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Under 25
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6.62%
25 - 35
110
13.99%
35 - 45
164
20.87%
45 - 55
205
26.08%
55 - 65
201
25.57%
Over 65
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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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I am 29 y/o and have always said I would have my own Corvette. My father has always had one throughout my life and was always generous with letting my drive it, but it was not mine. Well, I finally got MINE on April 29th, and love it!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RadarP3C
For the poll, you need to consider the average age of the members of this forum who are doing the voting in your poll.

I think Jimmy just had his 98th birthday......
Isin't that why they call you radar? You need one to get to the bathroom
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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I'm 15 and a half. Just got my permit and then my parents bought me this car.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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23 bought it when I was 22 like a few days ago. I thought it would be a nice Bday present for myself..hehehe
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic Autosports
Isin't that why they call you radar? You need one to get to the bathroom
Jimmy, just checking to see if you monitor your posts. And, yes, as long as I get within a couple of feet, I’m good.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RadarP3C
Jimmy, just checking to see if you monitor your posts. And, yes, as long as I get within a couple of feet, I’m good.
YEAH...a couple of feet..I saw your mats
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Its not the age ...its the miles!!!!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic Autosports
YEAH...a couple of feet..I saw your mats


Im 18 and I bought my first Vette seven months ago.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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I'm too lazy to read through all the posts, but did anybody else notice that if your age ends in a 5 (25, 35,...) it appears you could post in either of two catagories.

I guess the one you choose depends on weather you feel young or old at heart
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic Autosports
YEAH...a couple of feet..I saw your mats
Oh, that hurts.....I guess you don't have that problem. BTW, how's your supply of DEPENDS doing?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dpigguy
I couldn't afford a car but after spending 13 months in the jungle for uncle sam, I came back and paid cash for a '69 Dodge Charger. Still had time to serve so it was all good. Yeah, RA also.
I spent my time in the Big Ft. Bragg, that's what we called that place in southeast Asia, and we called Fayetteville, N.C. Fayette-Nam. I was stationed in Little Ft. Bragg twice, once before and once after going to the Big Ft. Bragg. I trained in a place they call the JFKSWC. Well, when I was in the Big Ft. Bragg I saved enough cash for a used 1965 Sting Ray convertible that was selling about $3000, but my dad talked me out of it and I ended up with a brand new 1967 Pontiac LeMans that in a short time later I swapped the 326 for a '67 GTO 6.5L 400 cu in engine. It became a sleeper. I paid $2745 plus tax for the LeMans, what a deal! There were a lot of sleepers back then. By the way, "Welcome home, brother!"
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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i got my first c6 z06 when i was 18 as a high school graduation present



now im driving a ferrari reventon, koenigsegg ccx, and a ferrari enzo and partying with really hot mamas



*looks at my Kia Rio in the parking lot and crying*
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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"59" Got my first Vette when I was 18. Sold my last one when I was 24 in 1973. Last year, after 34 yrs. I bought a 2007 C6 LMB coupe. Life is good, again.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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65. Wanted one in high school and college. Couldn't afford one. Got one in 2000 and than sold for kids college. Now I can afford and enjoy a new 08.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I might be an old fart, but it sure is nice to see how many under (especially under 20) 25 year olds are into Corvetts and can get one!
Back in the mid 60's when I was a fry, my dream car was a 427 Shelby Cobra, never got one but certainly got into Muscle cars till Uncle Sam needed me in Nam.....
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Bought my first used vette at 55 and my new one at 60, I saw a survey somewhere that showed the average age of a new c5 purchaser was 60 +.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RadarP3C
Oh, that hurts.....I guess you don't have that problem. BTW, how's your supply of DEPENDS doing?
Good..I used the last ones I stole from your trunk to wash my wheels
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by joegengsta
i got my first c6 z06 when i was 18 as a high school graduation present



now im driving a ferrari reventon, koenigsegg ccx, and a ferrari enzo and partying with really hot mamas



*looks at my Kia Rio in the parking lot and crying*
I like my C6 so much I don't drive my Enzo anymore.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic Autosports
Good..I used the last ones I stole from your trunk to wash my wheels
Whew!!! When I saw that dirty depend in your trunk at the bash, I was worried. I thought that you may have had an accident on the way.

Now that I know it was Radar's, I understand. We all know that he wears them because of the "crunch crunch" sound that comes from his pants when he walks.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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39 and my first vette
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