Approaching 5k
Burning Brakes
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T&R Congrats on using YOUR car the way YOU want to 
I too only drive the Vette on very nice days, my '03 is ending it's third summer & has around 3k on it. She is as perfect as the day it left the factory...Just what I intended when I bought it. 
I too only drive the Vette on very nice days, my '03 is ending it's third summer & has around 3k on it. She is as perfect as the day it left the factory...Just what I intended when I bought it.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
'03 with almost 43k ...
Why wouldn't you drive it? Can't be good for you seals.
Why wouldn't you drive it? Can't be good for you seals.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,454
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From: The Surgeon General has warned that it's ok to smoke mustangs!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
03' Daily driver with 23,000 miles of smiles....
Gimme your keys....Your vette is beggin you, in fact, crying to be driven hard... Ever hear of the phrase "Use it or Lose it"... That refers to the power. Dont be scared!
Gimme your keys....Your vette is beggin you, in fact, crying to be driven hard... Ever hear of the phrase "Use it or Lose it"... That refers to the power. Dont be scared!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,385
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by jrose7004
You really need to get that baby out and drive more!
It's your call as to how much you drive your car but I decided at my age I would not treat it as an occasional Disney "E" ticket ride, but instead, take advantage of that "thrill ride" almost daily!!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 102
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From: Plano Texas
Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
I have an '02 M.Y. Vert six speed which until recently when I was diagnosed with tongue and throat cancer (between stage 3 & 4) was driven only on weekends and to club events. Since my diagnosis in May, it has basically become my daily driver as I now drive it to my radiation treatments twice a day (about 75 miles total). I decided when I heard my doctor mention the "C" word in the same sentence with my name that the time to quit saving the Vette for someone else had suddenly arrived.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
I too have trouble understanding why people store new cars, but to each their own. I'll drive mine until the wheels fall off, then I'll put some more on and keep going.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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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 FLACHUSNRET
I have an '02 M.Y. Vert six speed which until recently when I was diagnosed with tongue and throat cancer (between stage 3 & 4) was driven only on weekends and to club events. Since my diagnosis in May, it has basically become my daily driver as I now drive it to my radiation treatments twice a day (about 75 miles total). I decided when I heard my doctor mention the "C" word in the same sentence with my name that the time to quit saving the Vette for someone else had suddenly arrived.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 207
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From: Waldorf Maryland
Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
I have an '02 M.Y. Vert six speed which until recently when I was diagnosed with tongue and throat cancer (between stage 3 & 4) was driven only on weekends and to club events. Since my diagnosis in May, it has basically become my daily driver as I now drive it to my radiation treatments twice a day (about 75 miles total). I decided when I heard my doctor mention the "C" word in the same sentence with my name that the time to quit saving the Vette for someone else had suddenly arrived.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
I will have my last radiation treatment today and my last "chemo" treatment next week. Although I hope and pray that I will survive this dreaded disease, the realization that I should enjoy the Vette while I can has really sunk in.
I now drive the Vette every chance I get.
then after my first 6 week session of chemo i had a heart attack i had 6 by-passes and surgery for the cancer more chemo/radiation I beat the cancer, but my energy level and attitude were very low my doctors advised me that i needed theripy, they wouldn't let me ride my Harley then so i went out and bought the vette and my attitude started to improve Now i can ride the Harley too shoot if my attitude got any better people would swear i was on drugs. 
The Harley 2004 model now has 16,000 miles on the speedo and the vette has 17,000 miles 
I rideum and driveum 
Its the American way
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: FL
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Originally Posted by Kanon
...I'll drive mine until the wheels fall off, then I'll put some more on and keep going....
TJ never drives his car though.... need to take it out some more man..
Steve
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: The Internet
Just to give you some perspective, just this last weekend I put more miles on mine than you average in a year. I'm sure you derive a lot of pleasure from owning a Corvette, but just think of the enjoyment you could have if you drove one too.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by T&R 01 PEWTER
To fellow Corvetteforum member's, I just felt like sharing my joy with you all. I own 2001 pewter, Which I bought in 9/30/01. As I pulled my baby in the garage after my drive, I noticed the odometer is at 4998 now
. It was built to be driven, drive that bad boy!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,257
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From: Granite City Illinois
If you drive it more you get to "pet" it more often...
I got the thrill of driving my C-5 five thousand miles,
after only three months. I pet it with the polishing cloth almost every day.
I got the thrill of driving my C-5 five thousand miles,
after only three months. I pet it with the polishing cloth almost every day.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 9,369
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
To the guys with health problems, GOOD LUCK
To the thread starter, sounds like a great well kept vette........
LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHILE YOU'RE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS
To the thread starter, sounds like a great well kept vette........
LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHILE YOU'RE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by T&R 01 PEWTER
To fellow Corvetteforum member's, I just felt like sharing my joy with you all. I own 2001 pewter, Which I bought in 9/30/01. As I pulled my baby in the garage after my drive, I noticed the odometer is at 4998 now 
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Orlando FL
Cruise-In VI Veteran
we try and tell TJ all the time to drive his car!! your losing money on the car no matter how many miles you put on it! why not take it out and enjoy it?!?
TJ says he gets the biggest smile every time he takes the car out.... i tell him.... i get that same smile EVERY day!!!
TJ im in CT right now, drove here, and will be heading back next week. about a 4000 mile trip all together. and this sunday im driving the vette all the way up to NY to meet up with some other corvette forum members to cruise!! roof off, and nothing but smiles!
c'mon TJ... DRIVE IT!!!!!!
TJ says he gets the biggest smile every time he takes the car out.... i tell him.... i get that same smile EVERY day!!!
TJ im in CT right now, drove here, and will be heading back next week. about a 4000 mile trip all together. and this sunday im driving the vette all the way up to NY to meet up with some other corvette forum members to cruise!! roof off, and nothing but smiles!
c'mon TJ... DRIVE IT!!!!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Ft. Rucker AL
Originally Posted by T&R 01 PEWTER
To fellow Corvetteforum member's, I just felt like sharing my joy with you all. I own 2001 pewter, Which I bought in 9/30/01. As I pulled my baby in the garage after my drive, I noticed the odometer is at 4998 now . That is all I just wanted to share my happines with the members. I post pics later .
LATE TJ
. That is all I just wanted to share my happines with the members. I post pics later .LATE TJ
8000 miles in the first 90 days I owned mine. That includes an autocross and several trips to the local drag strip. Only waxed it once in last 5 months, but it gets a drive thru car wash every other week or so. Bang the rev limiter as often as traffic lets me in 1st and 2nd too! Maybe I should have just stole a vette!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 407
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From: Maryville Tennessee
I just don't understand why people buy these cars and then let them sit. I don't think a C5 will be super valuable years down the road, so I just drive mine whenever I can. They're made to be driven and enjoyed!
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
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thanks
thanks for the info, I do aprreciate the vette, and I do enjoy it. and for you fellow with ongoing treatment, my prayer's are with you, form the bottom of my heart. As I mentioned i will post my pics's later. .
LATE TJ
.LATE TJ