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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Tampa FL
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Besides, what fun is it to drive a Corvette in rush hour traffic when all you can go is 5 mph? I could do as well in a Volkswagen.
plus you get the added benefit of comfort.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Tampa FL
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I was out of the country for 2 months - and this is not my daily driver
I think I'm doing OK...
I think I'm doing OK...
.. but how can you resist not driving it??
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 102
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From: Lake Orion Michigan
My Corvette is the first new car I ever bought. I brought it home, parked it in the garage, waxed it and gazed at its beautiful lines for two months. Do I save it for 30 years till it becomes valuable? Shoot, I'll be lucky to still be here. Do I want to be a Corvette owner, or a Corvette driver. Life is short. Drive it or, if you can afford it, buy another one to drive and save the other. My only regret, I wasted two months.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Crownsville MD
A friend of mine just bought a "used" 1995 Vette three weeks ago. It is a stunning black coupe that was driven less than 3,000 miles. He took it on a 150 mile trip only to have a water pump seal fail. The Chevy mechanic who did the repair said the cause was due to a lack of use. My friend is now worried about what else might fail similarly but overall he is VERY happy with the car and the deal he got.
I don't know if this helps with your question Business Aviation but it's one data point.
BTW, Would you let me know when you're ready to sell your car?
I don't know if this helps with your question Business Aviation but it's one data point.
BTW, Would you let me know when you're ready to sell your car?
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2000
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as you know, life is too short - period! i've said this more than once, but i could be dead tomorrow. picture this; my wife remarries - there will be some guy sittin' in my lazy boy, drinking my beer, watching my big screen, while pattin' the old lady on the a$$. now, i can deal with the lazy boy, the beer, and even the a$$ pattin', BUT i'll be damned if i'm turning over the keys to a low mileage corvette to some other dude! screw that!
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
Last edited by Joe C; Jun 26, 2005 at 06:22 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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Originally Posted by Joe C
as you know, life is too short - period! i've said this more than once, but i could be dead tomorrow. picture this; my wife remarries - there will be some guy sittin' in my lazy boy, drinking my beer, watching my big screen, while pattin' the old lady on the a$$. now, i can deal with the lazy boy, the beer, and even the a$$ pattin', BUT i'll be damned if i'm turning over the keys to a low mileage corvette to some other dude! screw that!
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 956
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
My C5 just turned 40,000 miles - I put 18,000 miles in just 9 months of ownership... and it STILL looks like this...
I do like those wheels.
Nice car.
Have fun and be safe~!!
Supporting Tuner
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by winemeup911
I do like those wheels.
Nice car.
Have fun and be safe~!!
Nice car.
Have fun and be safe~!!
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by Joe C
as you know, life is too short - period! i've said this more than once, but i could be dead tomorrow. picture this; my wife remarries - there will be some guy sittin' in my lazy boy, drinking my beer, watching my big screen, while pattin' the old lady on the a$$. now, i can deal with the lazy boy, the beer, and even the a$$ pattin', BUT i'll be damned if i'm turning over the keys to a low mileage corvette to some other dude! screw that!
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
DRIVE IT - that's why they put wheels on these things!!!
JoeC - 2004 black/mod red z06, 1985 silver/graphite z51 (both daily drivers)
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: the West is the best
cars and car parts wear away based on usage and time. Even if one were to put a C5 in an environmentally controlled chamber, the car would still be deteriorating. Rubber hoses, seals, the battery, paint, fluids and believe it or not, brake pads wear with time. Drive the damn thing and stop trying to keep it perfect.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Murphy TX
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Maybe I can help.
I only drive mine on weekends because I want it to last and I don't want it to get beat all to hell in the company parking lot.
Besides, what fun is it to drive a Corvette in rush hour traffic when all you can go is 5 mph? I could do as well in a Volkswagen.
I'd rather save the miles for when it's fun to drive.
I only drive mine on weekends because I want it to last and I don't want it to get beat all to hell in the company parking lot.
Besides, what fun is it to drive a Corvette in rush hour traffic when all you can go is 5 mph? I could do as well in a Volkswagen.
I'd rather save the miles for when it's fun to drive.
Lepus-temperamentalus
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by yellow01
That I do understand. I have a beater jeep for the stop and go stuff, so we're not that different, but I do put alot more than 1300/yr and drive it more than 2x per month to be sure!