CPRundell

Just looking for some pros and cons. I have been a corvette fan since I was in high school (im 23). I am really thinking hard about trading in my 2012 civic on a corvette. I have been looking for a long time and found a red 2006 with 50k on it for 23k.

OPINIONS please

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

that is the car

cj032188

All going to depend on your finical situation.. Maintenance is going to be more expensive (oil, tires, brakes, gas)

LinxuSx

Nothing wrong with a vette as a DD. I DD mine and it's got CAM / Bolt Ons. It's just a car and the LSX engines can be about as reliable as those Hondas.

I wouldn't pay more than $18k for that car that you linked though.

CPRundell

You think that price is on the steep side? I thought that was very cheap. I have been looking for a while

vara411

Price seems reasonable to me, but I'd double check and see if I could find that same car on cargurus.com and see how they rate the price.

CPRundell

Wow never heard of that website and That car popped up as first add on their as Great deal 4k below average price

Snowwolfe

Call your insurance agent before you do anything.

CPRundell

Funny thing is last time I called it lowered it 50 dollars Idk how

1rusty1

I don't think that 23 is too much. 21 would be better but if you are trading a 2012 are you upside down on that car? If so, that will be added to the top of the corvette not to mention taxes.

How many miles on your civic. since it is new, is it still in good shape?

You lose a back seat if you have friends that you want to shuttle around or hang out with.

I like a corvette as a 2cd,3rd,4th car but not as the only mode of transportation. It can be done but you could be really upside down on the corvette and when you want to haul wife, kids etc... you will pay more to unload it for more room.

Torchsport

If I can daily ride my motorcycles, than I/you could certainly daily drive a Corvette.

CPRundell

not upsidedown on civic actually owe a lot less on it. I have about 25k miles on that car. I don't really ever use the back seats. So those who Daily drive the vet say its a comfortable daily driver then

1rusty1

That's good news. Make sure you have an idea what you want for your car before you start dealing. Don't talk monthly payments. Tell them what you want for you civic (they are going to work you hard to push the value down on that) and what you will give them for the vette and have your financing set up before you go in. They will try and get the most points they can from the bank they push you too Just lines their pockets.

In your situation, I would go for it as long as the vette is solid. Have it inspected and check the VIN. Let everyone know what you decide to do. I love Vettes great cars.

RodanAZ

Make sure you factor in cost of care/feeding, not just purchase price. Any repairs and/or service required will likely be more expensive for the Corvette than what you are currently used to.

Even if you turn the wrenches yourself, the parts are expensive ("Corvette tax"). For example, my water pump went south 400 miles from home... on Christmas Eve. I was fortunate enough to find the part at the local dealer, all of the typical parts houses were 4-5 days. Dealer wanted $700 for the repair, $397 for just the part. I talked them down to $278 for the part and put it in myself with a cheap socket set I picked up at the local Harbor Freight. Could have done it cheaper/easier if I was at home, and had time to get the part shipped in, but that wasn't how things went down.

Point is, buy an extended warranty, or be prepared to take some expensive hits in the wallet. And the car will start needing things at the year/mileage you're looking at.

Otherwise, it's a satisfying car to drive, and loads of fun.

billyboy47

corvette or not, i wouldn't trade in a 012 for a car that old. i would save as much as possible while i sell the honda, then buy a newer model, say a 08 if you can afford it. jmo

cor28vettes

DD answer depends a lot on where U live

level6

I think the above comment sums it up. If you get much snow, the wider tires on the vette make getting around a little tougher. Other than that, go for it.

Mine's been a daily driver since I got it new in '09, it rains a lot here, ... I put on all-season tires. The car has been problem free.

Yeah, you might need things as time goes, water pump or something, but maybe not, it's kinda the luck of the draw. These are reliable cars mostly.

Some people will think you're nuts for giving up a newer reliable Honda for a Corvette, but screw um. Yeah, it's going to cost you more and it's not a practical decision, but we're talking about quality of life here. There's a lot of days where driving to and from work is the most fun I had for that day. I couldn't say that if I drove a Honda.

If it costs more, you'll just figure out how to make more money is all. Saving for a newer model is just boring, just do it now, life's short.

When I got mine people said "A Vette!, you can't drive that every day, you need to get a beater too". So like a sheep I got a beater too. A couple months into it I said "this is stupid, I'd rather be driving the vette". So I sold the beater. (gave it away) There are many people who drive pieces of junk to work and their nice car is at home in the garage. I understand there reasoning, it's just not me.

You love cars or you don't. If you love cars, then the Corvette is the ultimate. Just get it, you'll figure out how to pay for it. Necessity is the mother of invention.

beaversstonehaven

I think the car is priced about right. $21,000 would be better. I like the above post by level6.

Bad_Brad

Passing on 2 lane roads is going to be a hell of lot easier in a Corvette, and you will probably pick up a lot more women.

davidtcpa

Do it!! You won't regret it. Got my first Vette when I was 19 and will never be without one. My first (and second) Vette was a DD also. I loved it!!

Granitehead53

My Insurance went down as well, although maybe it's because I 60