Worst part of Corvette ownership?
06-11-2006, 10:21 AM
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Worst part of Corvette ownership? Ok, since there is a thread about the best parts of owning a Corvette, what are some things you don't like?
Mine:
-Having to constantly explain to people that I'm not rich, that my Corvette cost less than their SUV, and that, yes, I do get better gas mileage than them.
-Having everyone in any type of "sporty" car (ricer, Mustang, LT1/LS1, etc) trying to race me from every stoplight.
-Having everyone I've ever met ask me "can I drive it".
What are some things that you dislike about owning a Corvette?
Mine:
-Having to constantly explain to people that I'm not rich, that my Corvette cost less than their SUV, and that, yes, I do get better gas mileage than them.
-Having everyone in any type of "sporty" car (ricer, Mustang, LT1/LS1, etc) trying to race me from every stoplight.
-Having everyone I've ever met ask me "can I drive it".
What are some things that you dislike about owning a Corvette?
06-11-2006, 12:24 PM
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Constantly wincing coming off driveways knowing that I'm going to scrape it 80% of the time. It only took a week to damage the scrape sensor on the new car.
Constantly wanting to go for a drive just for the sake of driving and wasting gas by keeping the pedal to the floor. I haven't had this feeling since I first bought the Trans Am and drove it to Oklahoma and back the day after I got it.
Other than that, I can't think of a thing. I haven't had anyone try to race me yet in the C6. It was a different story with the Z06.
Prices are higher no doubt because it's a smaller market and the drivetrain is more complex. I will never go back to an F-Body. There's no comparison. Even the difference in feel and sound between this C6 and the Z06 is very different. When I first drove it, it didn't even feel like a Vette. After the break in, though, I gave it a workout, and it's definitely a Vette.
Constantly wanting to go for a drive just for the sake of driving and wasting gas by keeping the pedal to the floor. I haven't had this feeling since I first bought the Trans Am and drove it to Oklahoma and back the day after I got it.
Other than that, I can't think of a thing. I haven't had anyone try to race me yet in the C6. It was a different story with the Z06.
Prices are higher no doubt because it's a smaller market and the drivetrain is more complex. I will never go back to an F-Body. There's no comparison. Even the difference in feel and sound between this C6 and the Z06 is very different. When I first drove it, it didn't even feel like a Vette. After the break in, though, I gave it a workout, and it's definitely a Vette.
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funny stuff man! 
06-11-2006, 01:14 PM
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Too much attention. Also having to park out away from everything and find some A$$hole squeezed up next to ya. Haters messing with it because they can't afford it or just don't want you to have a nice car. All in all its worth it because they are so fun to drive. I have had the works done to my car (see sig) and I love it more and more everytime I start it up. Still considering a supercharged 408 down the road. I wish people would just respect what you drive. Last thing I hate about owning a corvette is that everyone seems to need to cut you off. You can't just enjoy a leisurely drive without someone cutting you off. I guess it comes with the territory.
06-11-2006, 03:54 PM
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Paying $1000 fucken bucks more for the same parts 'couse they are for a C-5
and who dosent park a 100 yards away from EVERYTHING just to come back and find the "bondo" special parked 2 in. away???
and there is just no room to do work without taking everything out and off the car
but the stuff about the girls,.......ya,....I dig IT!!!
and who dosent park a 100 yards away from EVERYTHING just to come back and find the "bondo" special parked 2 in. away??? and there is just no room to do work without taking everything out and off the car but the stuff about the girls,.......ya,....I dig IT!!!
06-11-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DrewSG
I was originally looking at a Corvette before buying my Formula. But the prices for parts were insane compared to F-bodies.
I'll explain...
Are you guys referring to 1k ehxuat systems and 300+ air intakes, or are you guys referring to stock part replacement prices? In other words, are prices for an alternator or a/c compressor significantly more than other LSx-car parts?
EX (prices are fictional):
LS1 Fbody alternator = $150
LS1 Vette alternator = $300
Just curious...
Ryan
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Other than those two items I LOVE the car. 
Dude...I just got my first vette, and I love the wave!!!