To young?!
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
When you're 20, you think you know everything there is to know about driving and that you're the best driver on the planet
When you're 50 you know you don't and you're not
Treat this car with the respect it deserves; stay within your limits and you'll be just fine.
Stay safe.
When you're 50 you know you don't and you're not
Treat this car with the respect it deserves; stay within your limits and you'll be just fine.
Stay safe.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Charlotte NC
I don't get the "too young" thing but at 21, most people just make comments about "how much do you make" or one guy even said I'm living "beyond my means" so I told him, I paid cash for this car, don't be mad because I'm 21 with a Vette and you're 40 with a Honda Accord that has a car payment.
Burning Brakes
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From: Torrance CA
At any age people are gonna give you crap about driving a vette. when you are young you are too young, and its daddys car. when middle aged, you are going through a midlife crisis. when you are old you just have the car to try to be young again. just drive it and ignore the jealous people that say anything bad.
Burning Brakes
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From: Frederick, MD/ Washington DC
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From: Calgary, AB. There's a reason why white was the only color offered on every year Corvette. Proud Canadian German Jamaican!
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They only problem may be with a high insurance premium, but other than that drive safe and enjoy. 
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Minnesota
Used Corvettes are pretty inexpensive. Pretty much anyone can afford one these days. I'm not trying to offend anyone, I'm just upset I spent so much money on a car that isn't going to be worth much more than a used Honda in a few years. I should have bought a 911, they tend to hold their value much better.
Last edited by reactor2; Jul 6, 2007 at 06:48 PM.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I just turned 20 in May and also graduated college with an Associates degree in May. Well, after starting full time at my work (Michelin Tire of all places
) I fell in love with a 2002 Z06. Well, the next day I drove 500 miles and bought it! Since then, I've had numerous people telling me I was to young and inexperienced to drive a Vette!? Whats with that!!! 
Just wondering everyone elses thoughts on a 20 year old owning a 2002 Z06...
) I fell in love with a 2002 Z06. Well, the next day I drove 500 miles and bought it! Since then, I've had numerous people telling me I was to young and inexperienced to drive a Vette!? Whats with that!!! Just wondering everyone elses thoughts on a 20 year old owning a 2002 Z06...
People can say what they want about "being too young" to handel a corvette.... Its how responsible you drive it that counts. Don't listen to them, and play safe out there !
Toque
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Zephyr
I'm 20 at the moment and I'm actually shopping for my first C5. I had a 90 I just sold. I love Corvettes. It's a passion! If people don't get that, I could care less what they think or say! I work full-time and go to school part-time(online). I work to darn hard, not to enjoy life. You only live once. If you can do it within your means, hey why not? Judging by your first post, you seem like a responsible person, who definitly has there priorities right, with school and all. From a 20 year old to another 20 year old...... Have some fun and enjoy!!!
Have some fun and enjoy!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Rhode Island
I just turned 20 in May and also graduated college with an Associates degree in May. Well, after starting full time at my work (Michelin Tire of all places ) I fell in love with a 2002 Z06. Well, the next day I drove 500 miles and bought it! Since then, I've had numerous people telling me I was to young and inexperienced to drive a Vette!? Whats with that!!!
Just wondering everyone elses thoughts on a 20 year old owning a 2002 Z06...
) I fell in love with a 2002 Z06. Well, the next day I drove 500 miles and bought it! Since then, I've had numerous people telling me I was to young and inexperienced to drive a Vette!? Whats with that!!! Just wondering everyone elses thoughts on a 20 year old owning a 2002 Z06...
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 38
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From: Florida
You're not too young! Just heed the words of fellow forum members (i.e. don't drive like an idiot or above your/your car's abilities, etc.). I bought my first Vette when I was 24; Mag Red 2000 Coupe A4. Bought my second one (current one) at 26; Black 2002 Z06.
P.S. Beautiful car, but the ride height looks a little high. Thought about lowering it 1/2" - 1" drop? Good luck! Congradulations!
P.S. Beautiful car, but the ride height looks a little high. Thought about lowering it 1/2" - 1" drop? Good luck! Congradulations!
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From: Moulton Alabama
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Used Corvettes are pretty inexpensive. Pretty much anyone can afford one these days. I'm not trying to offend anyone, I'm just upset I spent so much money on a car that isn't going to be worth much more than a used Honda in a few years. I should have bought a 911, they tend to hold their value much better.
