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Old 12-07-2007, 12:37 PM
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After almost 7 years and only 10,000 miles, I've decided to hell with it. I'm driving the C5 now as my daily driver. Saw it's first bit of rain last week and a tad of snow/ice yesterday.
...and it hasn't melted yet!
Old 12-07-2007, 12:46 PM
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Good for you. I am doing the same unless it is snowing outside like today.
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Way to go, might as well enjoy it. I drive mine everyday, the only draw back is having to wait until the end of the day to drive it again.
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LIFE is short

garage queens are a waste of it

Grandpa: Granson i remember this car i had that i never drove it sure was pretty in the garage.

Grandson: Grandpa why didn't you just take a picture and drive it and have fun?
Old 12-07-2007, 12:51 PM
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Enjoy it man.
Old 12-07-2007, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by IrishMac
After almost 7 years and only 10,000 miles, I've decided to hell with it. I'm driving the C5 now as my daily driver. Saw it's first bit of rain last week and a tad of snow/ice yesterday.
...and it hasn't melted yet!
10K in 7 years - your using her as a daily driver, awh you work from home.....
Old 12-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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Well I happy and sad for you.
Mine has been a garage queen for years. Only used for cars shows and Casino run. We do a lot of those.
Good luck with your choice.
A bad day driving a Vette is better that a good day driving a Civic.
Old 12-07-2007, 12:56 PM
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I think this man needs an intervention....

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The greatest thing about owning a vette is driving it. They were not designed to be parked.
Old 12-07-2007, 12:57 PM
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You're going to hell...
Old 12-07-2007, 01:00 PM
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10,000 miles in 7 years?? uhhh, why did you even buy the car in the first place? Sorry if that came off sounding rude lol
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
You're going to hell...
Ha ha ha!!!
Old 12-07-2007, 01:02 PM
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10,000 miles in 7 years?? uhhh, why did you even buy the car in the first place? Sorry if that came off sounding rude lol
It's art on wheels!
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Originally Posted by knowledgefreak
LIFE is short

garage queens are a waste of it

Grandpa: Granson i remember this car i had that i never drove it sure was pretty in the garage.

Grandson: Grandpa why didn't you just take a picture and drive it and have fun?
Old 12-07-2007, 01:09 PM
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You sir - are living on the edge!

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Old 12-07-2007, 01:14 PM
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Personally--I cant sstand any nice sports cars with nicks-scratches ect--I dont know how you get em--but I do know how to prevent them--Garage baby-Garage
Old 12-07-2007, 01:25 PM
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good for you.

by the way, vette owners that claim "never seen rain" obviously has no idea that the cars are delivered in open car carriers from the factory and what, do you think the truck driver will drive on a "rain free" weather route??
Old 12-07-2007, 01:30 PM
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Congrats on the choice! I for one did not spend >$30,000 just for the thrill of owning a Vette. I wanted the thrill of mashing the gas pedal too.

Enjoy the car now. Cuz there are no luggage racks (or a tow bar) on a hearse.


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