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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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I bought my first Corvette, yesterday, its a 2004 yellow cov., always said I would have one, just had to wait till I was 64 to get it. Guess you never get to old for toys.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Welcome to the club. I bought my first one at 59 and now I wonder why I waited so long. I'm having more fun than a grown man should have.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Sweet, welcome to the Forum and now go drive it like you stole it and make up for missed time
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. Lot of great people here!
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Welcome and enjoy...
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Congrats on the new vert and welcome to the forum.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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I'm 60 so I know what you mean about having more fun then a man should have. The only difference is this is my 4th vette.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Welcome and congratulations on your Vette! You're never too old for toys.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Now you're wondering why you waited so long. Welcome
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome to the Forum and Congrats on your Vert! I'm checkin' in at 58 and enjoying the ride just fine. When I was young this was a young mans (and in rare occasions young girls) car. But now it's a car for the masses. Both Genders enjoy it young and dare I say, "older" owners alike. Good luck with your new toy, Enjoy
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Congradulations and welcome to the forum old man. (Just kidding about the old man part -- you and I are close to the same age). I promise you this, the car will help you feel very very young and you'll have a ball with it. On the dark side, kiss your Social Security check goodbye, you'll be using it for mods.

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Congrats Big John,
You're never too old for toys. As my wife always says, as a boy gets older, his toys only get more expensive.
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