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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Through out my ownership of my vette, I have experienced different feelings dependin on the situation. I know every vehicle in the market has its weak and strong points, but what are some thoughts on your ownership of your vette?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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My Vette has performed flawlessly for me. The only problems I have had in 2.5 years is that I needed a new battery and a new clutch. The battery is considered a normal wear item. The stock clutch could not stand up to the increased power of my mods.

The C4 that I had for 4.5 years was very reliable and ran strong as well.

So, overall I am extremely happy with my Vette ownership experiences.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by damilleniumboy
Through out my ownership of my vette, I have experienced different feelings dependin on the situation. I know every vehicle in the market has its weak and strong points, but what are some thoughts on your ownership of your vette?
my wallet hates to love it when it comes to mods....
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I love it in the summer, but I hate it when its winter and I have to just look at it and cant drive it.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Love it right now, good combination of mods and no problems. Current weather pretty much precludes driving it.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Poll?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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I wouldnt own one if I hated it.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Poll?
mmm, it was kinda left out.
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I have to say, I Love it! I have enjoyed researching the color I wanted, the options I wanted and then finding that car. After buying the car, then the list of mods and finding the best price then getting to install them. All this and I haven't mentioned driving it. Wow what a great car. The only negative I can see is living in a place where I will eventually have to put it away until the snow is gone. So far this year so good. We need the moisture, but I need to drive my car.
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I have to say, I Love it! I have enjoyed researching the color I wanted, the options I wanted and then finding that car. After buying the car, then the list of mods and finding the best price then getting to install them. All this and I haven't mentioned driving it. Wow what a great car. The only negative I can see is living in a place where I will eventually have to put it away until the snow is gone. So far this year so good. We need the moisture, but I need to drive my car.
Tell me about it. We are supposed to get some snow next weekend, and just three days ago it was almost 70 degrees.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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It does a lousy job when I go out to cut firewood.
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Originally Posted by C5SCCA
I wouldnt own one if I hated it.
Why bother if I hated it....I'm not contracturally obligated to it or married to it. If I hated it - it would GONE! Kind of a stupid question....
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Originally Posted by damilleniumboy
Through out my ownership of my vette, I have experienced different feelings dependin on the situation. I know every vehicle in the market has its weak and strong points, but what are some thoughts on your ownership of your vette?
Best car I have ever owned, period!
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life long dream for me love my z06 will never part with her
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Originally Posted by damilleniumboy
Through out my ownership of my vette, I have experienced different feelings dependin on the situation. I know every vehicle in the market has its weak and strong points, but what are some thoughts on your ownership of your vette?
Why would you keep it if you didn't love it?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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It does a lousy job when I go out to cut firewood.
HAHA or off-roading. I fell asleep on the wheel, and I ended up in the median; not fun at all.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Why would you keep it if you didn't love it?
I do, and that is why I am planning on keeping it for a while. I know my feelings of my car, but I was wondering as to what some of you tought about yours.
1-Has it left you stranded?
2-has it helped you take a gorgeous chick out on a date?
3-Has anything broke?
4-Does it drain your pockets?
5-What would you change about it to make it stronger/better?
6-Will you trade it in for a Viper, Bimmer, or another Vette?
7-IDK?
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