Is there a corvette stereotype?
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Instructor
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Nah, my friend is married, she's just a friend. I was just curious where the stereotype comes from. I couldn't care less, i'm sure corvettes get more compliments that not. I just wonder why the ultimate american sports car gets such a weird rap sometimes.....
Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville MI
Ask enough people and you'll get the answer you seek. I'm not in mid-life (69) nor am I gay (not that there's anything wrong with that) but I drive a 2000 Vette and could not care less what other people think. You shouldn't either.
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Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
I told a friend on mine i'm think about buying a corvette and she said she would never date anyone that drives a corvette. I've also heard women refer to guys who drive corvettes as "gay". Whats with the stereotype? I'm 30 years old and currently single and really want to buy my first vette. To me, a corvette is the ultimate iconic american muscle car! Do you guys ever encounter this stereotype? Would my car be less gay if it sounded like a bumble bee and was made in some south pacific country?
Intermediate
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From: Charlotte NORTH CAROLINA
Heard the midlife thing when I got my first Harley at 34 even though I had ridden bikes since I was 20 and heard it again when got the vette at 45. I just figure that means I'm solid until 90 now.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Topsail Beach NC
bald or fat ,just like fast cars
Instructor
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From: Greenwood Arkansas
Stereotype?
I'll be 61 in July, I have 17 grandchildren and a Great Grandson is due in June
I'm happily married, attend Baptist church regular, vote and pay my taxes (no cheating with wife or taxes)
Majority of meals are salad w/chicken low fat dressing, very very light drinker, never smoked, currently -0- medications of any type
Almost 43 years of credible service in military...retired reservist
12 years law enforcement... retired
A&P mechanic, BS in Safety, MBA, former membership in MENSA
Full time employment in international business systems management, 100,000+ commercial flying miles per year
The wife bought me my Black 1990 coupe as a surprise
The wife insisted we buy our current car...2000 Bowling Green Coupe
OK which stereotype do I fit?
Drive your car and tell her to take a hike
I'll be 61 in July, I have 17 grandchildren and a Great Grandson is due in June
I'm happily married, attend Baptist church regular, vote and pay my taxes (no cheating with wife or taxes)
Majority of meals are salad w/chicken low fat dressing, very very light drinker, never smoked, currently -0- medications of any type
Almost 43 years of credible service in military...retired reservist
12 years law enforcement... retired
A&P mechanic, BS in Safety, MBA, former membership in MENSA
Full time employment in international business systems management, 100,000+ commercial flying miles per year
The wife bought me my Black 1990 coupe as a surprise
The wife insisted we buy our current car...2000 Bowling Green Coupe
OK which stereotype do I fit?
Drive your car and tell her to take a hike
Le Mans Master
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From: Midland TX
Maybe they are confusing "Gay" with "Happy"? ...
If it is mid-life crisis, then I have been having that for the past 40 years of driving Corvettes. If I had to convince myself that driving an SUV or Pickup Truck everyday was "practical", I would be bitter every time I saw a Corvette too!
Last edited by Choreo; Mar 6, 2012 at 11:37 PM.
Instructor
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From: Palos Park Illinois
Sorry, but this whole thread is "gay." What did u expect the responses from guys on this forum would be?! Be honest with yourself and dont get the vette because IMO Im not feelin ur being honest with us and really want one.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oakley Ca
RULE #1. Never listen to a woman's point of view when she is not your wife.
RULE #2. You are not buying the car for her, you are buying it for you.
RULE #3. The only "gay" sports car, is the one that is more fitting for a woman. ie: Mazda Miata covertible.
And lastly, if she is subtly hinting that "I would never date YOU if you buy a COrvette" that is just a selfish woman's way of thinking you will never have enough money to spend on her.
In all cases, ditch the bitch and get the Vette!
Case and Point: One of my EX-GFs said the same crap when I was buying a Porsche. Even at the dealership, she embarrasses me and says I don't know what you need a second car...It' snot like your first one is broke down....I really don't see a need for you to get this....Do you REALLY need this that bad?" I told her to "Would you shut up, I am not buying it for you, I am buying it for me." Her famous last words then were "The girlfriend will always be there, the car won't." I dumped her two months later due to her arrogant, selfish, ANNOYING attitude. Although I did trade the Porsche 2 years later, it surely outlasted that pain in the ***. Oh by the way, I traded it in on a Vette!!!
Now, GO GO GO GO GO
RULE #2. You are not buying the car for her, you are buying it for you.
RULE #3. The only "gay" sports car, is the one that is more fitting for a woman. ie: Mazda Miata covertible.
And lastly, if she is subtly hinting that "I would never date YOU if you buy a COrvette" that is just a selfish woman's way of thinking you will never have enough money to spend on her.
In all cases, ditch the bitch and get the Vette!
Case and Point: One of my EX-GFs said the same crap when I was buying a Porsche. Even at the dealership, she embarrasses me and says I don't know what you need a second car...It' snot like your first one is broke down....I really don't see a need for you to get this....Do you REALLY need this that bad?" I told her to "Would you shut up, I am not buying it for you, I am buying it for me." Her famous last words then were "The girlfriend will always be there, the car won't." I dumped her two months later due to her arrogant, selfish, ANNOYING attitude. Although I did trade the Porsche 2 years later, it surely outlasted that pain in the ***. Oh by the way, I traded it in on a Vette!!!
Now, GO GO GO GO GO
