Daily Driver
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Miami Fl
Daily Driver
Hey guys I am a new vette owner. I bought a 97 coupe with 65K miles. The car seems in pretty good shape all it has is a few scratches. I was wondering how many of you actually use your cars as daily drivers and at what mileage should I stop driving the car on a daily basis. Sorry for the dumb question
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Tacoma WA
Hey guys I am a new vette owner. I bought a 97 coupe with 65K miles. The car seems in pretty good shape all it has is a few scratches. I was wondering how many of you actually use your cars as daily drivers and at what mileage should I stop driving the car on a daily basis. Sorry for the dumb question
I just passed the 70k mark on mine, which is also a '97 6sp, and won't stop driving it until somethin breaks. Then I'll fix it - and continue driving it!!!
If i were you - I'd drive this beauty as much as possible, forget about "Oh it'll be worth 4 million 50 years down the road... blah blah blah. "
Think about gas prices 50 years down the road, you won't be able to drive it... so get it out while you can!!! LOL
Dan
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 396
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From: Anderson South Carolina
My 04 coupe has been a daily driver for the last year and 20k miles. Great gas mileage, gobs of power, comfortable, quiet without runflats, and great stero. All I have had to do is change oil and tires, cant ask for a better vehicle than that.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: I have to return some videotapes
Another DD here. You bought a used C5 (as did I), taking advantage of the depreciation the original owner ate. DRIVE IT! Every chance you get. Take trips. Go to the track. It's not a collector car, it's made to be driven.
If you're worried about "issues" arising, I'll just say that IMO 10 year old cars develop more "issues" sitting around than they do from use. So...did I mention...DRIVE IT!
If you're worried about "issues" arising, I'll just say that IMO 10 year old cars develop more "issues" sitting around than they do from use. So...did I mention...DRIVE IT!
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 171
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From: Miami Fl
Thank you guys for all the response. I am only 24 eventhough I have had new cars since I was 16 I feel like this is my first car. I have never been in love with a car like I have this one.. :o
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Melting Slicks
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From: I have to return some videotapes
I'm 26 now, and was 24 when I bought my car. 
Another suggestion: find your local autocross club and do some events. It will really help you get comfortable with the handling limits of the car at normal street speeds. A few of them, and you'll be ready to step up to a track day.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Lake Mary Florida
It's my only vehicle so yes it's a DD. Oh and it had 14.3K now has 19.6K subtract 2200 miles for a vacation, so that's 3100 miles in 5 1/2 months or about 563 miles per month.
I don't live far from where I work, maybe 4 miles or so.
I don't live far from where I work, maybe 4 miles or so.
Last edited by Jet-Jock; Feb 21, 2007 at 12:39 PM.
stop driving it when the wheels fall off
should be good to well over 150k
C5 General
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
I have a 97 to.
I guess I have two DDs. The Vette comes out when ever the track is dry and I dont need the room of a SUV.
I looked for low miles and a good price. Got it last December w/44k miles. If one day it has over 100k on it, it will be 60,000 more
s
Enjoy it and clean it,
Paul G.
I guess I have two DDs. The Vette comes out when ever the track is dry and I dont need the room of a SUV.
I looked for low miles and a good price. Got it last December w/44k miles. If one day it has over 100k on it, it will be 60,000 more
sEnjoy it and clean it,
Paul G.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: South Alabama
This is my DD....it's just about to turn 150K miles. Never been back to the dealer since new, never left me walking, CLB has prevented any column lock-ups (no recall done) and still has original clutch that continues to grab like a newborns mouth on a you-know-what!!
This FRC has been by far the most reliable car I've ever owned and I don't baby it by any stretch. More reliable than my LS430
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 214
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From: Leroy Ohio
I bought my 98 salvaged in 2001 with about 62k on it. Got it on the road in 2003 and I have over 105k on it. I drag race regularly and drive it as often as possible from spring to fall. Still runs great! I replaced the shocks and the aftermarket diff that I blew up twice! If I could afford two, I might keep one in the garage!
Drive it until you have to restore it!
Drive it until you have to restore it!
