no. Passionate 
yes.
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,476
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From: Toronto Ontario
look at my nick-name...
trust me , logic has nothin to do with it...lol
just got thru my 5th winter with my 80 DD
really , if i have to be in a cage, i don't want to drive anything else
not logical but a blast to drive
Pete
trust me , logic has nothin to do with it...lol
just got thru my 5th winter with my 80 DD
really , if i have to be in a cage, i don't want to drive anything else
not logical but a blast to drive
Pete
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,821
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From: Lincoln CA
Ya know, when I bought my 69 BB back about five years ago, I wasn't really that much of a Vette nut. I've always liked vintage cars and we have two 69 Mustangs (one vert and one fastback) that preceeded the Vette in the family stable by eight and twelve years respectively, but I bought the Vette only because it was an unmolested original and belonged to a very old friend. The Corvette Fever now has me by the throat. I know more about these little plastic cars than I ever imagained I would because the car occupies a permanent niche in my consciousness. Last summer a guy offered me a respectable price for the car and I considered selling it. One of my first thoughts was "What kind of Vette will I buy to replace it?" I think I'm hooked.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 745
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From: Hutto Texas
I agree with all the comments above. You get into this hobby because you "like" the cars for what they are and what they represent, simpler machines from an era of style that we will never see again. Machines that any determined hobbyist can work on. I not only enjoy the hobby for the cars, burning up countless weekends wrenching in the garage and spending $100 bills, but the most rewarding aspect is the people you meet. I have made a lot of great friends while being part of this wonderful hobby. With that said, Corvette owners have a little something special as I feel we all share a strong sense of community and team work.
For as much stress and pain as my '81 has put me through I did take it for a short drive today, dash pieces hanging down, wires going everywhere, and all. It felt great to row through the gears in the sun!
For as much stress and pain as my '81 has put me through I did take it for a short drive today, dash pieces hanging down, wires going everywhere, and all. It felt great to row through the gears in the sun!
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 69
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From: West Milford New Jersey
These little vehichles are like an extremely hot woman we have no business being with.
1) everyone else stares at her
2) minutes (seconds....) of pure joy combined with hours of thankless work.
3) cost:enjoyment ratio very low......... But ultimately worth it.
4) when you think you got it to behave it lets you down.
5) just because you have one you are always trying to get another one.
6) if they get caught out in the rain, they don't handle it well.
7) if you do have more than one on the go at the same time they can get jealous and it starts to get real expensive.
Anymore to add to the list?
1) everyone else stares at her
2) minutes (seconds....) of pure joy combined with hours of thankless work.
3) cost:enjoyment ratio very low......... But ultimately worth it.
4) when you think you got it to behave it lets you down.
5) just because you have one you are always trying to get another one.
6) if they get caught out in the rain, they don't handle it well.
7) if you do have more than one on the go at the same time they can get jealous and it starts to get real expensive.
Anymore to add to the list?
you're my hero.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
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From: Mundelein Illinois
You either spend a lot of money up front and you redo everything to the Vette. This way you drive it and enjoy it with little to no problems, or you repair the Vette you just purchased and you keep repairing it until you end up like start of this post. One way or another she takes your wallet, I guess the Vette becomes, just like the others in your family. 
Enjoy the ride
Enjoy the ride
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,534
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From: Dallas-Fort Worth TX
I have the same thought process. I am looking at houses and the first thing out of my mouth is it has to have a 3 car garage. That way, I can add another Vette to the list and have that smile when I open the garage door each day and see 2 and my non interesting DD.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Titusville FL
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,062
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
It is definately a Love/Hate relationship!! 2 years into a body off with bank account drained and parts all about my interest was waning big time...then one last push and first drive with T-Tops off, Magnaflows rumbling and I forgot all about those cold nights on the garage floor, rust in the eyes, Wife nattering 
about the cost!
Its a great adventure
about the cost!Its a great adventure
it definitely has that effect. for those of us on the older side who have been into corvettes for most of our lives, it is a never ending saga (some good and some not so good) that almost always leaves us with a smile on our face even just looking at our cars siting in the drive or in the garage. i'm 67 yrs old, have been fascinated with corvettes since an aunt gave me a model of one on my 9th birthday, and i have always had one every year of my adult life (i own 2 currently a 78 pace car and an 04 CE convertible). somehow i can't imagine life without at least one, lol
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Porterville Ca
I'll take my old money pit over any other new SUPER money pit. When I'm finally "done" and at a "maintance" mode, I'll still have less money in my car than some already obsolete tin can. Might not be as safe, but I'm much happier with my C3 than any other ride...
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,704
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From: Houston TX
You either spend a lot of money up front and you redo everything to the Vette. This way you drive it and enjoy it with little to no problems, or you repair the Vette you just purchased and you keep repairing it until you end up like start of this post. One way or another she takes your wallet, I guess the Vette becomes, just like the others in your family.
Enjoy the ride
Enjoy the ride