Anyone daily drive a c6 or c7?

[dannyg1217]

Thinking about trading in my 2012 camaro ss and daily drive a corvette, anyone do this, experiences?

I have an suv more bad weather and snow, which I'll just work from home when the weather is bad anyways.

[chrsschb]

No issues. Car is comfortable. If you lived in a place with crazy potholes or huge street/road transitions it can be sketchy but in GA/FL I've been fine.

[Ramoneb87]

What about a 1LE or you done with the Camaro?

[JuicedMayhem]

I drive my C7 ZO6 manual daily unless the weather sucks. Sure makes the ride to work more fun. Being able to switch driving modes is pretty awesome. I’ll leave it on touring if it’s a really bumpy road but then go to sport or track when it smooths up.

[JayJ350]

It's pretty easy to live with a Corvette so long as you don't go for the super racey ones.

[dannyg1217]

What about a 1LE or you done with the Camaro?

dont need a back seat and would like something sportier and funner on highways or up canyon roads

I did like the camaro, lots of fun in that one.

[dannyg1217]

I drive my C7 ZO6 manual daily unless the weather sucks. Sure makes the ride to work more fun. Being able to switch driving modes is pretty awesome. I’ll leave it on touring if it’s a really bumpy road but then go to sport or track when it smooths up.

good to know, my commute to work is only 5 miles so I figured what the heck. I only drive far as in an hour to see my folks

[dannyg1217]

Event hough I live in Denver there's really a lot of days where the streets are clear even mid winter doesn't have too many wet or snowy days.

[SouthDakotaBrah]

I used to daily a C6 (LS3 6.2L V8) and it was really nice. I would take the targa top off every day and blast the heat in the fall. Always very fun (srs)

[pondus_levo]

My Dad's C5 has been his daily driver for like 15 years.

[DrFeeIGood]

I went to the gym yesterday in my Altima and a guy with a C8 pulled up to me in the parking lot talking about cars. I told him I'd love to get the new Z06 and he asked that I drive his C8. I was hesitant because I'm not going to rag on someone's new C8 but he insisted. It was such a nice car to drive and very comfortable. I love rowing gears but that DCT is just instant and a ton of fun both upshifting and downshifting. This new Z06 is definitely going to hurt some feelings and if they sound amazing with a straight pipe exhaust, I'll probably order one.

[BullittEV]

Mechanically, can you? Of course. Would you? Depends on whether or not you trust the area youll let the car sit in.

[MFarrar74]

C7s feel very small inside to me, if you're a larger guy id avoid it as a daily.

[mingrey02stg2]

I went to the gym yesterday in my Altima and a guy with a C8 pulled up to me in the parking lot talking about cars. I told him I'd love to get the new Z06 and he asked that I drive his C8. I was hesitant because I'm not going to rag on someone's new C8 but he insisted. It was such a nice car to drive and very comfortable. I love rowing gears but that DCT is just instant and a ton of fun both upshifting and downshifting. This new Z06 is definitely going to hurt some feelings and if they sound amazing with a straight pipe exhaust, I'll probably order one.

lol It's Ultima, not Altima.

[dannyg1217]

Here you go OP:

https://carsandbids.com/search/lotus/elise

The yellow one is located in Parker, CO - I'd nab it.

how's maintenance?

[dannyg1217]

Mechanically, can you? Of course. Would you? Depends on whether or not you trust the area youll let the car sit in.

mainly it'd be for going to work, so in a locked and monitored lot. I work for a power company so lots of security.

My other car is a porsche 958tt, so I have to worry regardless

[dannyg1217]

C7s feel very small inside to me, if you're a larger guy id avoid it as a daily.

manlet, so mo problem for me.

[dannyg1217]

I think I'm settling on an 08, because of the ls3, had it in my camaro and was happy with its overall performance.

Just waiting till my divorce settles out then pulling the trigger.

The the stable will have the new c6, hopefully a grandsport targa top.

Then my winter vehicle will be a 2013 porsche cayenne turbo, on duratracs currently, ill start modding the cayenne first. Should be hnnnng

[CrookedDink]

dont lower the C6 if you plan on DDing it. gets old taking every elevation change at an angle, and even then youll scrape sometimes.

[dannyg1217]

C7 Z06 crew. 7 Speed Manual. Drive it daily from March through October regardless of weather (except snow, of course).

The ride is a little harsh but I keep it in Sport mode all the time.

Cargo area is big enough to throw in a couple suitcases or even do a Costco run.

No regrets buying this car. None. Maintenance is reasonable.

Tires are a tad pricey and they don't last long; just changed mine at only 12,000 miles and the belts were coming through on all 4 tires.

that would be a pain in the ass, but worth the driving experience. I'll be able to spread out some of my miles to my second vehicle as well.

[SouthDakotaBrah]

mainly it'd be for going to work, so in a locked and monitored lot. I work for a power company so lots of security.

My other car is a porsche 958tt, so I have to worry regardless

EE in power industry checking in, feelsgoodman

I see you're in CO, let me know if you want somebody to determine whether your utility should join CAISO or SPP, I can do that economic study for you

[dannyg1217]

EE in power industry checking in, feelsgoodman

I see you're in CO, let me know if you want somebody to determine whether your utility should join CAISO or SPP, I can do that economic study for you

good to hear, very pro SPP. The bad thing about CAISO is the governor of California gets to appointment the board of directors for CAISO which that alone pisses me off.