Buying when over 40
Drifting
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From: Oakville ON "Real Corvettes have folding tops..."
Bought my first at 25. My current car is noly my fourth but have never been without one since the first. They have been great cars. Recommended at any age.
Instructor
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From: Olive Branch MS
Originally Posted by brian_g
What sort of tactics (ie...comebacks) have people used to deal with the typical BS received when you are over 40 and buying a Corvette?
I am in sales and have thick skin so I really don't care what people think. I just want a good collection of comebacks ready.
hehehehehehe
Soon to be a C5 owner...
I am in sales and have thick skin so I really don't care what people think. I just want a good collection of comebacks ready.
hehehehehehe
Soon to be a C5 owner...
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Seems kind of childish, for someone over 40.
You sure you are over 40?
Racer
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From: Mesquite, Texas
Originally Posted by ELTGuy_C5
I'd say something like... "F you.. it's my money and my life."
But I am a jerk that way.
But I am a jerk that way.
Drifting
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From: Olathe, Kansas
I learned to drive in my Dad's 62'. Been in love with Corvettes ever since. Two years ago, at 55, I finally realized my life long dream, and bought myself a Torch Red 03' coupe. Since that day, I've joined a Corvette club, made some of the best friends a person could possibly ask for, and STILL cannot wipe the grin off my face everytime I drive it! For me, the comments have always been positive. "Nice car", "beautiful ride", etc. I don't worry about what people think. I'm truly enjoying owning this car, and if anyone thinks I'm compensating or going through a mid-life crisis, so be it! I'm LOVIN' it!!!
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Had a lady friend tell me that guys with small pec*ers only drive vettes, told her there's only one way to find out sweetheart 
Thats classic Wondering what she thinks about girls who buy Vettes? 
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From: St Marys GA
At age 21 I almost bought a new '66. Then stayed on the sidelines with various domestic and imports until last year after wife got possessive about her Lexus vert. Now I have my vert with 6spd that she can't drive. 
Midlife crisis - too late for that. I only feel old getting in and out (no double entendre).
DBD
Midlife crisis - too late for that. I only feel old getting in and out (no double entendre).
DBD
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From: St Marys GA
At age 21 I almost bought a new '66. Then stayed on the sidelines with various domestic and imports until last year after wife got possessive about her Lexus vert. Now I have my vert with 6spd that she can't drive.
Midlife crisis - too late for that. I only feel old getting in and out (no double entendre).
DBD
Midlife crisis - too late for that. I only feel old getting in and out (no double entendre).
DBD
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbia MO
Originally Posted by sooz
Never said I could AFFORD one!!! But hey, life is for living and you can't take it with you.
Previously I had a Bonneville SSEi & a 300M - both 4 doors, but reasonably quick.
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From: Columbia MO
Originally Posted by mrC5er
I take a more considerate approach, realizing that others just may not be as fortunate as I, may have other priorities than I, may have other responsibilities than I...........then I tell them to BL()W ME!
A man after my own heart.
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My favorite comeback:
Just look at them like...how dare you speak to me...with a slight sneer and small laugh, turn away......
That really, REALLY pisses them off......
Just look at them like...how dare you speak to me...with a slight sneer and small laugh, turn away......
That really, REALLY pisses them off......
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From: Orlando FL
The best question asked me was:
Q: Mid life crisis, eh? Now all you need is a 28 year old blonde!
A: No mid life crisis...and I do have one of those...my daughter!!
At the time I was 59 and my blonde daughter was 28!! That comeback shut him up!!
Q: Mid life crisis, eh? Now all you need is a 28 year old blonde!
A: No mid life crisis...and I do have one of those...my daughter!!
At the time I was 59 and my blonde daughter was 28!! That comeback shut him up!!
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
It is none of their business how old or young you are.
If the whiteshoe is such a horses *** as to attempt to leverage
a potential purchase against a customers age, find another
place to buy from.
My wife got that c**p and also gender was played on trade in
of my 96 coupe, so she walked, they lost a sale and life went on.
If the whiteshoe is such a horses *** as to attempt to leverage
a potential purchase against a customers age, find another
place to buy from.
My wife got that c**p and also gender was played on trade in
of my 96 coupe, so she walked, they lost a sale and life went on.
Drifting
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From: Oakville ON "Real Corvettes have folding tops..."
Stop discussing and justifying your interest. Talk to them about golf or mutual funds. Enjoy your passion whatever it is, be it young women, corvettes, bikes, racing, sking, golf, sailing, football, baseball, hockey, etc. etc. You don't have to justify anything to anyone. If they ask those questions they are in a different place and will never understand. No answer is required.
Harley had a great ad a while back where a kid was playing with a toy harley with his grand dad. The grand dad said oh that's a Harley. Kid asks if grand dad had a harley. Grand dad says "No I bought siding instead". Kid says "I'm going to play with grand ma".
If you don't want to run with the big dogs sit on the porch. Save the wave!
Harley had a great ad a while back where a kid was playing with a toy harley with his grand dad. The grand dad said oh that's a Harley. Kid asks if grand dad had a harley. Grand dad says "No I bought siding instead". Kid says "I'm going to play with grand ma".
If you don't want to run with the big dogs sit on the porch. Save the wave!
Last edited by FXSTDI; Feb 17, 2006 at 09:51 PM.
