mine is a daily driver
Everyday driver?
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Northeast
I drive a 1999 Camaro Z28 which is my DD, and I figured a Vette could be too...Sounds like I was right!
The 2007's are looking fairly discounted, so it's tempting to think about having it as a daily driver.
Another question: Do you guys plan to pay these off? or do you have a 1-2 year and then off with it type mentality? I'd like to own one for a year or two, but I wouldn't be so into the "keep it till it's paid off" type thing, I can't keep it more than 2-3 years max (family...need something reasonable)
The 2007's are looking fairly discounted, so it's tempting to think about having it as a daily driver.
Another question: Do you guys plan to pay these off? or do you have a 1-2 year and then off with it type mentality? I'd like to own one for a year or two, but I wouldn't be so into the "keep it till it's paid off" type thing, I can't keep it more than 2-3 years max (family...need something reasonable)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Pasadena, CA
Last edited by Jimbeaux; Aug 19, 2007 at 08:39 PM.
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I drive a 1999 Camaro Z28 which is my DD, and I figured a Vette could be too...Sounds like I was right!
The 2007's are looking fairly discounted, so it's tempting to think about having it as a daily driver.
Another question: Do you guys plan to pay these off? or do you have a 1-2 year and then off with it type mentality? I'd like to own one for a year or two, but I wouldn't be so into the "keep it till it's paid off" type thing, I can't keep it more than 2-3 years max (family...need something reasonable)
The 2007's are looking fairly discounted, so it's tempting to think about having it as a daily driver.
Another question: Do you guys plan to pay these off? or do you have a 1-2 year and then off with it type mentality? I'd like to own one for a year or two, but I wouldn't be so into the "keep it till it's paid off" type thing, I can't keep it more than 2-3 years max (family...need something reasonable)
Mine was paid off the day I bought it. It is only the second new car I've bought since 1987. I tend to keep a car I like until it is ready for the scrapyard. I just recently got rid of my '86 F150 with 350,000 miles on it. I still use my '78 F350, which only has 147,000 miles on it (just getting broke in good). I might buy something else in the meanwhile, but I don't mind owning several cars at once. I currently have 7, including a 1966 98 Olds that I've owned since new, and my current favorite weekend toy, a 1998 Dodge RAM 4x4. The C6 is my commuter car. It gets the best MPG of anything in my fleet, and is a comfortable trip car to boot.
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From: Venice Florida
I bought mine to drive not look at.
My C5 was driven 150 K in 3 years exactly with no problems other than 1 tune, tires (4 sets) and a set of brakes.
I drive my C6 (Z51) with mods 2-3 K monthly.
Over time, if you are a weekend driver there will be mechanical problems like dried out seals and gaskets, cylinder wall corrosion and failing to keep up with service bulletins etc.
Many vette mechanics I have talked with say the worst cars to work on are the ones that are that not driven regularly.
If you are a collector just pack it up for long term storage.
A friend of mine bought a new C5 and a crate motor at the same time.
he is at 250K and still waiting on a reason to change engines.
My 2 cents.
My C5 was driven 150 K in 3 years exactly with no problems other than 1 tune, tires (4 sets) and a set of brakes.
I drive my C6 (Z51) with mods 2-3 K monthly.
Over time, if you are a weekend driver there will be mechanical problems like dried out seals and gaskets, cylinder wall corrosion and failing to keep up with service bulletins etc.
Many vette mechanics I have talked with say the worst cars to work on are the ones that are that not driven regularly.
If you are a collector just pack it up for long term storage.
A friend of mine bought a new C5 and a crate motor at the same time.
he is at 250K and still waiting on a reason to change engines.
My 2 cents.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,617
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From: Pasadena, CA
I bought mine to drive not look at.
My C5 was driven 150 K in 3 years exactly with no problems other than 1 tune, tires (4 sets) and a set of brakes.
I drive my C6 (Z51) with mods 2-3 K monthly.
Over time, if you are a weekend driver there will be mechanical problems like dried out seals and gaskets, cylinder wall corrosion and failing to keep up with service bulletins etc.
Many vette mechanics I have talked with say the worst cars to work on are the ones that are that not driven regularly.
If you are a collector just pack it up for long term storage.
A friend of mine bought a new C5 and a crate motor at the same time.
he is at 250K and still waiting on a reason to change engines.
My 2 cents.
My C5 was driven 150 K in 3 years exactly with no problems other than 1 tune, tires (4 sets) and a set of brakes.
I drive my C6 (Z51) with mods 2-3 K monthly.
Over time, if you are a weekend driver there will be mechanical problems like dried out seals and gaskets, cylinder wall corrosion and failing to keep up with service bulletins etc.
Many vette mechanics I have talked with say the worst cars to work on are the ones that are that not driven regularly.
If you are a collector just pack it up for long term storage.
A friend of mine bought a new C5 and a crate motor at the same time.
he is at 250K and still waiting on a reason to change engines.
My 2 cents.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 406
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From: Fort Worth TX
'06 MN6 coupe is my daily driver. Bought it "pre-owned" with 5,000 miles end of April; it's now got 18,000 miles and is gonna need some new tires soon 
I love this car and I'm always trying to find reasons to take it out of the garage. It's awesome to see so many other Vette owners driving their's on a daily basis, and most with lots of miles... Very encouraging.
I love this car and I'm always trying to find reasons to take it out of the garage. It's awesome to see so many other Vette owners driving their's on a daily basis, and most with lots of miles... Very encouraging.
Instructor
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From: Kingwood Texas
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
My new will be 08 my daily driver.
However, I do have a 2nd car for driving in bad weather, or when driving into downtown Chicago.
If I just washed it - and it's raining out - I usually take the 2nd car.
However, I do have a 2nd car for driving in bad weather, or when driving into downtown Chicago.
If I just washed it - and it's raining out - I usually take the 2nd car.
