CaptnKidd, I'm 55, like a classic 55 Chevrolet shoebox. Two more years I'll be a 57.

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Rick

 

I'm a youngster at 51! As to the younger crowd running those other cars, I think a lot has to do with disposable income of course but then there is perception and reality.

First perception.....ever seen a corvette commercial? Yea me either. Seems Chevy rarely runs them but yet every younger generation sees countless commercials on dodge products, ford mustangs, and even camaros on Chevy ads...but Vette's, not so much. Lastly on perception is the value and price. Until I actually went to buy a new one back in January 2015 I had no idea what they costs and just knew I couldn't afford one. Perception is not reality.

Now reality says, it's a sports car not a muscle car. But what does mean and does anyone under 40 care? I can't define the technical difference but since the younger under generation isn't into cars like us older folks it's clear there is a difference and it matters to a certain buying segment. Pricing reality is clearly not known on the younger crowd as I see kids in high end BMWs, Lexuses, Porches where the price is at par or way above the corvette price. Then I look at the trucks here in Texas and wow they crush the costs of corvettes with the lift kits, lights, wheels, etc.

Now to your observation of the age...I've noticed it too and I do my best to drag that number down. It is thrilling to meet someone at a light or gas station and talk shop so to speak. To talk cars, put them in the drivers seat or run them around the block real quick. It's fun to do for both parties. Like many here on SRF, my grandkids see us talk, clean and drive these awesome machines......and they are very interested in them. I hear them tell their friends all about it. In fact they just showed up at the house last nightand will be here for five nights and the youngest grandson says, I can't wait till we can get the corvettes out, I want to ride with Paw Paw in the grey one and Levi can ride with GiGi in the red one. nthego:

Ps, I think there's another thread on this topic too where someone like norm kept a running total of the members average age.

 

Thanks for your input on this. I'm very new both here and as an owner of a corvette, so a lot to learn.
I enjoyed your reply, oh and I did do a search for this topic, but did not find anything, so maybe I just did not search for the right topic..

 

I'll be 60 next week

 

Put me down for 63.

 

I’m going to guess the average age of owners of any new car costing more than 60k skews older for practical purposes. For nonessential sports cars, more so. Of course, “nonessential” is in the eye of the beholder 55

 

Well so far I'm the "Old Fart" on here.

 

Nope, 69 here.

 

And when I was at the Ron Fellows driving school I was one of the youngest there.

 

I was the oldest by far. Charlie aka cutnout

 

Average age still hovering around the 51 - 52 mark.

http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/general-discussion/4745-what-your-ages-8.html

 

So Norm, from your link, I take it your around 71 now?
Is so the average that has replied so far is just under 56. Maybe the new C7 is getting the attention of us old guys...lol

 

Captnkid, no worries here and I am not surprised you searched and could not find it. Sometimes too many results and then other times none. Welcome aboard.

 

33 here

 

35.

 

Half a century here.

 

According to GM per demographics, the average age as of one year ago was 54. Down from 61 pre C7. They are becoming younger.

 

I'm 57, that's in the more or less average range of the owners in my area. Of course averages are just that and we have at least one Corvette friend in his 80s and there are some guys in their 30s here. I see more younger guys in C5 and C6 Corvettes than in C7 and they seem more likely to do extensive modifications and engine build-ups. Just an observation, I haven't studied it scientifically, of course.

 

A young 56 here.

 

I think I just turned 53, can’t remember. [emoji12]

 

Bought my first Vette C4 at 29, then a C5, then a C6 then I bought my 2014 Z51 for my 50th. Picked up this Z in Feb.

 

There is a similar survey and posts on the ZR-1.net website that relates to owners of C4 ZR-1s but I thought it might be of interest for a comparison. The survey and posts have been around since 2009, when I was 63. So you can probably figure out the rest of the sad truth....Bob

How old are the ZR-1 owners? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

 

I'm only 46.

 

Older people often have the money. Younguns, not so much!

 

Almost 68, but act like 25.

 

Sorry but this will likely increase the average age considerably. I turn 73 in 2 months. I'm having my mid-life crisis a little later than most.

 

My first one a C5 at 54 may C7 at 70.

 

I am 70, got my current C7 at 67.

But, got my first one, a 64 Red C2 roadster, at age 19!!

 

70 is the magic age for a lot of us.

 

I became Medicare eligible three months ago. :tongue: