Younger Corvette Owners
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Queens, New York Life begins at 183 mph....
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I'm 29 and I got my vette when I was 26. If you can afford it, go for it!!! Why wait until you're old and grey?? As long as you can afford it and still live comfortably, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, are responsible enough to own one, then go for it. You won't regret it.
The one thing I would caution you about is the insurance. Make sure you find out everything possible about how much it will cost you and if you can afford it both now and if and when you get a speeding ticket.
The one thing I would caution you about is the insurance. Make sure you find out everything possible about how much it will cost you and if you can afford it both now and if and when you get a speeding ticket.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Akron Ohio
21 here, just got my 01 MY vert with 22K and Mallett upgrades this week. I have been looking for nearly a year for the right car and price and finally found this one. When the weather gets nicer around here I will post pics and a full description.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 245
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From: Castro Valley/Sacramento Ca
I'm 19 and I have a 97, black on black.
I had a bright red supercharged saleen mustang with an o/r h-pipe and much more, but after a few days drivign my vette, I have had more looks than I ever had in my mustang. A lot of angry looks too, o well.
I had a bright red supercharged saleen mustang with an o/r h-pipe and much more, but after a few days drivign my vette, I have had more looks than I ever had in my mustang. A lot of angry looks too, o well.
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Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Shitcago IL
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Why are so many older people so negative towards young vette drivers. 
I guess instead of buying a car that I wanted all my life, I should've bought a bunch of drugs or something. Same thing at work, all the managers give me a hard time about it. But if I was driving a brand new Honda Accord (which is pretty much what my 98 cost me) I bet no one would be saying ****.
I guess instead of buying a car that I wanted all my life, I should've bought a bunch of drugs or something. Same thing at work, all the managers give me a hard time about it. But if I was driving a brand new Honda Accord (which is pretty much what my 98 cost me) I bet no one would be saying ****.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by KamPow3r
I will just curious how many of the younger corvette owners there is out there?
What was your question again....?
Larry
code5coupe
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,532
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From: pueblo co
Originally Posted by KamPow3r
Hows it going everybody?!
I will just curious how many of the younger corvette owners there is out there? I am 18 right now but prices are low that I could afford it and not have my parents help much at all. Mostly from the 18 - 25 range. If your one of those people check in!!! Curious person
Thanks
-Kam
PS: Please dont give me all that stuff about not being experienced or anything cause there are reasons my parents are allowing this. I am responsible and provin` myself. I worked since I was 15 and have money saved up.
I will just curious how many of the younger corvette owners there is out there? I am 18 right now but prices are low that I could afford it and not have my parents help much at all. Mostly from the 18 - 25 range. If your one of those people check in!!! Curious person
Thanks
-Kam
PS: Please dont give me all that stuff about not being experienced or anything cause there are reasons my parents are allowing this. I am responsible and provin` myself. I worked since I was 15 and have money saved up.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 177
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From: Lawrence KS
I'm 24 and got my '00 Yellow C5 Coupe when I was 23 (4 months ago). Within the first 30 days of owning the car I got pulled over for going 63mph in a 40mph and the cop gave me a warning 
I say if you can afford it go for it! I'm gonna be making payments for the next 3yrs (at least) but what do I care it's a blast to drive and was worth every penny!
I say if you can afford it go for it! I'm gonna be making payments for the next 3yrs (at least) but what do I care it's a blast to drive and was worth every penny!
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lovin Life Oh
21 here
ough my silver convertible when I got out of college
I drove beaterass camaros and rice rockets through college and then decided to go for the real car when i got out
My mom is still pissed at me for laying down 10 LARGE on a down payment.
says i should be buying a house.
no cosigner so i guess noone can be pissed but me
I skipped 2 years in highschool and got into college at 16 so I could have my vette at a young age
Insurance isnt that bad because most peoplethat can afford to buy corvettes dont wreck them
at least for me insurance was cheaper for a 98 convertible vette and an 01 z28 and cheaper than a 96 v6 camaro
you figure it out cause i still havent
i have full coverage on 3 cars and i pay 150 a month with 500 deduct and 100/300 coverage for all cars plus renters insurance
with allsate
ough my silver convertible when I got out of college
I drove beaterass camaros and rice rockets through college and then decided to go for the real car when i got out
My mom is still pissed at me for laying down 10 LARGE on a down payment.
says i should be buying a house.
no cosigner so i guess noone can be pissed but me
I skipped 2 years in highschool and got into college at 16 so I could have my vette at a young age
Insurance isnt that bad because most peoplethat can afford to buy corvettes dont wreck them
at least for me insurance was cheaper for a 98 convertible vette and an 01 z28 and cheaper than a 96 v6 camaro
you figure it out cause i still havent
i have full coverage on 3 cars and i pay 150 a month with 500 deduct and 100/300 coverage for all cars plus renters insurance
with allsate
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Oshawa Ontario
Originally Posted by C5 ChemE
I'm 22 and I'll be payin for it till I'm 27!!! 
It's worth EVERY PENNY THOUGH!!!!
It's worth EVERY PENNY THOUGH!!!!
I've been paying for my '02 Z28 since I was 20 (I'm 23 now) but I'm considering upgrading my Z28 for a Z06, so I'll be back in that boat for a few years again!
Funny thing is about insurance, it's about $100 or $200 CHEAPER per year for a C5 than it is for my Z28!!!
I just don't know if I feel like doubling my current car loan though?!
But a Z06 would be sooooo worth it!!! 
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 348
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From: Southern California CA
Well, I am glad there are a lot of young folks. Tired of hearing Corvette are for the more older people. Prices are nice and decent and great for looks and modding.
Thanks for all the responses!
-Kam
Thanks for all the responses!
-Kam
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 348
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From: Southern California CA
Also, for the insurance...Im going to be honest, I am gonna have it like under my like family insurance but I still can be able to drive it. He didnt really explain it but he said it is cheaper and much better.
And I had to earn all of it.
And I had to earn all of it.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Ellicott City Maryland
Originally Posted by Villian C5
i just turned 23 on jan 1st..Bought the vette last year in cash myself. Get ready for alot of Jealous people asking "whos Vette is that", or "how can a 22year old afford a Vette?"
