Garage Queens....
Tech Contributor
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From: New Market AL
I was running a few numbers through my mind driving home today. Take an average of 50 mph for my typical commute (according to the DIC readout). 50 mph x 2 hr = 100 miles; 2hr/100 miles x 1,000 miles = 20 hours per 1,000 miles; 20hr/1000 miles x 62,000 miles = 1,240 hours.
I have spent 1,240 hours behind the wheel of my Corvette over the past 2½ years. Now I could think of better things to do than commute to/from work, but if you have to do it why not enjoy the ride?
It's silly math excercises like this that help me justify buying the Corbeau seats and possibly adding a double din nav stereo. It's also the reason I got rid of those Borla Stingers in favor of Z06 Ti's.
I have spent 1,240 hours behind the wheel of my Corvette over the past 2½ years. Now I could think of better things to do than commute to/from work, but if you have to do it why not enjoy the ride?
It's silly math excercises like this that help me justify buying the Corbeau seats and possibly adding a double din nav stereo. It's also the reason I got rid of those Borla Stingers in favor of Z06 Ti's.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Iowa City Iowa
No "Queen" here, 30,000 miles in 4 years. And that's only summer driving as we leave for winter every year. Iowa is no place to be in Nov-March, if you have a choice
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PS 3GenVettes--now the question has to be--do you wear your suits in your car when you rarely drive it?
!PS 3GenVettes--now the question has to be--do you wear your suits in your car when you rarely drive it?
Last edited by RSchleder; Sep 5, 2009 at 08:09 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ponchatoula Louisiana
Yeah you right!
Why does this drive so many folks bonkers? I suspect a bit of jealousy. I'm not jealous of the folks who "drive it like they stole it" .... That's their choice. (As long as they don't drive it into me at an intersection.) For me, looking at and showing a pristine Vette holds as much joy as driving it. Plus, I don't have to drive mine every day, and I don't.
My black car has become a daily driver since I started my Corvette accessories business. But I bought a second C5 back in January - I drive it very occasionally....it's a '98 Pace Car with less than 20K. I think I've put about 1300 miles on it since the beginning of February.
Why does the idea that someone chooses to drive their car occasionally and not put a lot of miles on it offend some people so much?
I believe if you aren't hurting someone else - and you're not violating written law, then do whatever the Hell makes you happy. If buying a Corvette and then having it become garage art makes you happy - go for it. If racing it at HPDE's makes you happy, go for it.
If driving it hard and never washing it or waxing it makes you happy go for it. What does it matter to anyone else?
Why does the idea that someone chooses to drive their car occasionally and not put a lot of miles on it offend some people so much?
I believe if you aren't hurting someone else - and you're not violating written law, then do whatever the Hell makes you happy. If buying a Corvette and then having it become garage art makes you happy - go for it. If racing it at HPDE's makes you happy, go for it.
If driving it hard and never washing it or waxing it makes you happy go for it. What does it matter to anyone else?
Last edited by Black C5 LS1; Sep 5, 2009 at 08:16 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: CA
Why does this drive so many folks bonkers? I suspect a bit of jealousy. I'm not jealous of the folks who "drive it like they stole it" .... That's their choice. (As long as they don't drive it into me at an intersection.) For me, looking at and showing a pristine Vette holds as much joy as driving it. Plus, I don't have to drive mine every day, and I don't.
Exactly
I have 4 cars , 3 corvettes. I can't drive 4 cars everyday.
I do drive my convertible 4 to 5 times a week. I also have a motorcycle that I often drive . Am I supposed to equally rotate my driving of each vehicle?
Last edited by arkus; Sep 5, 2009 at 08:35 AM.
