So, where are all the Vettes?
02-02-2018, 11:12 AM
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Theres 2 types of car (and Corvette) people. There are those that drive their "specialty" car every day and act like everyone should. Some say that they are just a car.....some say that they will rot and fall apart if not driven daily......and some say that all the salt and grime on the roads from winter driving doeasn't hurt them at all. Why there are even some that say a Corvette will go in the snow just fine....(
). Then there are those car people that bought their Corvette because they like the hot roding experience. This means keeping the car cleaned up and taking her out on a nice day/knight and doing a little cruzing with the windows down or tops off. Maybe using it from time to time for a little running of errands....etc....etc....etc. I personally fall into this category. As with all my hot rods over the past 45+ years...I bought my Corvette to be a hobby. Something to enjoy when I feel like it. And something that should be taken care of in every way. And this means no driving in the snow and salt.....no driving on the rainy filthy roads.....no parking in parking lots next to other cars (when possible).....etc....etc....etc. Thats my story and i'm sticking to it !!!!!........
). Then there are those car people that bought their Corvette because they like the hot roding experience. This means keeping the car cleaned up and taking her out on a nice day/knight and doing a little cruzing with the windows down or tops off. Maybe using it from time to time for a little running of errands....etc....etc....etc. I personally fall into this category. As with all my hot rods over the past 45+ years...I bought my Corvette to be a hobby. Something to enjoy when I feel like it. And something that should be taken care of in every way. And this means no driving in the snow and salt.....no driving on the rainy filthy roads.....no parking in parking lots next to other cars (when possible).....etc....etc....etc. Thats my story and i'm sticking to it !!!!!........
02-02-2018, 11:30 AM
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I DD mine all spring, summer and fall, but I can't bring myself to drive it when there is salt on the road. I also don't like driving on summer tires below 40 degrees.
I rarely see other Corvettes around me. All year, I probably will see three or four C4s, maybe two C3s, and half dozen C5s, C6s, or C7s. Most in the summer of course.
I've never once seen a C1 or C2 actually being driven on the road.
I rarely see other Corvettes around me. All year, I probably will see three or four C4s, maybe two C3s, and half dozen C5s, C6s, or C7s. Most in the summer of course.
I've never once seen a C1 or C2 actually being driven on the road.
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02-02-2018, 11:40 AM
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I DD mine all spring, summer and fall, but I can't bring myself to drive it when there is salt on the road. I also don't like driving on summer tires below 40 degrees.
I rarely see other Corvettes around me. All year, I probably will see three or four C4s, maybe two C3s, and half dozen C5s, C6s, or C7s. Most in the summer of course.
I've never once seen a C1 or C2 actually being driven on the road.
I rarely see other Corvettes around me. All year, I probably will see three or four C4s, maybe two C3s, and half dozen C5s, C6s, or C7s. Most in the summer of course.
I've never once seen a C1 or C2 actually being driven on the road.
02-02-2018, 11:54 AM
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02-02-2018, 01:06 PM
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I grew up in New England... Rhode Island & Massachusetts. The very first car that I owned was a 88 Pontiac TA (just sold that about 4 yrs ago). In 02, I bought a TA WS6. I've owned a few other rear drive cars throughout. Every single one of them went through years of New England winters just fine. I've only owned this vette for about a month now, but it's been out in a couple of Minnesota snow flurries already. It handled the snow "okay"... just need to control the clutch a bit.
I guess I fall into the "it's just a car" category. My uncle has owned a Porsche for over 15 years now. He's put maybe less than 2k miles on it so far and spent thousands of dollars fixing issues. Gremlins have set up shop in his electronics.
I bought this vette in order to drive it. Driving is how I get my enjoyment. It's not a show car. I didn't buy it to show off to others. I bought for me. If I wanted to enjoy just looking at it, then I would've just put up posters in the garage. I'm getting old and older every day. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it before I croak. If it breaks down, I will get another one. It may outlive me though. Since I can't take it with me to whatever next life there is, I will enjoy it here while I can.
I guess I fall into the "it's just a car" category. My uncle has owned a Porsche for over 15 years now. He's put maybe less than 2k miles on it so far and spent thousands of dollars fixing issues. Gremlins have set up shop in his electronics.
I bought this vette in order to drive it. Driving is how I get my enjoyment. It's not a show car. I didn't buy it to show off to others. I bought for me. If I wanted to enjoy just looking at it, then I would've just put up posters in the garage. I'm getting old and older every day. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it before I croak. If it breaks down, I will get another one. It may outlive me though. Since I can't take it with me to whatever next life there is, I will enjoy it here while I can.
02-05-2018, 10:17 AM
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I was kind of jealous. I miss driving my Vette.
02-05-2018, 10:46 AM
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I drive mine year-round, except when there is snow or leftover salt remnants.
02-05-2018, 10:47 AM
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Personally, I don't give a crap about whether or not someone drives in the winter or not. It's THEIR car. Nor do I care if anyone thinks I'm dumb for not driving mine. My car, my reasons. To each his own.
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02-05-2018, 04:09 PM
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Used to see vettes almost every day from teh C3 to C5 era, hardly any since then. Same with old musclecars.
02-05-2018, 04:25 PM
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Seriously, if I didn't know better, I'd swear some of the people here are teenagers (or younger).
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02-05-2018, 04:46 PM
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Around Memphis, it is pretty rare to see a Corvette out and about during winter days below 50-55 degrees. However, let a 60 or 70 degree Saturday or Sunday come around this time of year and the road will be "full" of them...relatively speaking. I don't judge people if they buy C7's instead of C6's (much), or what color they choose to buy. I certainly won't judge by whether they choose to garage them in the winter or not. 
02-05-2018, 06:39 PM
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So far, have not see any vettes in and around Tampa since I got here 2 days ago, and yes, l've been driving around. Kind of surprising, I figured to spot some by now.
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02-06-2018, 01:06 PM
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Got to admit. They are better to look at then drive. Haven't driven our fleet in several years. Open the garage doors, let them run occasionally. Small interiors, no room for my dog, have few comfort items I enjoy. Enjoy the view more as they are lined up in the storage garage. Building an early 60s Belair post bench seat four speed driver.
02-07-2018, 07:24 AM
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02-07-2018, 08:34 AM
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My current C6 does not go out on the road until the temp is at least 50 so I can get the tires warm enough to grab (so I'm not playing sit and spin through an intersection for 4 gears on even dry cold asphalt, the car is not trying to skate out every corner), and only after the roads have cleared up enough of CC and gravel so the car in front of me is not trying to take out my paint job isntead.
Yes, you can drive a c6 on ice and in the snow, but after a few miles of white knuckling it with the back end trying to step out every chance it gets/it trying to kill you for grins, you just leave it parked in the garage stored for the winter, and drive the 4x4 that you bought to run in the winter time that is dramaless; even in 4" of snow isntead.
Yes, you can drive a c6 on ice and in the snow, but after a few miles of white knuckling it with the back end trying to step out every chance it gets/it trying to kill you for grins, you just leave it parked in the garage stored for the winter, and drive the 4x4 that you bought to run in the winter time that is dramaless; even in 4" of snow isntead.
02-07-2018, 12:27 PM
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My uncle has owned a Porsche for over 15 years now. He's put maybe less than 2k miles on it so far and spent thousands of dollars fixing issues. Gremlins have set up shop in his electronics.
I dont understand the better to look at thing. I mean I hear what hes saying but a poster is way cheaper. Noones gonna pat you on th eback for keeping the miles low.
Its just a car, not a rare diamond.. drive em.
02-07-2018, 12:37 PM
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My HP cars used to be my daily drivers when I was a teenager, as I got older and had more disposable income, I began to park the HP cars, and have “drivers”. When I moved to Corvettes, I have always had regular daily drivers and the ‘vettes sit in the garage waiting for Spring and Summer, only driven on sunny days, with the exception of the Texas Mile in Oct of 2015 (never to be repeated again due to weather). Call me crazy, that’s what I like to do with my ‘vettes. 
02-07-2018, 02:57 PM
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My HP cars used to be my daily drivers when I was a teenager, as I got older and had more disposable income, I began to park the HP cars, and have “drivers”. When I moved to Corvettes, I have always had regular daily drivers and the ‘vettes sit in the garage waiting for Spring and Summer, only driven on sunny days, with the exception of the Texas Mile in Oct of 2015 (never to be repeated again due to weather). Call me crazy, that’s what I like to do with my ‘vettes.
Bout the same for me. Mines sat in the rain one time, but never been driven in it. Will make all efforts to never drive it in the rain unless of course it absolutely can't be avoided....