I finally did it!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Belleville Il
Far from wealthy here too,,and know where you are coming from!! CONGRATS
!!! A little jealous too
,,I still have a while to go on mine!Looking foreword to joining your club one day!!ENJOY!!!
!!! A little jealous too,,I still have a while to go on mine!Looking foreword to joining your club one day!!ENJOY!!!
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From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
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Congrats on making that final payment. I did the same thing back in December and it sure felt good.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Beavercreek Ohio Currently own: 1958 Silver Blue Corvette & 1969 Riverside Gold Corvette Coupe
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Right on!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 254
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From: Great Falls MT
I got tired of watching my savings go backwards due to the lousy economy, so when I bought mine I took money out and paid cash. Figured it was better for me to get some fun out of my money before everything else ate it up. Anyway, my license plate should read: MY401K 
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Mesa AZ
One of my goals in life before I kick the bucket was to own a Corvette and I kept telling myself "when I get older" and it dawned on me last August that I was older already, I was 48 then, so I did it and even though I am on the borderline of being able to afford it even though I have had to spend some money to make it just right for me I have never regretted a day since then. All I have to do is get in it and drive, lets just hope that gas prices dont go crazy in the next few years at least, I plan on traveling the western states over the next several years.
Congrats!! I own mine too, its a beautiful thing.
Congrats!! I own mine too, its a beautiful thing.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 18,643
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
Owning the "Legendary Chevrolet Corvette" has been a life long dream of mine since I was old enough to drive. This last week I made the last payment. I sure that everyone on this forum comes from different places financially. I would consider myself far from wealthy, so paying this off is a big deal for me. Now I can enjoy the thrill of driving this car for many years to come.
Congrats! I know how you feel!
