Fustration Building
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From: Brandon Fl, where every day is a vette day.
Fustration Building
Ever since i can remember, i have loved vettes. Im 18 now and i still dont have one :( . I know eventually when i have enough money to get one i will get one, but it is just fustrating to not be driving a vette. My bro just got his dream car (an MKIII supra) and i am so jelous of him. both his car and the one that i want (C3 vette) are around the same price. But im so far behind in money that im afraid im gonna get thru a year of college before i get one. I dont mean to cry about this but its been something on my chest that i just had to get off. but one thing i do know...when i do get my vette, im gonna cherish it. also ive seen alot of very nice vettes on this forum and i want to congradulate everyone with their vettes. :auto:
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
I was in the same boat as you for awhile, I've wanted one my whole life. I'm 22 now and just got one a month ago. :cool:
Here is some advice:
Dont buy a vette as your first car, and dont sell your only other car to get the vette. You Will need another car!!! This will alow you to fix things on your schedule and not whenever your car decides it wants to eat more money!!! And let's face it... the gas mileage sucks, if you drove it every day you couldnt afford to fix it up.
OK, enough sounding like your father. I hope you get a vette real soon.
Good luck!!! :cheers:
Here is some advice:
Dont buy a vette as your first car, and dont sell your only other car to get the vette. You Will need another car!!! This will alow you to fix things on your schedule and not whenever your car decides it wants to eat more money!!! And let's face it... the gas mileage sucks, if you drove it every day you couldnt afford to fix it up.
OK, enough sounding like your father. I hope you get a vette real soon.
Good luck!!! :cheers:
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From: Brandon Fl, where every day is a vette day.
Re: Fustration Building (Alwyn678)
yeah i know not to "impulse" buy. i would never when it comes to a vette. also an MKIII supra is a toyota brand import car. 
this is a MKIII supra. almost identical but this isnt his car.
this is a MKIII supra. almost identical but this isnt his car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
Don't worry about it, I had to wait until I was 25 to get my first vette. I had to finish college first, then after I bought it, I had to wait to buy a house so I could start taking it apart. I have owned mine for 2 years, and only driven it a few times with a transport permit on it.
Don't worry, save your money and keep your other car as a daily driver. Once you have the vette, that's when it gets expensive... :cheers:
Don't worry, save your money and keep your other car as a daily driver. Once you have the vette, that's when it gets expensive... :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
Sounds a lot like my first love.Take my advice and save for the Vette,stay away from the girls till after you get the Vette,or you'll be waiting 18 years like I did before you actually own a Vette. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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From: Brandon Fl, where every day is a vette day.
Re: Fustration Building (Metal_Wulf)
not really sure bout the mods on the MKIII. (if any), he just bought it and it has spent most of its time in the shop.
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Drifting
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
I was soooo poor when I was in school. I thought Ramen noodles were all I would ever eat my whole life. It gets better though, things come together. You'll graduate, get a nice job somwehere, save a few bucks and then BAM just when you aren't expecting it you're gonna come across a '69 vert BB for $5k (needs a little work :lol: ) then the fun really begins! :yesnod:
Hang tough and know that good times await you! :cheers:
Hang tough and know that good times await you! :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
I got my first Corvette when I was 22 and have ownd vetts since. I have always used the as my driver but, keep them up and don't abuse them. I always tell newcommers to get the nicest, best corvette they can find (and afford of course) regarless of year, color, optiondns . Do your home work and ahead so you will be ready when the time comes. A bad experience with you first Corvette will sour you on them so be carfull here. There are a lot of cars to choose from. You do not have to buy the first one you see. On the other hand if you buy a good one you will enjoy the car and learn about the cars and if you decide that you want a specific year or whatever you will have something of value to work with and more insight about Corvettes
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From: Galloway NJ
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
if your bro ever needs a new longblock I know where you can get them for like $650 at your doorstep :thumbs:
My buddy has a '91 MK3, My vette can take him off the line, but once his turbo kicks in he's gone. So when you get your vette make sure you can always beat his supra or you'll never hear the end of it!! :steering:
My buddy has a '91 MK3, My vette can take him off the line, but once his turbo kicks in he's gone. So when you get your vette make sure you can always beat his supra or you'll never hear the end of it!! :steering:
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From: Brandon Fl, where every day is a vette day.
Re: Fustration Building (Metal_Wulf)
yeah i know what you mean. off the line, vettes are pretty much the best (excluding drivers skill). so i know im gonna have to not only work on the start but also i will find some way to make it better (faster after the start). :auto:
Melting Slicks
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From: Manalapan FL
Re: Fustration Building (9SecVette)
My formula/advice for the "youngsters:A + B = C
A) Don't ever be "jealous" of a Toyota...or any *** car for that matter (or Porsche, Jaguar, etc...any dinkus with good credit can lease one...they can't build one, though).
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B) Save your money, invest a little, finish college and don't "F*#k up (e.g. jail, pregnant girlfriend, drugs, credit card debt)
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C) With patience, you will not only be able to buy any Vette you desire, but a big-butt house with a four car garage.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
A) Don't ever be "jealous" of a Toyota...or any *** car for that matter (or Porsche, Jaguar, etc...any dinkus with good credit can lease one...they can't build one, though).
+
B) Save your money, invest a little, finish college and don't "F*#k up (e.g. jail, pregnant girlfriend, drugs, credit card debt)
=
C) With patience, you will not only be able to buy any Vette you desire, but a big-butt house with a four car garage.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA