Exactly why did you buy your Corvette?
09-14-2013, 10:18 PM
#181
Burning Brakes
Be honest, why?
For me, it was the realization of a 5 decade dream.
Kids, college, mortgage payments, and practicality, took its toll for many years.
So, why would I buy it now, when I'm retired, with my track years behind me? Simple.
I could afford it, and I wanted to own a new Corvette before I died. I wanted a manual gearbox, because all my muscle cars, when I was younger, were stick, and I loved driving them.
I wanted to drive it, when I felt like driving it. I wanted to look at it in the garage, when I felt like looking at it. I wanted to detail it almost every weekend to keep it looking new, and get myself some exercise at the same time.
I took delivery Jan. 24th, 2013, and just turned 1,700 miles a few days ago. Probably will be driving it about 3,000 miles per year.
I will drive this beautiful machine, as long as I am able to fall into, and crawl out of it.
How about you? Why did you buy yours? Post a photo of yours as well. We're all proud of our cars!
For me, it was the realization of a 5 decade dream.
Kids, college, mortgage payments, and practicality, took its toll for many years.
So, why would I buy it now, when I'm retired, with my track years behind me? Simple.
I could afford it, and I wanted to own a new Corvette before I died. I wanted a manual gearbox, because all my muscle cars, when I was younger, were stick, and I loved driving them.
I wanted to drive it, when I felt like driving it. I wanted to look at it in the garage, when I felt like looking at it. I wanted to detail it almost every weekend to keep it looking new, and get myself some exercise at the same time.
I took delivery Jan. 24th, 2013, and just turned 1,700 miles a few days ago. Probably will be driving it about 3,000 miles per year.
I will drive this beautiful machine, as long as I am able to fall into, and crawl out of it.
How about you? Why did you buy yours? Post a photo of yours as well. We're all proud of our cars!
I bought my corvette for many of the reasons that others have stated.
I'll list a few of them here.
I have loved them since I was a young man, (although that was quite awhile ago) I am living my dream.
I enjoy my corvette, it is my therapy. I always feel good when I get behind the wheel and row through the gears. Heck, I enjoy just going in the garage and looking at them.
I enjoy washing/detailing my corvettes, standing back and admiring my handiwork and America's true iconic sports car.
I have met some wonderful people over my many years of corvette ownership. A few have become cherished friends.
By the way, I'm not a chrome guy. (Not that there's anything wrong with that)
My C6
09-14-2013, 11:02 PM
#182
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
09-14-2013, 11:16 PM
#183
Drifting
Old kid's dream of mine, growing up watching them race in my hometown, I have always considered them to be the sexiest, if not the fastest, and I still do today.
Now that I own one, I don't think I could live without one ever again... highly addictive.
Now that I own one, I don't think I could live without one ever again... highly addictive.
09-15-2013, 11:40 AM
#185
Team Owner
Reliable track car with all the goodies I needed. Great brakes, decent suspension, and the ability to put huge tires under it. It has been awesome. I'll miss her when I trade her in on a C7 soon.
Last edited by VatorMan; 09-15-2013 at 11:43 AM.
09-15-2013, 12:09 PM
#186
Pro
Member Since: Jul 2011
Location: toronto ontario
Posts: 573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I could not get in and out of my Pantera, so after 38 yrs I sold it and bought an old mans convertable.
After owning BLACK horses,black Pantera, black pick ups, and a black
Harley, and being a Black Donnelly, I went with Atomic Orange..Ed
After owning BLACK horses,black Pantera, black pick ups, and a black
Harley, and being a Black Donnelly, I went with Atomic Orange..Ed
09-15-2013, 12:35 PM
#187
Safety Car
To re-enter the "Bracket Wars" but most importantly it won't rust sitting in the driveway! Never owned one before and I like it. 
PS: I would recommend getting the front splash guards to protect the rear panels.
PS: I would recommend getting the front splash guards to protect the rear panels.
