Chazzmania

Just wanted to see if there are any Vette owners that hang out on Oahu. This is my 1st Vette and sure it want be my last. When I lived in TX there was a huge car scene. Just wanted to see if there are any other members on the island.

mountainears

Well I can tell you from the Grand Sport Collector Edition perspective, there were none that were shipped there for sale or ordered/purchased by any locals. Doesn't mean one won't make it over there but none went there directly.

Makes me think in general they are pretty rare over there, you should get a lot of attention with yours!

-HAIRBALL-

These folks would have more information...

http://corvetteclubofhawaii.com/about/

Not sure if you are looking for local vette owners or specific forum members that live in your area.

Onrails

Had a red 79 with white leather interior when I was stationed there in the mid 80's. If you see one fitting that description let me know.

murtro

Living in Hawaii, owning a 'vette. You sir are winning.

MerakiAutoworks

Go 808!

-Josh

sunsalem

I have been to all of the Islands multiple times.
It is not Corvette-friendly.
There is too much traffic and too few roads to make owning a C7 there fun...unless cruising around at little more than the speed limit (low) gives ya a warm glow.
The problem with owning a Corvette (or any high-power Sportscar) is the complete lack of opportunities to let loose the horses.
There is plenty of twisty pavement, but, generally speaking, it is just low-speed stuff with mostly blind corners.

Also, tourists do crazy things when driving there.
For example, dangerous u-turns, brake checking, eyes on the scenery and not the road, etc.
I love Hawaii, but I would sell my Z06 and buy a Jeep Wrangler before moving there.

monicatomokc

I'm sure there will be some islanders that will be responding shortly. It's just coming up on 7:00 AM there, so stand-by....

I was just there several months ago and saw a few C7s (even one at Alamo for rent). I'm sure there are many Vett lovers there.

When I was stationed there 1988-1993, I had a Black, '86 Olds "442" and enjoyed many trips around the island. Many thought I was HPD as many of those guys had them for "on-duty" use.

Personally, I believe that even with the traffic, a Vette can still be enjoyed!!

NWOZO6

Patriot10

Oahu has some of the worst roads imaginable. Potholes everywhere and the buses destroy the far right traffic lanes (which the buses use the most).






Oahu has some of the worst drivers imaginable. Having said that, there is a Corvette club over there I believe. I went to the annual auto show and they were on the 2nd floor of the exhibit. All were older models.

defaria

Can anybody answer the question about why Hawaii has *interstate* highways?!?

Chazzmania

I love the new collectors edition best color combo GS

Thanks for the info I have ran into these guys a few times nice crowd.

Hahahah thanks man place is beautiful and warm weather allows me to enjoy the car a lot.

Corvette ED

JN Chevrolet in Honolulu has 7 New Corvettes and 2 ZO6's in stock

Servco Chevrolet in Waipahu has 6 new Corvettes and 1 ZO6 in stock

Cutter Chevrolet in Honolulu has 6 New corvettes and 4 ZO6's in stock

Looks like plenty of new ones for sale

sunsalem

Dude...it's Hawaii.

monicatomokc

Here is what Wikipedia says:

Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
Map of routes in Puerto Rico that receive funding from the Interstate program, but are not signed as Interstate Highways
Map of routes in Alaska that receive funding from the Interstate program, but are not signed as Interstate Highways

The Interstate Highway System also extends to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, even though they have no direct land connections to any other states or territories. However, their residents still pay federal fuel and tire taxes.

The Interstates in Hawaii, all located on the most populous island of Oahu, carry the prefix H. There are three one-digit routes in the state (H-1, H-2, and H-3) and one auxiliary route (H-201). These Interstates connect several military and naval bases together, as well as the important cities and towns spread across Oahu, and especially the metropolis of Honolulu.

Both Alaska and Puerto Rico also have public highways that receive 90 percent of their funding from the Interstate Highway program. The Interstates of Alaska and Puerto Rico are numbered sequentially in order of funding without regard to the rules on odd and even numbers. They also carry the prefixes A and PR, respectively. However, these highways are signed according to their local designations, not their Interstate Highway numbers. Furthermore, these routes were neither planned according to nor constructed to the official Interstate Highway standards.[49]

I've got to say H-3 is the most picturesque one of them all!!

Dan Dlabay

When me and my wife was in Hawaii on our honeymoon I asked a bartender at the hotel that very question. He told me that the state calls them interstates so the can get federal highway funds.

defaria

The question was rhetorical and was supposed to be funny. Sorry I forgot the smiley. It highlights the stupidity of the government making a word nonsensical and basing it off of funding rather than reality...

Patriot10

I have seen a few C7's and a C7 Z06 on Oahu. The best sighting though was a C6 ZR1. It was way behind me on Ward Avenue and something about it didn't look right. Very wide, very low and I believe I saw the hood had that opening to see the supercharger.

When the guy turned into a side street I saw the classic ZR1 wheels. Yep-- ZR1!