! Both stunning. And then you look at what GM has done!
I’m going to go ahead and disagree here. I think the car looks amazing for what it is. It’s a fresh design with some pleasant nods to previous corvette models. But honestly, I really hate when people compare it to lambo or a Ferrari. It’s not meant to compete with exotic Italian works of art no matter how much people want to try and compare it to them. All things considered, GM isn’t doing too bad. And if you still disagree, well just look at c8 sales over the last couple years and you’ll quickly see just how much people like this car. Take me for example… I wasn’t even a corvette fan before this car won me over entirely.
@@enthusiastdriven I get it but it could have been so much more!! A design all starts off on a sheet of paper someone draws with a pencil! Not complicated and requires no computers. To say it can't compete against the best of the best, why not??!! Isn't that what the whole C8 platform is about??!!! The car just looks off and doesn't have the lines of the Lamborghini! How about the disaster of the interior??!! Look at what Honda did if you don't want to compete against exotics!!! Sorry, this entire C8 is a fail considering GM started off with a clean sheet of paper and this was all they could do??!!! Even the Lotus Emira looks better!!!
@@LWRC well first let’s not forget that the way the car looks is ultimately subjective. And what most people tend to forget is that it’s not just about starting with a blank sheet of paper. They have to design the car in a way that is relatively easy to produce on a massive scale. So although expensive, it’s not at the price point, quality, or level of an exotic car. Even the insanely over powered zo6 is still produced on what is considered a massive scale. And again, it’s a corvette so why would it have the lines of a lambo? It’s not meant to compete with a lambo but rather be an alternative to it. Especially when you consider not just the price of entry of an exotic car but the cost of maintenance and insurance. Interior is surely not perfect. But it’s pretty dang good considering this is gm we’re talking about here. Of course it also depends on how you option the vehicle. But compare this interior to any previous corvette and it’s miles ahead. I spent a lot of time in this car and I can honestly say that I think given it’s capabilities and styling, it’s worth the money. Bang for your buck is insane with this car considering you can get one for around the 70k-80k mark. There is literally nothing else that gives you what this car gives you considering the price. So you can compare it to exotic cars and say how it doesn’t stack up all day long. But at the end of the day, look at the price tag! If you don’t like the way it looks, that’s fair. There will be people who like it and people who don’t. That doesn’t dismiss the fact that not only are c8’s selling but they’re holding their values extremely well. Now we’ll have to wait and see what that looks like within the next few years.
@@enthusiastdriven Again, GM wanted to compete on a world level and when they come out with an inferior product, you start making excuses. Certainly, cost is a factor and styling is free!! GM designers are way off the mark. This is why the car looks awkward from nearly every angle! Even a small company like Lotus did a better job on the Emira!!! And speaking of $$$, tgere are dealers adking over $200K for the Z06 and this is with GM poor quality & poor reliability! I want to buy American but folks putting up with this just gives GM more excuses not to improve! Search KZread on C8 Z06 problems and see what other owners have said!! And one owner wanted to take the tires off of the carbon wheels but the dealer couldn't do it! Seeking help from GM got nothing! He ultimately had to seek help from a Ferrari dealer!!! This is astounding!!!
@@LWRC yes I’m well aware of the production issues for the zo6. And just because dealers are asking 100k over msrp doesn’t mean the car is worth it. I mean, the entire point of my video was to say that the zo6 is kind of pointless when you consider all of the factors and compare it against the z51 corvette. However, I’m not making any excuses for the c8. It has its flaws which I’m actually going to be making another video about. And I’m certainly not saying it’s the most amazing vehicle ever to exist. I’m simply stating that bang for your buck is among the best in the industry and generally people agree. Again, styling is subjective. There are tons of people that like the way it looks so it’s not much of a point to make to say it looks ugly. Especially when it’s not universally agreed upon. Take for example the previous civic type R. It’s universally agreed that it is without a doubt one of the ugliest vehicles to ever be released. And believe me, any car and I do mean any car has it’s problems. That’s the nature of the automotive industry. Whenever you mass produce something so complicated, it’s going to have problems. Yes it’s GM Yes it’s probably going to have problems Yes GM cars have been unreliable in the past Yes American cars are not at the level of some of their Japanese or German counterparts. You’re not saying anything new here or anything anyone didn’t know before. However, the C8 is still a success. It’s a marvel in both styling and performance when you compare it to any corvette that came before or anything within its price range. I get you’re disappointed with its looks and interior or overall quality. But that’s what you get when you buy American sports cars. You generally don’t buy them for their overall quality. You buy them for performance. That’s why American muscle cars will always be what they are. And they will always be the cheaper alternative to something like BMW M cars or Mercedes AMG.
Here is the thing I don’t understand instead of being held hostage by these various dealers. All you have to do is buy a C8 3LT ship the car to Hennessy in Texas and let them do there thing and you will have a car with zo6 performance and you pay less than what these dealers want you to pay above msrp
Yea you have a point and you get a warranty with Hennessy as well. But two things: 1. A Hennessy kit c8 will never hold its value. Especially when compared to a zo6. So it’s hard to justify the spend. 2. I recall Hennessy leaving a bad taste in peoples mouths a while back. Now, they do some crazy stuff so I totally get the appeal.
Are you going to upgrade and get a 2024 before it loses the 6.2??
So I’m currently waiting for the 2024 orders to open up. But I do plan on getting a 2024 model. However, everything that I’ve read and seen online indicates that Ram is not doing away with the 6.2 just yet. I understand that they plan to continue producing the trx with the 6.2. How long that will last unfortunately no one knows for sure. But based on the market trends and everything going on in the car market says that combustion is on its way out. At the very least, they’ll go to a hybrid platform before doing away with combustion all together. So the value on these trucks is incredible. There are few vehicles that depreciate at such a slow rate making these trucks a wonderful choice despite the price tag.
Fuck youtube
What a worthless video
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Thank you! 🙏🏼
Spot the difference
I love the car man . Hopefully I can own one some day I’m 23
Thank you so much! I’m sure you can! Just be persistent buddy!
Welp thats all the convincing i need
Do it!
Gas tho 😢
Lol I know!! 😭
It's an Ultima GTR
Yea just learning about this thing. Incredible.
That car looks sick! Now i wanna see it with some upgrades!
Haven’t even broken 2k miles on it yet! But surely will be doing something soon. Do you have any recommendations??
I actually think the stingray looks way better than the z06. I like the overbite look compared to the underbite of the z06. The boomerang I think looks better than the wishbone on the doors too. I'm currently at 3000 status on a 2023 2LT Z51 with magride and front end lift! I can't wait.
Yea I think looks are totally subjective. But I have to agree that I don’t like the underbite on the zo6. However, for me that’s where it ends. I like everything else more on the zo6 over the stingray. It’s just the angular front end that doesn’t work for me
@@enthusiastdriven Totally fair!
Wishbone looks sooo much better. Especially on Yellow Vette. With black contrasting..
@@theolympus1851 to each their own. Either way it's still a great lookin' car. Also I took delivery of mine last week! Picking it up from getting windows tinted and PPF tomorrow!
If u can’t afford one just say that .
It is a supra
Gotta love it
Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?
You’re right lol can’t argue there
I don't like that color blue. But DAM!!! It looks HOT on this ride! Congrats!!!!!
Thank you. Personally I love blue. It’s one of my favorite colors. I think they nailed it. It’s very reminiscent of ford’s grabber blue.