Best time to buy a Corvette
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2023
- Lyle from C&S Corvettes talks about the best time to buy a Corvette.
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Lyle I believe this is the most moving video you have ever made. Since I was a child in the sixties I dreamed of some day owning a Corvette. Now I have a beautiful C5 and I feel even more privileged to own one of these purely american sports cars. Thanks for what you do.
AMEN
I too grew up in the 50’s and 60’s. I wanted a Corvette since that time. A few years ago I got C5 and I love it so much.
Definitely a good one.
FANTASTIC video
Born in the late 50's.
Love my 96, C4
Congratulations!
the last part of this video hit me so hard."tomorrow may not come“， right now is the BEST time to buy a corvette！
It’s now ! Just turned 59 and as you know I just bought my dream C5, a 1999 FRC garage kept in pristine condition with only 19k miles. Love it. Put nearly 500 miles on it in just 2 weeks.
Ironically you mentioned about paying more per month! My current plan which I’ve put on an Xcel spreadsheet: I’ll be making an extra 20% (about $100) payment every month plus a one time $1,500 annually in July, it will reduce my loan by 26 months and ill save about $2600 in interest over the life of the loan. A total of almost $10k in balloon payments.
Also have a high yield savings account setup for $100/month automatic deposit. So I’ll have $1,200 annually saved up for maintenance issues because shit happens and something will need replacing.
Before I found my FRC about a month ago I had 2 options: Save up for a larger deposit and buy a C5 next spring/summer OR wait until I retire in 5 years and get it. Lyle you’re spot on, tomorrow is not guaranteed and NOW was the right time to fulfill my 5 year passion of getting a C5 ! Lyle , thanks for all you do for the corvette community!
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I didn't go through that much red tape. I just HAD to buy the C4 that fell in my lap (driveway) and took out a loan from a shark with fmia connections. She may have cost me an arm and a leg.. but this car is WORTH it! I am mostly happy that she has power steering as well as an AUTOMATIC transmission. It comes in handy these days.
Got a big grin on my face when you mentioned turning back to look at your car after parking it. I finally pulled the trigger on a C5 last year. So happy with my purchase and you nailed it, tomorrow isn’t promised. Glad I have had a year to enjoy my C5, and hope for many more. Wonderful video.
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Agreed 100%! I love detailing my Corvette and driving her and looking back at how beautiful she is ! 🇺🇸🚗
Absolutely SPOT-ON !!!
I’m 62 years old. Financially stable. And have been in love with the Corvette since I saw a yellow 73 being delivered to my neighbor. I was 11 years old and the lines on that beauty left an impression on me all the way to the present!
I’ve owned a couple in the past but have been eyeing up C6 ZR-1’s on CZcams for years.
This video really hit home with me Lyle. The last point you made where tomorrow isn't guaranteed is what my mother said to me 3 years ago while I was having a cup of coffee with her. She knew since I was 9 I wanted a corvette and would never let it go. She told me that while I was able to enjoy it go ahead and buy one. Especially since I had a company car to drive during the week. I will never forget the feeling when I signed the paperwork with her sitting next to me and then finally a week later picking it up with her in the passenger seat. That feeling for me will last a lifetime. I still remember the amount of looks we got driving the Vette back home while everyone in their Falcons and Commodores were sitting there and staring in envy.
Your right, I've always have wanted a Vett since I seen Corvette Summer as a kid...I just turned 56 and still wanting one!
I was able to buy my C5 Z in cash and that makes it even more a better experience. When you own it, less stress and more enjoyable. Whatever car you want, I agree if it is within your means, buy it! Tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
Bought my Z cash too at 19! Was it smart? Heck no. But the fun and memories a year and a half into ownership are totally worth it. It’s needed a lot of work and I’m currently rebuilding the whole top end of the motor [lost a lifter and came across a melted piston :( ] but I’m going to throw it back together this week and fingers crossed I won’t have any major issues for a while. But I probably will because I drive it to it’s limits regularly
@@peterb4143 have to love sweat equity! Nice job. All the hard work will pay off.
@@QUIKSIX1 just got her back together and she drives! Have one or two things to correct that I messed up but besides that’s it’s crazy to have been holding a piston in my hand yesterday to driving it around the block open headers making the neighbors happy today. I’m real tired but I’ll see if I can get it fully done before work tomorrow
In 2017 I was looking for a vette, I ended up finding a 2014 Mustang GT/CS with 14,000 miles for a very reasonable price. 2022 I was looking for a vette and ended up finding a beautifully kept 2017 370Z for reasonable price. I have been looking for a Porsche Cayman since the beginning of the year and this last week found a 2 owner 2003 Anniversary Corvette with only 11,000 and never been driven in the rain, finally got my vette.
Good info and sage advice, Lyle. I’ve had four Corvettes over a 50 year period; I owned them when I could, and sold them when I needed to. Be responsible, but don’t be too shy to pull the trigger. I have no regrets about having enjoyed those cars and wish I had held on to that ‘58 ! I’ll never let go of my ‘04… 😊
Nice. my recent first time corvette purchase a pristine 1999 FRC will never be sold. Car is simply the best bang for the buck.
I like Lyle, lots of great tips for Vette owners. Thank you Lyle !!!
Lyle, you really hit home with this vid. I leased a new 92 C4 in the & turned it in 5 yrs later, but always wanted one more. Bought my C6 last year (with the invaluable help of your vids) at the ripe old age of 70. Knock on wood; I take care of myself, am in good shape & work out intensely, but there are no guarantees! I almost misted up a little at the end of the vid. This is why you're one of those people I'd most like to have a beer with.
LYLE, best pricing hands down late fall 100% I purchased a rare 2001 C5 Convertible quick silver - torch red interior- white top only 34K miles last November 👍
I can't imagine what might make your car rare, but I'll take your word on it. I never sweat the color on a used car, and wound up with a black convertible, which can be very pretty. But I do think a more visible color, like a silver car, has real safety advantages in a world awash with SUV's and drivers using their phones.
@Richard Elliott you need to take a look at my car sir before u jump the gun.. it's a 1of2 ever made C5 color combo
Wow, thanks for opening up Lyle. Father Time remains undefeated and none of us are even guaranteed another day on this planet.
Great points all around! Life is short...If you can responsibly own one of these machines, no time like the present!
Nothing retores my faith in America like hearing from a guy who knows his job and wants his skills to make America better.
Amen Lyle,
I bought my 1st vette in 2001 at 27, this spring I bought my 13th. I've owned a C3, three C4's, three C5's, four C6's and a C7 Z06.
My dad told me to wait for retirement, I'm glad I didn't listen. Long live the Corvette and the childhood dreams that come true once you buy one!!!
#dontwait
Best one yet! Just turned 70 in good health. Your videos on Corvettes made me sell my 2020 Civic "R". Got a C6 base coupe 2012 Paid 40k but with only 9,000. Miles. Best FN car I ever owned!
Thanks
Also pretty neat that you drove a CTR, uncommon to see guys your age drive those!
kind of nice to listen to a man who has built a life around work he enjoys, because such a realization of life's possibilities is rare and wise. The rarity is evident from all the angry people running around so prominently today, and the non seriousness of their choices clearly indicates that critical thinking is a useful life tool.
Despite what is clearly the most beautiful body style of all the corvettes in the background , I would suggest that the ultimate realization of a pleasure car is an open car, making the convertible the ultimate expression of a corvette, if anyone was wondering.
Modern city traffic has taken a lot of the luster off of that position, but once in a location where driving is pleasurable , the concept becomes self evident. Besides being in a position where people outside the car will talk to you inside, one of the other features never realized in a closed car is being able to smell the different varieties of trees or the meadow grass when driving on a mountain road.
I am not a hard core gear head, I just have accepted transportation as a need and enjoy well designed machines, which lead me to the almost practical corvette. I consider my C5 as a suitable platform to financially support through the years. It serves my needs as a fun car to own, and a modern car , while offering less required owner involvement, would only offer me more advanced creature comforts and electronics , since I don't desire more speed or buying more gas.
Don't get me wrong , the earlier cars have fantastic top tier styling, but put next to the car in the video, might only come off as "cute".
I feel the same way. There’s times that I will park my Corvette in a parking lot and look back and say I love this car.
In January 2023, I bought a 1996 LT4 torch red red vette with 24,900 miles for $17,500 with a slightly bigger cam, cold air intake, x pipe and aftermarket exhaust out of Arizona. I never regretted it for a second. I happy as a pig in shit.
You got the deal of the century on that sweet gem. Your baby is going to skyrocket in value in short time. Congrats man!
Ive liked and subscribed just for Lyle. One of the best channels!
I've had my 2008 C6 for a month now and I really enjoy it! You bet that I baby it, too. It's at 29 years of age and I've loved the Corvette since I saw one in 6th grade.
I purchased my first Corvette after my wife passed away. I was 77 years old. It was an 87 C4. Two years later, I moved to Florida and left it to my eldest son because he helped me find it. I found a new wife and was experiencing Corvette withdrawal. She helped me find a 96 Corvette, and we try to go for a 45-minute to an hour ride every week. I'll be 83 this June 19th, and we both look forward to every trip in our C4 Corvette. 😊
OH MAN!!! You couldn’t have said it better in those last five minutes. That was EPIC and totally cool. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the Corvette community. I always look forward to the next video. 😎 When I get back down to Florida (September) I hope I can stop by the shop to meet you and also take you to a place you recommend for some good drinks. 😎 🍸 🥃 It would be my pleasure. 😄 Have a great weekend.
Thanks for this video.... I just turned 72 and have enjoyed my "economical" 1993 C4 for 5 years now. It was my"bucket list car when I retired 6 years ago and fully appreciate your comments !!!! Keep producing the videos for us "senior citizens".
Lyle, I just wanted you to know this is the best episode of any that I have found on the internet or anywhere for that matter! You nailed it! I got my 14 z51 two years ago at age 69 and that turned out to be the perfect time for me. I had the money to pay cash and I have the time to curate my car. It is a love affair! Thanks for your insight and I hope all who hear this episode really listen to it. It is great advice on all points!!
I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Of all the videos I've done, I'm most proud of this one. :) Lyle
Thanks Lyle, great video! And all 100% spot-on the truth! Just turned 71, and just sold my beautiful '89 convertible. Owned it for 8 years and got the Corvette fever 'outta my system', at least for awhile. Will I own another some day? Who knows. But I know it was a blast to own and drive all that time, and I have NO regrets whatsoever. Thanks for all you do!
“Tomorrow may not come” wise words. Thank you for what you do!
Amen, this is a great video. Tomorrow isn’t promised. I’m about to turn 45 in a few weeks. I purchased my first vette last November. Since I was a kid from a little town in East Texas I would pass by the local Chevy Dealership and swore to myself I would have a vette someday. I almost believe it’s good for my health. I love how I feel when I drive it.
I need a corvette. It keeps me sane.😊
I believe every driveway in America should have a corvette in it! There's a corvette in every price range!
Lyle…your dealing the straight scoop…one of my biggest things with cars is that if you want to keep it nice, it cannot be parked outside 24/7…even with a good car cover. If you can’t garage your Corvette (or other car you really car about) expect it to be destroyed by the elements. I have neighbors with three car garages who have so much junk in them they have to park their brand new cars in the driveway. Within a few years it really shows. The rubber starts looking like it’s rotting, clear coat starts to fail, and the interior suffers. Thanks for all the good advice you provide for us!
Wow! The last concept of our immortality also is what impressed on me a few months ago to jump on a perfect packaged 2008 c6. At six decades, I knew it was time due to a health scare. The time would never be better. No guarantees for tomorrow. I know it was meant to be mine. Even though it is 15 years old, it is my perfect dream. Lyle is right, don’t let your dream become unrealized, if you have the means!
C5 owner here for 2 years. I always turn around and admire my car when I leave it. Great job with this video Lyle!
Lyle, Your AWESOME buddy thanks for all your informative corvette videos. Helping the owners understand their cars & enjoy them the most‼️😎👍
Good, common sense ideas. Really liked the bank extra money idea for repairs.....I've always done that.
Awesome thank you
Finally picked up a 2009 Z06, couldn’t be happier. Wanted a ZR1 but still out of the price range
Another great video thanks
Well-done again and 100% agree.
Great video! God bless! And god bless the corvette!
A wonderful video ! Thank you once again Lyle for being there for all of us.
Hell yeah Lyle!!
Couldn’t agree more.👍🏻
Another great vid. Thanks Lyle..
That 20%......your gonna need it!!!!!!!!!
That was exceptional, thanks Lyle !
Well said!
Another great video Lyle!
THANK YOU
Another great video Lyle! In 2009 at age 45 I got my first Corvette, a '94 coupe. Loved, owned and DROVE that car for 12 years. Was it the "latest and greatest".....no. However it was just FUN to drive. In '20 I picked up a '12 GS convertible (my first drop top) and within a week realized I'd never be without a convertible again. The C6 was such a great car to drive I soon found myself trading in the '94 for a '19 coupe. Loved the C7 so much I searched and ended up trading the C6 for a C7 convertible, so at one point I was fortunate enough to have two beautiful C7's in my garage. Last summer a deal for a brand new C8 basically fell into my lap so....yup.... traded the '19 in for the C8 HTC. Two completely different yet amazing cars and I couldn't be happier with both. That being said, every time I see a clean C4 on the road I just smile and wonder if I'll have another one someday. Through 14 years of Corvette ownership no matter what car it was I was/am driving I always had to turn and look back at is as I'm walking away. Any Corvette is never "just another car". Keep up the great work you and everyone at CS do!
That was awesome, Lyle.
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time.
Very true words spoken Lyle, thank you👍
Dang bro you almost brought me to tears man great video wow!
Sooo true!!!!!!
The best video you've posted.I've watched it three times. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
Great advice !
Great video, thank you
Thanks Lyle well explained !
Best video Corvette video I’ve watched in months!! Great content!
Lyle, thanks for this cool vid. My experience is…..DO IT NOW! and not tomorrow. Every time I drive my Corvette you will see a very big smile on my face😃😃😃 I Enjoy the driving experience allways and it relaxes the mind. Peace✌🏻😎
This was awesome!
In December 2021, I bought a restored 1967 L79 Coupe (a 3-time NCRS top flight car). And I freakin LOVE it!!! It’s my first Corvette and it’s a blast drive. My pride and joy!
That is fantastic! Enjoy the heck out of it!!! Lyle :)
That L79 must be a blast to drive, outstanding engine!
Yes, yes, and absolutely! 👍🏼🙏
Great video Lyle! All of your information helped me when i got my C6 a few years ago and I still always watch your channel. Your videos are always so informative!!
Great video, thank you!
love you're videos
Thanks for this. I bought my first Corvette two years ago at the age of 61. A 74 C3 that was about 95% restored. I paid with cash I inherited from my father and at the time I felt more than a little guilty, but now I realize that this car is my Dad's final gift to me and every minute I spend driving it or working on it is time spent reflecting on what a great Dad he was. I was able to make a good decision on which C3 to buy based largely on your advice. I bought my Vette as soon as it was practical, and had I waited even a year, I think the moment would have been lost. I was glad to hear to tell folks to not wait too long.
What a great and honest video.
Thank you.
Excellent advice!
Just bought a 99 convertible white with. Black leather 6m. Needs the big things done but not scared to have it worked on regardless of price. Want it right and only paid 10k for the car. Building it my way.
Well said Lyle! Powerful video.
Thanks Lyle! Amazing tips!
Thank you very much
Thanks!
Thank you for always providing great content. IMO your closing comments were right on point and well said.
THAT was an OUTSTANDING presentation!!!!!!
Thank you for such a great video. This was the best video I have ever seen on when to buy a car. This was also touching as well. I am so glad I found your channel!
Very informative and insightful. Thanks
Excellent advice, Lyle!
Great video Lyle!!!
Enjoyed your video. 👍
Super video. Great points and sentiment 👍👍🇺🇸
Well said, brother!
Solid vid Lyle! Great, great advice!
Great video!
Well done.
Great video Lyle ! Here today , gone tomorrow.
Amazing video👍🏼
wise words always from lyle. enjoying my mariotta headlights and taillights.. thanks again.
Well said Lyle - that ending was perfectly accurate in so many ways!
Thanks Lyle…great advice and yes, it is a love affair.
Nailed it!
Great video ! 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you sir , Thanks for the other help you have given me.
GREAT VIDEO 👍
Great video Lyle. You nailed it. Everyone should enjoy the experience with being passionate about a car.
This is such a good video. It has a lot of great insight that people should think about, Especially about tomorrow may never come. Keep up the great work.
Awesome video