How long does it last?
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How long does it last?
I’m going on about 6 weeks with my Vette and every time I see it I get a little giddy thinking I can’t believe it’s actually mine. it keeps looking better and better. I hope it never gets old. Anyone experience something similar with your first Vette? How long did it last?
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beaversstonehaven (10-03-2019)
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Like almost 2yrs. Then the itch starts again lol.
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Melting Slicks
Shoot, I'm probably in the minority for longer term Vette owners, but I still feel that way when I look at my old '82 ( had since 1992) AND the new 2019. I even miss the '94 and 2011 I had when I see old pictures. No, it is normal and you are OK I believe.
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Going on 4 years now
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I think it has a lot to do with how offen and how much you drive your C7, but for me, I'm on my 6th season (with about 4 weeks left) and I'm at 8700 miles. I still love to drive mine and row the boat as much today as I did when I picked it up on May 2, 2014.
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Congrats, OP.
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Le Mans Master
It's especially exciting when you return back from a work trip or vacation.
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Bought my 1st Corvette new kept it for 9 years. When the C7's came out in 2014 i was not sold. Finally in 16 I gave in wanted something new test drove the C7 and thats was it. Factory ordered the same day. Longest 8 weeks ever. Now this one is almost 4 years old. Not sold on the C8 , no stick, but hmmm seems i have been down this road before.. We'll see what happens
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I got my 2019 almost a year ago and look forward to getting off work to take her out. Hasn’t gotten old for me and I look in the garage many times a day and always puts a big smile on my face!!
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I bought my first when I was 29, and have been dailying them ever since (on number 7 now). That is a lot of trips back and forth over many, many years.
I can safely say that it never goes away. I'm very blessed to have this car, and still get quite giddy over it haha!
I can safely say that it never goes away. I'm very blessed to have this car, and still get quite giddy over it haha!
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I have this on the C7:
Well it hasn't given up the thrill.
The last half million miles total on Vettes hasn't either.
Dang, they are fun and stylish.
And affordable.
Well it hasn't given up the thrill.
The last half million miles total on Vettes hasn't either.
Dang, they are fun and stylish.
And affordable.
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devnull (10-02-2019)
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Bought my first Corvette in 1972 when I got out of the service. A '63 fuel injected convertible with side pipes and knock off wheels. Paid $3,200 for it used. 8 Corvettes later, I wish I had that '63 today.
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No, not with any of my Vettes, but yes with something else from a long, long time ago... which I still have over half a century later.
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Regardless of which of the ten Corvettes I have owned, I feel very fortunate to have been able to afford and enjoyed every one of them. I do not recall a time when I have regretted a purchase and they always put a smile on my face.
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I put the top down and have an instant grin, I own a classic peice of american car greatness Still happening daily for 3 years
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Damn, that's a great pic ^^^!
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Thrill
My wife and I are in out 70's. She drives a 2014 C7, I have a 2017 ZO6. Over time, we have owned 7 or 8 Vettes.
The thrill NEVER goes away, and we hope it never does! It will last forever!
The thrill NEVER goes away, and we hope it never does! It will last forever!