Feeling Lost
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Galena, OH
Feeling Lost
So I sold my 07 Z06 due my divorce that is currently ongoing (amicable, just working out the details) and I find myself in possession of a lot of C6 gear/clothing everywhere I turn in my house and no Vette to drive. I come to the forum but I now feel like an outsider (silly, i know, but there it is). I keep looking at C6's for sale even though I know I cannot buy one until the divorce is final and i know my exact spousal support numbers (I'll probably be able to afford a wrecked C3).
This is very strange to me as I was on the forum well before I ever bought a Vette and didn't feel the same way.
Anyway, this isn't a pity party for me. I just needed to get stuff out of my head lol! I dig this place even when it gets weird!
This is very strange to me as I was on the forum well before I ever bought a Vette and didn't feel the same way.
Anyway, this isn't a pity party for me. I just needed to get stuff out of my head lol! I dig this place even when it gets weird!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,308
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From: San Antonio, TX
Damn, that sucks bro!
Without getting specific, I assume you'll be able to afford more than a wrecked C3 when you're finished w/ the divorce.
I was on the forum since 2006 but didn't buy my 2012 GS until Dec. 2013. I lurked on here to learn. I don't own a C8 but I spend alot of time on that section, learning and reading. Corvettes are a hobby and maybe a "mindset". You don't have to own a Lamborghini or Ferreri to appreciate them.
So you don't have a C6 for a while. This gives you time to get things in order and when you're ready maybe you get a C6 or even move up a generation.
I've always wanted a C5 Z06. One day I hope to have it and to keep my current GS.
If you got another C6 would you stick to yellow? Would you consider a GS? What other cars do you like?
So don't get down, and use this space as relaxation and escape from the real world.
Best of luck,
Jason
Without getting specific, I assume you'll be able to afford more than a wrecked C3 when you're finished w/ the divorce.
I was on the forum since 2006 but didn't buy my 2012 GS until Dec. 2013. I lurked on here to learn. I don't own a C8 but I spend alot of time on that section, learning and reading. Corvettes are a hobby and maybe a "mindset". You don't have to own a Lamborghini or Ferreri to appreciate them.
So you don't have a C6 for a while. This gives you time to get things in order and when you're ready maybe you get a C6 or even move up a generation.
I've always wanted a C5 Z06. One day I hope to have it and to keep my current GS.
If you got another C6 would you stick to yellow? Would you consider a GS? What other cars do you like?
So don't get down, and use this space as relaxation and escape from the real world.
Best of luck,
Jason
Drifting
Joined: May 2019
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From: Lakeland, Florida
Same for me, i joined this Forum three years before i bought my 2012 Grand Sport VY 
reading as much about C6 Corvettes as i could and also asking questions about C6s i was looking at purchasing. This Forum opened up my own personal Corvette World, connecting with Forum members and with Corvettes and Corvette history.
Ray, you're Corvette may be gone (for now) but you will always have the Corvette Forum, with or without owning a Corvette.
Hang in there buddy and keep on truckin' !
reading as much about C6 Corvettes as i could and also asking questions about C6s i was looking at purchasing. This Forum opened up my own personal Corvette World, connecting with Forum members and with Corvettes and Corvette history.Ray, you're Corvette may be gone (for now) but you will always have the Corvette Forum, with or without owning a Corvette.
Hang in there buddy and keep on truckin' !
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 97
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From: WA
My wife enexpectly developed hemolytic anemia and almost lost her life and due to loss of income we had to free up some debt in a hurry, so the ZL1 was sold... but we still have that damn ZL1 artwork hanging on the wall in our den.
I suppose there was a silver lining here as this eventually let me to my GS purchase, but every time I glance at that pic on the wall it stings a little. But overall it worked out, and it will for you as well.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2020
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I had to sell my 2008 C6 due to a divorce. It took a few years to be able to recoup my money and get back on my feet but I bought a 2013 GS.
It was NOT easy and I went through a lot of the same emotions you are going through. Trust me, the bad times/emotion will pass and things will get better. It won't happen over night but with time, it does get better. Lessons were learned. I now focus on God and myself. I will never get married again as there is zero benefit for a man and it gets the state involved in my affairs. Staying single. Doesn't mean you can't have a relationship in the future but marriage is off the table for me.
Stay strong, find a good mentor/friend who can help you through this time. If you go to a church, ask them if they have a men's group, that will help you meet like-minded men who have gone through the same thing. One day, you will own a Vette again, it will just take some time.
It was NOT easy and I went through a lot of the same emotions you are going through. Trust me, the bad times/emotion will pass and things will get better. It won't happen over night but with time, it does get better. Lessons were learned. I now focus on God and myself. I will never get married again as there is zero benefit for a man and it gets the state involved in my affairs. Staying single. Doesn't mean you can't have a relationship in the future but marriage is off the table for me.
Stay strong, find a good mentor/friend who can help you through this time. If you go to a church, ask them if they have a men's group, that will help you meet like-minded men who have gone through the same thing. One day, you will own a Vette again, it will just take some time.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 126
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From: Near Amsterdam, Netherlands
I hear ya..
No experience with your situation, but i can imagine the feeling.
I Hope better times, come to you soon!
So many Corvettes out there, one is ment for you, and waiting for the right moment
No experience with your situation, but i can imagine the feeling.
I Hope better times, come to you soon!
So many Corvettes out there, one is ment for you, and waiting for the right moment
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I know that hindsight is 20-20 but when I was married I saw the writing on the wall and sold my car to a good and trusted friend for one dollar, and sure enough come divorce time she tried but to no avail. stored the car in my friends garage for 3 months and when things were settled I bought it back. Unbeknownst to her the car was stored in her folk's neighbor's garage all the time, that was thirty years ago....she still wont talk to me. Oh well!
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I know that hindsight is 20-20 but when I was married I saw the writing on the wall and sold my car to a good and trusted friend for one dollar, and sure enough come divorce time she tried but to no avail. stored the car in my friends garage for 3 months and when things were settled I bought it back. Unbeknownst to her the car was stored in her folk's neighbor's garage all the time, that was thirty years ago....she still wont talk to me. Oh well!
Mike F.
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Divorce sucks! It's sad that it actually has to happen, however, it does and you're having to deal with it. I am one of those who have been blessed in my marriage. As a matter of fact, we will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary in October. Hang in there (you have no choice), and you will come out better on the other side. Time will heal this wound (to a degree). I wish you and your EX well in all that you both do.
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Hopefully things turn around for ya & another Corvette is parked in your garage soon