there will be more maybe newer and nicer.
very very sad
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very very sad
well i need a new truck and cant aford both.i love my vette but need the truck for the work i do.im toataly upset at the thought of not having my vette anymore but see no way of having both.my wife has a suburban were still paying on besides the vette so another car note is not a option.im making myself feal better by saying ill get anotherone after i pay my wifes car off.
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sorry to hear that bro, any way you can either get a used truck for work, or anything like that? Id hate to see anyone loose tehir corvette, especially if they love her as much as thoes of us on the forum do. Hope it works out for you, and if you have to sell her, I hope you get back behind the wheel of another soon
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I know this will sound strange, but, props to you my friend. It takes a big man to give up his vette and do the right thing about the family finances. It's that sort of tough decision now that will make your next vette the best ever. Guilt free vette experiences...nothing better! 
Don't give up the forum!
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Originally Posted by Sundevil
I know this will sound strange, but, props to you my friend. It takes a big man to give up his vette and do the right thing about the family finances. It's that sort of tough decision now that will make your next vette the best ever. Guilt free vette experiences...nothing better! Don't give up the forum!
Don't give up the forum!
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Things change, got to do what you got to do. Just remember all the good times you had with your vette. Sounds like you have a good head on those shoulders so you may have another vette in the future if you want one. Keep making good decisions and i'm sure you will. Good luck
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You say you need the truck for work - do you have to have a new truck? Maybe you could get by with an older truck.
Bottom line is owning a Vette is a great experience. It's most every little boy's dream. It was mine. I had to wait 45 years (I got it when I was 49) until life and all of it's speedbumps were behind me. At least you got to "taste" it for a while. You'll be back in a Vette before you know it. As much as I love my car - and I'm sure that you love yours - it is not the single most important thing in your life. Responsibilities come first.
Best of luck to you and hang in there.
Bottom line is owning a Vette is a great experience. It's most every little boy's dream. It was mine. I had to wait 45 years (I got it when I was 49) until life and all of it's speedbumps were behind me. At least you got to "taste" it for a while. You'll be back in a Vette before you know it. As much as I love my car - and I'm sure that you love yours - it is not the single most important thing in your life. Responsibilities come first.
Best of luck to you and hang in there.
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Sometimes you just have to do what is right for the family. Best of luck to you in your job and hope that someday you find yourself in another Vette.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
You say you need the truck for work - do you have to have a new truck? Maybe you could get by with an older truck.
Bottom line is owning a Vette is a great experience. It's most every little boy's dream. It was mine. I had to wait 45 years (I got it when I was 49) until life and all of it's speedbumps were behind me. At least you got to "taste" it for a while. You'll be back in a Vette before you know it. As much as I love my car - and I'm sure that you love yours - it is not the single most important thing in your life. Responsibilities come first.
Best of luck to you and hang in there.
Bottom line is owning a Vette is a great experience. It's most every little boy's dream. It was mine. I had to wait 45 years (I got it when I was 49) until life and all of it's speedbumps were behind me. At least you got to "taste" it for a while. You'll be back in a Vette before you know it. As much as I love my car - and I'm sure that you love yours - it is not the single most important thing in your life. Responsibilities come first.
Best of luck to you and hang in there.
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Originally Posted by Sundevil
I know this will sound strange, but, props to you my friend. It takes a big man to give up his vette and do the right thing about the family finances. It's that sort of tough decision now that will make your next vette the best ever. Guilt free vette experiences...nothing better! Don't give up the forum!
Don't give up the forum!
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i know its tuff to give up put toys if this helps i have a ford f150
xl 4x4 with 23000 miles that i will sell for 15,500 obo
if i can help let me know and if you do sell your vette t believe you will soon get another one docmow
xl 4x4 with 23000 miles that i will sell for 15,500 obo
if i can help let me know and if you do sell your vette t believe you will soon get another one docmow
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Hang in there Bro, do the right thing for your family and you will be paid back in spades...
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Absolutely. It ain't easy, but the best things in life are never easy. Do what is right for your family ... that is the ONLY thing that matters!!
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Three words..
Sell the wife!!
Seriously, though, sorry to hear it and I'll echo previous posts recognizing the honor of a man who sacrificies a favorite belonging for the sake of his family.
Seriously, though, sorry to hear it and I'll echo previous posts recognizing the honor of a man who sacrificies a favorite belonging for the sake of his family.
