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Old 09-17-2008, 11:13 PM
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Depressed. I read this forum and all I see is people whinning about what my car is worth, etc. etc. If you have the fortune of owning and driving a machine of such pleasure you should enjoy it and feel blessed. Lets hear about the fun. ( spread the word )
Old 09-17-2008, 11:19 PM
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I have fun every time I push the ignition button.
Old 09-17-2008, 11:24 PM
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It puts a smile on my face every time I start it. PRICELESS.
Old 09-17-2008, 11:28 PM
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It puts a smile on my face every time I start it. PRICELESS.
Old 09-17-2008, 11:36 PM
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Could care less about value since I have no intention of selling.

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Old 09-17-2008, 11:39 PM
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Maybe you're just not reading enough posts.

I recently changed my personalized tag to "PUREFUN."

EDIT: I just did a count and out of the 70 thread titles on Page 1, only 4 were threads complaining about their car. That's 4/70 = 5.7%.

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Old 09-17-2008, 11:48 PM
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I never worry too much about worth... it depreciates the moment you buy it...its not an investment...never saw it as one from the 8 Ive owned...... its a hobby for me as long as I can afford it... I keep it at that... I know I will lose money on each I buy and 75% of the mods I buy for it .... yes I hope you dont lose more than you have to.. but if it is...so be it.... many people gamble, play golf, buy boats etc.... you gotta have something to have fun in this crazy world... my vette is my fun... I try and leave it at that and enjoy it...
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Originally Posted by TRAYC6
I never worry too much about worth... it depreciates the moment you buy it...its not an investment...never saw it as one from the 8 Ive owned...... its a hobby for me as long as I can afford it... I keep it at that... I know I will lose money on each I buy and 75% of the mods I buy for it .... yes I hope you dont lose more than you have to.. but if it is...so be it.... many people gamble, play golf, buy boats etc.... you gotta have something to have fun in this crazy world... my vette is my fun... I try and leave it at that and enjoy it...


This sums it up very well I think
Old 09-18-2008, 06:57 AM
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It puts a smile on my face every time I start it. PRICELESS.
Old 09-18-2008, 06:57 AM
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best car on the road
Old 09-18-2008, 07:08 AM
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You only go around once in this life. It's a huge buy for me, but I work my azz off to be able to enjoy it, and ENJOY IT I DO... I feel blessed...
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Originally Posted by TRAYC6
I never worry too much about worth... it depreciates the moment you buy it...its not an investment...never saw it as one from the 8 Ive owned...... its a hobby for me as long as I can afford it... I keep it at that... I know I will lose money on each I buy and 75% of the mods I buy for it .... yes I hope you dont lose more than you have to.. but if it is...so be it.... many people gamble, play golf, buy boats etc.... you gotta have something to have fun in this crazy world... my vette is my fun... I try and leave it at that and enjoy it...
I think sometimes I should have waited till now to buy but I also look at it I had a C-6 to drive for the spring and summer and probably wouldn't have bought one now, the way all our real investments are falling apart today..
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I did not get mine to worry that it is worth less everyday I own my baby so I drive her daily to get my enjoyment out of our Vette
Old 09-18-2008, 01:02 PM
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I love my vette. I love the way it looks standing still, and I love the way it looks going down the road. I love the way it sounds when I start and when I get on it. I really love the way it throws me back in my seat whan I dump and punch. I love working on, modding and personalizing my vette, I think that is one of the real underrated joys of owning one of these cars. I feel fortunate to be in a position to experience something 'material' that isn't overly excessive ($$), isn't damaging to me (drugs), gives me pleasure and makes me happy. I (and I am sure many of you) have a lot of preassures and stress in your lives. Here, in a car for heaven's sake, is a healthy outlet, a means to take your mind off the stress and focus on something nice, fun, enjoyable. I picture the top off, wailing through some twisties north of town with Led Zepplin cranked up. This isn't an investment, or a $$ value based decision to own one of these cars. It's a Quality Of Life Decision. My Gramps used to say that a Quality Of Life Decision should be the easiest decision to make. There you have it, from your friendly uncle Bear.
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Originally Posted by REVHIGH
I love my vette. I love the way it looks standing still, and I love the way it looks going down the road. I love the way it sounds when I start and when I get on it. I really love the way it throws me back in my seat whan I dump and punch. I love working on, modding and personalizing my vette, I think that is one of the real underrated joys of owning one of these cars. I feel fortunate to be in a position to experience something 'material' that isn't overly excessive ($$), isn't damaging to me (drugs), gives me pleasure and makes me happy. I (and I am sure many of you) have a lot of preassures and stress in your lives. Here, in a car for heaven's sake, is a healthy outlet, a means to take your mind off the stress and focus on something nice, fun, enjoyable. I picture the top off, wailing through some twisties north of town with Led Zepplin cranked up. This isn't an investment, or a $$ value based decision to own one of these cars. It's a Quality Of Life Decision. My Gramps used to say that a Quality Of Life Decision should be the easiest decision to make. There you have it, from your friendly uncle Bear.
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I don't need to even start it, just looking at it in the garage makes me smile.
Old 09-18-2008, 09:59 PM
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I don't wory about what the car is worth. Just push the button and hear it come to life, better than therapy.

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Old 09-18-2008, 10:07 PM
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I knew when I purchased the C6 that the money was gone. I hope to keep it until I'm too old and decrepit to drive.
Old 09-18-2008, 10:10 PM
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$crew it . . life's too short . . I lost a bunch on paper this week . . but it'll come back . . .the Vette is my sanctuary and I hope I'll always be able to have one !

Life's good . . don't sweat the small stuff. Wrap your a$$ in fiberglass . . .love your Vette!

Enjoy !
Old 09-18-2008, 10:11 PM
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"Us" with the 05's have nothing to worry bout, we lost all of it a while ago.


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