[Z06] Z06 as a Daily Driver?
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Cruising
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From: Philadelphia PA
Z06 as a Daily Driver?
Hey guys I'm looking to buy a Z06 and I'm wondering how they hold up to every day mileage. Also I'm a new member to this board and I can't seem to find a photo gallery. Can anyone tell me where to look, I can look at z06 pictures every minute of the day. Thanks Guys
Melting Slicks
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From: Charlotte NC
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I use mine as a daily driver - so far no problems, except when it snows! Other then that, go for it, I am very happy with mine.
btw, welcome to the forum :D
btw, welcome to the forum :D
Racer
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From: Fort Worth tx
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I certainly hope so, since mine "is" going to be a daily driver. I'm not rich enough to own another car for the daily commute (and who would want to??? This is when I get to drive my car the most!).
Pics: http://www.z06vette.com/hotrides.php
Enjoy.
Pics: http://www.z06vette.com/hotrides.php
Enjoy.
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Cruising
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From: Philadelphia PA
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Fastlane)
Oyishdog- Thanks for the input and the kindly welcome to the board...
Fastlane- I agree with you I'm not rich enough to own to either...And thanks
for the link to the pictures...I won't be sleeping tonight.. :hurray:
Fastlane- I agree with you I'm not rich enough to own to either...And thanks
for the link to the pictures...I won't be sleeping tonight.. :hurray:
Racer
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From: Portland
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
Do you mean as a daily driver or as your only car? I use my Z06 'regularly' to drive to and from work and for many errands, however I have an older Subaru for snow duty and for going to sections of town where I don't need the notoriety/high profile of a Corvette.
Jim
Jim
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Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Jhodel)
The car is great as a DD. The rockers do get chipped up as do the areas behind the wheels. If I had bought the car new I'd invest in some clear plasitic covering for the area. I'm actually about to buy a "beater" truck for DD duties. I'll still drive the vette on nice days, but I just don't enjoy driving it in the wet.
Instructor
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Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
Daily Driver over here and no complaints at all.
When it's wet I have to be vigilant but, that's why we have AH, right?
Makes the commute go by quick!
LOL!
And...welcome to the board.
When it's wet I have to be vigilant but, that's why we have AH, right?
Makes the commute go by quick!
LOL!
And...welcome to the board.
Got LAPS?
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St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
My '98 coupe was daily driven for about 5 years, and it handled it fine. I did not like driving in the snow, though.
When I upgraded to my Z, I figured out a way to get an old daily driver too. So now I have a '93 4x4 Explorer for snow or bad weather days and carrying large stuff.
As to photo's of Z06's... look at my sig. and there are a few more of mine on my web site. :thumbs:
When I upgraded to my Z, I figured out a way to get an old daily driver too. So now I have a '93 4x4 Explorer for snow or bad weather days and carrying large stuff.
As to photo's of Z06's... look at my sig. and there are a few more of mine on my web site. :thumbs:
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From: Springfield IL
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I drive my 2002 daily and have no problems. I do have an older saturn for snow duty. I drive over 2000 miles a month to work and back. Love the high milage....lots of time in the car's. Love the Z06
Advanced
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From: Little Rock AR
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I have been driving Corvettes (94 LT1 ) and now 2003 Z06 daily to and from work. They are great rides and have never had problems. I drive with my wife in her Expedition on severe weather days. You will incur normal road damage. Stay out from behind those dump trucks !! :nono:
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Burning Brakes
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From: So Cal
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I use mine as a daily driver. I've put almost 4,000 miles on it in the last four months. So far, no problems--knock on wood. However, I live in Southern California. Not much snow, ice, or rain here to worry about. The F1s might not do so well in the weather you get sometimes in Philly. Good luck and welcome.
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Cruising
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Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (rbartick)
Hey guys,
I appreciate all of the input and opinions you've all offered...The weather here in Philly is a problem sometimes, but I don't think it could ever be enough to stop me from buying a Z06, I'd rather just walk when it snows haha...From the sounds of it even the guys with high mileage have had no problems so far, which is something I was really curious about...Thanks to everyone and enjoy your rides, until I purchase mine I'm jealous of you all...
I appreciate all of the input and opinions you've all offered...The weather here in Philly is a problem sometimes, but I don't think it could ever be enough to stop me from buying a Z06, I'd rather just walk when it snows haha...From the sounds of it even the guys with high mileage have had no problems so far, which is something I was really curious about...Thanks to everyone and enjoy your rides, until I purchase mine I'm jealous of you all...
Le Mans Master
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Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
Most of the guys using it as a daily ride are in warmer areas of the country like CA, AR, and TX. After you get stuck once or twice you will be looking for a better foul weather ride. There is nothing worse looking than a C5 covered from head to toe in white road salt.
Racer
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From: Germantown MD
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (rbartick)
Most of the guys using it as a daily ride are in warmer areas of the country like CA, AR, and TX. After you get stuck once or twice you will be looking for a better foul weather ride. There is nothing worse looking than a C5 covered from head to toe in white road salt.
Sorry for the rant, I just miss driving my car the way it's meant to be driven every day! That's why I've pretty much resigned myself to leaving it in the garage until warmer days arrive ...
Instructor
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From: Lake Havasu City AZ
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I've used mine as a daily driver since new and love it. With my family about to grow in number there are pressures in regards to a back seat, but thats what my wife's suburban is for. :D
Drifting
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (rbartick)
Not a good choice for winter driving in Philly.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Christian)
I've had 4 vettes as daily drivers. My '01 Z is a DD with 37K on it an no real issues. It's not a good bad weather car but i live in So Cal so I don't have to deal with that. :D
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Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Re: Z06 as a Daily Driver? (Corvette Excellence)
I drove a 1977 Corvette everyday for 10 years.
When I got my 2004 Z06, I thoght about getting a work car, but could not imagine leaving the Z06 just sitting in the garage all day.
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When I got my 2004 Z06, I thoght about getting a work car, but could not imagine leaving the Z06 just sitting in the garage all day.
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