Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Please bear with me...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 3, 2005 | 08:43 AM
  #21  
WKMCD's Avatar
WKMCD
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 13,760
Likes: 75
From: Haymarket VA
Default

[I was all set to buy them when a dose of reality set in. I'm still in the process of buying a new house and with even 5% down, I'll need at least 15-20K in a few months for the downpayment. Though I could probably still swing it, I had to reprioritize my responsibilities.... and thus, the thought of spending 4K right now for wheels is something I shouldn't do.

PS -BTW, I have 18's all the way around now. One of the main reasons to change was to buy 19's and get bigger tires (in diameter) to fill in the wheel well.]

The house is an investment. If you are looking to fill in the wheel wells, think about lowering the vette and buying the house. Your going to need more cash than you know once you are in the house. Add wheels later.
Reply
Old May 3, 2005 | 08:51 AM
  #22  
jrose7004's Avatar
jrose7004
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,501
Likes: 1,828
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

I'd leave it the way it is!
Reply
Old May 3, 2005 | 08:55 AM
  #23  
Rob'sC5's Avatar
Rob'sC5
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,494
Likes: 0
From: McKinney Tx
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude's Donor '05
Default

Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
Wow, Thanks guys... I appreciate all the advice. I think for now, I will just keep what I've got.

Eddie,

A special thanks to you. Boy, did that hit home. Every time I've bought a new home, it turns out to be more expensive just because of all the little crap that goes with it. (I'm sure she'll want new furniture also...)

Thanks everyone.

Mark


Smart....Very Smart
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:21 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE