Vette Dream

I've been on this forum for a quite a few months now in order to educate myself on the C5/Z06. Having owned an LS1 F-body before and wanting to get back in the game, I thought I would step it up a notch and pick up a Vette. An '02 Z06 to be precises. You have no idea how impatient I am until late April, which is the planned purchase date!

You may be able to relate to the fact that I have become obsessed with Corvettes and frequent this site daily, even while at work. So much so, that I decided to do my university Consumer Behavior course research project on the Corvette's "brand community". If you could please take a few minutes of your day and kindly answer the questions below, it would be very appreciated. I highly encourage you to do it, it might even be fun!

This is for educational purposes only, and the collected information will not be used for any other means. Your screen names & location info will not be recorded! If you feel that some questions are too private to answer, feel free to send the responses via a PM, or via email to: pullmeover@hotmail.com. Here we go:

Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?

3. How old are you now (#)?

4. Male/female (M/F)?

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?

7. The worst part?


Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!

and don't forget, Save The Wave

MyVetteDream

The answer is 7.

willpall

Trainman-2

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
04 Coupe, Machine Silver & Black

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
56
3. How old are you now (#)?
60
4. Male/female (M/F)?
M
5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
Yes
6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
100+
7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Yes
a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
POSITIVELY - Joining the corvette club gave my wife and I a whole new group of friends and an expanded social life.
8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
Yes
9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
Yes
10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
Daily when I can
11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
YES
12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
10 = Very Strong


13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
10 = Very Strong

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
FUN!
2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
MORE FUN!
3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?
FUN in the rain & snow

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Found it by accident
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
The wonderful camaraderie of Corvette Clubs

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
The wonderful camaraderie of Corvette Clubs

7. The worst part?
They are COP MAGNETS

Cajun99

I have to admit that I thought "You gotta be chitting me!!" when I first read this post. But then I thought..."What the heck it might be fun".

A little background first. I've been driving Vettes for a long time. Long before the internet came along...so some of the stuff that gets posted here, especially in C5 General, is plain hilarious to me.

I generally don't ask questions on this Forum because I'm pretty much able to figure out what I want and where to get it for my Vettes all on my own. I know how to read, search and make up my own mind. I don't make posts asking "What color should I paint my calipers, what exhaust sounds best, what wax to use, what license plate to get, what tires to buy, what battery to buy, how do I get the license plate frame off, how do I clean my windows, do I need a CLB or a CAGS defeat, what are the prettiest floormats, do I need a partition, etc etc etc". I'm a big boy and can figure out those things all by myself.

I generally don't care what anyone thinks about my car or what I've done with it...as long as I like it, that's all that matters. With the exception of putting huge wings and stupid fake-azz badges on these cars you won't find me making posts dissing other folks cars...regardless of them being coupes, convertibles and what not. Vettes are Vettes. Some folks here are just too damn arrogant about what they drive. These are cars...not freakin' temples or rolling shrines...so I always get a laugh out of those that scream about not driving in the rain or the usual eating or drinking in the car

The so-called novelty of driving a Corvette wore off many, many moons ago. The plain and simple fact is, for me, Corvettes are GREAT cars and an excellent bargain in the bang-for-buck department not to mention their long history and heritage in American automotive history.

On those notes I will proceed...
1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
See my sig. Recently sold my near perfect C3 convertible. My white FRC is my eleventh Corvette.

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
Seventeen

3. How old are you now (#)?
Forty-seven

4. Male/female (M/F)?
Male

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
No...I pretty much grew up in Europe as an Air Force brat. Ferrari's were my dream car...and still are. But after riding in a 427/435hp coupe when I was twelve I decided the Corvette could easily fill the gap between dreams and reality.

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
A bunch...more than twelve or so for sure.

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
No. My life does NOT revolve around owning Corvettes.
I don't own one for the "Hey, look at Me!!" crap. I don't need a Corvette to get women and feel sorry, even pity, for those that do. However I do spend time with Clubs because I know other gearheads who own these cars for the same reasons I do. I steer away from superficial shallow owners who are only driving them to impress their neighbors or give themselves a sense of self-worth. I especially despise owners who think they're better than other people just because they drive a Corvette.

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
Not hardly. Anyone who needs their self-esteem improved needs a psychiatrist more than a Corvette and I feel sorry for them

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
No...I covered that thirty years ago when I bought my first convertible. The rest have been gravy.

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
Almost everyday.

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
In some ways yes...but I prefer to look at myself as a "car guy" not just a Corvette person. There are plenty of other performance cars that I really like and don't waste my time on this Forum badmouthing other makes...not even ricers. I respect other "car guys"...regardless of what they drive.

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
Absolute zero...there were no Forums or internet way back when. I only got involved with Clubs years ago after I had already owned a Corvette for a couple of years and even then only so I could autox on abandoned airfields and speed legally.

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
In the old days when the Wave was alive and well I'd say a 7.5-9. These days with so many driving them as status symbols that don't have a clue I think the "bond" factor has fallen significantly...I would only give it a 2-4 in my region.

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
To haul-azz in a tight American two-seat sports car.

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
I could afford one.

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
To expand my resources for maintaining my C3s. Expanded out to this particular Forum when I started driving C5s too.
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
Very little.
6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
Effortless speed and outstanding handling.

7. The worst part?
Being stereotyped with the idiot owners already described above.

Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!
My pleasure...don't mention it

djengr

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
98/artic white/coupe

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
48

3. How old are you now (#)?
49

4. Male/female (M/F)?
M

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
N, first body style camaro was,

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
Three not counting forum

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
N

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
N

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
N

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
6-10 times a week

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
N

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
1 or very low

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
7


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
Always liked the vette but the C5 just realy caught my eye.

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
Needed transportation to and from work and knew this was a decent highway car.

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Reasearch.

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
N

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
I am an Engineer, I get off on how things work. There are many sources of information on this car. I enjoy tinkering on the car and have a list of things I would like to do over the next couple of years.

7. The worst part?
Finding Scratches and Tickets (2 + a warning)

Ragtop_Rob

Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?

2003/MY/Vert

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?

23

3. How old are you now (#)?

37

4. Male/female (M/F)?

M

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?

You know it!

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?

Dozens

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?

Yes

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

++++++

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?

Nope - already fine

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?

No

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?

Pretty much daily

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?

Yes

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?

5

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?

7


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?

It is an open platform with unlimited possibilities for a custom hot rod creation that is both reasonable in price and fun

It is one of the few true sports cars that will fit a 6'5" person in relative comfort.

The Corvette IS an AMericanIcon - there is no arguing this.

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?

Found it searching for Vette Forums on the net

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?

It has taken a lot of my free time and a lot of my extra cash as well as every nice, sunny, warm day

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?

The smiles it brings to kids faces (including mine )

7. The worst part?

Winter


Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!

and don't forget, Save The Wave [/QUOTE]

6SpeedBowtie

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
2004 LeMans Blue Coupe (6-speed of course)
2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
26

3. How old are you now (#)?
27

4. Male/female (M/F)?
M

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
No. I dreamed of owning a Ferrari. Between a trip to the Corvette Assembly Plant and Museum and driving a '66 Roadster, I fell in love with the Marque in my teens.

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
Many, both online and off.

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Yes, but only to the degree that I've met many other Corvette owners. It has not necessarily improved it, but rather diversified it.

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
Positively, to the degree that through Corvette events and discussions, I've met others whom I might not have otherwise met.

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
No, I didn't need a car to make me feel good about myself.

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
No.

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
Daily.

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
Yes

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
1

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
7

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
I loved the styling, and performance

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
American Icon

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Joined it to learn more about my car and how to take care of it. I found it by doing a google search on Corvettes.

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
To the degree that I've met people in the Corvette Community that I would have never met had I not bought the car. It's opened new experiences and friendships to both me and my wife.

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
The thrill of driving it down an empty mountain road in the fall with the top off, enjoying the breathtaking beauty of our contry, the sound of the V8, and the smell of the fresh air.

7. The worst part?
The stigmas and stereotypes attached to corvettes, and that many people thing I'm either egocentric, stuck up, or compensating for someting because I drive a Corvette.

Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!
You're welcome. Best of luck on your project.

and don't forget, Save The Wave

okay.

Vette Dream

Wow, you guys are awesome, I got 6 responses overnight!

Keep it up!

02stlpewter

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
2002 pewter coupe

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
27

3. How old are you now (#)?
30

4. Male/female (M/F)?
male

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
yes

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)? 0

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)? no

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)? yes

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)? yes

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)? everyday

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)? no

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette? Always wanted one

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)? Thought it would be a chick magnet.

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it? To find out more about corvettes/ search feature on MSN/ nobody

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life? I have learned more about my C5

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette? Knowing that I own one of the worlds best sport cars.

7. The worst part? The price for modifications


Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!

and don't forget, Save The Wave [/QUOTE]

sprinter

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own? 2001 Black Coupe & 2003 Silver Z06
2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)? 27 (when I relocated to the US)
3. How old are you now (#)? 29
4. Male/female (M/F)? M
5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)? N (Holden Toranas)
6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)? 1-2
7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)? N… but the wife likes cruising
8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)? N
9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)? Y… but not because of the car
10. How often do you visit this forum (#)? most days
11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)? N… what community?
13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)? 0…most I have met are 40yo+ posers


Open ended:
1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette? Cheap performance (compared to supercars)
2. Secondary reason (if applicable)? ROI when I return to Australia next year
4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it? Sharing information…but Z06vette.com has better information for racing… LS1tech.com is better for engine mods. Sorry guys!
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life? None.
6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette? 0-60
7. The worst part? Being disassociated with LS1 Camaros and associated with 40yo posers

frc00ny

I hope you get this properly, and it helps you out on your project

Mr Snappy!

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own? 2003/Torch Red/Coupe

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)? 36

3. How old are you now (#)? 38

4. Male/female (M/F)? M

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)? Y

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)? Counting here? thousands if yes, if no than 0

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)? N

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)? N, didn't need help to begin with, I'm pretty cocky

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)? Y

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)? Daily

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)? Y

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)? 1 (lowest factor)

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)? 10


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette? Heritage + Power

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)? Looks

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it? Google Search

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life? Knowledge, friends, ideas

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette? The car of course !

7. The worst part? The car of course ! (actually, the costs are the worst part...tires, insurance, mods, etc)

Cajundude

Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?

2002 Millennium Yellow Coupe

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette?32

3. How old are you now (#)?Gettin' close to 34

4. Male/female (M/F)?Male

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?Nope

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?Several, not sure of exact number but seems to be more and more each day

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?Absolutely

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?Very Positive

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?Maybe to a very small degree. I bought the car because I like it not to "compensate" for other things.

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?No, not really. Maybe to a very small degree.

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?Way, way, way, way too much. At least 50 times during the work day. Probably more. I probably spend 2-3 hours a day on reading crap on this forum. I wonder if there is a 12 step program.

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?Absolutely

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?Maybe 30%

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?This really depends on the person. I think for the most part it has an easy potential to grow strong. - 6


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette? Good question, I think because I really really enjoy drag racing and I wanted something "cooler" than my current Mustang. I also wanted to have a car that was somewhat fast to begin with and the C5 caught my eye.

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?Less tuning than the Mustang but mod bug is worse.

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?My best friend bought a C4 and told me about the forum.

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?I think the community is great for the most part. There are events planned for everyone from dinners to mod parties. I think it has impacted my life in a postive way. It has been great to meet new friends and it is fun to go to these events. The first ride I coordinated turned out great, about 30 cars. Most of the people that actually show up to these are "fun" people. The Corvette image does get tarnished by some of the ********* that own them. There are those in every group but unfortunately it seems there are more in the Corvette croud. I really hate the people that "think they are better than you." However it provides me amusement when they are around because I can simply laugh at them. Overall is is great.

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette? The response to the mods and seeing appreciation on other peoples' faces. Not jealous apprecation but regular appreciation like a thumbs up.

7. The worst part? Nothing really, maybe the so called "Corvette tax" on the parts and the difficulty of the work. Actually I'm not finding it difficult but it is time consuming.

saalanghae

Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
2004/Black/Vert
2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
34
3. How old are you now (#)?
35
4. Male/female (M/F)?
M
5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
Some what YES! My other dream cars were, Cobra, Lambo, Ferrari..etc.
6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
Not many off line (no one that I know has a Vette) but few on line.
7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Maybe a little
a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
+
8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
Maybe a little
9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
Yes. If you can afford new Vetee w/o worrying about payment, I think you have reached some what part of your goal.
10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
Daily about 3-4 times a day
11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
Yes
12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
Came on line after purchasing the car. But CF influence me in MODDING!!
13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
10+

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
It's a Vette
2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
It's a VETTE!
3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Found it by accident while surfing the net
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
Checking in every hour or so and continue to look for other Mods.
6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
Fun Fun Fun Speed Speed
7. The worst part?
It's a COP magnet and hard to keep it clean.

Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!

and don't forget, Save The Wave

blacksedan87

Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
Black/Black/Grey 1998 convertible
2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
49
3. How old are you now (#)?
50.5
4. Male/female (M/F)?
Male
5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
Yes, since age 4
6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
Hundreds here on the CF, and four that I consider close friends
7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Yes
a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
In a MOST positive way!
8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
NO - I had no self-esteem issues before!
9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
Yes
10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
On and off all day - every day. Probably four times daily
11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
Yes
12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
2
13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
8

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
Realization of a life long dream
2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
American high performance icon
3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?
I love ALL Corvettes, particularly the one I bought!
4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Former boss who owned a Vette told me about it, he knew my passion for Vettes. I lurked for a few months, and finally mustered the courage to jump in - even before I owned the car. I joined because I discovered that I wasn't alone in this passion and I wanted to be able to interact with others who shared this obsession!
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
My wife and I finally have a common interest and some common friends. I have met some of the absolute best people on the planet - both in person and on line. I have participated in several charity events in conjunction with the Corvette.
6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
The friends I've made and the feeling that I get when I slide behind the wheel of the car!
7. The worst part?
There is no down side!
Thank you VERY much for taking the time to complete this. Your help is very valuable!

and don't forget, Save The Wave [/QUOTE]

Stangkiller

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
1999/ Silver/ Coupe
2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
17 years old
3. How old are you now (#)?
20
4. Male/female (M/F)?
Male
5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
Of course
6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
2-3 almost on a daily basis
7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Yes
a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
<negative=worked a lot more, positive=hobby and new people to meet>
8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
No
9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
Yes, bought a great car at a young age
10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
Several times a day
11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
Yes
12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
10=I purchased my car after being introduced to C5's by Jake and Dan at the C5 Registry
13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
7 or 8? idk If i ever saw one broke down on the side of the road i would stop to help for sure

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
Needed another sports car, my Rx7 wasn't doing it, it was the right price at the right time
2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
I knew i would buy one later on in life why not now
3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Introduced to a guy who was a part of Winter Jam 1 in Daytona
5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
idk about impacting my life much, but these guys have always helped when i've had any problems!
6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
Driving the Corvette
7. The worst part?
Keeping gas in the tank

Vette Dream

Thanks for all your replies, they are helping out a lot! I have 15 so far, and I'm aiming to have about 40-50 by early next week!

Keep it up !

KapUSMC

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
'99 Blk FRC

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
27

3. How old are you now (#)?
27

4. Male/female (M/F)?
M

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
N, 1967/8 Mustang, which was my first car

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)?
Online, hundreds... In person 20-40

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
Yes.. Not in meeting women or anything, but going to track, SoCal Mountain Runs (Proud SCMR rat pack member), and mod days..

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?
Definately positively... Always fun to hang out with other Corvette addicts

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
Well, it was already pretty high, so I don't think its been changed any.

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
N

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
twice daily


11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
Yes

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
1

13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?
9

Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
I used to be into racing, wanted to get back into it..

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?
Looks

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
Did a search for corvette forums on the web.. First place I came.

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
Mainly getting back into racing. I didnt realize how much I missed it, or enjoyed it.

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
0-125 runs... Tight corners in the twisties... The stupid grin on my face everytime I get done driving it.

7. The worst part?
First black car Ive ever owned. I enjoy washing my car, but this has gone to a whole new level to maintain it. I feel guilty anytime the car is dirty and I drive around (and its dirty if I didnt wash it that morning).

scott_fx

[QUOTE=Vette Dream]


Short-answer:

1. What year/color/model(s) do you currently own?
99 navy blue convertable

2. At what age did you buy your first Corvette (#)?
26

3. How old are you now (#)?
26

4. Male/female (M/F)?
m

5. Was the Corvette your dream car as a little kid (Y/N)?
n

6. How many other Corvette owners do you speak with regularly (on/off line) (#)? 2

7. Has owning a Corvette impacted your social life (Y/N)?
n

a. If yes, positively or negatively (+/-)?

8. Has your sense of self-esteem improved since owning the Corvette (Y/N)?
n

9. Do you feel like you’ve reached a goal/milestone (Y/N)?
n

10. How often do you visit this forum (#)?
hourly

11. Do you feel like you are part of a Corvette community (Y/N)?
y

12. If YES, on a scale of 1-10, how strongly did the aspect of becoming a member of the Corvette community (not only this forum) influence your purchase decision (#)?
0


13. On a scale of 1-10, how strong is the bond among Corvette owners (who may, or may not know each other) (#)?


Open ended:

1. What is the main reason you bought the Corvette?
loved the body style and it was just as fast as my last car

2. Secondary reason (if applicable)?

3. Tertiary reason (if applicable)?

4. Why did you join this forum / how did you find it / who told you about it?
i had great results with the last car forum that i had joined, google, google

5. How has being part of the Corvette community impacted your life?
errr...none.

6. What’s the best part of owning a Corvette?
driving it and seeing the look on my fathers face when he first got to drive the c5 (he had 3 c2's when he was my age)

7. The worst part?
breaking things