Yeah, I could drive it in the rain, just don't want to.
C5 daily drivers
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 440
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From: Mukwonago Wi
An addition to the ls430 my wife drives an m35x. It is our 4x4. She has never driven the vette. She does like to ride in it though.
I won't drive the vette everyday. I like to keep it fun and treat myself to driving it.
I won't drive the vette everyday. I like to keep it fun and treat myself to driving it.
Racer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 437
Likes: 5
From: Fresno CA
DD from day one. Got it in May at 28,000 miles, I have now put on an additional 10,000 miles. Such great MPG, in addition to the daily commute, we take it everywhere. Great car. 1999 Torch Red Coupe A4.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 27,567
Likes: 99
From: San Diego
Daily drove my first two C5's. This FRC is only for weekends and occasional get-togethers. At 31 years old, I'd like her to last as long as me. Not wear her out in 5 years like I did my 2nd C5.
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From: Champaign IL
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Loveland Colorado
Daily Driver
Our daily drivers here are two hybrids. First is a 2006 Prius which the other family members now use while mine is a 2011 Camry Hybrid. Both were bought with every option available and we love them both! The only other car I enjoy driving more than these is my 2001 coupe. 
For the hybrids, the biggest factor on fuel mileage is the outside temperature. Year round avg for the Prius is right at 50 mpg and the Camy Hybrid is 40.5 mpg. The fuel mileage for both is slightly better in summer and slightly worse in winter. The reason for this is the computers will run the gas engine more in winter even when it is not needed to maintain normal operating temp of the engine as the gas motor cools off quickly when running on electric only in colder temperatures.
For the hybrids, the biggest factor on fuel mileage is the outside temperature. Year round avg for the Prius is right at 50 mpg and the Camy Hybrid is 40.5 mpg. The fuel mileage for both is slightly better in summer and slightly worse in winter. The reason for this is the computers will run the gas engine more in winter even when it is not needed to maintain normal operating temp of the engine as the gas motor cools off quickly when running on electric only in colder temperatures.
