,,too ugly and SLOW to get a ticket!!
'Vettes and Tickets
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Instructor
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'Vettes and Tickets
I heard a news item that gave the number of tickets according to car brand. I just heard a part of it and have been trying to find the article but with no luck. Since I've always assumed that a 'Vette is a ticket magnet, I was interested. Anybody?
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nope
vette guys are way too smart to be getting many tickets.....
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Most Corvette owners are older men. AKA Mid life crisis or retired men who are spending their life time savings to enjoy the end of their lives. Understand not all owners fit into this category.
VEHICLES WITH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible (404% of average)
2. Toyota Camry-Solara (349%)
3. Scion TC (343%)
4. Hummer H2/H3 (292%)
5. Scion XB (270%)
6. Mercedes-Benz CLS-63 AMG (264%)
7. Acura Integra (185%)
8. Pontiac Grand Prix (182%)
9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG (179%)
10. Volkswagen GTI (178%)
Here's the list of the top 10 least-ticketed cars: October 19, 2010 USA Today
VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
VEHICLES WITH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible (404% of average)
2. Toyota Camry-Solara (349%)
3. Scion TC (343%)
4. Hummer H2/H3 (292%)
5. Scion XB (270%)
6. Mercedes-Benz CLS-63 AMG (264%)
7. Acura Integra (185%)
8. Pontiac Grand Prix (182%)
9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG (179%)
10. Volkswagen GTI (178%)
Here's the list of the top 10 least-ticketed cars: October 19, 2010 USA Today
VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
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Pumping gas one day and a cop pulled into the station to get something to drink. He came out and looked at me and the car, put his drink in his car and came out with his ticket book and wrote me up for no front plate. All while I was still pumping. When he approched me I thought he was going to chat with me about the car, boy was I wrong, he turned out to be a real jerk off. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time!
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Pumping gas one day and a cop pulled into the station to get something to drink. He came out and looked at me and the car, put his drink in his car and came out with his ticket book and wrote me up for no front plate. All while I was still pumping. When he approched me I thought he was going to chat with me about the car, boy was I wrong, he turned out to be a real jerk off. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time!
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The color/manufacturer/model of your car is not relevant to being pulled over. At least not in my 26+ years experience.
Acting foolish certainly plays a part...
From the WALL STREET JOURNAL...
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/a...nsurance-autos
Acting foolish certainly plays a part...
From the WALL STREET JOURNAL...
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/a...nsurance-autos
Last edited by hotwheels57; Oct 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM.
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VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)[/QUOTE]
Can any of these cars even exceed 55 MPH?
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)[/QUOTE]
Can any of these cars even exceed 55 MPH?
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VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
oh yes, my 2500 duramax will run with a stock c5...been there done that: of course with alittle help under the hood
Last edited by 34RedRage; Oct 22, 2010 at 12:22 PM.
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The color/manufacturer/model of your car is not relevant to being pulled over. At least not in my 26+ years experience.
Acting foolish certainly plays a part...
From the WALL STREET JOURNAL...
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/a...nsurance-autos
Acting foolish certainly plays a part...
From the WALL STREET JOURNAL...
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/a...nsurance-autos
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas, TX
Pumping gas one day and a cop pulled into the station to get something to drink. He came out and looked at me and the car, put his drink in his car and came out with his ticket book and wrote me up for no front plate. All while I was still pumping. When he approched me I thought he was going to chat with me about the car, boy was I wrong, he turned out to be a real jerk off. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time!
Le Mans Master
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From: Long Island NY
idk about that...up until i bought my vette (had a z28 and 2 mustangs) and i was pulled over 26 times...never once was written a ticket. at least half of those i was asked permission to search the vehicle. after nothing was ever found, they either said it sounded like i accelerated quickly, suspicious driving, tint, noise, and various other things. I am 24 and haven't gotten a speeding ticket (only a no license plate ticket), and am a good driver so obviously something besides bad driving is relevant. That being said I know quite a few cops in my area and they will be the first ones to tell you there are "things" they look for, even if violations aren't there.
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Most Corvette owners are older men. AKA Mid life crisis or retired men who are spending their life time savings to enjoy the end of their lives. Understand not all owners fit into this category.
VEHICLES WITH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible (404% of average)
2. Toyota Camry-Solara (349%)
3. Scion TC (343%)
4. Hummer H2/H3 (292%)
5. Scion XB (270%)
6. Mercedes-Benz CLS-63 AMG (264%)
7. Acura Integra (185%)
8. Pontiac Grand Prix (182%)
9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG (179%)
10. Volkswagen GTI (178%)
Here's the list of the top 10 least-ticketed cars: October 19, 2010 USA Today
VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
VEHICLES WITH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible (404% of average)
2. Toyota Camry-Solara (349%)
3. Scion TC (343%)
4. Hummer H2/H3 (292%)
5. Scion XB (270%)
6. Mercedes-Benz CLS-63 AMG (264%)
7. Acura Integra (185%)
8. Pontiac Grand Prix (182%)
9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG (179%)
10. Volkswagen GTI (178%)
Here's the list of the top 10 least-ticketed cars: October 19, 2010 USA Today
VEHICLES WITH LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF VIOLATIONS:
1. Buick Rainier (23% of average)
2. Mazda Tribute (26%)
3. Chevrolet C/K- 3500/2500 (26%)
4. Kia Spectra (27%)
5. Buick Lacrosse (32%)
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid (37%)
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette (37%)
8. Chevrolet Uplander (38%)
9. Hyundai Tucson (38%)
10. Pontiac Vibe (39%)
that was the article results that i saw also
Melting Slicks
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From: Springhill FL
You know, back when I had F-Bodies I was a ticket magnet. In my younger days I was always one ticket from losing my license. In years of driving a vette, even heavily modified(loud exhaust, high power), I've never even been pulled over. Maybe I've just gotten older and wiser 
