ZR1Cat

Well, I must admit that I did.

But, before you heave tomatoes at me, let me explain. I never planned to attend the NCM event to begin with as I have been very busy. Frankly, I totally forgot that the NCM event was in front of the Labor Day weekend. However, this coincidently was the same weekend that I had some personal business to manage in Bowling Green. As my GF and I were on the road in my 2013 Subaru Outback heading to BG, we see copious numbers of vettes on the interstate. Ding! I suddenly remembered the NCM anniversary event and realized the error of my ways. We made some quick change of plans as we pulled into town. I did accomplish my business in town, but freed up much of Saturday to go to the museum. We had a blast, but really felt out of place driving around town in a Subaru among what seemed like thousands of vettes. Out of habit we waved at several, but generally got ignored by most we passed.

I got a few pics while at the NCM that I thought I’d share.

bpGx

Good Looking Subaru

red2012

I don't see a problem with it. Whats the difference what kind of car you use to get wherever you are going.

1bdvet

Glad you went and had great time!

RocketDawg

I bought a '15 Forester a couple months ago. Really nice little vehicle, and it's now my daily driver.

wrh3

I drove a Jeep there one time since I needed something that could haul more than 2 people......no problems with the Subie

su8pack1

At least you made it.

cor28vettes

Your AWD Subaru can go places Vettes wouldn't dare to tread. Ask me how I know.

MGretz70

I was wondering why somebody did that when I saw it there!

Huskerman

....whatever it takes...even if you had to hitchike.......

Bigredwing

Hopefully the seats have improved. I had one a few years ago and mechanically liked it but the seats were hard as a rock. It was also my first all-wheel-drive vehicle and I thought I could go anywhere. The first snow we had was several inches deep and I made it up my driveway easily. Unfortunately I live off a cul-de-sack and the snow was deeper there. The car turtled on me due to the snow and chassis pans and all four wheels were spinning but me no go. I had to walk back home through my wheel tracks and grab a shovel. My neighbors thought it was hilarious.

not08crmanymore

Man those sink hole cars make my heart sink a little.What a damn shame.As for the SUBARU,as long as you wore a mask,you're fine!

ZR1Cat

This is my first Subaru and right now I am loving it. I got the top of the line model with the 3.6 engine and highly optioned.

I noticed you're from Leonardtown. Cool. My 67 BB was originally delivered to Bell Motors in Leonardtown, MD. I tracked the dealership, and from there the original owner, from the tank sticker (build sheet). When I visited the dealership in 1993 to find the first owner, I met the salesman that sold the car in June of 67. What a surprise. The guy still worked there! They gave me all the original sales records, etc to add to my documentation. Nice folks. They claim they are the second oldest Chevy (continuous ownership) dealership in the country. Did you get your vette there?

RocketDawg

Don't know about his Outback, but the seats are pretty hard in my Forester. I think the Outback is a bit more luxurious, so they may be softer. My front buckets are pretty comfortable but could use some more side support from the bolsters. I've never ridden in the back, but they're pretty flat and don't look all that comfortable. I've sat in them for a minute but that's it.

Driving the Vette after getting used to the Subaru makes it a whole new experience. But they have different purposes, and each does its purpose well.

ZR1Cat

Yes, seeing the sink hole in person was even more depressing than viewing the photos online. Plus the building had a humid, dirt stink about it. I can't believe they even thought about not filling that hole.

As for my attire, I had a ZR1 designed t-shirt on. The Subie is a carry all and fortunately I had one in my storage bag. I embarrassed my GF by changing shirts in the parking lot. My GF had her Bloomington Gold t-shirt on...thus we blended in the crowd very well Lastly, I am a NCM Lifetime member so I had the right credentials.

Bigredwing

That's wild. Bell Motors was the second oldest. It is part of the Winegardner Group now but at the same location. Nice people there and I bought an S10 from them some years ago. I don't know about now but back then (when it was Bell) the salesmen worked on salary and not commission. I bought my '11 GS at Criswell in Gaithersburg exactly 3 years ago as they have a much larger allotment and available cars. I do research my purchases, but am also very spontaneous when I buy.

stingraymyway

Two things popped into my head when I read the title; Museum delivery or "Never been in the rain".

not08crmanymore

OK,you get a pass then..but the girlfriend may not be as forgiving!!