and a slight doce of WOT
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I've completely lost it...
Race Director
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From: U S A
I think you inadvertantly caught typhoid fever instead of spring fever. You are experiencing the delirious (typhoid state) stage of the illness. Fortunately it should only last a few weeks and is usually not fatal. 
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From: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and
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I've owned my car going on 5 years, and I can honestly say that I still get a huge charge out of driving it. I've never felt indifferent about owning it.
If that's the way you feel about it - then you should get rid of it. Why spend the money on something that you really don't care that much about, unless you don't care that much about the money you spend (license plates, insurance, maintenance, etc.) on the car.
If that's the way you feel about it - then you should get rid of it. Why spend the money on something that you really don't care that much about, unless you don't care that much about the money you spend (license plates, insurance, maintenance, etc.) on the car.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Woodstock Ontario
You're suffering from the dreaded but curable SVD (Seasonal Vette Disorder). The cure is a good dose of topless WOT medicine (wide open throttle) on a nice warm evening.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Overland Park KS
That's my wife's big fear. 
I think tompugh's comment is probably right -- I'm a little depressed. All this economic stagflation and subprime economic crap has impacted my "fun money" stock investments and now my future vehicle plans (C6 Z06) have to wait for an economic upswing. Who knows how long that will be.
I definitely won't sell my current car unless I'm sure that's what I really want to do. I was just stating how "eh" I felt driving my C5 the other day -- kind of weird for sure.
(This is the part where ECS tells me they have the cure...)
Thanks for the responses guys.
I think tompugh's comment is probably right -- I'm a little depressed. All this economic stagflation and subprime economic crap has impacted my "fun money" stock investments and now my future vehicle plans (C6 Z06) have to wait for an economic upswing. Who knows how long that will be.
I definitely won't sell my current car unless I'm sure that's what I really want to do. I was just stating how "eh" I felt driving my C5 the other day -- kind of weird for sure.
(This is the part where ECS tells me they have the cure...
)Thanks for the responses guys.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Florida, Hell's Doorstep
NOPE- NEVER - ABSOLUTELY NOT --YOUR ALL ALONE --Sounds to me like you aren't using any horsepower -- now put your cajones back where they belong and go have fun --PS from your symptons it sounds like you have not had a ticket in a long time if ever Now go scare women and small children
Now go scare women and small children
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Iowa City Iowa
I had the same "problem" with my street rod 2 years ago. After I bought the Vette I never felt the same about a car I had built and thought I'd own till I died. I ended up selling my Rod and guess what? I haven't missed it for a second. So, when the feeling is gone, it's GONE! At least IMHO!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Murfreesboro TN
Today was the first time my car has been out of the garage since Dec 3rd of last year. I felt excited to finally get the car out today and drive it. However, after driving it to/from work today, I realized I didn't miss the car as much as I had thought. In fact, I could sell the car tomorrow and have absolutely no regrets what-so-ever. This is something I would never have said over the last 4 1/2 years. I want my enthusiasm for this car back! 
Anyone else ever feel this? Maybe I should just mod the **** out of it...
Anyone else ever feel this? Maybe I should just mod the **** out of it...
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: North Canton OH
Driving to work and back doesn't even count. You already set yourself up for failure. You need to go on a pleasure drive. Most times I could drive my way to work asleep at the wheel, it is so mundane. Vette makes it more "fun" but definately not as much fun as a pleasure drive around some twisties near my house in 2nd gear at rev limiter.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Raymore, i.e., Kansas City MO
Not me either...
Having only been a Vette owner for a week tomorrow, I'm not speaking from a position of experience here, but I will add this...
It rained here Tuesday. I drove the Lexus instead of the Corvette. I was on the way home, sitting at a stop light, and started thinking about my baby sitting at home in the garage. A big smile came on my face and within a second or two I started laughing uncontrollably. All the way to the next light. There's just something about that power, that style, and that oh-so-sexy appearance that few other cars can exude. Like the current car commercial says, "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?" Oh, yes. Definitely.
Michael
It rained here Tuesday. I drove the Lexus instead of the Corvette. I was on the way home, sitting at a stop light, and started thinking about my baby sitting at home in the garage. A big smile came on my face and within a second or two I started laughing uncontrollably. All the way to the next light. There's just something about that power, that style, and that oh-so-sexy appearance that few other cars can exude. Like the current car commercial says, "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?" Oh, yes. Definitely.
Michael
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