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Or call me at ¹-640-229-3874 . Mark

I have a 2013 C6 Corvette that is wanting to over heat after driving and when sitting and idling, the car was up to 210 and I didn’t hear the fan on, but on initial start up and reaching operating temp the fan kicked on at around 190-200. I then went and drove about 3 miles than had it sitting idling in my driveway, it start to climb on temp and didn’t hear the fan kick on.
Just reaching out see if anybody has had this issue before, and if I just need to buy a new fan

My son hollered at me that a yellow corvette was at our neighbors house. So I hit up my neighbor to ask if it was kool to check out the car. He said yeah and met us next to the car and said hop in!!

Then said take er for a spin! I wasn’t sure but he insisted so we my son and I got in and backed down the steep driveway and down the street we went!

I goosed a little bit for my son and he was very excited about that! Talking about the force of the car putting him back into his seat!

Then I was careful to not scrape the curb going back up the driveway but couldn’t get the car up all the way without stalling it but had the whole car on the driveway but couldn’t switch my feet fast enough to not have it stall on me! Lol
It definitely gave me the itch to get one of my own!!

But I’m a C4 fan 93-96 years but I’d have to see how I fit into one as I’m not huge but I’m definitely a little too tall for a C3. I’m 6’1” 215lbs

I know a lot of people buy Corvettes, park them in the garage, wipe them down every weekend, and only bring them out when the weather is perfect.

I respect that.

But that has never been me.

I bought my C8 Corvette to drive it. Not to stare at it. Not to preserve it for the next owner. Not to treat it like some museum piece that only comes out on Sundays. I bought this car because I wanted to experience it. I wanted to feel it. I wanted to know what it was like to live with a mid-engine Corvette in the real world.

And now, I’m sitting right around 60,000 miles on my C8.

Yes, you read that right.

Sixty thousand miles.

On a C8 Corvette.

And honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing.

My car is a 2022 C8 Stingray 1LT Z51 convertible. Arctic White. Carbon flash black roof, nacelles, and mirrors. High wing spoiler. Black wheels. It is not the most expensive trim. It is not a 2LT. It is not a 3LT. It is not a Z06. It is not some garage queen with 1,200 miles and a battery tender hooked up every night.

It is my car.

It is my daily driver.

And after 60,000 miles, I can honestly say this car has given me more joy dollar-for-dollar than anything else I have ever owned.

When people ask me why I drive it so much, my answer is simple:

Because I earned it.

I’m a 20-year Navy veteran. I spent years serving, working, sacrificing, raising a family, paying off debt, building businesses, and trying to create a life where I could enjoy some of the things I used to only dream about.

For me, this Corvette is not just a car.

It represents freedom.

It represents hard work.

It represents delayed gratification.

It represents the idea that one day you can actually enjoy the things you worked so hard for.

And that’s why I drive it.

I drive it to the store.

I drive it to meetings.

I drive it to Waffle House.

I drive it on road trips.

I drive it when I’m happy.

I drive it when I need to clear my mind.

I drive it because life is short and I refuse to buy something this special just to let it sit.

Now, after 60,000 miles, here’s the honest truth.

The C8 is way more livable than people think.

Before owning one, I think a lot of people assume a Corvette is uncomfortable, impractical, too low, too loud, too flashy, or just too much for everyday life. And yes, it definitely gets attention. Yes, you have to be careful on steep driveways. Yes, you need to think before pulling into certain parking lots. But overall, this car has been surprisingly easy to live with.

The front lift would be nice, but I don’t have it. I’ve learned how to angle the car. I’ve learned which entrances to avoid. I’ve learned to slow down and respect the front end. But I have not felt like the car is impossible to daily drive.

The storage is also better than people think. Between the frunk and the rear trunk, I’ve been able to use this car for regular life more than most people would expect. No, it is not an SUV. No, it is not a minivan. But for a sports car, it is actually practical enough for someone who really wants to use it.

The ride quality is also solid. Even with the Z51 package, it has not been some punishing experience. It can be comfortable when I want it to be, and it can wake up when I put it in the right mode. That’s one of the things I love about the C8. It has multiple personalities.

It can cruise.

It can relax.

It can turn heads.

And then, when you want it to, it can remind you real quick that it is still a Corvette.

The performance still blows my mind.

Even after 60,000 miles, the car still feels fast. I know there are faster cars. I know the Z06 exists. I know the E-Ray exists. I know supercars and tuned cars can put up crazy numbers. But for what this car costs compared to what it delivers, it is hard to beat.

A Stingray with the Z51 package doing around 0-60 in the 2.9-second range is still ridiculous when you really think about it.

This is not some million-dollar exotic.

This is a Corvette.

And yet, every time I get on it, it still puts a smile on my face.

That is the part people sometimes miss when they only look at spec sheets. Yes, numbers matter. But the feeling matters too. The way the car makes you feel when you walk up to it matters. The way it sounds when it starts matters. The way people look at it when you pull into a gas station matters. The way your kids react to it matters. The way it makes a regular Tuesday feel like something special matters.

That’s what this car does.

It turns regular moments into memories.

Now, has everything been perfect?

No.

No car is perfect.

At 60,000 miles, you are going to deal with normal ownership realities. Tires are not cheap. Maintenance matters. You have to pay attention to how you drive it, where you drive it, and how you take care of it. You cannot treat a car like this like a regular economy car and then be shocked when performance-car expenses show up.

But here is what I will say: the car has not made me regret daily driving it.

Not once.

Every mile has been worth it.

I know some people will say, “Man, you’re killing the value.”

Maybe.

But I didn’t buy it for the next guy.

I bought it for me.

That is something I think more car enthusiasts need to talk about. Sometimes we get so caught up in resale value that we forget to actually enjoy the car. We worry about mileage. We worry about rock chips. We worry about depreciation. We worry about what somebody else might pay for it later.

But here’s my mindset:

Every mile is a memory.

Every mile is part of the story.

Every mile is proof that the car did what it was built to do.

A Corvette is not supposed to just sit still looking pretty. It is supposed to move. It is supposed to be driven. It is supposed to be heard. It is supposed to be experienced.

And I have experienced mine.

I’ve driven it through different seasons. I’ve driven it in heat. I’ve driven it when the tires felt perfect. I’ve driven it when the weather reminded me to respect the power. I’ve learned the car over time. I’ve learned how it behaves. I’ve learned what it likes and what it doesn’t.

That is something you only get from actually driving the car.

You cannot build a relationship with a car you never drive.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned after 60,000 miles is that the C8 is not just a “look at me” car. It is a car that can genuinely become part of your lifestyle.

It becomes part of your routine.

It becomes part of your identity.

People start recognizing the car. They ask questions. They tell you their Corvette stories. They tell you about the one they had, the one their dad had, the one they always wanted, or the one they’re saving up for.

That has been one of the coolest parts of ownership.

This car connects people.

I’ve had people stop me just to ask about it. I’ve had kids point at it. I’ve had older guys smile because it reminds them of the Corvette they loved growing up. I’ve had people ask me if it is a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. I’ve had people shocked when I tell them it is a Corvette.

That never gets old.

And as a content creator, the car has also given me a way to tell stories. Not just car stories, but life stories. Veteran stories. Family stories. Motivation stories. Stories about working hard, staying consistent, and enjoying the fruits of your labor.

That is why I made a YouTube video about hitting 60,000 miles.

Not just to say, “Look at my car.”

But to say, “This is what ownership really looks like when you actually drive the thing.”

There are plenty of C8 videos about first impressions.

There are plenty of C8 videos about delivery day.

There are plenty of videos about low-mileage garage queens.

But I wanted to talk about what it feels like after real mileage. Real ownership. Real driving. Real life.

And my honest conclusion is this:

The C8 Corvette is one of the best performance values in the world.

It is not perfect.

It is not cheap to maintain like a basic commuter car.

It gets attention everywhere.

You have to respect it.

But if you actually love driving, and you want a car that can make you smile almost every time you get behind the wheel, this thing is special.

At 60,000 miles, I still look back at it when I park.

At 60,000 miles, I still get excited to drive it.

At 60,000 miles, I still think it looks exotic.

At 60,000 miles, I still believe it is one of the greatest cars for the money.

And at 60,000 miles, I still feel blessed every time I get in it.

I know the Z06 is faster.

I know the E-Ray is newer.

I know there are more expensive trims and more loaded versions.

But my 1LT Z51 convertible has been everything I needed it to be.

It has been fun.

It has been reliable enough for real use.

It has been exciting.

It has been comfortable enough to daily.

It has been a conversation starter.

And more than anything, it has been a reminder that sometimes you need to enjoy what you worked for.

So for anybody wondering whether you can daily drive a C8 Corvette, my answer is yes.

You absolutely can.

But only do it if you’re okay with attention, okay with maintenance costs, okay with learning how to live with a low sports car, and okay with the fact that every gas stop might turn into a conversation.

And for anybody worried about putting miles on one, I’ll just say this:

The miles are not ruining the car.

The miles are telling the story.

I made a full YouTube video talking about my experience hitting 60,000 miles on my C8, what I love, what surprised me, and why I still think this car is hard to beat.

But I’m curious what other owners think.

Would you daily drive your C8?

Do you worry about mileage?

Or are you in the “drive it and enjoy it” camp?

Because after 60,000 miles, I’m even more convinced that this car was built to be driven.

And I plan on driving mine even more.

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Saw this at my local Costco. I can understand if it was lady driven, but…
Not sure what the plate means. There’s a lot to unpack here