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Feb 7, 2019 | 11:55 AM

DONPAT

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Reply to turning 69

You are just a kid . Wish I was 69. Turning 81 and still driving Corvette !!
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Last edited by Steve Garrett; Feb 7, 2019 at 05:55 PM.

Feb 7, 2019 | 12:02 PM

Dyn

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81? You are just a kid, my grandma is 94 and still rides in a corvette.

Feb 7, 2019 | 02:09 PM

devnull

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14

Dang gramps! HAHA

Seriously, AWESOME! I'm looking forward to turning 69 (in a little over 25 years), and enjoy all of you folks' perspective.

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Feb 7, 2019 | 05:15 PM

Skid Row Joe

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That's the norm here. CF C7 forum owners are outsized in advanced age. Especially the new C7 buyers. Late 50s to 80s, with the over under 65+.

Feb 7, 2019 | 05:56 PM

Steve Garrett

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St. Jude Donor'15

Congrats DonPat.

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:00 PM

LuisZ51

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Wow, I can only hope to make it to those ages let alone be in a Vette while doing it! Awesome guys live it up.

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:09 PM

phantom1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DONPAT

You are just a kid . Wish I was 69. Turning 81 and still driving Corvette !!
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I want to be like you when I grow up.

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:11 PM

FLEXjs

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Originally Posted by phantom1

I want to be like you when I grow up.

x2

Young pup here at 51.

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Feb 7, 2019 | 07:16 PM

rob62

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Good for you guys! Live healthy by quitting the cancer sticks, eat less junk and exercise. It’s not rocket science but it does take some commitment.

Feb 7, 2019 | 07:51 PM

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4thC4at60

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Good for you guys! Live healthy by quitting the cancer sticks, eat less junk and exercise. It’s not rocket science but it does take some commitment.

While I did quit cigarettes three decades ago, I eat lousy, I'm lazy,don't work out, I drink, at times, to excess.... I'm 77 and split the DD duties between my C7 (sixth Vette) and a 328 Ferrari.... genes help too.

Feb 7, 2019 | 08:46 PM

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bjones7131

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68 and on my 4th vette. Still enjoy it but not so easy to get in and out of but worth the effort.

Feb 7, 2019 | 09:18 PM

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2019GSTX

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St. Jude Donor '19-'20

I bought my 68 back in 96 from my ex’s grandfather...he was in his 80’s and was done with it after hip replacement. Honestly, I’m late 50’s and find it easier to get outta the 68 vs my 19 GS.
‘Keep on keepin on DONPAT!

Last edited by 2019GSTX; Feb 7, 2019 at 09:19 PM.

Feb 7, 2019 | 09:42 PM

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George Washnak

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From: Murrells Inlet SC

I'm 67. I bought my first new Corvette in 1998 and my most recent (2017 GS M7 coupe) when I turned 65. I thought at the time that it would be my last one BUT, you guys give me hope that I can still be buying more and driving them for a good long time yet!