Unexpected Attention
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
Originally Posted by 01QuickSilver
I bought my first C5 3 weeks ago - with no intentions of impressing anyone except myself. And I am impressed - the more I drive it the more I love it!! So anyway, here's what happened today:
I don't normally take the Vette to the grocery store, but after a pleasure cruise I stopped to pick up one item needed for supper tonight. As I was making my 2nd lap around the parking lot, looking for just the "right" stall, I realized I was being followed by an attractive woman in a newer Cadillac. I decided she must just be a careful parker, looking for an ideal spot like me. I pulled into a spot, got out of the car and saw that she had stopped directly behind me, blocking the aisle, and postioning her car in my intended path. I knew I hadn't committed any driving offenses against her, so I was unsure of her intentions as I walked towards the Caddy. Down comes the passenger side window, and she smiles as she begins to speak. I bend down to hear what she's saying. She informs me that she followed me into and around the lot just to compliment me on the Vette! Totally taken aback, (I've only had the car 3 weeks), I am only able to smile and say "Thanks" as she rolls away, raising the window. WOW!!! I'm not sure if she knew it or not, but she made my day..... Maybe even my week!! I must have had the silliest smile as I floated around the store, thinking back to my youth, when part of the purpose of a car was to impress the ladies... it's been a loooong time. So now I'm thinkin "Yeah, buying this car was really a good idea". A fringe benefit that I had not even considered, but I guess I can live with it.....
I don't normally take the Vette to the grocery store, but after a pleasure cruise I stopped to pick up one item needed for supper tonight. As I was making my 2nd lap around the parking lot, looking for just the "right" stall, I realized I was being followed by an attractive woman in a newer Cadillac. I decided she must just be a careful parker, looking for an ideal spot like me. I pulled into a spot, got out of the car and saw that she had stopped directly behind me, blocking the aisle, and postioning her car in my intended path. I knew I hadn't committed any driving offenses against her, so I was unsure of her intentions as I walked towards the Caddy. Down comes the passenger side window, and she smiles as she begins to speak. I bend down to hear what she's saying. She informs me that she followed me into and around the lot just to compliment me on the Vette! Totally taken aback, (I've only had the car 3 weeks), I am only able to smile and say "Thanks" as she rolls away, raising the window. WOW!!! I'm not sure if she knew it or not, but she made my day..... Maybe even my week!! I must have had the silliest smile as I floated around the store, thinking back to my youth, when part of the purpose of a car was to impress the ladies... it's been a loooong time. So now I'm thinkin "Yeah, buying this car was really a good idea". A fringe benefit that I had not even considered, but I guess I can live with it.....
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Woodlake,The hill is without the king, California
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by C5VetteLS1
I use these just to turn people onto the forum. Makes a good ice breaker just to meet other Vette owners as well 
very nice
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 328
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From: Los Angeles CA
I had an elderly lady chase me around in her Accord for several blocks to simply pull
next to me and tell me, "Nice car."
I know what you mean with the unexpected.
It's a good feeling though, afterwards.
next to me and tell me, "Nice car."
I know what you mean with the unexpected.
It's a good feeling though, afterwards.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Big Bear City CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by Dave68
Hey, are you saying that something is wrong with the way we look?
I'm sure this was a very small gene pool.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Traverse City Michigan
Originally Posted by ebubman
um, to say that a c5 is a chick magnet is quite an understatement. the c5 driver can be an ugly guy---all they see is that sleek, sexy corvette with a driver who must obviously have lots of moolah..... go figure.....bub
I'm told I'm an attractive man (by my mom anyway) and my car looks really clean and cool. BUT, the younger women never flock to me. Must be the dental work...that I'll have someday.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '12
I have a really funny story to tell....from a female perspective.
I was out driving my C3, and two guys that must have been in their mid 20's were in a Prowler. I see them in my peripheral vision, and notice they are checking out my Vette. Both meet and sit at a light...check each other out. And I take off. I'm on my way to check out the local car show. Stop to get an ice cream, minding my own business...when all of a sudden Frick and Frack come to sit down at my table, not suspecting in the least they are talking to a woman who is old enough to be their mother!
I do have to say in my own defense that I do watch my weight and work out, don't destroy my skin by laying in the sun...yada...yada...yada. I do look much younger than what I am (thanks to my mother's genes). We'll, Frick (the driver of the Prowler) starts striking up a conversation...wanting to know a little bit about my Vette. I know flirting when I see it, and I'm thinking that in order for this idiot to own a Viper at his age, he has to either be a dope dealer or Daddy bought the car for him. He did not look like no PhD or sound like a dual income guy to me.
Finally, I couldn't take it any more, turned to him and said "Do you know I'm old enough to be your mother?" Dead silence....from Frick..."Um, how old are you, really?" "48, why? Don't I look it?" Dead pan stare from Frick and Frack..."You have a nice day, ok?". Needless to say they both got out of there like bats outa hell!
I swear, I will never forget that encounter! It was priceless!
I was out driving my C3, and two guys that must have been in their mid 20's were in a Prowler. I see them in my peripheral vision, and notice they are checking out my Vette. Both meet and sit at a light...check each other out. And I take off. I'm on my way to check out the local car show. Stop to get an ice cream, minding my own business...when all of a sudden Frick and Frack come to sit down at my table, not suspecting in the least they are talking to a woman who is old enough to be their mother!
I do have to say in my own defense that I do watch my weight and work out, don't destroy my skin by laying in the sun...yada...yada...yada. I do look much younger than what I am (thanks to my mother's genes). We'll, Frick (the driver of the Prowler) starts striking up a conversation...wanting to know a little bit about my Vette. I know flirting when I see it, and I'm thinking that in order for this idiot to own a Viper at his age, he has to either be a dope dealer or Daddy bought the car for him. He did not look like no PhD or sound like a dual income guy to me.
Finally, I couldn't take it any more, turned to him and said "Do you know I'm old enough to be your mother?" Dead silence....from Frick..."Um, how old are you, really?" "48, why? Don't I look it?" Dead pan stare from Frick and Frack..."You have a nice day, ok?". Needless to say they both got out of there like bats outa hell!
I swear, I will never forget that encounter! It was priceless!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Jersey Shore/Florida
I'll drink to that!
But always play it cool with the ladies like its not unusual, then go off by yourself and let out a howl! 
Originally Posted by 01QuickSilver
I bought my first C5 3 weeks ago - with no intentions of impressing anyone except myself. And I am impressed - the more I drive it the more I love it!! So anyway, here's what happened today:
I don't normally take the Vette to the grocery store, but after a pleasure cruise I stopped to pick up one item needed for supper tonight. As I was making my 2nd lap around the parking lot, looking for just the "right" stall, I realized I was being followed by an attractive woman in a newer Cadillac. I decided she must just be a careful parker, looking for an ideal spot like me. I pulled into a spot, got out of the car and saw that she had stopped directly behind me, blocking the aisle, and postioning her car in my intended path. I knew I hadn't committed any driving offenses against her, so I was unsure of her intentions as I walked towards the Caddy. Down comes the passenger side window, and she smiles as she begins to speak. I bend down to hear what she's saying. She informs me that she followed me into and around the lot just to compliment me on the Vette! Totally taken aback, (I've only had the car 3 weeks), I am only able to smile and say "Thanks" as she rolls away, raising the window. WOW!!! I'm not sure if she knew it or not, but she made my day..... Maybe even my week!! I must have had the silliest smile as I floated around the store, thinking back to my youth, when part of the purpose of a car was to impress the ladies... it's been a loooong time. So now I'm thinkin "Yeah, buying this car was really a good idea". A fringe benefit that I had not even considered, but I guess I can live with it.....
I don't normally take the Vette to the grocery store, but after a pleasure cruise I stopped to pick up one item needed for supper tonight. As I was making my 2nd lap around the parking lot, looking for just the "right" stall, I realized I was being followed by an attractive woman in a newer Cadillac. I decided she must just be a careful parker, looking for an ideal spot like me. I pulled into a spot, got out of the car and saw that she had stopped directly behind me, blocking the aisle, and postioning her car in my intended path. I knew I hadn't committed any driving offenses against her, so I was unsure of her intentions as I walked towards the Caddy. Down comes the passenger side window, and she smiles as she begins to speak. I bend down to hear what she's saying. She informs me that she followed me into and around the lot just to compliment me on the Vette! Totally taken aback, (I've only had the car 3 weeks), I am only able to smile and say "Thanks" as she rolls away, raising the window. WOW!!! I'm not sure if she knew it or not, but she made my day..... Maybe even my week!! I must have had the silliest smile as I floated around the store, thinking back to my youth, when part of the purpose of a car was to impress the ladies... it's been a loooong time. So now I'm thinkin "Yeah, buying this car was really a good idea". A fringe benefit that I had not even considered, but I guess I can live with it.....
Race Director
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by ebubman
um, to say that a c5 is a chick magnet is quite an understatement. the c5 driver can be an ugly guy---all they see is that sleek, sexy corvette with a driver who must obviously have lots of moolah..... go figure.....bub
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by luvmy82
I have a really funny story to tell....from a female perspective.
I was out driving my C3, and two guys that must have been in their mid 20's were in a Prowler. I see them in my peripheral vision, and notice they are checking out my Vette. Both meet and sit at a light...check each other out. And I take off. I'm on my way to check out the local car show. Stop to get an ice cream, minding my own business...when all of a sudden Frick and Frack come to sit down at my table, not suspecting in the least they are talking to a woman who is old enough to be their mother!
I do have to say in my own defense that I do watch my weight and work out, don't destroy my skin by laying in the sun...yada...yada...yada. I do look much younger than what I am (thanks to my mother's genes). We'll, Frick (the driver of the Prowler) starts striking up a conversation...wanting to know a little bit about my Vette. I know flirting when I see it, and I'm thinking that in order for this idiot to own a Viper at his age, he has to either be a dope dealer or Daddy bought the car for him. He did not look like no PhD or sound like a dual income guy to me.
Finally, I couldn't take it any more, turned to him and said "Do you know I'm old enough to be your mother?" Dead silence....from Frick..."Um, how old are you, really?" "48, why? Don't I look it?" Dead pan stare from Frick and Frack..."You have a nice day, ok?". Needless to say they both got out of there like bats outa hell!
I swear, I will never forget that encounter! It was priceless!
I was out driving my C3, and two guys that must have been in their mid 20's were in a Prowler. I see them in my peripheral vision, and notice they are checking out my Vette. Both meet and sit at a light...check each other out. And I take off. I'm on my way to check out the local car show. Stop to get an ice cream, minding my own business...when all of a sudden Frick and Frack come to sit down at my table, not suspecting in the least they are talking to a woman who is old enough to be their mother!
I do have to say in my own defense that I do watch my weight and work out, don't destroy my skin by laying in the sun...yada...yada...yada. I do look much younger than what I am (thanks to my mother's genes). We'll, Frick (the driver of the Prowler) starts striking up a conversation...wanting to know a little bit about my Vette. I know flirting when I see it, and I'm thinking that in order for this idiot to own a Viper at his age, he has to either be a dope dealer or Daddy bought the car for him. He did not look like no PhD or sound like a dual income guy to me.
Finally, I couldn't take it any more, turned to him and said "Do you know I'm old enough to be your mother?" Dead silence....from Frick..."Um, how old are you, really?" "48, why? Don't I look it?" Dead pan stare from Frick and Frack..."You have a nice day, ok?". Needless to say they both got out of there like bats outa hell!
I swear, I will never forget that encounter! It was priceless!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Los Angeles, CA.... I know a guy who has a Lambo with Corvette doors
In Iowa, I can see this happening, in Los Angeles, it's a whole different world. I have had my car for about 7 months, & very rarely get compliments or interest from anyone m or f. I'm not complaining, & I'm not surprised, it doesn't really qualify as an Exotic. It doesn't matter because I didn't buy this car to pick up chicks with. I got it to enjoy the performance capabilities .
I did get a fair amount of attention from my previous car, a 99 BMW M Coupe. Around here, you are likely to see more Ferraris than a M Coupe
.
Anyways, if it works for you, take advantage of it .
.I did get a fair amount of attention from my previous car, a 99 BMW M Coupe. Around here, you are likely to see more Ferraris than a M Coupe
.Anyways, if it works for you, take advantage of it
.