C5 Daily driver?
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Racer
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From: Albuquerque
Originally Posted by VRROOOM2
Robin, since you're new, I'll try not to scare you off and help you out a bit... We are a bunch of teasers, story-tellers, whatever... We have a tendency to get a little silly at times... especially in the company of a lady... 
That said, expect at least 4 or 5 posts asking you for pics of you taking your top off. Maybe only a few stating: "This thread is useless without pics!!" Or... "We don't mind if you do it while it's snowing..."
Silly stuff like that...
Shoot, you'll probably get a few offers to have someone come over to help!!
Ok, seriously now... My post is meant to be in good fun, no disrespect whatsoever, ok!! I just wanted you to be prepared... We do like to have fun.. I was surprised no one had asked you about taking off your top... It helps to have a fun sense of humor on here... Just be prepared...
Welcome to the Forum!!
from Nebraska!!
Oh yeah, garage queen here... bad winters and too many miles during the week!!
That said, expect at least 4 or 5 posts asking you for pics of you taking your top off. Maybe only a few stating: "This thread is useless without pics!!" Or... "We don't mind if you do it while it's snowing..."
Silly stuff like that...Shoot, you'll probably get a few offers to have someone come over to help!!
Ok, seriously now... My post is meant to be in good fun, no disrespect whatsoever, ok!! I just wanted you to be prepared... We do like to have fun.. I was surprised no one had asked you about taking off your top... It helps to have a fun sense of humor on here... Just be prepared...
Welcome to the Forum!!
from Nebraska!!Oh yeah, garage queen here... bad winters and too many miles during the week!!
I will watch what I say to avoid comments I am NOT looking for. I know that other women subscribe to this forum and I think they are here for the reason I am ... to talk about their CAR. Nothing else.
With that said, I have appreciated the information on this forum.
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
Originally Posted by RetPig
I wouldn't spend that much money on a Corvette just to look at it! If that was the case I would save my money and just Stare at someone elses
I Ride it Like I Stole It!
I Ride it Like I Stole It!
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Racer
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From: Albuquerque
Originally Posted by Lucky Tescher
I drive mine every day to work (52 miles each way) and I am extremely disappointed with the quality and dependability of the car. If I knew this before I purchased it, I would never had purchased one.
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From: Woodbridge Virginia
Vette8
You pay good money for these C5's so why not drive it and enjoy it. I drive it every chance I get and I don't care how many miles I rack up. We have these touch and go winters here on the east coast, but I get a lot of opportunities, and I take advantage of it.
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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 Lucky Tescher
I drive mine every day to work (52 miles each way) and I am extremely disappointed with the quality and dependability of the car. If I knew this before I purchased it, I would never had purchased one.
If you are a Vette owner, how about doing us a favor and sell it? You are wasting your time here
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From: Abilene Texas
It has to be the Corvette!!!!!!!111
1995 F-350 Diesel Dually 16 MPG
1994 Mitshub Diamante 21 MPG
1997 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 19 MPG
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The businessman in me says take the Corvette.
The boy in me says take the Corvette.
The man in me says take the Corvette.
The practical man in me says take the Corvette.
The "Showoff" in me says take the Corvette.
The "Cool" in me says take the Corvette.
The "Enjoy an awesume sportscar" in me says take the Corvette.
The drive "America's finest" in me says drive the Corvette.
But the best reason of all is when my wife says "Schatz, take the Corvette!!"
Mike
1994 Mitshub Diamante 21 MPG
1997 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 19 MPG
1997 Corvette 28 MPG
The businessman in me says take the Corvette.
The boy in me says take the Corvette.
The man in me says take the Corvette.
The practical man in me says take the Corvette.
The "Showoff" in me says take the Corvette.
The "Cool" in me says take the Corvette.
The "Enjoy an awesume sportscar" in me says take the Corvette.
The drive "America's finest" in me says drive the Corvette.
But the best reason of all is when my wife says "Schatz, take the Corvette!!"
Mike
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From: Poolville Texas
I previously owned an '84 Corvette. I sold it in '05 with 40K original miles. I now drive a '98 vert every day. 80 mile round trip to work. the garage queen was pretty but the vert is pretty AND fun. DDs from here on out.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by CorvetteGirl-NM
I bought my C5 to be used as a daily driver -- reading through the forum it seems like lots of you just use yours on nice days/weekends.
How many of you drive the vette everyday- as a daily driver?
just curious......
How many of you drive the vette everyday- as a daily driver?
just curious......
Pushing 120K on mine.
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Started out when i bought my vert i was going to only drive it on my days off. That didn't last a day Now almost two years and 28,000 miles i am trying to limit myself to a few days a week. Only because of the miles i have put on it. To work and back i average around forty miles a day. So will force myself to take the truck 
Going on vacation in a few weeks and i am trying so hard to leave it home. It's tough i just got it back from it being under the knife from Extreme Motorsports. It was there for a month. Talk about being depressed
Now almost two years and 28,000 miles i am trying to limit myself to a few days a week. Only because of the miles i have put on it. To work and back i average around forty miles a day. So will force myself to take the truck Going on vacation in a few weeks and i am trying so hard to leave it home. It's tough i just got it back from it being under the knife from Extreme Motorsports. It was there for a month. Talk about being depressed
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Originally Posted by Lucky Tescher
I drive mine every day to work (52 miles each way) and I am extremely disappointed with the quality and dependability of the car. If I knew this before I purchased it, I would never had purchased one.
Originally Posted by KernelDee
I'm thinking you're a ricer who's never even ridden in a Vette
If you are a Vette owner, how about doing us a favor and sell it? You are wasting your time here
If you are a Vette owner, how about doing us a favor and sell it? You are wasting your time here
Although my car is not driven daily - it is one of the most trouble free cars I've ever owned. I've spent a fair amount of money on it - but all of those $$$ have been discretionary. I would drive mine every single day, but parking is a problem. I have another vehicle to drive, so there is no need for me to drive it that way. I'm much happier driving it on weekends and in the evenings on pleasure drives than I would be driving it 4 miles to work everyday.I hope you really enjoy your car Robin. And although we've welcomed you before, I want to welcome you again. I love having women Corvette owners around. I have two or three close friends that are female owners - and I enjoy their enthusiasm and their perspectives!
Drifting
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From: Bedford TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
It's my DD, rain or shine. But I much prefer shine. 125k miles on my 98 and still going great. Just got done with bilstein shocks, z06 sways and getting ready to do a H/C. Still going to drive it every day.
125k miles on my 98 and still going great. Just got done with bilstein shocks, z06 sways and getting ready to do a H/C. Still going to drive it every day.