Average C5 owner age?
Racer
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From: South Park (Pittsburgh) PA
I drove my uncle's 1959 230 3 speed to my senior prom in 1959. Wanted a vette all this time. Finally bought my first one this year. MSG A4 Vert. Owned a lot of Harleys in between. I am 62. New member of the forum and very pleased to be here. Lots of great information
Bob Hughes
Bob Hughes
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From: Fullerton California
Originally Posted by d55guy
A few friends and I were talking about the age of most c5 owners. I'm 25 and he is 27 but all the other C5 owners we know are a lot older. So I thought I would post a poll and see what the demographics were for the corvette forum.
Just curious,
Just curious,
well stated! this is only the demographics of the "Corvette Forum" and not the demographics of all owners.
i heard the GM's demographics for Corvette is at 52.
who cares?!!! i'm just back from a run with people a lot older than i am and they rock!!!
Racer
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From: South Park (Pittsburgh) PA
I drove my uncles 1959 230 3 speed to my senior prom in 1959. Wanted my own all this time and finally bought my first this year.MSG A4 vert. Owned a lot of Harleys in between. New member to the Forum and really pleased to have this great place to learn about these cars.
Bob Hughes
Bob Hughes
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From: Fullerton California
Originally Posted by Dope
I was 23 when I got it, seems I am a bit young for the car 
At least I drive it hard, unlike 99% of the old fogies out there!
Dope
At least I drive it hard, unlike 99% of the old fogies out there!
Dope
you definitely sound doped...
the difference is that they know where/when to drive hard and where/when not to. i've driven with older gentz and they rock and roll!
if you are driving "hard" in daily bases on the road with traffic, do not be so proud and please don't under-estimate what they have under their hoods... GEEZ, they got some serious sh*tz in there that will blow your doors away!
at least the onez i met did! (my vette looked and sounded the sh*ttiest! and they know it )don't drive hard, drive carefully!
Le Mans Master
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
I got my first Vette at the age of 22. A 1955, the first V-8 and the lowest production year after the 1953. Got my C-5 Vert at 70. Yes, I'm an old fogie and I like to go fast. 
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Drifting
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From: cincinnati ohio
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Originally Posted by Dope
I was 23 when I got it, seems I am a bit young for the car At least I drive it hard, unlike 99% of the old fogies out there!
Dope
At least I drive it hard, unlike 99% of the old fogies out there!Dope
I got my drivers license before there were any Corvettes . . a good Model A with a flat head was a lot of fun then . .
Drive smart
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From: Lewes De.
Originally Posted by baskin31f
I win....I just bought it yesterday I'm 17...I got a new 04 blk/blk 6spd...I havent posted cuz i've been busy driving it and working to pay for it 
Last edited by george1; Sep 21, 2004 at 12:11 AM.
Drifting
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I win....I just bought it yesterday I'm 17...I got a new 04 blk/blk 6spd...I havent posted cuz i've been busy driving it and working to pay for it
what kind of job do you have at 17 to make $600+ month payment plus insurance?? and how much of a down payment could you have possibly put down being only able to legally work for a year or two?!?
but anyways, great choice on a car to buy, and all that matters is that you have it and enjoy it! drive safe!!
Race Director
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Originally Posted by silver6spd C5
hey man congrats on the car!! no disrespect, because i know it is possible to be young and afford a vette... but how at 17 can you afford a brand new one?!? i find that a little hard to believe that your parents arent helping you! your not even old enough to sign for the loan yourself!!
what kind of job do you have at 17 to make $600+ month payment plus insurance?? and how much of a down payment could you have possibly put down being only able to legally work for a year or two?!?
but anyways, great choice on a car to buy, and all that matters is that you have it and enjoy it! drive safe!!
what kind of job do you have at 17 to make $600+ month payment plus insurance?? and how much of a down payment could you have possibly put down being only able to legally work for a year or two?!?
but anyways, great choice on a car to buy, and all that matters is that you have it and enjoy it! drive safe!!
Yep, mom and dad buying a 17 yo a new Vette is pretty irresponsible in my opinion.
Safety Car
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From: We cant stop here... this is bat country
Originally Posted by silver6spd C5
turned 20 in may. had the car for about 3.5 months now. paying for it myself... and loving every minute of it!!!
What day in May did you turn 20??? Also 20 here, in May.....
There are more 20 and unders in here than I thought. I know I'm not a loner anymore
Burning Brakes
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From: Highland Park Texas
28 now, I realized if i won the lottery I would buy a vette... so I thought what the hell i can afford that. All i had to do is give up everything else... and since I cant afford much food it helps me keep to my diet. Though like a good parent I make sure she has the best gas, best mods, and the best wax money can buy... I just have to make sure she doesnt hang out with the imports
Drifting
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From: Menifee California
Originally Posted by Ferox13
Really? Geez, what does your dad do for a living?
Former Vendor
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From: Winchester CA
Originally Posted by lvvette777
Yep, mom and dad buying a 17 yo a new Vette is pretty irresponsible in my opinion.