Why do some buy a Corvette and never use it?
05-11-2012, 11:28 AM
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I don't think OP's question is that crazy. Not sure why so many are upset here.. You don't like the question don't answer it.
As far as the question. Depends on what you mean by "use". We all use our vettes in different ways. Tinker, clean, mod, drive, etc.. As long as we're happy that's all that matters.
As far as the question. Depends on what you mean by "use". We all use our vettes in different ways. Tinker, clean, mod, drive, etc.. As long as we're happy that's all that matters.
05-11-2012, 11:58 AM
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I bought a perfect example of this in March.A 2 owner 08 with 8054 miles on it.Not only that,one of those 2 prior owners spent what amounts to probably 4000 bucks for black ZR1 wheels,VARARAM, rear z06 painted spoiler and a TUNE AND HEADERS!!!I have been thanking them ever since I found the car.
05-11-2012, 12:16 PM
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05-11-2012, 12:39 PM
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Disclaimer: I do not have a high level of income but this seemed fitting. lol
05-11-2012, 01:22 PM
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I don't think OP's question is that crazy. Not sure why so many are upset here.. You don't like the question don't answer it.
As far as the question. Depends on what you mean by "use". We all use our vettes in different ways. Tinker, clean, mod, drive, etc.. As long as we're happy that's all that matters.
As far as the question. Depends on what you mean by "use". We all use our vettes in different ways. Tinker, clean, mod, drive, etc.. As long as we're happy that's all that matters.
I do not think any of my neighbors even know I have a yellow Z06 and I am perfectly fine with itLast edited by Boba Fett; 05-11-2012 at 02:40 PM. Reason: shortened
05-11-2012, 01:31 PM
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In bold is just the point, those of us who are not only happy with our corvettes, but who we are, aren't concerned with how much others drive their corvettes or live their lives for that matter. People all the time everywhere and on this forum are always criticizing those who dont drive their vettes that much and seem to have some sort of envy that some of us just cant understand...live and let live. Its a mind set thats related to too many damn people in this country telling others how to clean up their backyards while their own backyard is a mess..then some of them will chime in with that "dude, u need to relax bull$hit" when all some1 is really doing is calling it like it is..the quote below further explains...
05-11-2012, 02:04 PM
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For DD I drive 2011 550i, it is more practical for business purposes. So the only time I drive vette is on weekends going to golf. To be honest I really don't know the exact mileage, its nine thousand something on a 07 vette. I never bought a car with resale in consideration. If I do get rid of it and someone enjoys a pristine car with low mileage great! I'm happy for him/her. 
05-11-2012, 02:28 PM
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05-11-2012, 02:37 PM
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My 'vettes get driven only May through October and about 600-700 miles per year, I like them looking new, just my preference and that is all that matters.
05-11-2012, 02:43 PM
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Because they are nuts!! But that's what they like and that's all that matters. MIne is my daily driver and I drive in as long as its not snowing and there is no snow on the ground. To each their own.
05-11-2012, 02:50 PM
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Dont blame you and if someone enjoys their car that is all that matters!
05-11-2012, 02:51 PM
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I'm starting to think that this thread could only happen here in the US (I notice most people posting are in the US).In most other countries people expect to be judged how they live their lives and spend their own money.
No where else in the world (except maybe Canada) would you have a bunch of people jumping up and down screaming "It's my money and I'll spend it how ever I want and how dare you judge me!"
No where else in the world (except maybe Canada) would you have a bunch of people jumping up and down screaming "It's my money and I'll spend it how ever I want and how dare you judge me!"
05-11-2012, 04:08 PM
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05-11-2012, 04:14 PM
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I average around 10k a year with a non daily driver. I bought it to enjoy driving it. Screw resale value which means you'll get your money back about 25/30 years from now. Of course by then 50k won't buy a subcompact.
Please don't be angry.
05-11-2012, 04:22 PM
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05-11-2012, 04:25 PM
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Lived across the interstate from you as a kid in the 80's. Built a new home...used to get chased off of the pond (aka the lake) quite often by apartment security. Good times.
05-11-2012, 05:24 PM
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I am the OP, and most people are reading too much into it.
I was just asking about who drives their car on a regular basis.
When I wrote use I should of wrote drive.
I was speaking to someone about my new car and he told me that he drove his C6 only 20 times in the four years he owned it. I just thought that was strange to never use it. From most of the comments I guess it's the norm to buy one and not drive it.
If you don't drive your car then the post doesn't apply to you.
I was just asking about who drives their car on a regular basis.
When I wrote use I should of wrote drive.
I was speaking to someone about my new car and he told me that he drove his C6 only 20 times in the four years he owned it. I just thought that was strange to never use it. From most of the comments I guess it's the norm to buy one and not drive it.
If you don't drive your car then the post doesn't apply to you.
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05-11-2012, 05:42 PM
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I am the OP, and most people are reading too much into it.
I was just asking about who drives their car on a regular basis.
When I wrote use I should of wrote drive.
I was speaking to someone about my new car and he told me that he drove his C6 only 20 times in the four years he owned it. I just thought that was strange to never use it. From most of the comments I guess it's the norm to buy one and not drive it.
If you don't drive your car then the post doesn't apply to you.
I was just asking about who drives their car on a regular basis.
When I wrote use I should of wrote drive.
I was speaking to someone about my new car and he told me that he drove his C6 only 20 times in the four years he owned it. I just thought that was strange to never use it. From most of the comments I guess it's the norm to buy one and not drive it.
If you don't drive your car then the post doesn't apply to you.