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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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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...
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Good for you!!! I had to wait until I was 26. Screw what everyone else thinks. Enjoy the car!
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Definately not to young, I am 19 for another 2 months and Ive had my vette for about 7 months and I know of some people that have vettes that are younger than me. They are just bitter and jealous that you have a vette and want to ruin your glory. Never let anyone bring you down about having a vette, if anyone makes a comment just remember, your still driving a vette.
Congrats on the buy, your going to love it, but unless you have a fireproof wallet there will be a hole in it soon, the bug will take hold
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Not a problem. Congrats.
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If you have a good head on your shoulders, then no.
Be responsible, respect other drivers and do not give in to peer pressure (ie: racing on the highway) Enjoy your ride and POST PICS!!

Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Yeah..don't let it get you down..people always try to pull
you down...rain on your parade..etc.

However the other side of it...is you do have a high powered
car...so just be carefull out there..stay in control..don't push
it's or your limits...because by the time you find those
limits..it's so long beautiful car...
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Originally Posted by VinnyT
If you have a good head on your shoulders, then no.
Be responsible, respect other drivers and do not give in to peer pressure (ie: racing on the highway) Enjoy your ride and POST PICS!!

Save the racing for the track and we are pic addicts on this site, so make sure to take and post alot
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 67weaver
Save the racing for the track and we are pic addicts on this site, so make sure to take and post alot
Ditto I waited entirely too long! Enjoy.
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Welcome to the forum

You are not too young...
At least you have employee discounts to replace the tires when it is time....
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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You are not to young(I got mine when I was 21), but your friends might be, beware who you let drive it..... if any at all....
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Originally Posted by DGW
You are not to young(I got mine when I was 21), but your friends might be, beware who you let drive it..... if any at all....
Yea... I wont let my mom drive this car, much-less my friends! ha
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Congrats! They are just jealous cause they dont have one. I was 22 when I bought my first one.
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They are jealous.
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Originally Posted by istsme98
Congrats
Ya'll need to slack off on these: ... I cant even drink yet!! haha
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Originally Posted by CoyoteSR5
Ya'll need to slack off on these: ... I cant even drink yet!! haha
You mean you cant drink legally. How about some of these.

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Originally Posted by CoyoteSR5
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...
Bull! I was 21 when I got my first vette. Keep a vette in your garage for the rest of your life. Someday someone will tell you your are too old. I say give em teh Hawiian peace sign now and then.
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I got my 1st vette @ 21. I got my 2nd vette @ 23, which is my current car also a 2002 Z06. Like said before, as long as you've got 1/2 a brain and don't get into too much trouble, there's nothing wrong with being young and having a bad @ss car.
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