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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:03:57 PM
not this shit again you guys are just jealous
 and indulging in the sterotype of the 99% just like we are all tinfoil crazy's because we like guns, go on corvette forums and look around not to many old farts there. 
and the car before that
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:11:21 PM
[Last Edit: 8/9/2012 2:18:17 PM by centurion]
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. What? Trading pussy for money and material goodies? I am shocked.
Oh and quick edit. I am an old fart now BUT I wasn't an old fart when I bought my 1984 corvette new. We have aged together. My leather vette seats are showing more wear and tear than my face is. 
Oh, and I still have all of my hair BUT between Vietnam and then later raising my daughter, which was the hardest thing I ever did, it all turned gray. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:12:40 PM
If you aren't you need a Kangol cap and leather driving gloves to compensate.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:15:57 PM
I've had two Corvettes and am under 40. I am not bald either but I am white. My first Corvette was a 67 roadster with that years racing package, knock off wheels, side pipes, the factory racing gas tank, racing suspension and the 350 hp 327.
My uncle had one when he was young too. His was a 58 with triple two barrel carbs. So there was two people just in my immediate family who had Corvettes when they were young. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:18:31 PM
My boss' boss is a late-40s female Ph.D. immunologist and drives a corvette.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:19:33 PM
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im 25, full head of hair, own a vette. This |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:21:04 PM
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Nope.
 My Dad had 3 different ones ('66, '69, '72) consecutively in his late 20s and early 30s, hasn't had one since. (I wish he had kept either one of those!!!) His old college roommate at Georgia Tech has had no telling how many and still owns four currently... he may be old and white, but his isn't bald and he started young. One of my best friends here at the office had two very nice ones ('82, then a '72) consecutively in his late 30s/early 40s and then sold the last one to buy a nice HD. No baldness to be found.  ETA: No pics of my Dad's old ones handy, but here are the ones mentioned above that belonged to my friend. I actually drove him down to Tampa years ago to get the '82 and, had circumstances been just a little different at the time, I would have bought that one when he sold it to buy the '72, it was super-clean...   EATA: FTR, I've never owned one but would really like to some day... probably when I'm older and fatter (no plans to bald ) and the kids are grown. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:23:12 PM
Haters gonna hate.
I love my vette and there are.pictures of it here on arfcom somewhere What's funny is is the price The sticker on my pickup (or most new pickup) is higher then a vette except for maybe a loaded z06 or zr1. Then again if u go with a duramax and Allison that sticker starts to climb real fast. From my mobile Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:23:33 PM
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I bought a Lotus when I could finally afford a vette, because I didn't want to be that old guy in the vette. I did the exact same thing. Why spend a ton on a sports car when you're going to pass 5 others on the way to work every day? Lotus Esprit for the win.  |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:29:08 PM
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. To own one no... But to afford one that's another story. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:29:36 PM
[Last Edit: 8/9/2012 2:39:59 PM by mi650]
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead.
ETA: There's lots of vettes for sale, but very few of these. 
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:36:49 PM
Originally Posted By mi650: Originally Posted By 1stID: Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0497.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0496.jpg If that is a manual, please understand that I hate you. 
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:42:33 PM
Originally Posted By LoganSackett:
Originally Posted By mi650:
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0497.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0496.jpg If that is a manual, please understand that I hate you. Haters gonna hate. Yep, it's a 5-speed. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:45:33 PM
Look at the price.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:47:41 PM
Originally Posted By zaskar017: most young guys are broke. pretty simple We older married guys aren't much better off....  |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:47:56 PM
45 years old. Full head of blond hair almost down to my ass. '91 Roadster. Turquoise with a black int. Built 355 TPI.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:51:19 PM
Originally Posted By mi650:
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead.
ETA: There's lots of vettes for sale, but very few of these.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0497.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0496.jpg You have fine taste in automobiles and are a glutton for punishment. Godspeed to you owning that thing. Amazing car until something breaks. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:51:55 PM
Well since I am old, bald, fat and ugly I guess if I had a vette I would fit the bill then..but I dont, and probaly never will...
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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:56:29 PM
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:03:40 PM
All kids gone. Bought Challenger SRT8 because I could. Also bought a Victory motorcycle 'cause Harley's are everywhere but I wanted a US made V-twin. Might have a Vette someday, may favorite is the '59 but a '70 would do just fine.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:14:25 PM
My wife wants a mid-70s Vette. She likes the body style. Does anyone have advice on what years to avoid?
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:16:56 PM
Originally Posted By Atomic_Ferret:
Originally Posted By mi650:
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead.
ETA: There's lots of vettes for sale, but very few of these.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0497.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0496.jpg You have fine taste in automobiles and are a glutton for punishment. Godspeed to you owning that thing. Amazing car until something breaks. yea, I know. I'm planning on keeping it for a few years, and keeping my fingers crossed. But for now, HOLY SHIT is it quick!! |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:18:38 PM
Originally Posted By dashotgun:
not this shit again you guys are just jealous and indulging in the sterotype of the 99% just like we are all tinfoil crazy's because we like guns, go on corvette forums and look around not to many old farts there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/dashotgun/vette/vette1ss.jpg and the car before that Should have kept the supra  |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:19:32 PM
Third of the way there! Can't wait for my vette.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:23:12 PM
I am probably going to be saving for a Vette here sometime soon. I like the 2006-2007 Z06 models.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:26:30 PM
It's not a mid-age crisis issue, it's a mid-age money issue. I had my first C-5 when I was 39. I'm currently driving my third C-5. While still having a good head of hair which seems important for the younger folk, the Corvette is simply a nice ride and well priced for it's performance compared to other sports cars.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:26:35 PM
Is this your attempt to insult people who drive Corvettes or are you just jealous because you are a loser and will never be able to afford one?
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:35:11 PM
[Last Edit: 8/9/2012 3:36:12 PM by StevenH]
The Vette is definately the lincoln town car of the sportscar world. its a status symbol coveted by middle aged and above folks. Thats not to say the vette isnt a wonderfull sportscar. But it has cultivated an image just as much as monster trucks or civics with fart cans have.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 3:38:23 PM
Listen here MF'er... At my house, the old, fat, bald(ing), white guys drive a Mercedes!
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Posted: 8/9/2012 9:20:23 PM
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Posted: 8/9/2012 9:58:14 PM
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I bought my Corvette when I was 27. People think your a millionaire. Car only cost 13k lol Bought mine at 26. People were all "how can you afford that?!?!" The sticker price on my Ford Focus was more than I paid for the Corvette |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 1:16:51 PM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 1:18:02 PM by 1stID]
Originally Posted By mi650:
Originally Posted By 1stID:
Because it sure seems like that. 98% of Vetts I see are driven by the above group of people. The other 2% are driven by their 20 ish blonde girlfriends who are using them for their money and car. Discuss. I came close to buying a '76 Stingray from a bald, white man last week, and no, I'm not bald. I ended up with this instead.
ETA: There's lots of vettes for sale, but very few of these.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0497.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/mi650_2008/101_0496.jpg I know what it is, but still, it looks like a sport version of an AMC Pacer. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 1:49:59 PM
most kids can't afford the fun toys.
And men that have kids usually can't afford them untill the kids are gone. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 1:53:57 PM
People always talk about mid-life crises and compensating for it and wanting to feel young.
Then I realized most had wanted a sports car all their life. They just couldn't afford one until they were older. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 1:55:04 PM
Same as a Harley. Middle age toys.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 2:09:03 PM
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You also have to drive at 5 under and tap your brakes too much. I blew by a '13 427 Vette last Saturday.....55 in a 70.....I passed him doing 90 in my Nissan Versa |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 2:10:02 PM
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Posted: 8/10/2012 2:28:23 PM
I don't know about where you live, but that's the way it works around here!
Once the new Corvettes got to be over $50,000, only the rich old farts could afford them.  |
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