buying age
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canton Ohio
buying age
I have recently had a good chance at buying a C3 and missed it because I didn't offer anything soon enough....some people started telling me that I shouldn't buy one anyway becuase I'm too young and insurance will kill me!!! It turns out that my insurance would only go up like 20 bucks a month which is quite doable for me as long as I can drive a Vette :auto:
But my parents are behind my decision and thats pretty much all that matter right now....
So what age were you guys when you bought your first corvette??
Oh and I'm 18 by the way
Thanks
Dan
But my parents are behind my decision and thats pretty much all that matter right now....
So what age were you guys when you bought your first corvette??
Oh and I'm 18 by the way
Thanks
Dan
Pro
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From: London Ontario
Re: buying age (danboback)
I personally don't think age should have anything to do with your decision as long as you can afford the insurance and the up keep I would say go for it.
I had my first hi performance car at 19 my vette I didn't get until my 40s. The only thing about age would be the maturity level and to be able to handle these cars safely. I won't do the lecture thing most of us went through a wild stage when we were younger and I was probably worse than most. So get your vette have fun and try to drive safe :cheers:
I had my first hi performance car at 19 my vette I didn't get until my 40s. The only thing about age would be the maturity level and to be able to handle these cars safely. I won't do the lecture thing most of us went through a wild stage when we were younger and I was probably worse than most. So get your vette have fun and try to drive safe :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: buying age (danboback)
You're NOT too young at all! Go for it. You won't regret it. I'm searching for a C3 for my daughter (16) and I to have some fun in. I waited until I was 40 to get my first Corvette, and wish now I would of bought one 20 years ago instead of the cars I thought were sports cars. Nothing compares to the Corvette. Plus, don't ya know, they all come with built in chick magnets and the women who own them have guy magnets, but I think mine is broke! :lol:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canton Ohio
Re: buying age (C4Girl1996)
the chick magne is not that important to me considering I have been dating the same girl for 3 1/2 years...I just wanna make sure i get one before i get married so that she cant tell me we cant afford to buy one when we have bills to pay :party:
Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Re: buying age (danboback)
Got it when I was 15. Me and my dad went halves on it(we split initial cost down the middle). My half was doing and paying for maintenance his half was driving it and breaking it. I kept it in my parents name for lower insurance rates... just finally changed it into my name a couple of years ago.... I'm 28 now.
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Racer
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From: Abilene TX
Re: buying age (danboback)
16 years old back in 1972. Car had been wrecked and paid $900 for a 66 coupe 327/350. Had $1650 in it after fixing and sold it 2 years later for $1850. Boy was I making money. A 69 replaced it.
Racer
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From: Dayton Ohio
Re: buying age (danboback)
I bought my first one about four years ago when I turned 17. Get a vette if you can make the money to pay for insurance and such! I sure am glad I did!
Make sure you have other means of reliable transportation though, because any 30 year old car will need to be fixed from time to time.
Good Luck!
Make sure you have other means of reliable transportation though, because any 30 year old car will need to be fixed from time to time.
Good Luck!
Le Mans Master
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Re: buying age (danboback)
I got my vette at 21 so you are definitely in a better boat then I was. All though it is still tought to afford the car now with all the upgrades and go fast parts I keep getting.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tempe AZ
Re: buying age (danboback)
So what age were you guys when you bought your first corvette??
Melting Slicks
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From: Billings MT
Re: buying age (danboback)
I got my '74 just after I turned 18. I'm 22 now and its come a LONG way!
It has been a great hobby, that's for sure.
:cheers:
What years you looking at?
[Modified by VETDRMS, 2:33 PM 11/12/2003]
It has been a great hobby, that's for sure.
:cheers:
What years you looking at?
[Modified by VETDRMS, 2:33 PM 11/12/2003]
Racer
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From: Point Pleasant NJ
Re: buying age (VETDRMS)
I got mine a year or so back at 22 maybe at 21 I forget exactly when. I still live with my parents too and they attempted to persuade me against it. Although I think I got a good deal and have had more than my fair share of fun working on the car (Also got my father back out in the garage which has been a blast).
You can pay upfront and get a really nice condition vette that is relatively what in the end you are looking for (I would recommend that path if your not looking to wrench alot... ask/watch Cali think he got his chrome bumper for 12.5k)... but if your looking to do something somewhat new/fresh as I am hoping then get a project vette and get your hands dirty although in the end once I hit the 12.5k mark mine wont be as nice as Cali's new one but it will be what I had wanted.
Insurance, Gas, Hassle may dissuade you but in the end thats not why your driving a vette. I dont think I know anyone on here driving it because its the safest vehicle or the most effcient vehicle on the road... Well mines safe as long as I can go faster than everyone else... hehe :crazy:
Do your thing and think bouts it hard. With the money I've put out so far I could have a large portion of a house downpayment for me and my girl of 6.5 years. But I need my TOYS!!!!
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You can pay upfront and get a really nice condition vette that is relatively what in the end you are looking for (I would recommend that path if your not looking to wrench alot... ask/watch Cali think he got his chrome bumper for 12.5k)... but if your looking to do something somewhat new/fresh as I am hoping then get a project vette and get your hands dirty although in the end once I hit the 12.5k mark mine wont be as nice as Cali's new one but it will be what I had wanted.
Insurance, Gas, Hassle may dissuade you but in the end thats not why your driving a vette. I dont think I know anyone on here driving it because its the safest vehicle or the most effcient vehicle on the road... Well mines safe as long as I can go faster than everyone else... hehe :crazy:
Do your thing and think bouts it hard. With the money I've put out so far I could have a large portion of a house downpayment for me and my girl of 6.5 years. But I need my TOYS!!!!
a
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From: enid ok
Re: buying age (Spook)
well im almost 15 1/2 and i have a 69 setting in my garage but i also have another car. well my dads truck hes getting a new one when i turn 16. well anywayz im going to put the corvette on classic auto insurance and im not going to be the 1st driver so the insurance wont be high at all :lol: :flag :rofl:
Team Owner
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Re: buying age (DGT76)
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
Got mine about 4 years ago... I musta been 52. :yesnod: :lol: :lol:
I needed a "project" to keep me out of the office on weekends... Bought a basket case. :D
I'd say, if your folks are for it and you want one, go buy it.
Got mine about 4 years ago... I musta been 52. :yesnod: :lol: :lol:
I needed a "project" to keep me out of the office on weekends... Bought a basket case. :D
I'd say, if your folks are for it and you want one, go buy it.
Drifting
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From: Berlin
Re: buying age (danboback)
I got mine at 17. Go for it if you can afford it. Even though insurance may not be much higher than another car, maintenance will be. That obviously depends a lot on the condition of whatever you buy though.
Melting Slicks
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Re: buying age (danboback)
I bought my first Vette for my 30th birthday. I bought my second for my wife's 31st birthday.
In my fantasies, I've bought a Vette, and many other cars, just about every day of my life. :yesnod:
In my fantasies, I've bought a Vette, and many other cars, just about every day of my life. :yesnod: