View Poll Results: How often do you drive your corvette?
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Poll: How do you drive your corvette?
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 24,310
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
Drive the "toys" on weekends, or occasionally out to dinner in the evenings...but sometimes out to breakfast
I average 1000 miles a month between all of them
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Seriously though, drive the "toys" ONLY in good weather and usually on my day off...The rest of the time Im in my DD (04 Silverado 4x4)
I average 1000 miles a month between all of them.Seriously though, drive the "toys" ONLY in good weather and usually on my day off...The rest of the time Im in my DD (04 Silverado 4x4)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 3
From: Florida
My DD is my carbon fiber Trek (made in the USA also.) I live in an area where I can walk or ride a bike almost everywhere, almost everyday. I rarely drive any of my cars, but, I love them all.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,600
Likes: 305
From: Carmel Indiana
We have 4 cars that as a family we drive "daily" and since we only drive about 10k per year, none of them get many miles. The vette gets about 2-3K per year and only when its shiney and warm. We have a 98 Sebring convert at 55K, an 06 Jeep with 8K, and the 03 vette at 35K
(5K) by me so I guess they all are garage queens.
(5K) by me so I guess they all are garage queens.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 4,289
Likes: 1,163
From: Green and Wet Western Oregon
2023 C7 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
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I voted Weekend Warrior (rain or shine).
We have two "weekend toys" - the Corvette and a `56 Chevy. I could drive either to work, but I refuse to do that. The area of town I work in is not the best and there is just too much risk of damage to the car. I sometimes need to carry heavy loads so I drive my `05 GMC Crew Cab, it's just better suited for my work.
We average 7000 miles a year on the Corvette and 2000 on the `56 Chevy.
We have two "weekend toys" - the Corvette and a `56 Chevy. I could drive either to work, but I refuse to do that. The area of town I work in is not the best and there is just too much risk of damage to the car. I sometimes need to carry heavy loads so I drive my `05 GMC Crew Cab, it's just better suited for my work.
We average 7000 miles a year on the Corvette and 2000 on the `56 Chevy.
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Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,987
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From: Kerrville, Texas USA Hook 'em Horns!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I drive mine whenever I want to. Usually on the weekends and nice weather though. I need a truck for work.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 510
Likes: 12
From: Laurel MD
St. Jude Donor '08
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: 2 miles from Jim Beam Kentucky
I voted "weekend warrior shine only". I occasionaly drive it to work. One or twice during the year the S.O. and I have a weekend get away. Other than that, it's a shine only, weekend warrior.
When I bought it in May 08, it had 8K miles. Currently 15.9k. My goal is 10k or less per year.
When I bought it in May 08, it had 8K miles. Currently 15.9k. My goal is 10k or less per year.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 955
Likes: 4
From: Union City, CA
Pretty much everyday. Depends on my mood too. If it's going to be a long week and I expect to be sitting in stop and go traffic for a long time, I'll drive my Yukon so I don't have to worry about shifting.
In the past few weeks, I've found myself switching between my Yukon and Z every other week.
In the past few weeks, I've found myself switching between my Yukon and Z every other week.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 11
From: Portland Maine
I'm 34 years old and i've wanted a corvette since i was 10. It was always just a B.S. dream that every kid in america has that they knew would never come true.. I always told myself that if i ever owned one i'd drive it everywhere (weather permitting in maine) and let anyone else drive it. I cant explain the experience it is to be behind the wheel of americas finest example of modern engineering. So i'd let anyone drive it. I never wanted to be "That Guy" who owned a beautiful car but didn't let anyone breathe on it. Its a machine. built for one reason and thats to be driven. So when my wife and i got married we dicided to on a whim buy a project c5 that had been in a front end collision and not put back together correctly. $18,000 to buy and $17,000 in work later i am about 35k invested in a 40k car.
basically i drive this car any chance i get. ive put 35000 miles on it in 3 summers. if my wife says we need butter ill go get some 5 towns over just to be in my baby. from driving to work a mile away to taking it on a 2000 mile trip to the factory in bowling green.. to needing to replace the rear tires every year... its the heartbeat of america... damn it...and its all mine....
basically i drive this car any chance i get. ive put 35000 miles on it in 3 summers. if my wife says we need butter ill go get some 5 towns over just to be in my baby. from driving to work a mile away to taking it on a 2000 mile trip to the factory in bowling green.. to needing to replace the rear tires every year... its the heartbeat of america... damn it...and its all mine....
Last edited by DonsC5; Mar 16, 2009 at 03:33 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Cartersville GA
I drive it like it's supposed to be driven. Nice and slow so everyone can see it. When the road straightens, it's opened up. Once I'm in that turning lane and I'm the first car...I lightly step on the gas and once I hit the turn, I let it rip. I drive mostly sunny only, but it's been raining so often here lately I've taken it out anyway. I don't like taking it out in the rain, but I do on occasion.
Being a dumb 21 year old I raced a G35 coupe on the interstate the other day. I couldn't let him ride my *** like a jerk and not do anything. So, he got to see my *** end the whole time.
Being a dumb 21 year old I raced a G35 coupe on the interstate the other day. I couldn't let him ride my *** like a jerk and not do anything. So, he got to see my *** end the whole time.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,564
Likes: 4
From: Brookfield Wisconsin
When this happens I lock up the brakes, it makes them not ride your *** and keep a good distance.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,749
Likes: 20
From: Liberty Hill Texas
Daily for me. Rain or shine, hot or cold. A lot can be said for the calming that my coupe has after a long work day. Having a black car - it does take a little cleaning to keep it looking nice, but it's worth every minute of cleaning.
Having a black car - it does take a little cleaning to keep it looking nice, but it's worth every minute of cleaning.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Klamath Falls OR
Being in the high desert in Oregon, we get some nice days all winter long. As long as the roads are clear of snow, it goes to town when I do. It's too much fun to leave at home. I figure if anyone is going to wear it out it should be me. In 68, I had a 59 roadster in Ga. and it was My one and only and got driven no matter what.