To young?!
Melting Slicks
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From: Tampa Bay, Go BUCS!!!Go Rays!!!Go Lightning!!!
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Maturity, not age is the major concern. These cars are stupid fast and can put you in a heapof trouble in seconds. Keep the TC and AHS on and keep control of your "need for speed" and you'll be fine.
Drifting
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Just don't play nascar on the highway and cut off the TCS and try to take turns at 100+mph to impress someone and you are fine.
Some guy in his mid 40's in a newer 6 series BMW tried to run me the other night, I just let off at 40 mph and held back (speed limit was 55 there), let him waste his gas on that german tank.
I'm 24. First Vette bought 5 weeks ago. I've had Fbodies though since I was 17 so I did all my dumb stuff in those. I know its fast, but I don't drive like a jack-hole.
Some guy in his mid 40's in a newer 6 series BMW tried to run me the other night, I just let off at 40 mph and held back (speed limit was 55 there), let him waste his gas on that german tank.
I'm 24. First Vette bought 5 weeks ago. I've had Fbodies though since I was 17 so I did all my dumb stuff in those. I know its fast, but I don't drive like a jack-hole.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Lakeland FL
Good for
you I got my first one when I was your age a 1972 coupe. I have a few more after that one. We need more young folks involved with these cars I am 45 and most of the owners I meet are 20 years older than me.
Have fun and be safe
you I got my first one when I was your age a 1972 coupe. I have a few more after that one. We need more young folks involved with these cars I am 45 and most of the owners I meet are 20 years older than me.Have fun and be safe
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
I bought my first Corvette when I was 19... and still have it... My son received his 06 ZO-6 when he was 23 and has been incredibly responsible with it.
Age is much less a factor than maturity. I'm of the opinion that you're never too young to own a Corvette... and hopefully never too old!!!
GUSTO
Age is much less a factor than maturity. I'm of the opinion that you're never too young to own a Corvette... and hopefully never too old!!!
GUSTO
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Got my first one at 18 back in 84', it was a 1968 vert. Also had an 81' Trans Am at the same time. A few years later my uncle bought the vette from me while I was in the Army; he still has it.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Saxonburg Pa
Good on ya man... i bought a 2000 Coupe... I am only 25... This was the car i have always wanted... If you can do it then screw everyone who said not to... They are just jealous... Have fun with it and enjoy
Safety Car
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From: VA
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I got my first vette at 17. Gave it back to dad after 6 months since he did buy it (1981 coupe) and bought my own 98 coupe at the age of 17. I'm only 18 now and have put over 6k miles on my car in the 5 months I've owned it.
I think if you are willing to work for what you want then you have the maturity to make the right decisions when using it; I.E. not driving beyond your experience.
Good luck, Have fun, and Be safe.
I think if you are willing to work for what you want then you have the maturity to make the right decisions when using it; I.E. not driving beyond your experience.
Good luck, Have fun, and Be safe.
Last edited by jpm5321; Jun 28, 2007 at 05:36 PM.
Pro
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From: Joppa AL
Bought a brand new 67 when I was 24 so I guess that makes me one of the old guys. The payment was $100/mo when my take home pay was $200. I loved that car and wouldn't do it any different if I had the chance. So enjoy it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Iowa City Iowa
Man, this issue gets beaten to death. Coming from another younger Z06 owner (19) I don't see any problem with it. Like stated above. If you're respectful and have a good head on your shoulders and this isn't your first "fast" car. I don't see a problem. Just be safe, find your limits, and don't let your friends drive it lol.
congrats though man.
congrats though man.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Lexington South Carolina
Got mine just before turning 22. I agree with pretty much everybody else that it's not too young as long as you're responsible and some folks just like to rain on your parade. Sometimes ya see people who just got their driver's license sitting behind the wheel of all that power, I don't know about all that. I just try to remember that "With great power, comes great responsibility." Nice car btw!
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Melting Slicks
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From: @ work in South Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'11-'12
Dang, I didn't think this thread would get this big...lol
But, thanks to everyone who posted! I'm lookin forward to being a member of the Corvette community!
But, thanks to everyone who posted! I'm lookin forward to being a member of the Corvette community!
Racer
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Yes you are too you to own a car like that if you are going to punch it recklessly or fall into the trap of racing when provoked.
No you are not too young to drive that car if you don't pay attention to the crazies even they provoke you to give them a show on what the z can do.
Generally speaking these cars are not for young people because you can get into trouble with it very easily (I'm a decade older than 20 and I still have to tell myself to not go crazy with the car and to not do stuff like that one time I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane).
No you are not too young to drive that car if you don't pay attention to the crazies even they provoke you to give them a show on what the z can do.
Generally speaking these cars are not for young people because you can get into trouble with it very easily (I'm a decade older than 20 and I still have to tell myself to not go crazy with the car and to not do stuff like that one time I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane).
Last edited by 6pac; Jul 6, 2007 at 04:10 PM.