Its not a midlife issue
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Waynesboro VA
My wife jokingly ask if I was having a mid life crisis when I bought corvette number one and said I am glad you bought a corvette instead of running around with some young blonde. When I bought corvette number two she said whatever makes you happy.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I started my mid life crisis at 8 yrs old when my dad got his first vette. He first got a Silver 77 (in 79), then a Silver 81 (in 83). Then he got a new Silver 88 vert (in 88). It worked out perfect for me since I just turned 16 in 88. 
I sure had fun with that and it helped with the ladies in High school too. 
The dads looking out the window with me driving away with there daughters were not that happy though....
I got a new 04 Z06 at 32, and people joke about my mid life crisis, I just tell them I started my mid life crisis at 8yrs old
Toque
I sure had fun with that and it helped with the ladies in High school too. The dads looking out the window with me driving away with there daughters were not that happy though....I got a new 04 Z06 at 32, and people joke about my mid life crisis, I just tell them I started my mid life crisis at 8yrs old
Toque
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From: Hillsboro OR
I hope it is not a mid-life crisis. I bought mine @ 50 y.o. and I sure as hell don't want to live to be 100. 
If it must be labeled as a "mid-life" something, I prefer to call it something like a "mid-life arrival". I have finally arrived at a point where I can comfortably afford a few of the "finer things in life". The Vette is just one of them. All of the nay-sayers are either jealous or ignorant. My guess is that they are too cheap/broke to own one so they talk trash about ours.
Screw the Jackazzes.
If it must be labeled as a "mid-life" something, I prefer to call it something like a "mid-life arrival". I have finally arrived at a point where I can comfortably afford a few of the "finer things in life". The Vette is just one of them. All of the nay-sayers are either jealous or ignorant. My guess is that they are too cheap/broke to own one so they talk trash about ours.
Screw the Jackazzes.
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Instructor
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
Sometimes I have a bit of fun and tell people that I am past my midlife and probably wont make it to 80 because of the fire fighting exposures, and the stress from both managing people and stupid comments directed my way.
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From: Georgetown TX
I'm 60 and when I started asking around here at Sun City (Old Fogey Farm to some) I was politely told by one of the Corvette Club members:
It's not a crisis, it's a celebration!
I couldn't agree more!
Dennis
It's not a crisis, it's a celebration!
I couldn't agree more!
Dennis
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From: Houston Texas
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From: Kelso Washington
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Main Entry: cri·sis
Pronunciation: \ˈkrī-səs\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural cri·ses \ˈkrī-ˌsēz\
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek krisis, literally, decision, from krinein to decide — more at certain
Date: 15th century
1 a: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever b: a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function c: an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life <a midlife crisis>2: the decisive moment (as in a literary plot)
3 a: an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending; especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome <a financial crisis> b: a situation that has reached a critical phase <the environmental crisis>
Crisis? Well, I guess "C" does apply since I laugh with joy every time I drive my Vette.
Pronunciation: \ˈkrī-səs\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural cri·ses \ˈkrī-ˌsēz\
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek krisis, literally, decision, from krinein to decide — more at certain
Date: 15th century
1 a: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever b: a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function c: an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life <a midlife crisis>2: the decisive moment (as in a literary plot)
3 a: an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending; especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome <a financial crisis> b: a situation that has reached a critical phase <the environmental crisis>
Crisis? Well, I guess "C" does apply since I laugh with joy every time I drive my Vette.
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From: Southington Connecticut
I hear the same thing. The only difference is I am 60 years old. My reply is that I hope it is a "mid-life" issue. The truth is that I have loved corvettes since I was a teenager. But like many other corvette owners I had to wait to get the kids raised before I could even think of owning one. When the C5 came out I said that was the one. At 58 years old I bought an 02 coupe. We love it. I am still working, but every chance we get we take it out for a cruise.
I have been told that I look ten years younger when I am behind the wheel. It sure makes me feel younger.
Enjoy your vette. Pay no attention to what folks have to say about it.
I have been told that I look ten years younger when I am behind the wheel. It sure makes me feel younger.
Enjoy your vette. Pay no attention to what folks have to say about it.
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Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
I had an old girlfriend mention "mid-life crisis" when I bought my Vette. I then mentioned the list of cars & motorcycles I've owned since my teens. She paused and then decided I've been in mid-life crisis since I was sixteen.
If owning a fast, fun vehicle is the measure.... then I have to agree with her and hope I never get better........!!
If owning a fast, fun vehicle is the measure.... then I have to agree with her and hope I never get better........!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Willow Springs Ca.
My son once paid me a great compliment. I have always been into cool cars, racing, etc.
He told his mother one day " If dad ever had a midlife crisis, we would never be able to tell"
He told his mother one day " If dad ever had a midlife crisis, we would never be able to tell"
