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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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I have heard of buyers remorse but I guess I am suffering from sellers remorse !

Last month I sold my 02 with 35,000 miles and I am having sleepless nights since ! Probably why I am writing this at 1:52 AM.

My son is going for another year at university and well something (or someone) had to give. I guess that was me. So has anybody found ways of dealing with this type of withdrawal short of buying another Vette, which I am going to do but not for some time yet.

Are there any support groups for this, I looked but Corvette Central doesn't sell them ? Tiddlywinks perhaps ?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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Possibly when he finishes with his degree you may find you feel better about that than you did about the vette, and . . .you will be able to buy one for a lot less by then
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bjs100
I have heard of buyers remorse but I guess I am suffering from sellers remorse !

Last month I sold my 02 with 35,000 miles and I am having sleepless nights since ! Probably why I am writing this at 1:52 AM.

My son is going for another year at university and well something (or someone) had to give. I guess that was me. So has anybody found ways of dealing with this type of withdrawal short of buying another Vette, which I am going to do but not for some time yet.

Are there any support groups for this, I looked but Corvette Central doesn't sell them ? Tiddlywinks perhaps ?
In six months, the economy will be better (I hope) and you will make more money (an increase in pay or the stock market or selling on ebay) and you will be able to finance another C-5 with interest rated as low as they are. I see thru rose colored glasses.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Look at the bright side. At least you had something to sell for what I imagine a good price. I have a whole collection of stuff worth pennies on the dollar from what I spent. I could make you a great deal on a Harley if you miss polishing something.

If you were in W PA, my ex is an excellent psycologist. Unfortunately, she couldn't straighten me out.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Been there, done that. After a year and two months of no Vette, I ended up buying another one. Just save what money you can in your Vette fund and when you son gets out of college, take the plunge again.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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I have just as much fun looking for the next one as I do driving the one I already own.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by runner140*
In six months, the economy will be better (I hope) and you will make more money
ah...nice to see there are a few optimists left !

i bought my C5 only a few weeks after selling the C3 even after i swore i would wait a year !!!!! not to mention I bought the C3 DAYS after my firebird sold and i was sure it would take over a year to find another.

dont start looking yet...stuff happens !
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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99 cents and will fit in your pocket.
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99 cents and will fit in your pocket.
I already own two of these ! The leg and head room is a little cramped !
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by la vett girl

99 cents and will fit in your pocket.
Needs to be lowered. What off-sets are those C6 Z06 wheels? Not digging the two-tone paint scheme.

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