Considering making the switch
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2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Oxford MS
Considering making the switch
Hello to all!
I am considering making the switch from a '99 Porsche 911 to a new C6 Corvette. My father has been trying to convince me to make this switch for years, he has been the proud owner of 2 Vette's in the past, an '84 and '92. I was reluctant until I finally test drove a 2006 C6 convertible last weekend, WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE AND WHAT A CAR!
A few questions:
Do many of you use these car's as your daily driver? I travel 100 miles per day.
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Great site, it seems much friendlier than the Porsche forum I subscribe to.
Thanks for any help, if I do decide to buy I will post a few pictures.
I am considering making the switch from a '99 Porsche 911 to a new C6 Corvette. My father has been trying to convince me to make this switch for years, he has been the proud owner of 2 Vette's in the past, an '84 and '92. I was reluctant until I finally test drove a 2006 C6 convertible last weekend, WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE AND WHAT A CAR!
A few questions:
Do many of you use these car's as your daily driver? I travel 100 miles per day.
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Great site, it seems much friendlier than the Porsche forum I subscribe to.
Thanks for any help, if I do decide to buy I will post a few pictures.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Portland Oregon
Welcome to the forum. I do not drive the car on a daily basis, but I do avg about 1,000 miles a month on the car. I just got back from a road trip from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles and back. 16 hours each way (just under 1,000 miles each way) all in one day each way. The car is very comfortable and we had no problems (also loved every minute of the drive).
I do my own oil changes because it is very easy to do and I know that the job is done correctly. You will find that some of the dealers and other repair shops overfill the oil and/or damage the exterior of the car when working on it.
I do my own oil changes because it is very easy to do and I know that the job is done correctly. You will find that some of the dealers and other repair shops overfill the oil and/or damage the exterior of the car when working on it.
Last edited by heisnuts; Mar 31, 2006 at 04:59 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
Welcome to the Forum! 
I drive my C6 daily year-round, as I did my C5 before it. Very comfortable car. No problems, no worries.
I used to enjoy doing my own maintenance and you certainly can, but I've gotten lazy and now would rather pay someone else to change the oil.
I drive my C6 daily year-round, as I did my C5 before it. Very comfortable car. No problems, no worries.I used to enjoy doing my own maintenance and you certainly can, but I've gotten lazy and now would rather pay someone else to change the oil.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,753
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From: North Western Connecticut
Former p-car owner here.... My C6 was just built this past wed. I won't miss the p-car service bills. Loved the C6 and hard to beat for the money with any other sports car. Go for it.... and welcome to the forum!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Pasadena, CA
Originally Posted by woody-77
Hello to all!
I am considering making the switch from a '99 Porsche 911 to a new C6 Corvette. My father has been trying to convince me to make this switch for years, he has been the proud owner of 2 Vette's in the past, an '84 and '92. I was reluctant until I finally test drove a 2006 C6 convertible last weekend, WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE AND WHAT A CAR!
A few questions:
Do many of you use these car's as your daily driver? I travel 100 miles per day.
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Great site, it seems much friendlier than the Porsche forum I subscribe to.
Thanks for any help, if I do decide to buy I will post a few pictures.
I am considering making the switch from a '99 Porsche 911 to a new C6 Corvette. My father has been trying to convince me to make this switch for years, he has been the proud owner of 2 Vette's in the past, an '84 and '92. I was reluctant until I finally test drove a 2006 C6 convertible last weekend, WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE AND WHAT A CAR!
A few questions:
Do many of you use these car's as your daily driver? I travel 100 miles per day.
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Great site, it seems much friendlier than the Porsche forum I subscribe to.
Thanks for any help, if I do decide to buy I will post a few pictures.
My philosphy is that if I'm going to spend that much seat time in a car, it may as well be in something fun to drive
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,375
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by woody-77
Hello to all!
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Do many of you change your own oil and do the basic maintenance yourself, I do most of the maintenance myself on my 911.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Springfield VA,
Welcome to the forum. Many of us change the oil but I think you will find the maintenance on the C6 much less expensive then Porches. You will never know if you like the difference unless you try it.