Cool story. 
Wasnt prepared for this
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Wasnt prepared for this
While on vacation in south padre went to a local watering hut and was ordering coctails when I saw about 10 teenagers running to the parking lot. Well, I found them all standing around my car, looking under, in and taking pictures! When I walked up I unlocked the doors and for the next 30 minutes I was answering questions, and letting them sit in it. It was GREAT! Then on our way home we stopped at a big trinket shop. When we came out, I found people getting thier pictures taken with the vette! They were not shy about asking if it was ok. I have read about this happening to some of you, but never thought it would happen to me. Its a great feeling of pride, even though GM did most of the work. Just thought I would share this. 
Cant believe I forgot this part of my vacation! One night I was driving down main street, (only street) and was doing the speed limit, 35mph. Made a legal uturn and I found lights twirling behind me. The officer asked for all documentation, walked around the car, looked in the car. He handed my documents back and said that this was a warning for me. Since I drive a corvette, to be very careful driving in south padre as they watch corvettes very closely and will not tolerate anything. Well I guess Ive been profiled!
Cant believe I forgot this part of my vacation! One night I was driving down main street, (only street) and was doing the speed limit, 35mph. Made a legal uturn and I found lights twirling behind me. The officer asked for all documentation, walked around the car, looked in the car. He handed my documents back and said that this was a warning for me. Since I drive a corvette, to be very careful driving in south padre as they watch corvettes very closely and will not tolerate anything. Well I guess Ive been profiled!
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Nice story and 
on taking the time to let people ask questions, etc.
on taking the time to let people ask questions, etc.
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I've had 'em take pics quite often...I've let them sit in it too.
Also, had an officer stop me...
"Did you know you were in the passing lane?". I replied "Yes, sir".
"Did you know you did not use your blinker when you changed lanes?". I replied "Yes, sir".
"I wonder if someone my size, 6'4" can fit in one of these". "Go ahead and try it on for size, sir".
Also, had an officer stop me...
"Did you know you were in the passing lane?". I replied "Yes, sir".
"Did you know you did not use your blinker when you changed lanes?". I replied "Yes, sir".
"I wonder if someone my size, 6'4" can fit in one of these". "Go ahead and try it on for size, sir".
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While it may surprise us from time to time when this behaivor occurs, you have to remember it's been going on now for over 50 years.
This car just stirs something in the soul. I believe it's all about being American, and right now we need all the positive reenforcements we can get.
Cheers
Tom
This car just stirs something in the soul. I believe it's all about being American, and right now we need all the positive reenforcements we can get.
Cheers
Tom
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That was cool to let them sit in your car and answer questions for them. Surely it made their day. I used to want a Corvette really bad growing up, probably the same for them. Both of my uncles had C3s back in the early 80s. I still remember riding in them. I always have kids wave at me and scream nice Corvette when I pass by. I always return the wave or if I'm at a stop light, I always say thanks. It's a good feeling when people come up to you and start complimenting you and asking you questions about your Corvette. Reminds you just how special this car really is. I could talk for hours about Corvettes with anybody. My family gets aggrivated with me when I start talking about Corvettes because I tend to get carried away. 
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[QUOTE= they watch corvettes very closely and will not tolerate anything. Well I guess Ive been profiled![/QUOTE]
That's the downside of ownership. Because it looks fast, you're presumed to be doing something illegal. Of course, in some cases we are.
That's the downside of ownership. Because it looks fast, you're presumed to be doing something illegal. Of course, in some cases we are.
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Originally Posted by Traffic Hater
Wow, here in NJ unless it's a Ferrari or something like that, nobody cares. There are a lot of mega buck cars lurking around this part of the country.
Nice Story!
Nice Story!
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Very cool! 
It's always great to see other people who share our excitement about the Corvette.
A warning for what, driving a Corvette? Sounds like the police officer needs something better to do.
It's always great to see other people who share our excitement about the Corvette.
Originally Posted by dadsturn
One night I was driving down main street, (only street) and was doing the speed limit, 35mph. Made a legal uturn and I found lights twirling behind me. The officer asked for all documentation, walked around the car, looked in the car. He handed my documents back and said that this was a warning for me. Since I drive a corvette, to be very careful driving in south padre as they watch corvettes very closely and will not tolerate anything. Well I guess Ive been profiled!
A warning for what, driving a Corvette? Sounds like the police officer needs something better to do.
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Took part in a small car show put on by the local high school where my 2001 Coupe was the newest car there. Lots of neat 50's - 60's stuff which the kids could not quite relate to. Three boys came along (looked like brothers in ages 8, 10, 13 or so) and started asking questions about the vette and if they could take pictures. I let them sit in the driver's seat (one at a time of course) and let them take pictures. Someday I hope to read in the C10 forum about this oldster who let them sit in his vette and they dreamt forever of owning one and now they do.
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I don't remember getting as much attention with my black 97 as I do with my new Torch Z06. I usualy leave myself extra time just to talk to people about the car. I think it's really cool that all of you take the time out to be polite and offer up our cars for complete strangers. I remember when I was younger there was a corvette club in PA and as kids we would ask questions and look at the cars and I can remember all I ever got was a snotty *** attitude and a "get away from my car" or "you'll never be able to afford one" type of attitude. That's why I go out of my way to answer all questions and let people check the car out as much as they want. I'm glad to see so many share my attitude towards spreading the "joy" that is corvette ownership. There are still a lot of people out there that link corvette owners to snotty, rich people. I do everything I can to disprove that!!
