drivability
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Heel & Toe
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drivability
Hello all, Im new to the forum. Im actually thinking about buying an 07
z06 and was curious about the drivability of these cars. meaning how many of you use them as your daily driver? I would like to mod it a bit (nothing wild) and am just curious about what everything thinks about driving them daily before i pull the triger and get one.
z06 and was curious about the drivability of these cars. meaning how many of you use them as your daily driver? I would like to mod it a bit (nothing wild) and am just curious about what everything thinks about driving them daily before i pull the triger and get one.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2008
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From: Sunnyvale CA
Hi dezl,
Welcome to the forum. Yes, many of us use our Corvettes as daily driver. Nothing wrong with it. Except it is not a 4WD car for snow and ice. Or not high ground clearance for climbing rocks. Otherwise you should be OK.
Welcome to the forum. Yes, many of us use our Corvettes as daily driver. Nothing wrong with it. Except it is not a 4WD car for snow and ice. Or not high ground clearance for climbing rocks. Otherwise you should be OK.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Milford NH
Hello all, Im new to the forum. Im actually thinking about buying an 07
z06 and was curious about the drivability of these cars. meaning how many of you use them as your daily driver? I would like to mod it a bit (nothing wild) and am just curious about what everything thinks about driving them daily before i pull the triger and get one.
z06 and was curious about the drivability of these cars. meaning how many of you use them as your daily driver? I would like to mod it a bit (nothing wild) and am just curious about what everything thinks about driving them daily before i pull the triger and get one.
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Heel & Toe
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Well I live in northern California so I wont be climbing any rocks or anything along those lines. Also I dont really go to the snow all that often so I can barrow a 4x4 or just rent one.
So overall it sounds like the corvette is a good idea for a dailiy driver. I dont have any kids so Im not in need of the "extra space".
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Heel & Toe
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Im a property manager so I am constantly getting in and out of the car, short trips long trips ETC. I just wont to get something that isnt so "daily driver friendly" with that said and reading the post above it sounds like a vette would be a "fun" daily driver
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Johns Creek Georgia
The long doors may be problematic if you get in and out often, especially if parking space is confined - but you'll have similar issues with most 2 doors. Mine has always been a pleasure to drive.
Le Mans Master
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From: Currently somewhere in IL,IN,KY,TN,MO,AR,MS,AL, or FL
I use mine as an only driver. If I go somewhere it is in the Corvette. I've carried lawn fertilizer, concrete blocks, bags of cement, and full loads of groceries. The only thing I have to be careful of is to tie cargo down becasue, with me driving, things then to move around a lot in the turns. 
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Heel & Toe
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I use mine as an only driver. If I go somewhere it is in the Corvette. I've carried lawn fertilizer, concrete blocks, bags of cement, and full loads of groceries. The only thing I have to be careful of is to tie cargo down becasue, with me driving, things then to move around a lot in the turns.
lol, I imagine I will have the same issues.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Northern VA
A++++ to him though, he drive the **** out of it
Team Owner
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Ok, I'll give you two opposite reviews on it via youtube
First says it's a very drivable car...Go to 5:45
Second says it's a track only car (via top gear) go to the end
First says it's a very drivable car...Go to 5:45
Second says it's a track only car (via top gear) go to the end
Last edited by Bat Man; Nov 3, 2009 at 02:17 PM.
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Heel & Toe
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Personally I like real world experience, if there are people on this forum that drive their vettes daily why couldnt I ?
I want my vette now! anyone want a new chevy truck? lol
Safety Car
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Why are you looking at an 07 Z06? For about the same $$$ you could buy a new non-Z06 C6.
Might still have some leftover 09's at your local Forum dealer:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...-off-msrp.html
Take a test drive, C6 coupe is plenty fast for street use. And you could always supercharge it later
.
Anyway, IMO a new C6 coupe is hands-down the better daily driver:
-- new-car warranty
-- no worries about previous-owner mistreatment
-- reliability should be much better than 3+ year-old Z06
-- better ride/handling compromise (esp. w/F55 option)
-- plenty fast for street use AND better mileage
-- launch control with 2010 manual tranny
-- removable roof panel for open-air driving
-- you can order exactly the color/options you want
And seriously consider the optional 6-speed paddle-shift auto tranny... about 70% of coupe/vert buyers get the auto vs. all Z06's have a manual.
Good luck whatever you decide. And welcome to the Forum!
Might still have some leftover 09's at your local Forum dealer:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...-off-msrp.html
Take a test drive, C6 coupe is plenty fast for street use. And you could always supercharge it later
.Anyway, IMO a new C6 coupe is hands-down the better daily driver:
-- new-car warranty
-- no worries about previous-owner mistreatment
-- reliability should be much better than 3+ year-old Z06
-- better ride/handling compromise (esp. w/F55 option)
-- plenty fast for street use AND better mileage
-- launch control with 2010 manual tranny
-- removable roof panel for open-air driving
-- you can order exactly the color/options you want
And seriously consider the optional 6-speed paddle-shift auto tranny... about 70% of coupe/vert buyers get the auto vs. all Z06's have a manual.
Good luck whatever you decide. And welcome to the Forum!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Cupertino CA
I have a 2006 coupe and it is my daily driver in northern California. The car is a blast to drive, and I enjoy it every day. It is a little tough getting in and out of the car when you can't fully open the door, but that is a small price to pay. The cargo area is the largest of any sports car that I know of. I can go to Costco with the car as it holds so much. I think the HUD is awesome and therefore recommend the 3LT package.
You won't find another car that has so much bang for the buck as the Corvette!
Good Luck and Happy Shopping.
You won't find another car that has so much bang for the buck as the Corvette!
Good Luck and Happy Shopping.