3 week road trip next summer-do I take the Vette?
12-02-2010, 09:29 PM
#41
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Just drive it the same as you do around town. Stay away from the trucks, don't tailgate, park away from other cars at restaurants, etc. If you come upon road construction that you don't feel comfortable with, do a U-turn and find an alternate route.
12-02-2010, 09:33 PM
#42
Racer
My wife and I took the Vette on a road trip last May, one week before the big holiday. We started at Zion Nat park and hit all the parks North through Utah. We avoided all Interstates when ever at all possible. The timing was perfect, everything was open for the holiday yet no crowds yet. We drove a little over 4000 miles and had the time of our life! No one is more paranoid than I when it comes to the Vette, but it came out perfect. It's a great car, enjoy! Don't be one of those that are afraid of miles or rock chips. You will miss all the fun!!!!
12-02-2010, 09:55 PM
#43
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My wife and I are retiring next summer and are going to take a 3 week road trip. I live in Minnesota and will go out West and then South and see the country. I have done it before on my Harley but now my wife is going too. I wanted to take our new 2010 Grand Sport convertible so we can still enjoy the open air feeling. She was all for it but then said, " what if we run into summer road construction and get fresh tar on it or get nicks on it due to bad roads, etc. Maybe we should take one of our regular cars." Yes I want to take the Vette but not at the expense of nicking it up etc. I also was going to buy a coverking cover for it to use every night at the hotels. This car is my life long dream and am very very proud of its looks. I wouldn't be buying another one for years. So, what do your guys think?? 
I put nearly 4,000 miles on my C6 in the first week I owned it on a cross-country road trip with a friend of mine. If I'd had to completely repaint the car afterward it would still have been worth it.
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12-02-2010, 10:50 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
My wife and I are retiring next summer and are going to take a 3 week road trip. I live in Minnesota and will go out West and then South and see the country. I have done it before on my Harley but now my wife is going too. I wanted to take our new 2010 Grand Sport convertible so we can still enjoy the open air feeling. She was all for it but then said, " what if we run into summer road construction and get fresh tar on it or get nicks on it due to bad roads, etc. Maybe we should take one of our regular cars." Yes I want to take the Vette but not at the expense of nicking it up etc. I also was going to buy a coverking cover for it to use every night at the hotels. This car is my life long dream and am very very proud of its looks. I wouldn't be buying another one for years. So, what do your guys think??
12-03-2010, 12:22 AM
#47
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Packing light in the summer is easy. Take one set of "nice casual" and all the rest shorts and tees/blouses and undies of course. Take a bag for dirty stuff and do a load of laundry every 4-5 days of so. One pair sneakers/sandals and one nice pair of leathers (yes the wife can bring bring a couple more). One light jacket each, caps. Coupes have lots of room unlike FRCs/Z06s or verts. Sometimes see people look at us with amazement when we unpack for the night although it can be a bitch to repack in the a.m.
12-03-2010, 12:39 AM
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I dont think anyone said it yet, but I'd probably take it. haha
Wow, this has got to be the most repetitive thread ever. So in order to be different I say garage it and never drive it!!
Wow, this has got to be the most repetitive thread ever. So in order to be different I say garage it and never drive it!!
12-03-2010, 04:42 AM
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take the VETTE, you and the wife will enjoy it. i waxed my car before i took a cross country trip from VEGAS to CHICAGO and carried a bottle of bug & tar removal and detail spray when it got dirty. CORVETTES are made for the hi-way .
12-03-2010, 04:57 AM
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So many good responses on here,
I was asked the other day about how many miles were on my C6 corvette and told 60,xxx miles, which got the WOW thats alot for a 2005...Then i was like,
You see how happy i am when i come into work?
Thats because i sdirve the car have the experiences & memories of going all over in a great car..
In the end it is but metal & plastic, take care of it sure...but use it as intended.
Next year i will drive the car to the Nurburging for a once in a chance oppetunity, yeah 1200 miles round trip, but a memory to last me until i pass away some day.
As they say ENJOY THE RIDE, (drive for cars)
I was asked the other day about how many miles were on my C6 corvette and told 60,xxx miles, which got the WOW thats alot for a 2005...Then i was like,
You see how happy i am when i come into work?
Thats because i sdirve the car have the experiences & memories of going all over in a great car..
In the end it is but metal & plastic, take care of it sure...but use it as intended.
Next year i will drive the car to the Nurburging for a once in a chance oppetunity, yeah 1200 miles round trip, but a memory to last me until i pass away some day.
As they say ENJOY THE RIDE, (drive for cars)
12-03-2010, 06:34 AM
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Take the vette and enjoy the drive. I did a 30 day trip a couple years ago west coast to east and back through the north. Did not have any problems. Enjoy the vette and get it out of the garage.
12-03-2010, 06:48 AM
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I know that it is tough getting your first nick and scratch but I came to the conclusion that I enjoy driving my 2006 convertible more than I do driving my Suburban, so I drive it. At trade in time you wash it and wax it and the dealer glances at it and gives you a price. People can argue otherwise, but so what. The only thing that limits my wife and I from taking the C6 on a trip is the amount of crap we have to haul and we have gotten used to packing light. Enjoy you car and enjoy your retirement. You worked hard for both.
12-03-2010, 08:41 AM
#55
My wife live in MI and I have an 09 C6 and have taken it on two 3 week road trips. One to TX and one down the east coast after attending the 09 Caravan in Bowling Green. I had the clear 3m bra installed and it has done it's job. We've really enjoyed our past trips and are looking forward to more. Enjoy your car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-03-2010, 09:16 AM
#56
Good God, how about NEVER drive it, would that work for ya? 
Seriously, this is what the car is best suited for, cruising down the highway, being on holidays/retired having your baby with you and enjoying life..
or you could leave it in the garage all the time. 
Also, screw the cover, it will be fine.
Seriously, this is what the car is best suited for, cruising down the highway, being on holidays/retired having your baby with you and enjoying life..
or you could leave it in the garage all the time. Also, screw the cover, it will be fine.
At this point what could you be possibly saving it for?
12-03-2010, 09:26 AM
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You wouldn't marry Christie Brinkley and then not take her to bed just because she get some marks on her wrists from the handcuffs, would you?
Just enjoy the experience.
Just enjoy the experience.
12-03-2010, 09:31 AM
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Take the car. Its made to be driven. So what if you get a scratch or something happens. I'm sure you have insurance. I'll never understand why some owners (not saying you) treat a $50k corvette like its worth a million dollars and half of us beat the crap out of SUV's and Trucks that cost just as much if not more and don't think twice about it. That would be like me not wanting to take my 31' CC fishing because I don't want to get fish blood on it.....
12-03-2010, 09:45 AM
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Drive and enjoy! I know about all the "what-ifs", I am the same way myself. But all those horrible things you imagine are not likely to happen. Park carefully (as you always do), if you get into marbles, slow down. Have a good trip folks!
12-03-2010, 09:49 AM
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My wife and I are retiring next summer and are going to take a 3 week road trip. I live in Minnesota and will go out West and then South and see the country. I have done it before on my Harley but now my wife is going too. I wanted to take our new 2010 Grand Sport convertible so we can still enjoy the open air feeling. She was all for it but then said, " what if we run into summer road construction and get fresh tar on it or get nicks on it due to bad roads, etc. Maybe we should take one of our regular cars." Yes I want to take the Vette but not at the expense of nicking it up etc. I also was going to buy a coverking cover for it to use every night at the hotels. This car is my life long dream and am very very proud of its looks. I wouldn't be buying another one for years. So, what do your guys think??