do you ever get tired?
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Re: do you ever get tired? (lotahp)
I agree. If I hadn't performed the bulk of the removal/installation work on my C3, I would have twice the $ in it (I would have never bought it in the first place). Heck, half of the 'fun' is buying all of the new tools along the way :seeya
I figured you meant somebody else with the BB reference...
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I figured you meant somebody else with the BB reference...
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Pro
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From: Quebec
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
Take your car to the track, give it a real go and you'll see how much pain he can take. After that, you won't be worried taking a simple cruise.
That's what I did a week before going to Pensylvania. A 1200 miles trip just after putting a new engine in it. It work for me... :D
Stephan
That's what I did a week before going to Pensylvania. A 1200 miles trip just after putting a new engine in it. It work for me... :D
Stephan
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
ykp53: I went thru the very same emotional roller coaster with my first vette. Got so frustrated that I finally sold it. After which, I kept kicking my butt for about 5 years for letting it go until I finally bought my current one about 2 years back. I've made up my mind that, point forward, whenever I get the blues, I stopping what I'm doing, have a few brewskies and chill. It must be a love/hate thing we have. :cheers:
Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Re: do you ever get tired? (marshrat99)
Ditto.
When she acts up, I make her sit in the garage till she starts behaving properly again. I tell ya it's more attention and $$ than the kids.
I just joined AAA. You get stranded once on the highway with a busted water pump late Sunday night in the middle of nowhere and you learn quickly.
When she acts up, I make her sit in the garage till she starts behaving properly again. I tell ya it's more attention and $$ than the kids.
I just joined AAA. You get stranded once on the highway with a busted water pump late Sunday night in the middle of nowhere and you learn quickly.
Drifting
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From: N.Y
Re: do you ever get tired? (mstanton)
: The more you drive it the more reliable it gets. Eventually you will feel comfortable I drive mine everyday rain , snow , and it is very reliable. Love how it drives. Sometimes I think maybe I should get a C5 to drive everyday then I go outside take one look and say Ya Right :thumbs
Drifting
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Re: do you ever get tired? (mstanton)
: The more you drive it the more reliable it gets. Eventually you will feel comfortable I drive mine everyday rain , snow , and it is very reliable. Love how it drives. Sometimes I think maybe I should get a C5 to drive everyday then I go outside take one look and say Ya Right :thumbs:
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Le Mans Master
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From: On an island surrounded by sharks Hawaii
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
Yep, welcome to the club. I do the same thing sometimes, but lately I just jump in the Vette and if something breaks I'll just have to deal with it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
Remedy for fear of driving long distances : AAA plus.
I drove my car 1500 miles to get it home when I bought it. I thought of it as a quest, and my reward for completing it was a Vette in the driveway.
I've gotten to the age where I also realize that no matter what I have, I'll always want something else. After a certain time of owning that object you desired for so long, you'll want something different. I think it's human nature to want to constantly upgrade.
I drove my car 1500 miles to get it home when I bought it. I thought of it as a quest, and my reward for completing it was a Vette in the driveway.
I've gotten to the age where I also realize that no matter what I have, I'll always want something else. After a certain time of owning that object you desired for so long, you'll want something different. I think it's human nature to want to constantly upgrade.
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From: Tuttle OK
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Re: do you ever get tired? (comp)
i still think cars are cheaper than laying on a couch telling some guy your wine's & cry's for $100 a hr. and you can't hit him with a hammar if your
pi**ed off :lolg: :lolg:
pi**ed off :lolg: :lolg:
Learn it, love it, Drive it... :D
Melting Slicks
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
I know just what you mean. I have had my 81 for 7 years now and have only put 3000 miles on it because everytime I go someplace with it I end up coming home on a flatbed. I got a towing card from Allstate towing. they will tow my car (any car) from up to 125 miles for $79.00 a year. There is no limit on how many times I call them. I'v only had to use them 2 times but its worth the piece of mind.
I also just bought a new Kia Rio. It cost me $10,200 and has AC, power steering, AM/FM CD player and a few other little goodies. Its a great daily driver at a great price. My daughter has one with 134,000 miles and has never had a problem. My son in law also has one , but his only has 50,000 miles and no problems. :D
I also just bought a new Kia Rio. It cost me $10,200 and has AC, power steering, AM/FM CD player and a few other little goodies. Its a great daily driver at a great price. My daughter has one with 134,000 miles and has never had a problem. My son in law also has one , but his only has 50,000 miles and no problems. :D
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 2,473
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Re: do you ever get tired? (ykp53)
I know just what you mean. I have had my 81 for 7 years now and have only put 3000 miles on it because everytime I go someplace with it I end up coming home on a flatbed. I got a towing card from Allstate towing. they will tow my car (any car) from up to 125 miles for $79.00 a year. There is no limit on how many times I call them. I'v only had to use them 2 times but its worth the piece of mind.
I also just bought a new Kia Rio. It cost me $10,200 and has AC, power steering, AM/FM CD player and a few other little goodies. Its a great daily driver at a great price. My daughter has one with 134,000 miles and has never had a problem. My son in law also has one , but his only has 50,000 miles and no problems. :D Don't give up on your vette.
I also just bought a new Kia Rio. It cost me $10,200 and has AC, power steering, AM/FM CD player and a few other little goodies. Its a great daily driver at a great price. My daughter has one with 134,000 miles and has never had a problem. My son in law also has one , but his only has 50,000 miles and no problems. :D Don't give up on your vette.
