6 Reasons to Get Mom a Corvette for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up fast, and the one and only American sports car makes a great gift for that special lady who went through the pain of childbirth for you. Here's why you should forget the flowers and buy her a Vette.
1. Corvette has Timeless cool
The Corvette name has remained consistently cool for decades now. People talk of it with a unique reverence, and this admiration even applies to the latest models. In short, there's something unique about the Chevy Corvette, and everyone -- even your mother -- is aware of how cool it is. This is about as snazzy as potential gifts come. Anyone -- mom or not -- would flip their lid if they found a Corvette waiting for them in the driveway.
2. Chevrolet puts their Best into the 'Vette
Chevrolet does something extra with the Corvette. There must be magic involved in it; how could they otherwise make each subsequent model the practical definition of "cool"? When you buy a Corvette for your mom, you know that she'll be in the best hands. The design of the 'Vette is top-notch, but so are the parts you don't see. Even if it's unlikely your mom will make use of its high-speed abilities, the Corvette nonetheless brings Chevy's A-game in terms of handling and safety.
3. Corvette Looks Great Inside and Out
The interior is now first-class, and the exterior is always something to behold. Chevrolet are always reaching for the stars when they're at the drawing board for the next Corvette generation. Your mom will know how good the car looks when she's driving it, and the fine interior comfort will keep her cozy no matter where she's driving.
4. Corvette Retains a Great Resale Value
A Corvette is a long-term investment, not a car you'll throw away or sell once the next great thing hits the market. This is why people have been known to buy Corvettes and store them later for their retirement, or pass them down to their kids. The value, after the first few years of depreciation, only seems to ripen with age. Is there a Corvette that looks any less spectacular nowadays? We're inclined to think not. The dollar signs tend to increase the older a Corvette gets, so you won't need to worry about the purchase being some sort of risk. More likely than not, a Corvette becomes something of a family heirloom to be passed along across generations. Even in the unlikely chance that your mom grows tired this American masterpiece, it's never a bad bet to get one.
5. Wide Range of Generations to Choose From
Although the Corvette brand is limited to a certain look and body style depending on the generations, those looking for a greater variety should be glad that there are so many generations now to choose from. From the slick "American Graffiti" styles of the early days to the sleek modern designs of the present, there's inevitably a generation of Corvette that will best suit your mom's aesthetic tastes. Which Corvette generation was current during her teen years? In the event that you're able to find one of those vintage beauties, it may be a good place to start.
6. Corvette Brings People Together
You'll often hear about Corvette owners talking about it like it's part of their family. This isn't to far from the truth. Corvettes have a weird way of bringing people together, whether they know each other already or not. There's an unspoken camaraderie between owners of Corvettes; by getting your mom one of her own, she'll be inducted into that elite circle of automotive pals. With that in mind, you should probably go over the customs of Corvette owners with her first: Respect the classics, wave at fellow Corvette drivers... you know the drill. It's an American classic, and people respond to Chevy's shining knight accordingly.
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