Am I Nuts?
Burning Brakes
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Tough times indeed. The age old problem, how many corvettes is too many? There are 12 months, so one would think 12 corvettes in different colors to fit that months mood, but your not always sure what mood you may be in. You could scale back to just 7, one for each day of the week, each morning matching the weather and your mood to what vette deserves your attention that day. Then there's the minimalist corvette owner, with only three you would have to drive one more than once a week, of course that's once a week more than the corvette queen owners. Hmmm, tough spot indeed my friend. You lucky SOB, I would LOVE to have three vettes, one I beat the crap out of, one I show, one to track and race. Just take lots of pictures so us poor vette owners who 'only' have one new C7 will know what it looks like when we grow up to true ambassadors of the corvette world.
Le Mans Master
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No you are not nuts.
I bet most of us would have multiple C7s if we good afford it, because even though we bought one exterior / interior color, options, etc, we have another interior and/or exterior color we would also like to own.
If you can afford it buy it. Good luck in your decision.
I bet most of us would have multiple C7s if we good afford it, because even though we bought one exterior / interior color, options, etc, we have another interior and/or exterior color we would also like to own.
If you can afford it buy it. Good luck in your decision.
Burning Brakes
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But when you have a wife, kids (all grown) and judgmental in-laws, you need to explain. Yes, I can afford it now but in the future who knows?
OTOH, my first new Corvette was red 30 years ago and this manual with the black convert would be a dream especially with the performance exhaust. I'm torn. Wish I were single right now!
OTOH, my first new Corvette was red 30 years ago and this manual with the black convert would be a dream especially with the performance exhaust. I'm torn. Wish I were single right now!
Pro
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No. I don't want anything from him. I have a very nice Vette. "A bit of luxury" is one nice car. Excessive is 2 or more IMO. It's all good, he has to make and live with his decisions. I am not the judge and jury. He asked for opinions and I gave mine, simple as that.
Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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Interesting Philosophy!
For example, I just sold my first C7, a Z51 manual, to a young guy who was very enthusiastic about Corvettes. I felt like I was passing the torch to the next generation and keeping the dream alive. I was happy for him to have a great car he would enjoy.
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Melting Slicks
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Good Point
Eventually, he took my advice and sold the car for $4,000. Hopefully, I taught him something about making money, but maybe not.
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Melting Slicks
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Sort of like shoes
Just a century ago, most people had only one pair of shoes or boots and some had none. When I was a kid, I had two pair at a time, maximum.
Today, having dozens of pairs is common and people buy them because they make them happy, not because they need them. We live in a different age now and our feelings matter more than our needs.
Most of us agree that a owning Corvette makes you happy. If it doesn't then do something else with your money to make you happy.
Today, having dozens of pairs is common and people buy them because they make them happy, not because they need them. We live in a different age now and our feelings matter more than our needs.
Most of us agree that a owning Corvette makes you happy. If it doesn't then do something else with your money to make you happy.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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Actually
Le Mans Master
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However, at some point everyone needs to think about starting to get rid of "stuff" instead of just accumulating more..
I think I am already there. I thought about trading for a GS, but decided I am really satisfied with my 2014 Stingray.
BTW, I still only have two pairs of shoes...tennis shoes and dress shoes. Good enough.
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Melting Slicks
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Tough times indeed. The age old problem, how many corvettes is too many? There are 12 months, so one would think 12 corvettes in different colors to fit that months mood, but your not always sure what mood you may be in. You could scale back to just 7, one for each day of the week, each morning matching the weather and your mood to what vette deserves your attention that day. Then there's the minimalist corvette owner, with only three you would have to drive one more than once a week, of course that's once a week more than the corvette queen owners. Hmmm, tough spot indeed my friend. You lucky SOB, I would LOVE to have three vettes, one I beat the crap out of, one I show, one to track and race. Just take lots of pictures so us poor vette owners who 'only' have one new C7 will know what it looks like when we grow up to true ambassadors of the corvette world.
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Melting Slicks
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Wifey Not a Corvette Fan
When we were dating I bought a red C4. She was not happy with my "life style" choice. But we got married 2 years later and that was 30 years ago and still going strong. So no issues, but buying the C4 was an easy decision when I was single. Now buying another red Corvette is not as easy.
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Burning Brakes
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Maybe I'm the one that's nuts? But if I am, I'm ok with that.
Heel & Toe
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You'll never be able to justify it to anyone who needs justification. If you want it, can afford it and it would make you happy, then do it. In terms of the money having other uses for the less fortunate, well, each person makes up their own mind on that one.
Take a picture once that third C7 lands. :-)
Take a picture once that third C7 lands. :-)
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