C5's as daily drivers???
Melting Slicks
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From: Rockland County NY
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I DD my car provided that there is no snow on the ground. My car doesn't work in the snow.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Garland TX
x2 plus it's like a skating rink around here when ice hits. Not to mention people think they can safely drive fast and will be fine driving in their trucks and SUVs. F that nonsense.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Anaheim CA
Mine is one step up from "daily driver": it's my "only car".
Every couple of months I borrow a truck or SUV for a large Home Depot run, but other than that the C5 does everything I ask of it...whole lot better in that regard than some other cars I've owned.
Every couple of months I borrow a truck or SUV for a large Home Depot run, but other than that the C5 does everything I ask of it...whole lot better in that regard than some other cars I've owned.
Pro
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From: San Mateo CA
I've always believed that these cars were made to be driven not locked up.
Instructor
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From: Houston Texas
When I daily drove my '03 Cobra, people would ask "Why are you driving that? Park it! It's going to be worth money!" With the Corvette, I'm getting similar responses.
I'm sorry, but I don't buy my car to garage, keep maintained and in pristine condition, pay a bunch of money for it, never have any fun in it, and then pass it on to someone for less money 5 years down the road who will then have a like-new car to drive and enjoy thanks to me for a much lower price.
I prefer to use my cars for the reason they were built - driving enjoyment.
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Safety Car
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From: Chode, Az
The only downside I've had is coming across EVERY electrical gremlin in the first year of ownership... oh well, still worth it, and I got them all out of the way early... lol
Safety Car
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From: Fort Worth Texas
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I DD my 02 Z06 but I only have a 8 mile round trip. Im also lowered all the way down on zip bolts, with 18/19's and bilstein shocks, airaid CAI, catback, MGW shifter, I love to drive it, wish my drive was a tad longer lol
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When I daily drove my '03 Cobra, people would ask "Why are you driving that? Park it! It's going to be worth money!" With the Corvette, I'm getting similar responses.
I'm sorry, but I don't buy my car to garage, keep maintained and in pristine condition, pay a bunch of money for it, never have any fun in it, and then pass it on to someone for less money 5 years down the road who will then have a like-new car to drive and enjoy thanks to me for a much lower price.
I prefer to use my cars for the reason they were built - driving enjoyment.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Edmond OK
My only gripe about using my C5 as a DD, which I do probably drive it to work probably 6+ days a month anyway, is that it was maintained exceptionally before I got it and if I daily it constantly it's going to show it's age rather soon with the plastics and weather stripping, etc that aren't nearly as fun to replace as things like the cam and heads and fenders and wheels that I have planned this year.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2013
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I traded up from DD Miata. I was going to swap the Miata, but, I bought 97 C5 with 116K on the clock, and I LOVE driving places again.
Some people say driving a slow car fast is fun, but they are wrong.
I think I made a great decision, but not the mods have started, and I am reconsidering.
Adam.
Some people say driving a slow car fast is fun, but they are wrong.
I think I made a great decision, but not the mods have started, and I am reconsidering.
Adam.
Instructor
Joined: May 2014
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C5's are great dd. The back end is big enough to carry a lot of stuff. I once crammed and 8 foot 2X4 in there and shut the lid. Most people drive around by themselves all day. Why not make these trips enjoyable. Driving a C5 is the most fun you can have and still keep your clothes on. The downside is that they are low to the ground which may get old if you have to get in and out a lot. I consider getting in and out part of my agility program. I seems to working so far.
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From: Corvette Owner since 1971 - 2004 Z06 Florida
To each their own, but after it sat in the garage a year I decided I wanted to enjoy it. Living in Florida I can drive it every day and I just returned from a 2400 mile round trip to Bloomington Gold. I have 93,600 miles on my Z06 and also consider getting in and out of it as part of my exercise and agility program. They are such fun cars to drive. No engine or car issues and it's been very reliable. Life is too short to drive a boring car!