Corvette Stereotype
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
Never heard the REDNECK from Bklyn one....and TONY FROM BKLYN I thought was for IROCs.
Stereotypes mean nothing and are usual mentioned by those who are envious of your car.......
Enjoy it and drive!!!!!!!!
Stereotypes mean nothing and are usual mentioned by those who are envious of your car.......
Enjoy it and drive!!!!!!!!
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I have only owned our vette for about 3 days but I keep getting the "do you sell drugs" and "come on, what other job do you have that you keep secret". I am only 24 and also own my tt supra which although, not modded nearly enough for my liking(only making about 480hp or so) it is all decked out in terms of looks(slight widebody), wheels and interior. It was odd, when I had all sorts of mustangs and what not noone really questioned my work habbits, now with the addition of the vette they do.
I think its more of a status type thing, because, lets face it, vettes are getting EXPENSIVE as hell. The c5, although came out in 97 still has the body lines/curves that the new cars just cant match.
I think its more of a status type thing, because, lets face it, vettes are getting EXPENSIVE as hell. The c5, although came out in 97 still has the body lines/curves that the new cars just cant match.
Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
Originally Posted by DaBoz
I'm 52.... finally could afford a brand new Corvette.... 
Oh... my wife thinks my obsession is so "cute". Life is good.
Oh... my wife thinks my obsession is so "cute". Life is good.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
The vette is the american dream. Don't have a pot or 2 chickens, but have had 2 vettes. The deal is this.It's for ME and I really don't give a crap what opinion people might have...........
" Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans "
" Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans "
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I've run into that kind of thinking too. I usually just laugh because I know they just don't get it.
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
corvettes r cool
I think the most important thing is how you deal with the stereotypes. Most of my friends see corvette drivers as the "bargain" enthusiasts......right up until the smile and wave out of the open top as the brake lights fade away! Or in the unfortunate case that the other car gets in front, the ***** to smile and wave with the headlights in the rearview.
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Originally Posted by VLVETTE
Go to "Rent A Wreck" or another one of those rental places with the old beat up cars. Rent the biggest POS on the lot. Pick her up on your first date in it. When she asks where the Vette is tell her you sold it and are very comfortable with who you are and don't need a car to prove anything. Then take her to Mickey D's throw a Big Mac or two down her throat because you find that those so called nice restraunts are only for people who need to be seen making the scene. If after that she wants to go home with you marry her she will forgive the lie. Tell her you just wanted to see if she was after you just for your car. If she doesn't want to go home with you drop her off early enough so you can take the rental back and take the Vette out for a cruise. Hey at least you had somebody to talk to over the burgers and after the rental you will appreciate your Vette even more
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From: Si Vis Pacem Habeatis Filios Vestros, Ad Bellum Parare Modo
Originally Posted by DaBoz
I think with the C5, (no offense to anyone) opinions began to change about the Corvette. At least for me it did. I didn't really care too much for the C3, C4... kinda "red neck" rep around where I live. When the C5 came out, damn, now that turned some heads. Well, at least mine!
As for the "mid-life crisis" thing...well, by the time the kids had grown up, gone to college, and moved out I was in "mid-life" before I had the discretionary income to buy the spiritual successor to my '63 coupe. Better late than never, hey?
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Originally Posted by DaBoz
I think with the C5, (no offense to anyone) opinions began to change about the Corvette. At least for me it did. I didn't really care too much for the C3, C4... kinda "red neck" rep around where I live. When the C5 came out, damn, now that turned some heads. Well, at least mine!
But when the C5, Man that is one beautyful car!
Vette a redneck? I don't think so! Most rednecks I know can't afford even a used one.
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Originally Posted by cjlaw73
And why is it that if you own a Porsche you're the successful executive, but in the Corvette you're the redneck or "Tony from Brooklyn or South Philly" stereotype? ....when all we are doing is the buying the better sports car.
Hey look where I live guys can't help it
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Half-Life
drivers in the next lane look over expecting to see a certain type of person, next thing you know is i see the look of confusion in their face 
Im an old guy...52 and a Pastor...
I have always just loved the corvette and Jami said I could have one now that Im old...
So I guess she does think there is something about the hype around corvettes... :o
Right after I bought StuzVette...I noticed people notice...but then some gals were a little more than admiring...
...one gal got out of her lane (perhaps I smiled I do that a lot)
when I realized she was in pursuit...it scared me to death..
I flew home and told Jami what happened and that I thought the vette was evil...
Thankfully Ive overcome my fear and now I just let them flock...
...if they cant handle what I preach they all fly away anyway...
EG's right its not a mid life crisis...
...Im not even sure where the middle is yet...
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
You will never please everyone... Most who post those negatives are only trying to even things out in their own lives.
Jealousy brings out the envy and the need to bolster their own meaningless lives. The pathetic bastages.
Just make #1 Happy.... no not you, you idiot... The wife............!!!!
Jealousy brings out the envy and the need to bolster their own meaningless lives. The pathetic bastages.
Just make #1 Happy.... no not you, you idiot... The wife............!!!!