foolish?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Jacobstown, New Jersey
I had my 1st Corvette when I was 22 and never forgot the feeling I had when driving it. I will be 69 next month and 2 1/2 years ago decided it's time for another one. Kids are out and doing fine, house paid for and I'm retired, figured it was time to start enjoying life again. I don't really care what other people think, I didn't buy it to impress anyone, show off or try to be one up on the next guy. I love the car, love driving it and taking good care of it. Life is short and I just want to enjoy the rest of it and do what makes me happy.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2015
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
If it's bugging you, sell the Vette, buy a minivan, and nobody will ever look at you again. Is that what you want????
Or...adopt a new attitude, maybe like... "Yeah, I'm an older guy, but I worked hard all my life, now I get to enjoy it. Maybe, just maybe, if you make all the right moves, you will retire with a cool car, nice home, happy wife, and money in the bank. Oops, gotta go, c-ya, don't even try to keep up with me..."
Or...adopt a new attitude, maybe like... "Yeah, I'm an older guy, but I worked hard all my life, now I get to enjoy it. Maybe, just maybe, if you make all the right moves, you will retire with a cool car, nice home, happy wife, and money in the bank. Oops, gotta go, c-ya, don't even try to keep up with me..."
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2013
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will be 73 in Sept. so I figure I am to old to care what any one thinks about anything.
haven't had any negative comments that I know of just strange looks which makes me smile, I think the look on my face tells them how happy I am to be retired and driving
my vette with pride.
haven't had any negative comments that I know of just strange looks which makes me smile, I think the look on my face tells them how happy I am to be retired and driving
my vette with pride.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 134
Likes: 2
From: Murrieta California
I traded a very flashy Shelby GT500 for my GS. I used to get a lot of comments about the mustang. Im 44 and the Corvette feels just right for me. I have only gotten complements. I have found that owning this car has been a very positive experience. I have had 6 camaros, the one mustang and now this vette. My family has always made fun of me because I change cars like i change underwear. But this car will be with me for a while. Enjoy your ride no matter how old you are. I don't drive mine for the image. I drive mine because its a thrill and a half that will never get old.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2011
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I traded a very flashy Shelby GT500 for my GS. I used to get a lot of comments about the mustang. Im 44 and the Corvette feels just right for me. I have only gotten complements. I have found that owning this car has been a very positive experience. I have had 6 camaros, the one mustang and now this vette. My family has always made fun of me because I change cars like i change underwear. But this car will be with me for a while. Enjoy your ride no matter how old you are. I don't drive mine for the image. I drive mine because its a thrill and a half that will never get old.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Sparks, Nevada
Or...adopt a new attitude, maybe like... "Yeah, I'm an older guy, but I worked hard all my life, now I get to enjoy it. Maybe, just maybe, if you make all the right moves, you will retire with a cool car, nice home, happy wife, and money in the bank. Oops, gotta go, c-ya, don't even try to keep up with me..."
Mine goes like this:
I've worked hard and played hard all my life. This is part of my play time. I hope you're able to do the same.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 134
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From: Murrieta California
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Baltimore Maryland
Here's the truth . . . it is foolish. There is no reason anyone needs a 400hp 2 seat car like a Corvette. Or a watch that costs $3000. Or an $800 pocketbook. Or shoes for $300. Or a steak for $75.
But yet all those foolish things are for sale, and every day people buy them and enjoy them . . . . and many when they cant even afford it.
So I say buy what you want, enjoy the hell out of it, ignore everyone else, and of course forget about age cause you are only as young as you feel.
But yet all those foolish things are for sale, and every day people buy them and enjoy them . . . . and many when they cant even afford it.
So I say buy what you want, enjoy the hell out of it, ignore everyone else, and of course forget about age cause you are only as young as you feel.
Last edited by csf; Jul 24, 2015 at 04:27 PM.
Safety Car
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
I'm 66 and the twenty something girls at work love going for a ride. Screw them....ride on dude until you can't get out anymore! It's about what you enjoy not anybody else's opinion.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Sparks, Nevada
Safety Car
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From: Sparks, Nevada
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: St Petersburg Fl
I'm 59 and I still hear "oh you must going through a mid life crisis, etc" and I respond with..well I guess I've been having a mid life crisis since I was 16 because anybody that knows me knows that all I ever drive are "hot-rodded cars" and even this corvette is my seventh one plus Z28's, SS Camaro's, GTO's on and on...besides the average Corvette owner is in their 50's...so I personally could give a crap what anybody thinks anyway. Most of the time it's positive anyway.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Toronto, Canada
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all I can say is that most people are just jealous - I am 45 and bald but I drive my car with pride and the music as loud as ever - I want to enjoy my car the way I want and for as long as I can
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Westmont Il.
Just got back from a trip.
It's hot out, long drive and I pulled into the motel lot in Hannibal Mo. and a 20ish shirtless working class kid comes up and asks if it's a new one.
I said no, it's the old obsolete model.
He was clearly hypnotized and said his dream has always been to own one someday.
So, no, I don't feel foolish at all. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
It's hot out, long drive and I pulled into the motel lot in Hannibal Mo. and a 20ish shirtless working class kid comes up and asks if it's a new one.
I said no, it's the old obsolete model.
He was clearly hypnotized and said his dream has always been to own one someday.
So, no, I don't feel foolish at all. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 984
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From: Atlanta GA
To the OP... If you really feel that way, maybe it is time for a change of pace..... Corvettes aren't for everyone and they don't have to be forever....
An Audi, BMW, Lexus, etc.... Will have you blending in with the crowd around here.... And just think, it will only cost about twice what my almost new Vette cost.... For half of the performance... And worse mpg economy.... But really there has got to be something that you had your eye on that might suit you better at this stage in your life...
You can still hang out here, and eventually you will give in and snag another Vette!
An Audi, BMW, Lexus, etc.... Will have you blending in with the crowd around here.... And just think, it will only cost about twice what my almost new Vette cost.... For half of the performance... And worse mpg economy.... But really there has got to be something that you had your eye on that might suit you better at this stage in your life...
You can still hang out here, and eventually you will give in and snag another Vette!