[Z06] Daily driver?
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4th Gear
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From: Hurst TX
Daily driver?
Does anyone have a Z06 for a daily driver? I have a Camaro SS right now, the is fairly well modded, and am thinking about selling it for a Z06. I have wanted one for ever, and finally going to just do it, but it will be my only vehicle, at least for a year or so. Any pros/cons of using one for daily driving?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Redwood City, CA
No cons at all....I love driving my Z06 daily. Used to have a 98 coupe before and couple weeks ago,sold it and bought a Z06. It's my only car and it's fine with me. Jackyll and Hyde attitude for the Z06....you can limp and lug around below 3k rpm's with very good daily use driveability, yet hell can be unleashed very easily with the right foot. Get one!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Flower Mound Texas
I drive mine almost daily. I have several cars, so nothing is daily...
But if I really, absolutely have to get there (you know, like maybe do some minor offroad stuff) the Z06 is my weapon of choice...
But if I really, absolutely have to get there (you know, like maybe do some minor offroad stuff) the Z06 is my weapon of choice...
Racer
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Altus OK
Originally Posted by ssfirefighter
Does anyone have a Z06 for a daily driver? I have a Camaro SS right now, the is fairly well modded, and am thinking about selling it for a Z06. I have wanted one for ever, and finally going to just do it, but it will be my only vehicle, at least for a year or so. Any pros/cons of using one for daily driving?
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont California
Originally Posted by OutlawDon
No cons at all....I love driving my Z06 daily. Used to have a 98 coupe before and couple weeks ago,sold it and bought a Z06. It's my only car and it's fine with me. Jackyll and Hyde attitude for the Z06....you can limp and lug around below 3k rpm's with very good daily use driveability, yet hell can be unleashed very easily with the right foot. Get one!
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Daily driver here. Also have a GM Z06 bra on there (as long as it's not raining) to keep the various sundry items on our lovely freeways from meeting the front end: paint buckets, tire treads, plastic lawn chairs, bumpers, you know, small stuff...
My daily commute is about 30 miles round trip. I look forward to the drive each day! It's so hard to not get into the throttle all the time once you've experienced what this car is really capable of. Good problem to have, no doubt....
Don't hesitate to have a Z for your daily driver. I went from a C5 'vert to this, and have no regrets.
My daily commute is about 30 miles round trip. I look forward to the drive each day! It's so hard to not get into the throttle all the time once you've experienced what this car is really capable of. Good problem to have, no doubt....
Don't hesitate to have a Z for your daily driver. I went from a C5 'vert to this, and have no regrets.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by ssfirefighter
Does anyone have a Z06 for a daily driver? I have a Camaro SS right now, the is fairly well modded, and am thinking about selling it for a Z06. I have wanted one for ever, and finally going to just do it, but it will be my only vehicle, at least for a year or so. Any pros/cons of using one for daily driving?
only con I can think of is that the expensive stock tires wear out
quickly. I'm already on my second set after only 13K miles.
Last edited by 08msmZ06; Dec 19, 2004 at 02:01 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
My Z06 is my daily ride and I couldn't be happier! This car has such a wide range of personality and ability. It can be docile and it can be wild. I like both personalities!
It's very comfortable on a long distance cruise. My introduction to the car was driving it home to CA from NC...a 3400 mile journey. It was one of the most fun and comfortable long distance trips I've ever taken and the gas mileage was great, even for a brand new car. It also works well on the 20-50 miles I drive it daily.
Oh and btw...I've never had more fun on exit and entrance ramps in my life!
It's very comfortable on a long distance cruise. My introduction to the car was driving it home to CA from NC...a 3400 mile journey. It was one of the most fun and comfortable long distance trips I've ever taken and the gas mileage was great, even for a brand new car. It also works well on the 20-50 miles I drive it daily.
Oh and btw...I've never had more fun on exit and entrance ramps in my life!
Intermediate
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I use my new 04 Z and 2000 Lightning as my daily drivers to work. The Lightning is used on rainy days. The cons are having to shut her down when I pull in to work and all the fun stops. Another con is thinking about all the people driving Honda Accords and supporting the Japanese that don't have that much better fuel mileage. I just got rid of a 1996 Corvette and only drove that to work on Fridays, the Z is way more fun to drive, and incredibly comfortable. Went downtown yesterday with a friend, he calls my Z a hopped up Cadillac. He is incredibly impressed with the comfort and ride.
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by ylwZ06
I use my new 04 Z and 2000 Lightning as my daily drivers to work. The Lightning is used on rainy days. The cons are having to shut her down when I pull in to work and all the fun stops. Another con is thinking about all the people driving Honda Accords and supporting the Japanese that don't have that much better fuel mileage. I just got rid of a 1996 Corvette and only drove that to work on Fridays, the Z is way more fun to drive, and incredibly comfortable. Went downtown yesterday with a friend, he calls my Z a hopped up Cadillac. He is incredibly impressed with the comfort and ride.
My wifes V6 accord gets 22 city and 32 hwy.
The Accord is built in Marysdale OH and has over 85% US content. More than many US brand cars.
I buy American as much as I can.. but sometimes you have to go with the Global economy thing to get what you want. With the US built accord, it was the lesser of many evils.
mike
Burning Brakes
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From: The Villages, FL
Originally Posted by TonyJohnson
I've put 2 thousand miles on my in the 5 weeks I've had it. It's the most fun car to drive that I've ever owned.
I'll second that motion. I take the long way every trip I take!
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From: King George VA
I had mine as a daily driver for about 18 months before I sort of got carried away with a roll cage and stuff. I loved it and what another one. 
I found it very suitable for a daily driver and really looked forward to the 10 minutes or so I spent in it each morning and evening. The car was easy to drive, plenty of storage room in the trunk for whatever. I actually took mine across country for a summer when I was temporary duty in the Puget Sound and fit three months of stuff in the back.
I found it very suitable for a daily driver and really looked forward to the 10 minutes or so I spent in it each morning and evening. The car was easy to drive, plenty of storage room in the trunk for whatever. I actually took mine across country for a summer when I was temporary duty in the Puget Sound and fit three months of stuff in the back.
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From: Clermont FL
Did 60 miles per day round trip rain or shine until last year when I left the rat race.
Driving the car put a smile on my face every day. No issues except SC tires in the rain which I changed to Toyos - end of spin-o-rama.
Driving the car put a smile on my face every day. No issues except SC tires in the rain which I changed to Toyos - end of spin-o-rama.
'04 and over 23k!