. I tend to think that as I got older, I just found an appreciation for the finer things in life such as a Corvette.
Am I too old?
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Mesquite, NV
58 seems to be a popular age. A couple of months ago I bought my first Vette in over 35 years, and I'll be 59 in January. Considering this, and a few of my other hobbies, my friends joke about which generation mid-life crisis I'm on these days. But after some consideration, I believe it has little or nothing to do with recapturing youth. In my case it's more of of a realization that if I don't do it now, it may never get done. My late life plan isn't to regret the things I've done, but rather the things I didn't do.......and I'm doing my best to keep the latter to a minimum.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: west bloomfield michigan
66 here: I have had a 67, 76, and a 67 olds 442. I gone 22 years without a corvette and in 2010 bought another blk. 6 speed coupe'. you are never to old to have one, or two , or three. enjoy it. grip it and rip it.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 337
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From: Smith Mountain Lake VA
So I was watching Top Gear and the subject was "mid life crises" and my wife just laugh. One of the cars was a C-4 (red of course) and the other two was a hot rod and a yellow Porsche.
My question is am I going through a mid life crises?
I've owned my C-5 for 11 years now (I'm 58) and back in 76 I had a 74 for about 6 years until life kicked in the I had to sell it to get something a bit more practical. I went without a Vette for sometime until the kids grew up. I knew that one day I was going to get another because "once a Vette owner, always a Vette owner", right?
Anyway I need some support from you guys. Should I keep her or is it time to sell?
My question is am I going through a mid life crises?
I've owned my C-5 for 11 years now (I'm 58) and back in 76 I had a 74 for about 6 years until life kicked in the I had to sell it to get something a bit more practical. I went without a Vette for sometime until the kids grew up. I knew that one day I was going to get another because "once a Vette owner, always a Vette owner", right?
Anyway I need some support from you guys. Should I keep her or is it time to sell?
to be with out a vette don't you think? give it another ten years and then ask that same question: yesnod: Bought my first vette at 64, trying to figure out why I waited so long
Race Director
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
I found that in my relative old age ( 68 ) the secret of life is to be happy. If a Corvette makes you happy then enjoy it. If a Lexus makes you happy go for that.
The one thing you don't want to do is have some one other than yourself, tell you what your should have to make you happy.
I've never asked anyone here or anywhere else for that matter to validate something I wanted to have.
Just my point of view
Bill aka ET
The one thing you don't want to do is have some one other than yourself, tell you what your should have to make you happy.
I've never asked anyone here or anywhere else for that matter to validate something I wanted to have.
Just my point of view
Bill aka ET
I'm 65 years old and as long as you're happy, that's all that counts. I've often thought about selling my car, but it's still the one thing that puts a huge smile on my face and makes me feel like I'm 17-years old again. 
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From: Hillsborough NC
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Mid Life Crisis...........that is something made up by women to explain what they perceive as embarrassing behavior by their man. Women use this term when they don't want to use the truth or when they simply don't understand. They will use it to not only explain the behavior to others, but to themselves.
Additionally, mid-life just happens to be the time when most guys can afford a Corvette. The kids are gone, the house is paid for, the 401K is doing well...it's time to finally make good on a dream deferred.
Men often don't get credit for doing the right things all their lives and meeting all their obligations. The second it becomes about them, they get dumped on. No good deed goes unpunished.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Leamington Ontario
Bought my first '01 Vette a few months ago and I'm 58....always wanted one since the kid around the block came rumbling by the playground in that black '63 Split Window Coupe when I was around 10 years old. I had a '73 Z-28 Camaro back in the day so I guess once a gear head always a gear head...enjoy it my friend...I do...especially when I have my hot blonde sitting next to me...LOL !!!
One of the coolest dudes I've met was last June at a Corvette meet. He was from Ohio with the loveliest C6 ZR1. He told me he was 75 and took it to the drags. Told him I'd love to be driving a ZR1 when I'm 75!
Oh, to the OP... only sell if you want to move on with your life. Maybe skydiving, white-water kayaking, or that Ferrari! Otherwise ... enjoy that red beauty! My favourite expression driving with the top down in perfect weather is, "It doesn't get any better than this!"
I'm 71 with a with a conservative Spiral Grey 2003 50th Anniversary C5. Tell your wife that having a Corvette is one of they few things that's good about getting "old-ER". 
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Ancient wisdom applies here:
There once was a man, who worked hard all his life. Saved his money, raised his kids, gave the family everything they ever dreamed of. Denied himself again and again, little things he wished for, along the way.
Upon his death, the wife ran off with the milk man (who she'd been having an affair with while 'the man' was working for years), the kids took the rest of the money and bought drugs, alcohol, and prostitutes.
His long time friend across the street, with a grarage full of Corvettes (a C2, a C5, a Z06, and a C7 Z51), re-married to a woman who supported his hobbies, lived another 20 years, and died after a cross country drive in his favorite Corvette. Or, otherwise described as lived happily ever after.
Moral: He who dies with the most toys,
WINS !
There once was a man, who worked hard all his life. Saved his money, raised his kids, gave the family everything they ever dreamed of. Denied himself again and again, little things he wished for, along the way.
Upon his death, the wife ran off with the milk man (who she'd been having an affair with while 'the man' was working for years), the kids took the rest of the money and bought drugs, alcohol, and prostitutes.
His long time friend across the street, with a grarage full of Corvettes (a C2, a C5, a Z06, and a C7 Z51), re-married to a woman who supported his hobbies, lived another 20 years, and died after a cross country drive in his favorite Corvette. Or, otherwise described as lived happily ever after.
Moral: He who dies with the most toys,
WINS !
Last edited by donald4972; Nov 29, 2013 at 08:34 PM. Reason: corrected spelling
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Everett WA
St. Jude Donor '14
You have lived your life serving your family...time for dad to do and have what he wants! I bought my first Corvette at 42 (a 74 Vette) sold it to buy a 2002 Z06 in 2011. I will have a Vette until the day I die or can't drive which ever comes first. The kids who want to race can just go on by doesn't bug me a bit. Also as you said "once a Vette owner, always a Vette owner", right?......RIGHT!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Odessa FL
St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Well it is time some one told you the truth....
Ok let me save you from the vast number of comments trying to assure you that you are not too old to have a Corvette. YES you are too OLD. It is embarrassing and NOT right! PLEASE do the right thing and ship me your car before the neighbors find out, your wife leaves you and your kids disavow you are their father. How could you let it get this far? What were you thinking? I will charge you only the shipping charges to take this instrument of the devil off your aged and decrepit hands. It’s the least I can do for you. BTW I am 63 and have my Vette in for major engine, suspension, and interior upgrades so having yours won’t be a burden for me as I need a daily driver so no need to feel guilty for all that I am willing to do to relieve your pain and shame..
Team Owner
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From: cookeville tennessee
My wife tell me I am going thur my 3rd child hood.
Burning Brakes
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Didn't know there was an age requirement for these cars. I'm 25, and I just picked up a 99 6-speed last week. Granted, I also am going through a divorce. Maybe I am having a midlife crisis? It's going to suck to die at 50.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Boise Idaho
Mid life crises is a crock of BS concocted by jealous self centered losers.
There aren't a whole lot of things I haven't done in my life of 68 years.
Fast cars and motorcycles has been and always will be a part of my life. If that offends someone, that's their problem.
Fortunately my wife gets it. She was well aware of my passions previous to out marriage and has never given me any $hit about them.
Those who do are people I don't need or want in my life.
I enjoy the things I have and the things I do. I have worked for them, therefore having earned them makes it all the more worth while.
Life is too short to give a damn about what others think, never did, never will.
Bottom line is, no matter what your age, if you think you are old, you
are.
There aren't a whole lot of things I haven't done in my life of 68 years.
Fast cars and motorcycles has been and always will be a part of my life. If that offends someone, that's their problem.
Fortunately my wife gets it. She was well aware of my passions previous to out marriage and has never given me any $hit about them.
Those who do are people I don't need or want in my life.
I enjoy the things I have and the things I do. I have worked for them, therefore having earned them makes it all the more worth while.
Life is too short to give a damn about what others think, never did, never will.
Bottom line is, no matter what your age, if you think you are old, you
are.