Read more here: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a38134118/2021-chevrolet-corvette-z51-reliability-maintenance/
We put 40,000 miles on a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 over the past year or so. Over the course of our long-term test, this all-American sports car continued to surprise us with its daily usability and performance.
00:00 Intro
00:48 What We Tested
01:25 The Sports Car Stuff
03:22 Living With It
04:26 Winter
05:49 Complaints
08:03 Fuel Economy
08:46 Service and repairs
11:30 Conclusion
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So you have four wheels bent, a touch screen that didn't work properly, malfunctioning sensor/light, an AC compressor failure, a transmission that needs a $500+ service every 20,000 miles and a "race setting" that requires you to go to a suspension shop to drive it on a track? Sounds like a pain to maintain and even worse to race.
Don't get me wrong, I like Chevy's, but for 80k, can't you get a pretty nice 718 Cayman Porsche?? I am just saying. It's good to have choices in America.
I love how our favorite motor trend presenters and dont have to pay to see them
Didn't you guys purchase a light blue one 🤔
Kind of puts the kabash on those who still insist that Corvettes are "American junk" and are unreliable.
I like the review and the car but at the end of the day, it feels stale and redundant. Basically a brochure. Some neat little notes but nothing most enthusiasts didn’t anticipate already. I’m happy it exists and maintains the practicality it does. It just feels a gray car in between super car and enthusiast car. My opinion is shit anyways but decent content .🍻
I love the c8 z06. But since the release of tge z06, I've felt a much greater appreciation for the normal stingray. Seeing it from the perspective of a much toned down z06, which is a true supercar and treating it like a modern day more reliable, more livable, Pontiac fiero with the performance of a high performance car, really make it so much more appealing to me because it seems more approachable now that the other c8 models have come out, and that factor will only get even better as the zr1 and Zora come out.
I really want this car, badly. Even if it isn't the best, most high performance corvette, it's PLENTY fast and way more capable than i could ever use the full extent of. I really want this car
Chevy could have done better but unfortunately, this is a great disappointment!!! Taillights from a downline car (Camaro). Rear end design looks like it was done by high school students!!! Flat steering wheel?!!!
Look at what Lamborghini did in the Huracan Tecnica!!!
Sorry. But, boy, those high hats in the music around 12:00 were not a great choice. Very distracting.
How the hell do you REPAIR a bent alloy wheel?
The camera rear view mirror gives me motion sickness also… had to turn it off
Man, that background music playing while you are talking is REALLY ANNOYING!
Bent wheels again? This was also a problem on the C7's. I would have thought GM would have learned their lessons about these cheap Chinese wheels!
Great car wish I could afford one I settled on my Cadillac ATS 2.0 turbo however GM is notorious for having AC failure my last 2016 Chevy back in 2016 was in the shop nine times for AC before dealership or rather Chevy refused to cover it anymore and it was complete AC failure
My neighbor sold his 2022 C8 for a Tesla, he says he's never been happier.
Damn if this ain't a hell of a dream car. Great video!
Good content boys
Just got some new balance shoes and Levi jeans. I’m getting one!
Now test the C8 Z06
It’s fine to rest it in Michigan winter but which owner is gonna do that?! And why does Carlos think a mainstream alignment tech would be familiar with racetrack settings on ANY car?
First world problems
After the C7 debacle they still refuse to build proper strength wheels! Pathetic GM!
What a great reviewer! Kept it very interesting. Good job!
nobody is going to drive a vette for 40000 miles. LMAO. Maybe after 10 or 15 years.
Michigan Roads … a digression, but so true. Weather and high water table = mostly crappy roads.
Good review. I have a 2022. Love it.
The music is way too loud.
HVAC Happy Trail
compact suv???
Those hwy mpg’s are decent for this C8, but considering it is cruising at a very low rpm due to it having an 8spd, AS WELL as only running in 4 cylinders while cruising at 75mph, only getting 26-28mpg’s is pretty awful not going to lie. My 6spd manual MK7 GTI, has 470 crank hp, 430 tq, and at 75mph, I’m running ~2600rpm’s. I’m also running wider 245 tires over 225 stocks, and I get 40mpg’s. I’m basically running the same power in my GTI, and running at a higher rpm at 75mph, but getting way better mpg’s.
wow, 40k miles in 1 year is crazy.
The C8 is NOT the last naturally aspirated engine. They will introduce a hybrid next year, but the production of Corvettes with this engine will persist. Other than that, great video. Thank you!
1lt, z51 and mag ride is all you need. Ultimate bang for your buck that cost me 72k which is dirt cheap for a mid engine borderline super car. Heated whatever with front raise is for boomers who can't drive and have arthritis
Great review. Glad to watch this host
I'm glad to see that even the new Corvette is still a very usable car. I've always admired that about the Corvette. It's a true GT for Americans and now globally.
I wonder when that Z06 will be picked up?
Carlos, you are like fine wine!. 😍
I don't own a Corvette, but if I did my review would be as follows:
What I like about the car- It's a Corvette, and it's freaking awesome!!
What I don't like about the car- I dunno, some stuff, but none of that matters because it's a Corvette and it's freaking awesome!!
Bottom line- I'll never be able to own one, but I'm glad others will.
Love the long-term, real world tests. I can't imagine the costs with a Ferrari or Lamborghini but probably 8X cost for service.
I hate the dealer mark ups put these so far out of reach.
God presenter. I love how you daily the car all year round. Beautiful car.
$80,000 I think the price is nice seems fair.
I would definitely consider getting one of these.
I live in UK and these cars are super very rare in the UK (and likely sell for a large premium).
LOL, good luck to the average person trying to get that car brand new for $80K!
LOL, who buys one of these and drives it in winter?? Answer: no one…………..