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Old 12-30-2013, 04:32 PM
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I'm looking to get a new daily driver ... i drive to lafayette twice a week its 172 miles one way (344 round trip) ... does anyone drive a c6 or c5 this far or would anyone use it as a daily driver for this distance ... trying to get opinions on the drive
Old 12-30-2013, 04:38 PM
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My '08 gets 26-28 mpg on the highway; better than lots of other cars on the road. Why not drive a Vette that far? It's a car.
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I did just over 35K in the last year.
Not a daily driver, but it is my work car and I usually sit in it for 300-400 miles.

It will get 400+ miles on a tank.
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should be fine...

Bought mine in April...17,900 miles
As of now it's got 35,050 miles

Doubled the mileage on the car in a little over 8 months. It's a great daily driven car.
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i dd mine and love it. i dont drive it that far but i would without hesitation.

mine is pretty modified making 453rwhp on highway i can get 25-27 mpg

the car is comfortable and has good cargo area. i dd mine because i want a car that i enjoy driving and i sure as hell do.
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thanks for answering ... it helps with the decision i love corvettes always have since i was little and now i can get one
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I would if I could. By the time you wear it out there will be plenty more Garage Queens with low mileage. I have Company supplied vehicle and Vette is not an option. I'm thinking miles of smiles. Enjoy your seat time.
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ten miles each way..........
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Sure why not? It's just a car. They're not even that expensive to buy, cheap maintenance and great MPG!

My C6 has CAM and Bolt Ons and it's my only car.

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