So Dismayed :(
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Evans Colorado
So Dismayed :(
Well, not really, I still have a nice Corvette.
Buuuuut, now is really the time to upgrade. I knew that I wanted back in a Z06, but I was unwilling to wait around and convinced myself I would have just as much fun in a C6 coupe as I would with a Z06. While that's still actually true, after owning a 2008 Z06, the coupe is just not up to the performance mark.
With people like Boardwalk offering HUGE savings on cars optioned the way I'd like, I'd be inclined to make the upgrade.
Unfortunately my *** had to go and get engaged!!
Guess I'm gonna have to wait. That wedding won't be paying for itself!
All in good fun, love my Fiance and we'll still ride in style to our event. But heck if you're thinking of upgrading, just do it! It'll probably be at least 2 years before a possible C7Z!
Buuuuut, now is really the time to upgrade. I knew that I wanted back in a Z06, but I was unwilling to wait around and convinced myself I would have just as much fun in a C6 coupe as I would with a Z06. While that's still actually true, after owning a 2008 Z06, the coupe is just not up to the performance mark.
With people like Boardwalk offering HUGE savings on cars optioned the way I'd like, I'd be inclined to make the upgrade.
Unfortunately my *** had to go and get engaged!!
Guess I'm gonna have to wait. That wedding won't be paying for itself!
All in good fun, love my Fiance and we'll still ride in style to our event. But heck if you're thinking of upgrading, just do it! It'll probably be at least 2 years before a possible C7Z!
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St. Jude Donor '14
A man needs ot have beliefs and hobbies. His wife should learn about them as soon as possible, to prevent "issues" later on. Now is the PERFECT time for some life lessons. Think of it this way....get the Z, and do one less round of appetizers during happy hour. its just a monthly payment anyway, might as well get used ot it!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Evans Colorado
A man needs ot have beliefs and hobbies. His wife should learn about them as soon as possible, to prevent "issues" later on. Now is the PERFECT time for some life lessons. Think of it this way....get the Z, and do one less round of appetizers during happy hour. its just a monthly payment anyway, might as well get used ot it!
She's even my pit crew for the HPDE events I do!
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From: Greensboro NC
2015 C6 of the Year Finalist
You can get back into a Z later. There will always be some for sale.
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From: Daytona Beach FL
My wife has tolerated the stuff I have done over the last 42-1/2 years, but I've had to go along with stuff she likes too - it's definitely a two way proposition!!
Enjoy your Vette and your wife for many years!!!! Hopefully you'll have many more Vettes, but my advice is to keep the same wife!!
Bob
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Evans Colorado
Aha - she sounds like a keeper!!!
My wife has tolerated the stuff I have done over the last 42-1/2 years, but I've had to go along with stuff she likes too - it's definitely a two way proposition!!
Enjoy your Vette and your wife for many years!!!! Hopefully you'll have many more Vettes, but my advice is to keep the same wife!!
Bob
My wife has tolerated the stuff I have done over the last 42-1/2 years, but I've had to go along with stuff she likes too - it's definitely a two way proposition!!
Enjoy your Vette and your wife for many years!!!! Hopefully you'll have many more Vettes, but my advice is to keep the same wife!!
Bob
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Melting Slicks
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From: Evans Colorado
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From: Amarillo Texas
Tell her tightwad parents to bankroll the wedding. She has been a girl all her life for goodness sake. Not like they didn't know this would happen some day.
And we will all show up for the reception!!!
And we will all show up for the reception!!!
