Miles
May 10, 2015 | 05:37 PM
6th Gear
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May 10, 2015 | 06:01 PM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
CI 6-7-8 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '09
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Not So Fast
Seems to me that there are 2 obvious conclusions from this thread.
A majority of Vettes are what you would classify "toy" for somewhat older guys, at least not youngins, some but not many
Also I see that the majority of Vette owners take very good care of their pride and joy.
WELL DONE!!!!!!!!
I fit the bill you described. Mine will come out of the garage Wednesday for a golf trip 70 miles west to the Shoals. It's pretty much a toy, and I've already waxed it about 5 times this spring.
My daily driver is a Subaru Forester. And yes, I'm "older".
May 10, 2015 | 09:24 PM
Instructor
Joined: May 2014
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From: nc
07 base pleasure
May 10, 2015 | 09:33 PM
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,455
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From: omaha nebraska
05 DSOM 13800. Purchased 3/14 with 9400
May 10, 2015 | 10:02 PM
Instructor
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Posts: 133
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From: Tyler Tx
05 DSOM just over 62,000...purchased 9/13 with 54141.
May 10, 2015 | 10:33 PM
Pro
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Posts: 525
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From: Houston Texas
May 11, 2015 | 06:43 AM
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 805
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From: Texas
Just went past 18K on our '11 GS vert. Currently averaging close to 1K per month, and enjoying it.
May 11, 2015 | 08:49 AM
Racer
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From: Morgantown West virginia
2006 base
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May 11, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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From: westspringfield MA
miles
38K 08 coupe, moving to florida in july so it will get alot more.
May 11, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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From: Montreal Quebec
May 11, 2015 | 09:37 AM
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 991
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From: Roseville MI
2011 GS coupe. Bought in 2013 with just shy of 17k now at 20,400.
May 11, 2015 | 09:40 AM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7,474
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From: Over there
2009 ZR1. About 13,500 on the clock. Bought it last year with about 9,800 on it.
May 11, 2015 | 09:52 AM
Race Director
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From: Huskerland
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Drive them things........2010 GS 6M 3lt.........39,000 miles
May 11, 2015 | 10:17 AM
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 122
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From: Denver Colo.
3,500 on my 2011. Just picked it up a month ago from a guy that never drove it. Once it stops snowing around here I'll be driving it to work.
May 11, 2015 | 10:44 AM
Instructor
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Posts: 226
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From: Houston TX
15,650 purchased in August with 11,100. Engine is barely broken in. I'm taking it to Fort Worth in a few weeks, it should be a fun trip.
May 11, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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From: Weddington NC
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May 11, 2015 | 11:53 AM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 9,663
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From: Fort Worth Texas
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
09_BSM_Z51
15,650 purchased in August with 11,100. Engine is barely broken in. I'm taking it to Fort Worth in a few weeks, it should be a fun trip.
do yourself a favor, don't go I45 straight up! Go 36 over to 35 and at least part of the drive will be enjoyable!
May 11, 2015 | 11:57 AM
Team Owner
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From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
May 11, 2015 | 12:26 PM
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Posts: 80
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From: California
2008 just hit 66666
May 11, 2015 | 12:56 PM
Burning Brakes
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09' bought in October with 11k now have 13k. Heck I just found out today there it a glove box with a manual in it, go figure
My daily driver is a Subaru Forester. And yes, I'm "older". 
