First Vette, no regret
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kelso Washington
St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15
First Vette, no regret
Howdeee,
I've lurked here a bit and found some interesting information. Thanks. Not sure why I didn't join right away!
About eight months ago, I was all set up to purchase what I've always considered my dream car. Hold on....it was an AC Cobra, or at least a good replica. Well.....a couple of things weren't right about that. First, I couldn't FIT in one (6'5"), in fact I couldn't get my left leg in enough to shut the door. Plus, I realized there are virtually no creature comforts including a top (except for ugly ones).
So I looked at Corvettes.....so glad I did. Searched the internet for a long time, visited some car lots and finally found the right car for the right price. Ended up with an '02 Coupe, six speed, spiral grey metallic with, I believe, every factory option available. It was a company lease vehicle up from California.
I joined a local Corvette Club (Rose City) and have done about three tours and an autocross. Fun...fun...and more fun.
Even though I'm 52, I didn't buy one for any of the suspected reasons. No...not a mid-life crisis, no....not to attract chicks, no.....not to just be cool. I bought it because I could afford it now, I've always owned practical cars...time to change that, and I wanted something I could easily be competitive in when I want to do something like autocross. Never had a rear drive hot rod. Wanted to experience it. Sure glad I made the move.
Had a couple of problems so far....steering lock and hazard light switch. Fixed the switch myself but the lock cost me.
Anyway, glad to be here. Thanks for having me!!
I've lurked here a bit and found some interesting information. Thanks. Not sure why I didn't join right away!
About eight months ago, I was all set up to purchase what I've always considered my dream car. Hold on....it was an AC Cobra, or at least a good replica. Well.....a couple of things weren't right about that. First, I couldn't FIT in one (6'5"), in fact I couldn't get my left leg in enough to shut the door. Plus, I realized there are virtually no creature comforts including a top (except for ugly ones).
So I looked at Corvettes.....so glad I did. Searched the internet for a long time, visited some car lots and finally found the right car for the right price. Ended up with an '02 Coupe, six speed, spiral grey metallic with, I believe, every factory option available. It was a company lease vehicle up from California.
I joined a local Corvette Club (Rose City) and have done about three tours and an autocross. Fun...fun...and more fun.
Even though I'm 52, I didn't buy one for any of the suspected reasons. No...not a mid-life crisis, no....not to attract chicks, no.....not to just be cool. I bought it because I could afford it now, I've always owned practical cars...time to change that, and I wanted something I could easily be competitive in when I want to do something like autocross. Never had a rear drive hot rod. Wanted to experience it. Sure glad I made the move.
Had a couple of problems so far....steering lock and hazard light switch. Fixed the switch myself but the lock cost me.
Anyway, glad to be here. Thanks for having me!!
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Carmel IN
Welcome to the forum! 
Congratulations on becoming a first time vette owner with the acquisition of the 02 coupe!
I became a first time vette owner in February at age 49 --- much like you, I bought mine because I could now afford one.
Be sure to wave!
Congratulations on becoming a first time vette owner with the acquisition of the 02 coupe!
I became a first time vette owner in February at age 49 --- much like you, I bought mine because I could now afford one.Be sure to wave!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kelso Washington
St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15
tankyouberrymuch
Thanks all....nice welcome! Man, I'm not going to have any time to myself anymore....a Corvette Forum, a Drum Forum and a Boating Forum...whew...what's next?
