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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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My 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 Corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. if it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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My 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 Corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. if it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

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Rent one from Hertz.
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Good luck with that, maybe you could commiserate with the bride from Baltimore.

The Hertz idea is a good one, BTW.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wmartin94
My 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 Corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. if it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

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Asking to tryout a man's Corvette is kind of like asking to tryout his wife.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 12:34 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by wmartin94
My 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 Corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. if it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

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I am 62 going on 63, I am looking for someone to let me drive their Ferrari, Lamborghini, or McLaren. If anybody knows of anyone, please let me know. Have it delivered to New Mexico, where I can have my joy ride on one of our isolated backroads. Oh yes, the car must have paddle shifters for me to enjoy.

wmartin94 you must really be kidding. Take the advice to rent one and get your parents to rent a Corvette C7 like the OP stated. That's a great idea.

Or better yet, watch the commercial that Jeff Gordon did for the Camaro. Go to your local dealer and test the car that way. If you haven't seen the video, here it is......


Good luck in your quest to find someone who is willing to turn over their beautiful Corvette C7 for you to take on a joy ride.

Do you work for a valet service?
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Rent one from Hertz.


I wouldn't let my own kid drive mine.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by wmartin94
My 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 Corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. if it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

Thank You
If you lived in No. Virginia I would let you drive mine. Maybe some one in Houston will let you.
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Rent one from Hertz.

Usually can't rent unless you're 25.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by silversmoke1957
Asking to tryout a man's Corvette is kind of like asking to tryout his wife.
That's a pretty good one.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by wmartin94
my 21st birthday is coming up soon and i would like to drive a c6/c7 corvette for my birthday

i am in the houston area and would like to get some information about any places at where i can do that at or if a member on here is awesome and would let me drive it that would be kool but anyway i would perfer the paddle shift instead of a stick so im trying to do it between now and jan 9th. If it not in the right section please move it but all information wil help

thank you
who''s your daddy
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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As my wife would say"Wish in one hand, s**t in the other, see which on gets the fullest".
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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Never let anyone drive your 400+ horsepower car that spells cool with a K.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Wow! He's actually getting some offers?! Heck, I need to put a similar post over on the Lambo and Ferrari forums!
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You're not listed as a driver on my insurance policy.
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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As my wife would say"Wish in one hand, s**t in the other, see which on gets the fullest".
"If wishes were horsepower, beggars would be driving my Corvette" just doesn't sound right.
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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wmartin94...Just so you have an idea why people are basically saying your request is nuts. Please watch this video on YouTube and you'll see how quickly the Corvette can get away from an "experienced driver".

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wmartin94...Just so you have an idea why people are basically saying your request is nuts. Please watch this video on YouTube and you'll see how quickly the Corvette can get away from an "experienced driver".

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