ever felt judged by others because of your corvette?
04-26-2015, 05:30 AM
#41
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Human nature to judge others by whatever criteria is imaginable. I give a ratz azz what people think of me when they see me driving the Vette.
However, I have been amused a couple times at a gas station by the "enviro-Prius" types that took the time to harangue me about driving such a "gas-guzzler". Except for one time, their eyes open wide with amazement to hear "26.x mpg @ 70 mph w/cruise control". That one exception, upon me say "26 mpg", called me a liar and stomped off.
However, I have been amused a couple times at a gas station by the "enviro-Prius" types that took the time to harangue me about driving such a "gas-guzzler". Except for one time, their eyes open wide with amazement to hear "26.x mpg @ 70 mph w/cruise control". That one exception, upon me say "26 mpg", called me a liar and stomped off.
04-26-2015, 07:10 AM
#42
Safety Car
However, I have been amused a couple times at a gas station by the "enviro-Prius" types that took the time to harangue me about driving such a "gas-guzzler". Except for one time, their eyes open wide with amazement to hear "26.x mpg @ 70 mph w/cruise control". That one exception, upon me say "26 mpg", called me a liar and stomped off.
04-26-2015, 07:55 AM
#43
Burning Brakes
About 10 yrs ago I saw a older guy in a newer vette vert. He looked a lot like me. I thought he looked kinda silly. I sort of gave up the idea of putting myself in a vette back then. Then a year ago I thought I was going to die after a routine hip replacement. Turned out not to be serious but got me to thinking. I've wanted a vette since I was 10. Who knows how much longer I'll be able to enjoy one. If not now then when? Don't even care how silly I may look..I love driving my vert!! Cheers to all my fellow vette brethren and sisthren. 
Rick
04-26-2015, 08:04 AM
#44
Mines going to get me killed if things keep going like the last time I took it out. Wife and I were out for a drive and it started out nice enough. People coming back from a car show a county over that we met on the highway were hanging out the side windows waving at us. Cool I thought. Id call it enthusiastic waving if anything.
Later in the day a bunch of teenage girls in another convertible are standing up in their car waving at us. I didn't catch most of this (remember married and NOT looking
) Wife on the other hand isn't quite so amused about it.
That afternoon the girl at a local gas station wants me to take her for a ride and is telling me what time she gets off work and that she doesn't have to get back till tomorrow since she's off work tomorrow. I hold up my left hand pointing at the wedding ring. She says that doesn't bother her any and to just make up an excuse.
Two problems at this point.
A: Happily married. B: Wife is in the car
I left before wife ended up killing her or me.
Later in the day a bunch of teenage girls in another convertible are standing up in their car waving at us. I didn't catch most of this (remember married and NOT looking
) Wife on the other hand isn't quite so amused about it.That afternoon the girl at a local gas station wants me to take her for a ride and is telling me what time she gets off work and that she doesn't have to get back till tomorrow since she's off work tomorrow. I hold up my left hand pointing at the wedding ring. She says that doesn't bother her any and to just make up an excuse.
Two problems at this point.
A: Happily married. B: Wife is in the car
I left before wife ended up killing her or me.
Last edited by Ozzstar; 04-26-2015 at 08:24 AM.
04-26-2015, 08:22 AM
#45
to be honest people i see lots of poor me attitude regarding c4 corvettes on corvetteforum BY C4 OWNERS.
they are only cheap because they happen to be at the bottom of there depreciation curve. they all do it lol.
stop posting this garbage and standup tall and maybe people will start getting out of your way.
sorry but i just had to say something. way too much wallowing by some c4 owners. its not the car people its the owners. i guarantee the late c3 owners felt the same about their cars in 1999. when they hit bottom and they could be bought for 2600$
they are only cheap because they happen to be at the bottom of there depreciation curve. they all do it lol.
stop posting this garbage and standup tall and maybe people will start getting out of your way.
sorry but i just had to say something. way too much wallowing by some c4 owners. its not the car people its the owners. i guarantee the late c3 owners felt the same about their cars in 1999. when they hit bottom and they could be bought for 2600$
Now i think i'll go cool down and take a ride in my '93 since it's a lazy Sunday morning. Enjoy the day - Ozz
Last edited by Ozzstar; 04-29-2015 at 10:01 AM.
04-26-2015, 12:34 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
"And you chose NOW to start listening to your dad?"
04-27-2015, 04:17 PM
#48
Amen. It was on a different topic, but after a put down comment by someone a while back, my response was 'fortunately, my opinion of my self-worth is not related to your opinion of me...'Do you like and enjoy your C4?
Then who gives a flying fig what anyone else thinks!
It makes me happy every time I step into the garage and see my Corvette sitting there. That's all that matters.
04-28-2015, 10:36 AM
#50
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Eff Em....
Small town or not, people with judge you for any number of things. Cars are one of the most visible.
We are by no means rich - far from it, but we have a passion for cars in our family and own 4 Vettes (see my avatar). I know the neighbors are jealous based on the comments I used to hear them make about others on our block. So I've stopped talking to most of them and really couldn't give a rats @ss what they think.
As a matter of fact when I see the haters I actually look at them and give them a smirk knowing that they are jealous. I'm happy - worked hard my whole life to get what I really want.
Eff em....
We are by no means rich - far from it, but we have a passion for cars in our family and own 4 Vettes (see my avatar). I know the neighbors are jealous based on the comments I used to hear them make about others on our block. So I've stopped talking to most of them and really couldn't give a rats @ss what they think.
As a matter of fact when I see the haters I actually look at them and give them a smirk knowing that they are jealous. I'm happy - worked hard my whole life to get what I really want.
Eff em....
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04-28-2015, 01:15 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
My pastor's wife drove a 15-20 year old Cadillac - and got snide comments about "How can they afford to drive that car?" fairly often. 20 year old Cadillacs are in the same boat as 20 year old Vettes - nearly worthless compared to what they sold for new. But do the idiots out there .. even really .. think?
04-28-2015, 02:34 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
My pastor's wife drove a 15-20 year old Cadillac - and got snide comments about "How can they afford to drive that car?" fairly often. 20 year old Cadillacs are in the same boat as 20 year old Vettes - nearly worthless compared to what they sold for new. But do the idiots out there .. even really .. think?
04-28-2015, 02:35 PM
#53
Intermediate
I love my new vette! I have only driven it a couple of times now but definitely fun and powerful!
I did have to be sensitive with my brother-in-law who has a jealous streak. We made sure he was the first to know about it and that seemed to do the trick.
I did have to be sensitive with my brother-in-law who has a jealous streak. We made sure he was the first to know about it and that seemed to do the trick.
04-28-2015, 05:54 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
Welcome to the forum, Ford! Make sure and post a thread with some pics - we all love to see pics!
04-28-2015, 06:08 PM
#56
04-28-2015, 07:04 PM
#57
Neighbor has a C5 and when he saw our C4 came over immediately and stopped me saying, "You knew when I saw this I'd be over there, so just hold up." And the only grief I get is from other sports car brand owners that don't own a Corvette and that's all in good fun.
06-11-2015, 10:07 AM
#59
Instructor
How do you think I feel? I live in the Scottish Highlands among mountains and heather. Everyone here drives an old Land Rover and a hot car is a 2014 Discovery with a snorkel far less an '87 red Corvette! 
When I'm down at the local market or pub, at times I feel like I'm the only guy at the UN without a headset!!
When I'm down at the local market or pub, at times I feel like I'm the only guy at the UN without a headset!!
06-12-2015, 12:16 PM
#60
Racer
They're jealous because they want what you have. The insecure will be snide and the secure will give complements. Ignore the former, and smile and wave at the latter. Most of all don't let any of it bother you.
