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pologreen1

I'll wave first sometimes, but I definitely try to wave back. The problem for me is that I try to stay pretty focused on my car and driving, not others. New corvettes are just cars to me, not so much a culture anymore.

Boating, I think it is polite to wave or tradition and even that is dying off, but if you stopped by people and they treated you a certain way it could be all kinds of reasons they did.

Yeah BTW there is a stereotype about vette owners if did not know, and stereotypes are not born out of the blue.

If you watch and read enough you'll see most people are self absorbed ******, unless they know you.

I don't like talking about my car even though it draws attention. (makes me feel awkward) I do try to be friendly respectful to people if they are to me though, even if it makes me uncomfortable. If they are dicks, they get ignored until they push personal boundaries.

Don't take it personal, enjoy your adventures and anyone you meet that positively impacts your day.

Rover01

Don't let it bother you. Vettes are not magical ***** remedies, but most are good folks! You'll find the same with any type A car group.

Enjoy your car and ^%#% em! Nice color BTW!

Mcrider

Corvette owners have developed a reputation as ******. I've never seen anything like it or encountered another group anywhere even close. Instead of focusing on these bozo's, make friends with those who own different cars and can appreciate the hard work put into ANY car.

C5R USA

Sorry to hear of your experience but, I wouldn't take that as the norm. Unfortunately, no matter where you go in life, you are going to run into your "cliques" from time to time....and a lot of them do drive Corvettes. I remember well breaking into the Corvette scene at 26, and remember getting that kind of brush-off. I'm 50 now, and still run into those kind of people but, honestly the Corvette life is what you make of it. I wasn't going to let some azzhats ruin a hobby I was passionate about. Stick with it and you will eventually find "Vette people" that won't hold their noses up at you.


Just a suggestion but, you might want to take a look in the forum regional area where you live for Corvette events near by, just to expand your horizons. I'm betting that with the more time you spend out there and going different places, you'll find people that you bond with. I'm not sure how long you've been in the Corvette life but, it's a rewarding one from my perspective....Stick with it, it's a great hobby.


Good luck.....

84 4+3

You my friend have never talked to anyone who owns an Audi/BMW/Jag/any high end European car owner. And they're my customers. Want to talk about stuck up, one guy came in his vette and the other guy went home to check something and came back in a Maserati... And made sure to park right next to him and well... like really made an entrance... I've seen some weird things in my years....

I know I'm generalizing but anyone who has the coin to throw around on one of those tends to become self absorbed. Not everyone though. I may have jumped the gun on that lol.

Mcrider

Years ago when the Harley craze hit big and the "RUBBIES" (rich urban bikers} appeared, they bought up the uber high dollar custom bikes and brought their attitude with them. That didn't go over very well at all and they had to make some quick adjustments to their attitudes. Either get along or get the **** out. Some ended up becoming so ostracized they sold their bikes. It was never about how much money you made and if you tried to bring that attitude with you, then you probably drank alone.

Bajaholic

So.... Have you noticed the age of a majority of the Corvette owners? Maybe.... They are to old, week and feeble to raise their arm high enough to get over the window jam.

Maybe it is you?

There, I should have offended everyone by now...

Either way, Save the Wave, and "True" owners, don't care what vintage or model you have. ALL Corvettes are great!

1993C4LT1

In my experience, everyone who doesn't know, or like you is like that. For example. I simply told a lady that she has pretty eyes, her response: I have a boyfriend.

confab

I'm dead serious, I wouldn't worry about it in the least. There's two kinds of people in these hobbies - One who is in it for the lifestyle/image/etc. The other is in it for the actual hobby. The latter are always enjoyable people. The former have self esteem issues. Attitude issues. They're a mess.

I could give you some examples of the "lifestyle" types, but it might offend some people so I won't. But the point is that genuine car guys are a pretty cool lot, universally.. No matter what they drive. You see it here all the time.

Someone was blabbing on and on about how wonderful "classless societies" would be recently and I couldn't help but think that I see it with the car crowd a lot.

Uber Drivers talking to doctors and engineers, and there's no snobbery whatsoever. That's an increasingly rare thing in society today and I think a genuine fondness for automobiles is the 'glue' that permits it to happen. You talk to people like that at these meets and I think you'll find them much more enjoyable.

Mcrider

exactly!!!

ls777z

Hellcat owners come to mind....
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84 4+3

Being honest I just forget. And I usually drive with my arms resting in my lap and I hit the wheel when I do remember lol.

cv67

Saw the same thing a lot, its obvious why they bought theirs.

Like the cars, the crowd not so much.
I guess if owning a Chevy makes them elite they got bigger issues.Those guys usually have to ask permission to pee when they get home.

Not4spd

I'm going to be real with you. You drive the red headed step child of the Corvette World. Roll up to a car meet or "cruise" in a C4 and you will be snubbed. Yes, mostly by other Corvette owners that don't own a C4. It's just a fact of the car and Corvette world. You can love your C4 all you want, but in the end it will typically get little respect among the local automotive community.

With that being said car meets also have lots of clicks and breaking into an automotive social circle can be somewhat of a challenge. Keep walking around giving compliaments.

I typically find with Corvette owners it's all about the story. Start with sharp looking Corvette how long have you owned it? From there try to find some small detail about the car that stands out. It also really helps to know a little about each generation. For example, C6Z guys- hey got a question for ya. Is all the hype about the heads needing to be reworked true? Oh you had your heads redone did you have them milled? From there move to more open ended questions.
C1-C3 guys- so what do you think about the rumors and hype about the mid engine Corvette? These guys love talking about their Corvette story and most have some really cool ones.
In the middle of all that introduce yourself. Don't wear out your welcome, a couple of minutes and move along.

You will get a feel for it and it will get a bit easier as time goes on. Most of those guys probably aren't ******. Its just you aren't in their circle yet....

ElisTwoCents

Krusty84

I have noticed that.

Mine however does get some respect but the other guy usually has to get his as$ kicked in a race first.

Jims66

I've owned my '66 since the summer of '88 and learned early on that hanging with the "old car" crowd at cruise nights is much more enjoyable than parking with the Corvette Only folks. I usually drive past them all and park next to an old Mustang or Challenger or Camaro or (fill in car model name) and start looking under everyone's hoods. We talk about carbs and cam specs and rear end gear ratios and the benefits of some of the latest "state of the art" mods like "electronic ignition vs. breaker points"....., as opposed to talking about different types of waxes and clear bras and Nitto Motivo tires !! To each their own I guess.. Hang out where you're most comfortable because the car hobby is supposed to be fun..

Mcrider

True story. A good friend of mine (RIP), owned a restaurant/burger joint and he opened it up to car and bike nights. It quickly became the most popular place in town for gatherings and would easily attract hundreds of cars and a thousand bikes. The overflow spilled into other parking lots and the police directed traffic. Everybody for the most part was very cool, EXCEPT for members of the local Corvette club. The owner sold food and drinks, and these ******* club members would arrive early, line up their waxers in prime spots, get out the lawn chairs and coolers and eat and drink what they brought along! They didn't even have the courtesy to support the guy's business who sponsored the events! He spoke to them about it numerous times and nothing changed, so one night he banned them from attending, had the local police working security (who he hired out of his own pocket), refuse to let them onto his property.

Needless to say they threw a ******* fit. Their reputation in town among other car clubs is about as bad as it gets. The local outlaw motorcycle clubs have a better rep than they do. I see that same attitude in here.

I saw a t shirt one day a man was wearing, and it said it all. "it used to be about the cars, now it's a ******* fashion show".

drcook

Yep.

I have found the biggest d*che bags (regardless of whether it is a hot new Camaro, Challenger, Vette etc) are the ones that have done nothing but sign their names on a piece of paper to get the car. They don't change the oil, do any work on the car. It was all done for them either by a custom shop or off the showroom floor.

It is a status symbol. They pull into the the cruise in, flip up their hood and expect everyone to be impressed.

The only ones that impress me are the ones that have some sweat equity, some busted knuckles, etc invested into their cars.