Daily drive a Gen 1?

AJ02

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Yea, you're right. The only reason I don't use my 02 GTS as a daily driver is I have a company truck that they pay the gas and upkeep on. I have owned the car for 10 months and put 12000 miles on it. I think it is more comfortable than either of my Vettes. When they were running down the shifting aspect in traffic and then suggesting buying a Z06??? What trans. do they think one of those has??
 

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I see no problem with daily driving a viper. just dont expect a forgiving ride.
 

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I'd dd a GTS no problem... I'd pass on dd'ing a Gen I since it can't really be locked, and it rains all the time where I'm at.
 

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My 93 is my daily driver. Until the winter comes. Keeping the fluids flowing keeps the seals and gaskets from drying out and the battery primed!
I drove my car all winter last year and will not take it out in snow/recently sanded surfaces.

I was in torrential rain yesterday and the beast was sure-footed!

Love it- DRIVE IT!
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I drove my 06 daily for the first year and a half. -but it also has a roof, and windows, and air conditioning, and you can lock it, .......I couldn't imagine a gen 1 as a driver though.
 

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Seems that they are talking about Gen I's. If it is limited to that, I would say no to a daily driver.
 

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I daily drive my 1999 RT-10 as long as it isn't raining or snowing.
Is there a reason other than safety that you're worried about here? Just curious as I have no issue with driving in rain (you have to in SoFL) other than being extra cautious with slippery road conditions.
 

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I drove my 06 daily for the first year and a half. -but it also has a roof, and windows, and air conditioning, and you can lock it, .......I couldn't imagine a gen 1 as a driver though.


Not starting anything, and mine is not a daily driver either, but it also has a roof, and windows, and air conditioning, and you can lock it.



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Chuck 98 RT/10

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Polishing GenI wheels is a really, really big improvement. Looks awesome. :2tu:

Not starting anything, and mine is not a daily driver either, but it also has a roof, and windows, and air conditioning, and you can lock it.



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I daily drove my 1996 RT for a few years.... it was a great daily driver, but the roof and window issue was a bit of a pain... the three-piece trunk top was a HUGE improvement on roof issue.......and once you get the roof and windows "dialed in" it can be a great DD.... although I did replace it with a Gen 3......... I miss my Gen 1 and may buy it back if I sell my Gen 3.
 

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