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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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24, just got my 2006 C6. Paid cash....
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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24, just got my 2006 C6. Paid cash....

Well that's not surprising. Given the resale value...what, $50?
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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close to $20k off Original price off a 3 year old these days.... good time to buy...
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ruffneckxx

26:
Originally Posted by The NNIAL8R
and everyone of those gals is thinking "Hmmm, how can I make this MINE"........................




true to dat!
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Got my first vette at 23 - and my recent (4th convert) at 65 -
There is NO wrong age
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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86 c4 - 35
92 c4 - 39
99 c5 - 41
04 c5 - 44
08 c6 - 46

It's all good !!!!

Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:59 AM
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2007 z51 i bought when i was 28 i told my wife i am going to midlife crisis . She makes more than me but with over 12 k a month on mortgage at one point it was hard. So may as well spend it on something i like.so i bought it And a
2009 z06 when things get better/ need to sell more of my mis investment property.i hate car note but it will worth it.
I will just tell my wife it is my last wish.. Hehe lol just kidding but i still working for a better excuse

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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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on my first right now at 19!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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For me its 1st C6 coupe @ 20
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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Glad to actually see some younger people like me. I looked up the local Corvette club and it looked like a retirement home, I don't think there is a single person under 70 in it. No offense older dudes!
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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First Vette...age 20
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bullitr
2007 z51 i bought when i was 28 i told my wife i am going to midlife crisis . She makes more than me but with over 12 k a month on mortgage at one point it was hard. So may as well spend it on something i like.so i bought it And a
2009 z06 when things get better/ need to sell more of my mis investment property.i hate car note but it will worth it.
I will just tell my wife it is my last wish.. Hehe lol just kidding but i still working for a better excuse
Use the excuse my wife always tries on me...It was on sale.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by metal
First Vette...age 20
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Don't you wish you had the first 2 NOW....
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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I believe there's already been a few threads on this, but anyways...I was 21 when I bought my '05.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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67 - C2 Age 27 Car was 8 yrs old when I bought it in 75.
80 - C3 Age 32 My first new Vette, still have it.
98 - C5 Age 50 Ordered on my 50th B-Day, Wife said I should go for it.
03 - C5 Age 55 Bought for my wife for her B-Day. 50th Anv Car. She still has it.
04 - C5 Age 56 Why should she have the newest? I'm the vette guy!
05 - C6 Age 57 The new C6, Gotta have it.
04 - C5 Age 57 The Z-16, Same day as the C6. Can you make me a good deal on 2.
07 - C6 Age 59 Staying current.
03 - C5 Age 60 Added a 50th Anv for me. His & Her pair. Coupe and Vert.
09 - C6 Age 61 Time for the CG LS3. Lovin it.
09 - C6 Age 61 Economic stimulus. New vert for the wife and daughter.

A long 18 yr gap between the 80 to 98 of looking and wishing, but glad to have at least the 80. Can't thank my wife enough for saying lets get the 98. Been a vette owner continuously for almost 35 yrs now. Started relative young, but part of the older set now.
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34 and my 08 is my first
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C4 @ 49
c5 @ 50
c6 @ 52

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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by stevedrummer
Got my first vette at 23 - and my recent (4th convert) at 65 -
There is NO wrong age
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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07 when 37, 09 when 39. 40 now.
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I’m 64 and owned sports cars, motorcycles all my life. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

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