Did I make an expensive mistake buying my C6?

Today's video is the one I swore I would never make, but unfortunately the fail videos do better on the Youtube Algorithm.

I am sure I am over doing it in this video, but it is disheartening to have to spend this much time on a car I overpaid for.

[Elad]

Dude, I just got my 07 z51...$26k...56k miles....I look at it as fun to restore it back to high condition. harmonic balancer, driver door hindge, new tires, several missing plastic parts, new cup holder, strip, dewaterspot, compound and polish, ceramic waxed.new rubber post for trunk, new pistons for hood..same stain on the clear top. but mine came with both. leather conditioning new shocks, still need headlight plastic replaced. I love every bit of it!!! lot of pride doing low level restorations!!!

[ezelgladdencarshow]

You can't expect a perfect car when it's used. On Camera it really looks good but I'm sure up close and personal it's a different story. Over all dude relax just do what you can and enjoy the vehicle.

[danielfair]

The leaving it in reverse thing doesn't work. That was just with the '05 c6 manual.
Get yourself a battery tender for like $30. Hook the little cable set-up to your battery ... then just leave it plugged in whenever it's sitting. It's just a 1.2 Amp trickle so its not going to hurt anything.

[hondatuner]

Honestly bro.. I think you're just stressing. You need to just take a few days, relax, enjoy the car and not try and fix every little thing you find. Don't let it stress you. I can tell you're stressed out by all the small stuff. Don't be. You're vette owner! Be proud of it. It's an awesome car and it is fast and handles like a beauty. Quick reminder.. these tires are $2, 600 for a set. 19s in the front and 20s in the back. You don't want to replace one and not all 4 or it I'll drive funny. And 3k is not so easy to swallow for tires.. so be gentle on them and make them last. Looking forward to your next video. Try griots, their stuff is awesome 👌.

[JohnBuddy]

I totally get how you feel about the car. I'm the same way. Maybe worse. I notice everything and I'm not satisfied until it looks almost perfect. I know this video is 2 yrs old and I'm curious to see what the car looks like now. If you still have it.

[Kauffman]

As long as it is mechanically sound, that's the outmost important factor.

[Numberone]

Btw for the Porsche guys. My brother owns a 911 carrera. Last week he took it in for a sensor issue and came home with $2800 bill. I’ll stick to c6

[sall]

I’m with you, definitely expect more when buying corvettes. What you drop on it ?

[DadsGarageDIY]

I got the Adams Leather kit and it made a huge difference. It brought the leather back to life. Mine wasn't terribly hard but hit did look dry. All that got cleared up when I used their cleaner and conditioner kid.

[metaljew]

If you don’t mind me asking…How much did you pay for the car? Mine is a 2011 GS convertible 6 speed manual that I purchased one year ago for $35K with 39K miles on her. Oh do I get Rocks in the quarter panels! And my calipers look like yours. They need powder coating. I have the Morimoto front and rear LED lights and I have actually replaced every incandescent bulb inside and out with all LED’s. Car is absolutely stunning at night. Great video!

[casmithc]

Big Brakes generate a lot of metal shavings that stick in your paint. It was probably 12 years of accumulation.

[jdawg]

Welcome to the Corvette World my friend!

[buckeyemike]

I have a '13 GS and use "Leather Love" on my seats. It's incredible!

[hondatuner]

Hey bro, watching your video right now. I have a 2009 c6 Ls3 and have had it for 6 yrs now. I bought mine with around 40k miles on it and now have about 84k miles. I have learned so much about this car. I have had to fix a few things myself. It's been a bit of a headache at times but all in all the few minor things that can go wrong will go wrong and you can save a ton of money getting the parts from your Chevy dealer and fixing them yourself. Comment back, I'll give you my email. I'd be glad to tell you the issues I've had and the workarounds, things I fixed, and little nuances of the car. All in all.. it's an awesome car. I got lot of little tips I've picked up over the past 6 yrs that may be helpful to you. Nice looking car. Mine is yellow as well. 🙌

[oicubeh]

the front clip on mine had been repainted, didn't notice it when I looked at it. got it home on lift and noticed it on the inside around the lights, sure enough the clear started peeling couple months later. got it repainted the right way now and love this car. just drive it, these cars are so much fun and very reliable. 05 is only year needs parked in reverse.

[trooperss]

Try using steam to remove the adhesive on the doors.

[DSC-S]

Just bought an 05 C6 with 44k miles. Really clean car. Had it about 6 hours & pretty sure the clutch master went out. Pedal to the floor. Crossing my fingers its not the slave. Clutch felt good, didn't slip in 6th at low speed so hoping its just the master. Fluid was dirty like a typical vette. Should've changed the fluid before getting on it. I kind of feel like i made a mistake but at the same this is what is car guys do right? Love the yellow i went with arctic white.

[TheModAddict]

Good thing is it all seems like small simple stuff. I know it all adds up tho.

[windycitywarrior]

Its got some issues but to be expected with the age. This car probably saw a lot of sun i bet based on the front emblem. I bought a ‘13 GS based on pictures alone. Thats a risk. Had it shipped 2 states over to me. Only issues were paint and poorly installed spoiler that caused some damage and some bad vinyl wraps. So far so good. Depending on price of yours it might be a win but then again could be an L based on price. Ill watch all vette videos if the content is good. Enjoy this GS at the end of the day its still a Corvette!!!

[elaine-ific]

The Grand Sport is a wide body. Install front mud guards made for the Cirvette.