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Old 10-02-2007, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CamaroLover
Maybe get a POS Civic for 1-2 thousand.
Honestly, that's what I should do too. I DD my M6. Go on long trips (2200 mile round trip). Drive in metro traffic. Put way more than 15K/Yr (the industry standard) on it. I'd rather just have a Civic like I did with my raunchy 383 G-Body. But, I don't want to have to spend money on the Civic/Geo/Cavalier/whatever. Insurance, plates, fixing things... Rather just spend it on my F-Body.
Old 10-02-2007, 08:28 AM
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i bought my ss as a weekend car, turns out i love driving it soo much i end up taking it every day. now im selling my "daily driver" cuz i dont drive it anymore!
Old 10-02-2007, 08:32 AM
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I am about to be purchasing my 1st F-Bod and will be using it for DD duties so this thread helps with my comfort level that the are capable of being DD's!
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I use to DD my car it sucks in the winter time and when it rains. I enjoy it more now because I drive it on nice days.
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Weather isn't a problem in San Diego, so yes, both of my F-bod's share DD duties...
Old 10-02-2007, 11:43 AM
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I've used mine for a DD since I bought it in July. Gets good mileage (low 20's local and high 20's on trips). These are a used car not a rare collector car. Parts are available if you break it. It's really a two-seater. The backseat is only good for kids or someone you don't like. With the backseat down there is a fair amount of room for suitcases Etc.. and it's a good road car. I won't drive mine when the snow flies however. Buy one, drive it and have fun.
Old 10-02-2007, 12:04 PM
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Nope. I don't daily drive mine.

Its more than capable of DD duties though.
I just take it out when I feel like playtime.

I've got a workhorse 1992 Geo Prizm for all the bad weather/work commutes.
Old 10-02-2007, 12:05 PM
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From March - November, its my DD... rain or shine.
I got Chrysler Concorde for the winter months.
Old 10-02-2007, 12:06 PM
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it used to be for 4.8 years, now the GTO serves that purpose.

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Old 10-02-2007, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
Of course it's my daily driver (until the snow flies).
snow, ice and rain showers do not stop the green beast

plus, i have no other car to use
Old 10-02-2007, 12:12 PM
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mine see's the road unless i need to haul more than *** in my truck
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Originally Posted by Ironxcross
snow, ice and rain showers do not stop the green beast

plus, i have no other car to use
haha, I am with you,

I Daily drive the SS 200 + miles a week all year round, and love doing it!!
Old 10-02-2007, 12:16 PM
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i drive a 1990 eclipse during the week and only drive my camaro on the weekends if the weather is nice. that way it stays clean, miles stay off of it, my gas bill went down, and the z is funner to drive when you only drive it 2-3 times a week.
Old 10-02-2007, 12:17 PM
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I dd mine but it does suck in rain, snow is really going to be bad. Even if i had another car id still want to drive my t/a everyday. A beater for winter would be nice but cant convince myself spending money on something else.
Old 10-02-2007, 12:17 PM
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It's been daily driven since purchased new in Jan. 2000 (hence my username). It's driven in rain, sleet, snow, hail, ice, on rally stages, etc., etc. Life's WAAAYYY TOO SHORT to not enjoy this thing EVERY chance I get, and it's enough car to not get "bored" with it or become jaded with it's performance!! In other words, I STILL appreciate it despite driving it every day, I would NOT appreciate it ANY more ONLY taking it out on nice weekends. It; goes mid 12s with a road race suspension, NEVER fails to start, been dead on reliable/solid (only non "wear and tear" item was a water pump at 85K miles), and gets >31 mpg on the highway (even with 4.10s).
In summary; GM/Chevy gave me the bargain of a lifetime new, for <$21K!! THANK YOU, "American Giant"!!!
Old 10-02-2007, 12:37 PM
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i dd mine year round. but the days it snows i leave her in the garage and take my dads truck..but other than that it gets driven everyday in all weather.. you buy them to drive right?
Old 10-02-2007, 12:41 PM
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178k here on my TA.. its my DD and will continue to be... Really reliable car....Im amazed by these cars... I just need to replace my shocks and springs and im good for another 100k
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I daily drive mine when I am home from college, so nice to get in and drive it on the weekends. It was my daily driver all summer, and is my only vehicle.
Old 10-02-2007, 02:04 PM
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Has been daily driven for 2 1/2 years, 45k miles. Has had the cam/stall for ~12k miles. 113k on the odometer now and still going strong. I am looking to get another car now to save miles and be able to mod the Z28 more heavily. This is tough while in college though lol.
Old 10-02-2007, 02:29 PM
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Yeah, I think I'm going to end up getting a DD and have the f-body on weekends. Especially here in Jersey when sometimes it snows 5+ inches.

Plus, I wanted to get an A4 with a stall and I think it'll work out better this way anyway


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