bladex10

Because people think itll be worth gold in 40 years.. Wait, Thats already the case today.

Aerovette

Because they break easily.

Serious.

Everyone will now dispute what I just said, but I firmly believe these cars are well ENGINEERED for perfomance, but not well BUILT for longevity. The damn things break down SITTING STILL. I have been reasonably lucky and I bought a low mileage car, but because of what I read on this forum, I am terrified every day I drive it that I am going to have to repair something very expensive or no longer available. I don't drive it daily because I need to get it paid for before I can afford to start fixing things that may leave me stranded.

If I had to do it all over again, I would consider a later (95-96) C4 with reasonable miles and I would drive the dogs#1t out of it every day...all day.

andrec10

Would Everyone just STOP! This topic is getting OLD!

wcsinx

Wow, there's so much wrong with this post. I don't even know where to start.

ALL cars will break down SITTING STILL. Sitting unused for long periods of time is not good for any car. I don't care what country or company made it.

Furthermore the C5 is one of the most reliable sports cars ever made. And if and when things do break, parts are relatively cheap. You don't think so? Price out some German parts and get back to me.

And you're not driving it until it's paid for because then you can afford repairs? Plan poorly much? All cars have a particular cost per mile when you look at projected repairs, maintenance, and fuel. And yes, your average sports car will be higher than a Camry. It doesn't sound like you knew what you were getting into.

zeevette

Yet you read on, and take the time to respond......

Vetteman Jack

I only put 2-3K miles on mine a year - perhaps more this year I hope. But people buy a car like the Corvette for a lot of reasons - and some do buy them just to drive on really nice days, some drive the tires off it, etc. I look at it this way, if an owner wants to keep the mileage down, just makes it that much better for the next owner.

racebum

oh for sure, i get the hobby angle.

leno's garage is spectacular

skydver

your name wouldn't be Ferris Bueller would it?

CalF

Well for me if i would use it for a DD then after a while it would feel like my ,,,uh ,,,DD.I like knowing that it is parked in the garage under cover,just waiting for that sunny evening after work or the nice weekend coming up.I can pull the cover off and when i fire it up and pull out of the garage it feels special.That long day at work or the nagging wife seems to fade as the Z06 takes over.

oldC5

Suthunman

I think more Vettes than people realize are bought new by people that are successful and just go buy one because they can afford it. After a while they get tired of it. It's not worth the extra trouble to get in and out of and isn't as comfortable as what they are use too and they really don't care about performance. They are use to luxury cars, that's what they really like.

Ultimately after a year or 2 these cars find their way into the hands of people that really want a sports car.

I also believe that is why 6 speed Vettes are harder to find used than automatics. New Corvette demand dictates what Chevrolet dealers have on their lot ready to sell. These same buyers probably don't even know how to drive a 6 speed and go with the automatic and it's their preference anyway.

JMHO

circa62

I just purchased a 2002 coupe in February with 27K miles on it. It was a one owner stock car in great condition. I put new non-runflat tires on it (still had original runflats) and drive it as my DD. I just had my first oil change at 32K after less then two months. I am averaging more in a month of driving then the car use to do in a year. So far no complaints and I enjoy driving the car as much as I can.

almost had 1

Not driving your car to keep the miles low, is like not having sex with your wife so its great for the next guy. In my eyes

DevilDog II

This topic has been beaten to death countless times. Maybe I'm getting old or just plain crotchety, but why on earth would someone else be concerned or worried about how I use a car that I bought and paid for?

My car is a garage queen because that's what I bought it for. I don't think it will be more valuable some day or that it will melt in the rain, that's just how I enjoy my (two key words here for those of you who are garage queen challenged.) car. If you drive car in rain, snow, sleet, hail or other inclement conditions, I think that's awesome. It's your car. To be honest, I never give it a second thought when someone says their car is a daily driver.

Can we please put this topic to rest and discuss something less controversial such as the best motor oil or car wax?

runner140*

I didn't think of it that way...there are MANY, large boats down here that get used less then once a month.

runner140*

Great point, my 2000 was a low mileage show car.....until I purchased it.

phrankw

Yep. You took the words right out of my mouth.

j3studio

There's an in-between, too, as far as the mileage. Our 2003 'vert has 42k miles - not a total garage queen but certainly not a daily driver either. In our case, there are other cars and there are many days when the convertible just isn't the right tool for the job, whether for size or weather reasons ...

DevilDog II

Thanks for being so concerned about my car and my sex life.

Aerovette