I didn`t even test drive mine 
[Z06] Ride-along?
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Cruising
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Ride-along?
So the only thing holding me back from going right out and getting a Corvette, is the fact that I've never
been in/given a ride in one. Anyone feel like being nice enough to change that?
orlando,fl
been in/given a ride in one. Anyone feel like being nice enough to change that? orlando,fl
Safety Car
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From: Sun City- Menifee Calif.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Never drove or went for a ride in a Vette. Sitting here two months ago I saw a picture of a MY C5. Found a MY 04Z on Carmax that night. Ordered it and am proud to say I'm addicted and love it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Lawrenceville GA
I agree with the other posters, but come on guys,
surely there is someone in the Orlando area that could
give him a ride!
To the OP - if you plan to be in the Atlanta area anytime
soon, let me know. I'll give you a ride!
P.S. you don't scare easy do you?
surely there is someone in the Orlando area that could
give him a ride!
To the OP - if you plan to be in the Atlanta area anytime
soon, let me know. I'll give you a ride!
P.S. you don't scare easy do you?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Orangevale California
St. Jude Donor '10
I drove a couple C5's but had never driven a Z06 until after making a deal on the one I eventually bought.
That's just how it goes, drive one and you'll buy one.
That's just how it goes, drive one and you'll buy one.
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Burning Brakes
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I'd take you for a ride in mine if I lived near you, but as others have said, there's no way you're not going to absolutely love the car when you drive it. You'd have to be brain dead if you thought it wasn't the time of your life!
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Queen Creek AZ
The only other Corvette I had ever ridden in, was a 64 Stingray some 40 years ago. I looked at and test drove 3 or 4 other Z's last summer, and finally settled on my black 03. You know you want one, so just do it .
P.S. At about the same time that I rode in that 64 Stingray, I also got a ride in a friend's 66 Shelby 427 Cobra. That was one of the scariest rides I have ever had
. P.S. At about the same time that I rode in that 64 Stingray, I also got a ride in a friend's 66 Shelby 427 Cobra. That was one of the scariest rides I have ever had
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: DFW TX
I'm selling my Z (in the for sale section), you are more than welcome to come up here and take a ride in it.
However, I HIGHLY suggest that you have somebody bring you, because you will want to drive it back home.... guaranteed.
However, I HIGHLY suggest that you have somebody bring you, because you will want to drive it back home.... guaranteed.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When I first saw the C5 I was pretty sure I wanted one. This was in '98. I took one out for a test drive and by the time we left the driveway, I knew I was buying this car. Five years later I decided it was time to move up to a Z06. Went to a dealer to test drive a Z. Same thing happened again, as soon as I got going I knew I was trading the '98 coupe for the '03 Z that I still have. I'd give you a ride too, but I agree with all the others. If you think you want a Z, you WILL buy one as soon as you drive it. There is an aura you will experience the moment your behind touches the seat.
Melting Slicks
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From: b.b. n.j.
When the C5 first came out I got a ride in one as a passenger,. Then was able to drive a couple after on my own. I couldn't afford one at that time. Now i have 2 what does that tell you. Just Do It!!!!
99' FRC "DD" and 01' "SC" Z06
99' FRC "DD" and 01' "SC" Z06
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Protecting the sheep in northern MN
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Always in my lane.
True Story. Never drove/sat-in a vette in my life. Always went into dealerships, wanted to sit in one, doors were always locked. Salesman wanted to see my money. Showed him. Peeled rubber in my new Z-28 Camaro. 7 of them to be exact. When I was blessed enough to finally get a vette, had to be a ZO6!! Went into the dealership, showed him my "vette" money, took it around the block, ONCE! Sealed the deal and drove out. You dont need a free drive. Get up, go down, show him the money, get in, DRIVE OUT!!. You'll be okay.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: South Bend Indiana
Just go to Roger's Corvette on the northside of Orlando. Roger has +/-120 used Vette's in his lot. Sit in the one you like, start it up, get out your check book.
You'll smile from ear to ear each time you drive your Vette!
They call me the BreeZe
You'll smile from ear to ear each time you drive your Vette!
They call me the BreeZe
