Why the Coupe is better than the Z06

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Being the first video in the week of controversial topics, today we make the case that the base Corvette Coupe is a better car than the Corvette Z06 (especially the C5 generation)! Agree or disagree, leave your thoughts below!

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[sweetride]

I bought my 2004 Z06 because it only came with a manual transmission. The power is addictive! I did not buy it for cargo room. It's a sports car meant to be driven! Can't beat a Z06 The power is insane!

[scottiebsc]

As a proud owner of an 04 Z06, I tend to disagree with some of what you said, not all. The storage on it is quite more than you think. The Z06 does not have the cover for the storage bins in the back so those can be filled with groceries and smaller items which keeps things from rolling around in the back. As far as not a great touring car, I have taken mine from here just outside of Raleigh down to Southpoint to Myrtle Beach and to Mechanicsville to Zip Corvette for their customer appreciation day. It has also been up through Mount Airy up into Virginia in the mountains. The wife and I enjoy the comfort and feeling of safety if gives you. All of these trips I averaged 29-30 MPG. The C5 is an amazing car no matter which version you have. Is one better than the other?? That is the opinion of the driver. To say one is better than the other is setting you up for a flaming that may not be deserved. Keep of the great job you are doing with the channel!! Would love to get together one weekend with more Corvettes and all go for a drive and enjoy the cars.

[jeffhresan]

Men are never satisfied with whatever they drive unless they figure out how to make it go faster and sound louder. The C-5 Corvette coup is an extraordinary car. The Z06 is faster. The coup is a beautiful car. The Z06 is also. Both will give you a sense of empowerment. The coup cost less than the Z06. The coup is a Corvette, so is the Z06. Did I mention they both look great in your driveway? Enjoy the journey.

[stephendibari]

All excellent points. The rear cargo space in the C5 coupe is by far more usable than the C5 Z06. Also I like the look of the hatch back Coupe better

[jayledermann]

I owned a 98 C5 and now have a 2003 Z06. I have daily drove both except during winter and hands down I like the Z06 better. The power difference is night and day also the Z06 drove much nicer then I expected. The base coupe is a great car however and I loved it as well.

[geraldmead]

Your video did a great job of highlighting the features of the C5 coupe. I've owned mine for 10 years and have found it to be exciting, practical and economical. It checks all the hobby car boxes and doesn't break the bank. By investing in a few DIY modifications and bolt-ons you can make it a unique expression of your sports car dreams. I love my C5 coupe!!

[AlbertoMartinez-nxhr]

I agree with you, imo the hatch looks way better than the fixed roof and you just get a way better bargain for the power of a coupe

[davidray]

Z06 is in a different league. You only down side is you'll pay 10k more.

[backyardboosters]

I’m a c6 guy. But for the c5 I always liked the hatch better than the z96/frc. I still like both but I like the hatch and the targa better as far as looks.

[tonytony]

Z06 all the way, I don't think I could own a base model because I would push it beyond it's limits.
I'm more performance oriented, Z06 is a daily driver as much as a base model, I think it's actually safer because it handles better, brakes sooner and a little lighter.
Both great cars obviously

[williamglen]

Everyone has their own opinion. Buy and drive the one you like or can afford.

[stevebrown]

Best compromise for all of this is the C6 Grand Sport. I had a C6 Z06 and with the valve and rod issues, there was a certain pucker feeling every time I drove it. For C5’s though, I think the Z06 has magic being the halo car of the 5th gen.

[lilyellowhow]

Base coupe or z06 modify them both either way they are both monsters base coupe can easily be modified to match the z06 c5 is just a timeless vehicle 👌

[jimipuffit]

this video could have been 5 seconds long to prove your point. just show a sideshot view of the base targa vs z06

[philtroskey]

You got my wheels but mine's 19th all the way around 10 1/2 in front and back 275 on the front 305 on the back

[SteveHomola]

I don’t think you really understand the difference. It appears you are justifying your coupe. I do get 29-31 mpg on highway driving in my Z06. It also looks so much better than the coupe. The power is stronger with the Z06, which I love! The handling is better than the coupe, as well as braking. I love the six speed. For the life of me I can’t understand why someone would own any sports car without a manual transmission.

[_Van]

I agree with you completely. Just bought a C5 base model, stayed away from Z06 because it seems difficult to find any that haven't been ran hard or tracked. The 50hp difference isn't worth price difference either, in my opinion. Put a Vararam and long tube headers on base model and base model and it's just as much horsepower as a Z06, in a more comfortable car.

[chakman]

Can't go wrong with those A4's!! Love my Corbeau's! Transforms the car.

[leonlawrencez]

My Corvette is a daily driver. Day in day out. I selected my mods very carefully. Brakes and improve breathing. I don't want all that noise . Car is already fast enough for me and I don't loose the comfort of a daily driver.

[karpetcm]

picked up my 03 Z from Peoria, AZ. From there to my house 30-31 mpg's highway. Yes you can get 30mpgs. Neither car will get that city so not a discussion. Also its not about power it feels more nimble, has more power yea but lower rpm's it still feels faster, car has better braking and extra braking no matter the circumstances is always welcomed. I sold these cars and driven many. The car also rode great I daily drive my Z 1:45 each way in stop and go traffic most of the way. Z06 by far is a better car then the regular vette without a doubt. So if you cant pay that extra money which what it comes down to then a ls1 is still a great option. This is experience and I've owned LS1, LS6 and LT1 cars and C5 Z's are just incredible to drive weekends or daily.