Got my dream car at 23
02-02-2015, 07:32 PM
#21
Melting Slicks
Congrats on your serious ride it looks great,
I can't even imagine the caliper of trim your going to get with that ride.
I can't even imagine the caliper of trim your going to get with that ride.
02-02-2015, 07:45 PM
#23
Congrats on the car! While at this point I'm turning 50 I have been lucky to have fulfilled many of my dreams and desires at a fairly young age oddly owning a Corvette was never on my list frankly it was more of an impulse purchase a few months ago and I'm happy with it at this point but I haven't had much time with decent weather to enjoy it as of yet.
While achieving goals/dreams is great don't let it consume you. Try to remember family and health should always come first so if you find it some point in the near or distant future you find yourself in a position that you need to sell don't let it bring you down, you have already achieved a dream it's all good from hear!
Be safe and enjoy!!
While achieving goals/dreams is great don't let it consume you. Try to remember family and health should always come first so if you find it some point in the near or distant future you find yourself in a position that you need to sell don't let it bring you down, you have already achieved a dream it's all good from hear!
Be safe and enjoy!!
02-02-2015, 07:51 PM
#24
Race Director
Congrats to you and everyone else on the forum who have fulfilled a dream, regardless of age.
Enjoy, and don't forget to wave!!
Enjoy, and don't forget to wave!!
02-02-2015, 08:42 PM
#25
Drifting
Love it, the silver Z is a great looking car. If you haven't already check into some high performance driving classes at VIR. You'll be passing everyone at the track before you know it. Congrats and happy birthday.
02-02-2015, 08:44 PM
#26
Drifting
02-02-2015, 09:08 PM
#28
Drifting
Congrats ... That's a terrific-looking Vette!
I'm sincerely happy for you for getting your dream car at such a youthful age. You'll learn a lot about her here at CF.
Extra points if you know who the guy above is ...
02-03-2015, 11:26 AM
#29
8th Gear
Thread Starter
thanks for all the kind words and welcoming to the Corvette community!
Also, I appreciate all the advice and warning about this car's power. The fastest car I had ever driven before was a 2006 Impala SS, so I definitely understand and respect what this car is and what it can do to me. I also had a 1999 miata, but I sold it shortly after buying the Vette. I mean, what's a miata when you have a Z06???
So I currently have a 2011 Silverado Z71 and a Corvette Z06.. I own nothing but V8's
Also, I appreciate all the advice and warning about this car's power. The fastest car I had ever driven before was a 2006 Impala SS, so I definitely understand and respect what this car is and what it can do to me. I also had a 1999 miata, but I sold it shortly after buying the Vette. I mean, what's a miata when you have a Z06???
So I currently have a 2011 Silverado Z71 and a Corvette Z06.. I own nothing but V8's
02-04-2015, 12:24 PM
#31
Congrats young man, but as has most have said, respect the power. But I will take it a step further. These cars will get you killed, quickly. It usually happens when a guy says, watch this. My advice is, first run a YouTube search on Vette wrecks. Almost all of them happen when the guys turned off the traction control. Traction control is there for a major reason. I suggest never turning it off, there is plenty of performance and power with it on.
02-04-2015, 08:55 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
congrats on a great looking car, an id bet its safe to say your more then likely the youngest member on the forum so mod the hell out of it lol. respect an enjoy .
02-05-2015, 03:09 AM
#34
Racer
Congrats!! got my first Z at 23 as well. 2008 Z06, currently 24 so i have had it for a bit over a year and a half and its just as amazing as when i bought it 
good luck to you and the car!
good luck to you and the car!
02-05-2015, 07:09 AM
#35
Le Mans Master
Congrats young man, but as has most have said, respect the power. But I will take it a step further. These cars will get you killed, quickly. It usually happens when a guy says, watch this. My advice is, first run a YouTube search on Vette wrecks. Almost all of them happen when the guys turned off the traction control. Traction control is there for a major reason. I suggest never turning it off, there is plenty of performance and power with it on.
This is very good advice! If you feel the urge, take it to the track.Don't be a fool, stay away from street racing. Enjoy your new ride.
02-05-2015, 08:12 AM
#36
Race Director
Nothing to look forward to now...I waited 45 years or so.
I did own a few muscles cars in the day but I was to young to appreciate what I had.
The C6 fulfilled a lifelong dream, since becoming an adult, to own a cool car. It is appreciated so much more with every drive over the last 7 years.
Congrats and enjoy and motor safe, but you're too young to really appreciate what you have.
Pay a mortgage for 35 years and put two kids through college then tell me about your dream car.
Not disrespecting the OP just kind of funny hearing a youngster talk about dreaming. So much life ahead of you.
I did own a few muscles cars in the day but I was to young to appreciate what I had.
The C6 fulfilled a lifelong dream, since becoming an adult, to own a cool car. It is appreciated so much more with every drive over the last 7 years.
Congrats and enjoy and motor safe, but you're too young to really appreciate what you have.
Pay a mortgage for 35 years and put two kids through college then tell me about your dream car.
Not disrespecting the OP just kind of funny hearing a youngster talk about dreaming. So much life ahead of you.
Last edited by Boomer111; 02-05-2015 at 08:21 AM.
