Author Topic: Vette :) (Read 745 times)

DiabloTX · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:38:58 AM »

Well, I can see why you do that.

I've had a bra for my Camaros the last 11 years but I only use them on long road trips. One spring in particular the bra was the graveyard of hundreds of Texas size grasshoppers from driving from Houston to Fredericksburg and back.

Xargos · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:44:35 AM »

Give the Pam a try for a week or two and let me know what you think.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:49:28 AM »

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I want a vette... What's the name of that place in or near Dallas that is the best place to find a vette?

Best place to buy Used Vettes? Chev's n Vette's, I believe in Arizona.

AKIron · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2007, 09:59:20 AM »

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Both false rumors. Last time I got pulled over* the cop stopped me to ask me about my mods. He advised me that he owns a c5 vette and to feel free to use his name as a get out of jail free card when in my town.(I wouldn't do that)

*He heard my car, then followed the sound to where I was.( I had parked at a restaurant.) So not exactly pulled over.

Whether 'vettes get closer scrutiny and less tolerance from the police may be subject to debate but insurance costs are pretty black and white. Is your coverage higher for your 'vette Grayeagle?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2007, 10:04:25 AM »

There's been a thread going on at ls1tech discussing how much less 'vette owners are paying versus what they paid on thier Camaro SS's and WS6 Trans Am's. Most have been reporting a substantial decrease in insurance costs.

AKIron · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2007, 10:14:36 AM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
There's been a thread going on at ls1tech discussing how much less 'vette owners are paying versus what they paid on thier Camaro SS's and WS6 Trans Am's. Most have been reporting a substantial decrease in insurance costs.

I don't have clue what the Camaro and Trans Am owner's are paying. I'm guessing probably twice as much as I pay for my Honda?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2007, 10:24:49 AM »

Well, you know that depends on a lot of things. My 02 Camaro Z28 with full coverage, $500 deductible, and living in Harris County, Texas costs me about 80 bucks a month. If you're much younger and single I've seen insurance costs in the hundreds of dollars per month.

AKIron · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2007, 10:32:04 AM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Well, you know that depends on a lot of things. My 02 Camaro Z28 with full coverage, $500 deductible, and living in Harris County, Texas costs me about 80 bucks a month. If you're much younger and single I've seen insurance costs in the hundreds of dollars per month.

Right, can only compare costs if all other things are relatively equal.

SteveBailey · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2007, 11:49:55 AM »

Mine costs very little to insure and that's with full coverage. I'm afraid you are buying into a myth, Iron.

I'm only guessing due to personal experience and that of my friends but I'd say that Vettes get in less accidents per car, than say, your Honda. My logic is that most vettes get driven less per year than your average grocery getter, typically get better care than said grocery getter, are garaged more than your average grocery getter, and the average age for vette owners is a bit higher as well, due to cost of buying one.

Sure there are plenty of DD vettes out there but there's a higher ratio of weekenders and garage queens out there than your average pickup or econobox.

AKIron · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2007, 12:34:07 PM »

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Originally posted by SteveBailey
Mine costs very little to insure and that's with full coverage. I'm afraid you are buying into a myth, Iron.

I'm only guessing due to personal experience and that of my friends but I'd say that Vettes get in less accidents per car, than say, your Honda. My logic is that most vettes get driven less per year than your average grocery getter, typically get better care than said grocery getter, are garaged more than your average grocery getter, and the average age for vette owners is a bit higher as well, due to cost of buying one.

Sure there are plenty of DD vettes out there but there's a higher ratio of weekenders and garage queens out there than your average pickup or econobox.

Having never owned one myself I will admit to second hand information. My perception also goes back to the 60's when Covette's weren't quite so expensive making them more abundant and owned by more "hotrodders".

Now I'm wantin' one.

morfiend · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2007, 01:14:31 PM »

My neighbour has an 07 Z06,all black,wouldn't be my color choice.
Needless to say,a short hop had me forgetting the color.
It's a beast,haven't been paisted to the seats like that since the early 70's.

whiteman · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2007, 01:53:59 PM »

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Originally posted by AKIron
I don't have clue what the Camaro and Trans Am owner's are paying. I'm guessing probably twice as much as I pay for my Honda?

my insurance on a 01 Z/28 in Hou, TX is $100 a month.

If Dallas police are anything like they are in Houston then the f-bodies and Mustangs get more attention than the Vettes do. I've gotten pulled over a few times for no front license plate then got an inspection of my car on spot.

I'd like to get an 01-02 white FRC but the new Camaro is just to good looking to pass.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:35:37 PM »

Yeah, that's true, I can't recall the last time I saw a 'vette pulled over. In fact lastnight I saw a mustang and then a firebird pulled over in 2 separate events.

whiteman · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:40:57 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Yeah, that's true, I can't recall the last time I saw a 'vette pulled over. In fact lastnight I saw a mustang and then a firebird pulled over in 2 separate events.

There's parts of Hwy 6 i just won't travel, like the 290/1960 area. That's just asking to get pulled over.

Cruise should be good tomorrow if the rain will give us a chance. think their will be more than 44 cars, always a bunch that show up that don't post on the site but read it.

The HPD cruise a few months back was ridiculas, 200 some odd cars.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:41:53 PM »

Yeah I'm looking forward to it. Just hope the rain stays away.