How old is the "average" C6 buyer?

[jhecox]

It's official ,my age was 61.

Steve,

You were 61 about 40 years ago, weren't you?

Hecox

 

[scheduler]

I always wanted one and it took me about 52 years to get it. Yellow 08 coupe.

 

[Cruzen]

Maybe a good follow-up question is how old were you when you bought your FIRST Corvette, and how many have you owned over the years. I suspect for many of us having the privilege of owning a C-6,our first was at a much younger age. I started at 34 with a C-4 and have had one ever since. My new one just happens to be the next in line, and certainly the best yet.

When the C-7 debuts, I'll be there.
Philzer

Owned is the functional word here. If you're making payments you do not own the car but are in a financial relationship with some lending institution. This average age thing agrees with a personal observation I made over the years. Most people can't cough up the 50-60K for a Vette until they get through all the family issues. By the time this happens a person is usually between 50 and 70 years of age unless it's one of my ex wives. After our divorce, either one could buy several in one shopping spree. That explains why I went from the late 70's to the late 90's before I could afford one.

My personal feeling is that if you are making "payments on a car" then you could not "afford it". What ever you can pay cash for is what you can "afford". That in itself reduces the number of people who can buy a new Vette to those who also have their house and any other financial commitments paid off. Buying on credit does not mean you can afford something. It just means that you know someone, ( name your favorite financial institution here) that has the money to buy the thing and will let you use it for a monthly payment.

Now, who really OWNS their Vette??? Honestly!!

The trip is short,
Enjoy the ride,
Denny

 

[BigJimZ16]

Owned is the functional word here. If you're making payments you do not own the car but are in a financial relationship with some lending institution. This average age thing agrees with a personal observation I made over the years. Most people can't cough up the 50-60K for a Vette until they get through all the family issues. By the time this happens a person is usually between 50 and 70 years of age unless it's one of my ex wives. After our divorce, either one could buy several in one shopping spree. That explains why I went from the late 70's to the late 90's before I could afford one.

My personal feeling is that if you are making "payments on a car" then you could not "afford it". What ever you can pay cash for is what you can "afford". That in itself reduces the number of people who can buy a new Vette to those who also have their house and any other financial commitments paid off. Buying on credit does not mean you can afford something. It just means that you know someone, ( name your favorite financial institution here) that has the money to buy the thing and will let you use it for a monthly payment.

Now, who really OWNS their Vette??? Honestly!!

The trip is short,
Enjoy the ride,
Denny

I own both of mine, of course the wife thinks they belong to her, except of course when they need fuel or detailing!!!

 

[spectre2012]

38 in august.

 

[Chemdawg99]

Well, I'll be in the 40 and up crowd in a few months otfl

 

[David8A1951]

Took me awhile (56)

Been wanting a vette since the days I worked at an ESSO station when I was 14 and I saw my first one, a blue 1962.

 

[The Gu]

My 2 cents worth....

I am currently 56.
After some intuitive financial planning, I was able to retire at 50.
And after burying several friends of varying ages, my wife and I decided that it was time to start doing a little more "living".

So last year I fulfilled a desire to own a Cadillac, and bought a new CTS.
A beautiful car indeed.

Now waiting for August 25th, the scheduled date for the building of my new 2010 Corvette.

Looks like it will be the Corvette in the summer, and the CTS in the winter, as well as those annoying rainy summer days

You only go around once in life......and death lasts a long, long time :ugh :eyerole

Dennis

PS - Anybody know how long a typical delivery time is ? Kentucky to Ontario, Canada isn't really very far ;help

 

[BLUURRR]

since i am 70 if you average the age i would raise the average. this is #10 in 45 years

I would agree with that. I was a couple months away from turning 45 years old when I got my first Corvette...a C6 coupe. Gosh, not everyone can afford one...new that is. I would have done it sooner but other $$$ obligations kept coming up. Still can't believe I took the plunge...but happy I did.

 

[BLUURRR]

I always wanted one and it took me about 52 years to get it. Yellow 08 coupe.

I planned on waiting until I was 50...when the kids were to be all gone. Then GM had their employee pricing which put an end to my wait. Each of my kids have said when I pass on that they want the Vette...2008 Coupe.

 

[Hankg42]

I'll be 59 in September. I got my 2009 C6 in April. Owned my first Corvette (a '61) at the age of 20 in in 1971. Had it for about 2 years. None in between, unfortunately.

 

[BLUURRR]

I'll be 59 in September. I got my 2009 C6 in April. Owned my first Corvette (a '61) at the age of 20 in in 1971. Had it for about 2 years. None in between, unfortunately.

Well, I got really lucky. Never had a vette, or even a rode in one. Got my brand new 2008 at age 45. My goal was by age 50. I'm glad I can enjoy it while I am so-called young. Somehow I think If I was retired I would have more time to really enjoy the Corvette.

 

[SP8CTRE]

I swore to my wife of 26 years that I would have a Corvette by age 50. Well I turn 50 in February and I just got my Vette last week. I convinced her that prices were at the best due to the economy.

Oh and I did get a great deal on a 2004 16,000 miles 1 owner car.

 

[SP8CTRE]

In every Corvette I see some old guy is driving it. Usually bald or with grey hair old enough to be my grandpa.

Dont you know he wants to be your grandpa or at least sugar daddy!!!

 

[bucket]

Owned is the functional word here. If you're making payments you do not own the car but are in a financial relationship with some lending institution. This average age thing agrees with a personal observation I made over the years. Most people can't cough up the 50-60K for a Vette until they get through all the family issues. By the time this happens a person is usually between 50 and 70 years of age unless it's one of my ex wives. After our divorce, either one could buy several in one shopping spree. That explains why I went from the late 70's to the late 90's before I could afford one.

My personal feeling is that if you are making "payments on a car" then you could not "afford it". What ever you can pay cash for is what you can "afford". That in itself reduces the number of people who can buy a new Vette to those who also have their house and any other financial commitments paid off. Buying on credit does not mean you can afford something. It just means that you know someone, ( name your favorite financial institution here) that has the money to buy the thing and will let you use it for a monthly payment.

Now, who really OWNS their Vette??? Honestly!!

The trip is short,
Enjoy the ride,
Denny

i say things like..The road would look a lot different if everyone had to pay for what they are driving..
and invariably, its the wanna-be's that have the attitude....lol
its america..it aint about having money
its about cash flow..
i believe i would appreciate a C6 if even if i were making payments..it will probably be the only way i can afford one
:cool

 

[The Gu]

Here now !

Got a call today from the salesman, and my 2010 Corvette has finally arrived

It will be ready for me friday afternoon @ 1:00 PM.

And, I have the certified cheque here in my sweaty little hands.

At an interest rate of 7.8%, it didn't make any sense to finance the Corvette.

Unlike my 2008 Cadillac CTS that I bought last year @ 0.5%. In that case, it didn't make sense NOT to finance the purchase. With the money I would have used for a CASH purchase invested wisely for 3 years, the NET cost of the Cadillac will actually be LESS, due to the interest earned over and above the 0.5% financing costs.

So I guess I own the Vette, and borrow the Cadillac from GMAC

Dennis

 

[midyearroadster427]

ut oh....I was in the majority until last week....this getting older is depressing....but its better than not getting older I guess...

 

[scott53]

This is my first post. I was 6 years old in 1959 when I rode in my first Corvette, a new '59. From that time on I wanted one. It took me 30 years to buy one. I bought a 1987 coupe (with 6600 miles) in 1989 at age 36. I traded it for a 1998 coupe (with 4200 miles) in 1999 at age 46. I still have it, but am now considering trading it in on a used, low-milage C6.

 

[bucket]

This is my first post. I was 6 years old in 1959 when I rode in my first Corvette, a new '59. From that time on I wanted one. It took me 30 years to buy one. I bought a 1987 coupe (with 6600 miles) in 1989 at age 36. I traded it for a 1998 coupe (with 4200 miles) in 1999 at age 46. I still have it, but am now considering trading it in on a used, low-milage C6.

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its all about the Benjamins....if we had the bucks we would all have a new ZR
newer is better...

 

[billyz06-2003]

average buyer

its all in your head anyway, i think the vettes help keep me younger and thats good enough for me.Billy