To young?!
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Be Happy you have a vette at your age. Enjoy it but respect the power it has. I waited until I was 50 to get my first Vette, a C4. The 4 years later I upgraded to a C5.... 
Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Olympia Washington
To Young?!
You are never too young to buy a Corvette! I bought my baby when I was 18, and still in high school. I got a lot of teasing over it, because everyone said that my dad must have bought it for me, etc. The truth of the matter is, when everyone else was out playing after school, I was busting my rump at two jobs. I paid for her all by myself. I then went and got the personalized plate "NOTDADS". I am now 27 and still own my original beauty, but since then have owned four more too. I just sold one, and currently have two, my original 76 Coupe, and a 68 Roadster, and I am looking at buying a 69 Roadster. My yellow car still has the plate NOTDADS, and although everyone says that I have outgrown the plate now, I just can't bring myself to change it. It is her identity. Besides, it helps me to remember where I came from. I have been an advocate for young people in my area, getting into cars, and fully support the hobby from all aspects. I say, if you are young, and did it yourself, more power to ya!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Shreveport/Bossier Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '08
I was 19 when I bought mine. I have a few more months and it will be paid for. When people make smart *** comments, I just tell them Im compensating for short comings.....They get a weird look on their face and walk away, then I smile 
and drive away
and drive away
Team Owner
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From: Big Red Ne
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...
Burning Brakes
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What in the world is it about corvettes that gets such response
and reactions out of people..???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Tampa FL
i've had mine since 03 .. im 21 now.
first and foremost .. who cares what people think.
secondly .. it is a powerful car and honestly there was a huge adjustment period between when I got the car and when I could actually drive it properly.
just respect the car and she'll respect you .. oh and dont skimp on the tire changes, trust me.
first and foremost .. who cares what people think.
secondly .. it is a powerful car and honestly there was a huge adjustment period between when I got the car and when I could actually drive it properly.
just respect the car and she'll respect you .. oh and dont skimp on the tire changes, trust me.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Redwood City CA
Congratulations and Welcome! NO WAY!!! Im 19 years old and I have a 2002 Vette! Just make sure you take care of your car, be prepared to turn heads and get wanted and unwanted attention. Corvette's are BEAUTIFUL!
Melting Slicks
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From: I’m sittin’ at a bar on the inside. Waitin’ for my ride on the outside in Verdi, NV
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
YES, you are too young. Now hand the keys over.
J/K Enjoy the car.
You shouldn't care what others think. Only you can live your life.
J/K Enjoy the car.
You shouldn't care what others think. Only you can live your life.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lehighton PA
Age matters not, its the head on your shoulders and how well it can control that right foot. My opinion on young people with expensive/fast cars is this: If they break it, its them that has to pay for it. Therefor, its none of my business.
I had a z28 when I was 16, then a Ford Lightning when I was 19 then a 12 second Subaru STi until now (22). People still get jealous, they're ignorant, forget about 'em.
I had a z28 when I was 16, then a Ford Lightning when I was 19 then a 12 second Subaru STi until now (22). People still get jealous, they're ignorant, forget about 'em.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Caldwell Idaho
I bought mine at 17, and paid it off just before my 18th birthday. I do get a lot of crap for it but truthfully, I do not care because I am having a blast with it But everybody tried to get me to buy a more "practical" car, and I am very glad that I did not listen to them.
But everybody tried to get me to buy a more "practical" car, and I am very glad that I did not listen to them.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
Hey, I am 63, and I think all 20 year old should be driving Daewoos, KIAs, and old VWs. Leave the good stuff for the old foggies, you P O S. LOL
Drive carefully, man. Note the posts here where some of us have goosed the throttle, and we immediately spin out and wreck the dang car. Might be worth spending a few bucks to take a 4 hr Vette driving course. Expensive, but it might save your life and (more imporantly) the looks of the Vette.
We are proud of you.
Drive carefully, man. Note the posts here where some of us have goosed the throttle, and we immediately spin out and wreck the dang car. Might be worth spending a few bucks to take a 4 hr Vette driving course. Expensive, but it might save your life and (more imporantly) the looks of the Vette.
We are proud of you.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern New Jersey, The wet part at the bottom
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Wow! This thread has stirred interest, hasn't it. I think it's a rarity to find a young person with the financial ability to make the purchase. I know at 20 I couldn't. But as far as 20 being too young to own a Vette. I would think that would be a question of how old you are when you're 20. Some of us at 20 think like a 13 year old. Others have the sense and thoughts of a person much older than that. At 20 I had a car that ran mid 10s and certainly didn't handle as well as a C5. My point is, it's more a matter of who you are at ANY age whether you're 20 or 60 that's just a number. Where your head is at, That's what's important.
