Garage Queens vs DD's
04-30-2013, 02:20 PM
#41
What is with your inability to quote someone correctly? 
Examples? I can't say I've ever had that happen. The only completely sporadic problem I've ever had was the ignition switch which was a $70 part that I swapped in half an hour.
And you think this is different from any other car out there? I've seen those lists on virtually ever car forum I've ever been on. All cars have endemic problems. The difference to me is the cost to resolve those problems and the knowledge base of the community for said car. And the Corvette is damned near unmatched in both of those categories.
I drive my car fairly hard. (But know that there is a distinction between driving a car hard and abusing it) And in 95k miles other than normal maintenance I've fixed the rocking seat ($5), ignition switch ($70), falling HUD ($0), HVAC baffle ($0), and column lock (LMC5) ($40). That's honestly all that has gone bad in 11 years. Do tell, what exactly have you broken?
Completely 100% wrong
Everything is a wear item. It's just a matter of time. Don't play if you can't pay.
I guess that's why there is a sticky listing all of the "issues" to watch for when purchasing one. Don't lie to yourselves. It is the "Jaguar of GM".
I do drive it. I don't drive it as spritedly as I would like to however, because the repairs to big ticket items are bigger in ticket than my budget allows. ... Holy crap if the Corvette isn't climate controlled and tread like it's made from eggshells, it ***** the bed.
You can plan for MAINTENANCE, you should not have to plan for all out failure...at least not often.
Everything is a wear item. It's just a matter of time. Don't play if you can't pay.
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04-30-2013, 05:49 PM
#42
I have a 2000 vette with 42k miles on her. I more enjoyment taking the top off and driving her on the weekends than I do driving her daily on my 80 mile round trip commute. The weekends and vette go together like peanut butter and jelly. I have a co-worker who purchased a new Challenger the same time I purchased my car. He now has a 126k miles on her and is still making payments. He know understands why I drive a 94 Nissan pickup to work. Nothing wrong with a vette being a daily driver. I just get more enjoyment out driving mines on the weekend. To each is own.
Reggie
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04-30-2013, 08:23 PM
#43
Drifting
I have a 2000 vette with 42k miles on her. I more enjoyment taking the top off and driving her on the weekends than I do driving her daily on my 80 mile round trip commute. The weekends and vette go together like peanut butter and jelly. I have a co-worker who purchased a new Challenger the same time I purchased my car. He now has a 126k miles on her and is still making payments. He know understands why I drive a 94 Nissan pickup to work. Nothing wrong with a vette being a daily driver. I just get more enjoyment out driving mines on the weekend. To each is own.
Reggie
Reggie
05-01-2013, 12:02 AM
#44
Safety Car
05-01-2013, 05:13 AM
#45
Le Mans Master
hahahaha,
my plan is to wear both out so there is nothing left for the next guy. seriously though. life is short. enjoy every day like it is your last one. in the end you aren't taking that thing with you so drive it like you stole it every day or sell it to someone that will
my plan is to wear both out so there is nothing left for the next guy. seriously though. life is short. enjoy every day like it is your last one. in the end you aren't taking that thing with you so drive it like you stole it every day or sell it to someone that will
05-01-2013, 05:51 AM
#46
Team Owner
They're saving it for the next owner. 
05-01-2013, 05:55 AM
#47
Le Mans Master
hahahaha,
my plan is to wear both out so there is nothing left for the next guy. seriously though. life is short. enjoy every day like it is your last one. in the end you aren't taking that thing with you so drive it like you stole it every day or sell it to someone that will
my plan is to wear both out so there is nothing left for the next guy. seriously though. life is short. enjoy every day like it is your last one. in the end you aren't taking that thing with you so drive it like you stole it every day or sell it to someone that will
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11-16-2013, 09:03 AM
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Well for me if i would use it for a DD then after a while it would feel like my ,,,uh ,,,DD.I like knowing that it is parked in the garage under cover,just waiting for that sunny evening after work or the nice weekend coming up.I can pull the cover off and when i fire it up and pull out of the garage it feels special.That long day at work or the nagging wife seems to fade as the Z06 takes over.
11-16-2013, 09:43 AM
#49
Racer
11-16-2013, 10:05 AM
#50
Melting Slicks
I bought my car jan 5 1998, first new vette and my last new vette. I plan on keeping it as long as I can. It has 42000 miles and better then the day I brought it home. If you guys like driving yours every day that is your right
11-16-2013, 10:50 AM
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I have psychologist friend who said, "I have a theory that is purely anecdotal---not scientific or tested---that there three innate personality types: competitors, builders and collectors. Most people have all three traits, but are mostly one of the three, some of a second one, and only a trace of the third."
Competitors can be people in competitive sports, of course, but also adventurers, climbers, and other activities where there is a goal to be achieved or an experience to be had.
Builders are makers. There doesn't have to be a house or V8 engine at the end. They can make music or other things that require active, hands-on effort. Writers, artists, tailors, and craftsmen are builders.
Collectors are the organizers and preservers. They maintain, categorize, archive and research things. Librarians, museum curators and docents are collectors.
I rarely drive my Corvette to get somewhere. I just like the joy of driving it. I do HPDE when I can but really wish I had the resources to have a dedicated race car. I wrench on it a bit, but mostly just to facilitate more driving. My car is a driver. At any Corvette gathering, it's invariably the dowdiest car there or in the bottom two or three. Except under the hood, it's just a plain 2001 coupe. I'm pretty clearly: Competitor > Builder > Collector.
The drive vs. have debate is simply competitor vs. collector.
I know a guy who has seven Corvettes from an '01 all the way back to '57. He has a '61 he's restoring. He restores them then admires them. He's clearly Collector > Builder > Competitor, or maybe Builder > Collector > Competitor.
When I go through the Corvettes For Sale sections of CF, I'm amazed at how many recently modified or restored cars there are. I know a few guys who find a project, work like a dog on it, drive it around for a while, show or race it a little, then sell it. I never understood this until I realized they were Builder > Competitor > Collector or maybe Builder > Collector > Competitor if he showed the car. They get more satisfaction out of building the car and get bored quickly when they are no longer doing that.
I used to shake my had at the guys who don't drive their cars, but I get it now. I've been watching Wayne Carini's Chasing Classic Cars for a few years and now I understand why it's so hard for some of those people to sell their car that they no longer drive---some are so old they're incapable of driving it---when it clearly makes the most sense financially.
Competitors can be people in competitive sports, of course, but also adventurers, climbers, and other activities where there is a goal to be achieved or an experience to be had.
Builders are makers. There doesn't have to be a house or V8 engine at the end. They can make music or other things that require active, hands-on effort. Writers, artists, tailors, and craftsmen are builders.
Collectors are the organizers and preservers. They maintain, categorize, archive and research things. Librarians, museum curators and docents are collectors.
I rarely drive my Corvette to get somewhere. I just like the joy of driving it. I do HPDE when I can but really wish I had the resources to have a dedicated race car. I wrench on it a bit, but mostly just to facilitate more driving. My car is a driver. At any Corvette gathering, it's invariably the dowdiest car there or in the bottom two or three. Except under the hood, it's just a plain 2001 coupe. I'm pretty clearly: Competitor > Builder > Collector.
The drive vs. have debate is simply competitor vs. collector.
I know a guy who has seven Corvettes from an '01 all the way back to '57. He has a '61 he's restoring. He restores them then admires them. He's clearly Collector > Builder > Competitor, or maybe Builder > Collector > Competitor.
When I go through the Corvettes For Sale sections of CF, I'm amazed at how many recently modified or restored cars there are. I know a few guys who find a project, work like a dog on it, drive it around for a while, show or race it a little, then sell it. I never understood this until I realized they were Builder > Competitor > Collector or maybe Builder > Collector > Competitor if he showed the car. They get more satisfaction out of building the car and get bored quickly when they are no longer doing that.
I used to shake my had at the guys who don't drive their cars, but I get it now. I've been watching Wayne Carini's Chasing Classic Cars for a few years and now I understand why it's so hard for some of those people to sell their car that they no longer drive---some are so old they're incapable of driving it---when it clearly makes the most sense financially.
11-16-2013, 11:02 AM
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My question is why would someone even be remotely concerned about how I drive a car that I bought and paid for?
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11-16-2013, 11:41 AM
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I think more Vettes than people realize are bought new by people that are successful and just go buy one because they can afford it. After a while they get tired of it. It's not worth the extra trouble to get in and out of and isn't as comfortable as what they are use too and they really don't care about performance. They are use to luxury cars, that's what they really like.
Ultimately after a year or 2 these cars find their way into the hands of people that really want a sports car.
I also believe that is why 6 speed Vettes are harder to find used than automatics. New Corvette demand dictates what Chevrolet dealers have on their lot ready to sell. These same buyers probably don't even know how to drive a 6 speed and go with the automatic and it's their preference anyway.
JMHO
Ultimately after a year or 2 these cars find their way into the hands of people that really want a sports car.
I also believe that is why 6 speed Vettes are harder to find used than automatics. New Corvette demand dictates what Chevrolet dealers have on their lot ready to sell. These same buyers probably don't even know how to drive a 6 speed and go with the automatic and it's their preference anyway.
JMHO
I have put it in car shows, and auto x it. But my DD is a 2007 Lexus E 350. I'm a salesman on the road, so I need a lot of space to carry samples and demo products. Then there is my lovely wife's car a 2009 Lexus ES 460, which is a great long trip road car, (13 hours of straight driving, 750 miles).
So, I guess you don't know all the different types of drivers out there.
11-16-2013, 12:00 PM
#54
Racer
I will do the following: pamper it, upgrade a little, fix any present minor issues and drive it every chance I get. My Toyota 4runner has over 200k and is still driving like new...amazes me!
11-17-2013, 11:28 PM
#55
Burning Brakes
Just maybe there are low mikage drivers
I work out of my basement and I live 1 block from the tennis / golf club I belong to. Some weeks I do not actually drive anywhere.
Now when I do get to drive somewhere I always take the Vette.
It is one thing to leave it home on purpose and drive something else just to keep the miles lower - it is totally something else to just not have a need to drive a lot of miles.
I have had this car now for 12 years and expect to keep it for another 10 or more and as much as I use it - it will remain in excellent condition.
It actually has become quite cheap to own when the costs are spread over 12+ years.
Now when I do get to drive somewhere I always take the Vette.
It is one thing to leave it home on purpose and drive something else just to keep the miles lower - it is totally something else to just not have a need to drive a lot of miles.
I have had this car now for 12 years and expect to keep it for another 10 or more and as much as I use it - it will remain in excellent condition.
It actually has become quite cheap to own when the costs are spread over 12+ years.
11-18-2013, 12:04 AM
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Melting Slicks
I would like to sneak into someones garage that has a pristine C5 with 20 miles on the odometer and take it for a spin....drive all night and return it with 450 miles on it...then see there face when they go into there garage to wax it and notice the miles! LMAO but I'm evil!
