Corvette Stereotype
Melting Slicks
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From: Lino Lakes, MN _________________________ I Figured out how to do this!
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06
Ahhh yes...Envy.
She can say what she wants, she knows she wants to be seen in a Corvette over a Sable.
She can say what she wants, she knows she wants to be seen in a Corvette over a Sable.
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From: High Point NC
Originally Posted by gpotski
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the car was a Mustang!!
The quote seems correct.
The quote seems correct.
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From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Yeah, most people ask if its my second childhood but the truth is the first childhood never ended, I've always had a Hot Rod or Corvette of somekind! 
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Who cares about stereotypes when you can outperform 99% of the cars on the road? But seriously, I was 26 when I bought my Vert, and I noticed from the first Corvette only cruise ins, that the majority of Vette owners where over 40, perhaps 50 or older. So I would have to say the Corvette is the common man's mid life crisis sportscar. I bought mine at my 1/4 life crisis. 
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From: Chambersburg PA
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: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
Originally Posted by screw991le
No, since I am 31. People try to say I waste money, they are just haters 
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From: Newport AR
The only Porsche owner I have known (he bought a new 911 Turbo) was a redneck who couldn't do an oil change if his life depended on it. So guess who I think of when I see a Porsche.
In my area, Corvettes are associated with high income, or well to do, mature adults - business owners, professionals, executives. Plus, I would say that is true of 90% of the people I see at rallys. The only redneck I know with a Vette has one because he got a big personal injury settlement from a jury.
In my area, Corvettes are associated with high income, or well to do, mature adults - business owners, professionals, executives. Plus, I would say that is true of 90% of the people I see at rallys. The only redneck I know with a Vette has one because he got a big personal injury settlement from a jury.
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From: Winter Park Fl
What does a Corvette and a condom have in common?
Answer: there is a p@#$k in both of them.
What's the diffrence between a porkupine and a Corvette?
Answer: The porkupine has p@#$ks on the outside.
Don't let them bother you, they're just jelouse.
Answer: there is a p@#$k in both of them.
What's the diffrence between a porkupine and a Corvette?
Answer: The porkupine has p@#$ks on the outside.
Don't let them bother you, they're just jelouse.
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From: Medford NJ
Originally Posted by F.J.B.
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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From: Medford NJ
Originally Posted by slither
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.
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Great thread, there are too many good replys to quote.
I'm 64 and simi retired, and wife is retired but works full time(wants to). We have not had too many midlife crisis stuff thrown at us, but have had, boy wish I could afford one, It is funny my wife drove Mercedes for years and she had an E-420 which we got rid of for the Vette, no one ever said anything about the Mercedes like boy I wish I could afford one.
In my opinnion the C5 has the lines/styling that makes it stand out above previous Vetts. We wanted a sports car and we drove everything from Nissan, BMW Z4, Mercedes SLk etc. Nothing struck our fancy until one day we were passing a used car dealer we know and he had a Vette a 98 with 9300 miles on it. Wife drove it and got out of the car and said it is mine.
The C5 seems to be a cross between a sports car and just a two seater with lots of power and it still retains the Corvette American Icon and redneck image and the C5 styling brings in the luxury image. But it is still a car that is not practical for everyone and is still a dream for many.
I'm 64 and simi retired, and wife is retired but works full time(wants to). We have not had too many midlife crisis stuff thrown at us, but have had, boy wish I could afford one, It is funny my wife drove Mercedes for years and she had an E-420 which we got rid of for the Vette, no one ever said anything about the Mercedes like boy I wish I could afford one.
In my opinnion the C5 has the lines/styling that makes it stand out above previous Vetts. We wanted a sports car and we drove everything from Nissan, BMW Z4, Mercedes SLk etc. Nothing struck our fancy until one day we were passing a used car dealer we know and he had a Vette a 98 with 9300 miles on it. Wife drove it and got out of the car and said it is mine.
The C5 seems to be a cross between a sports car and just a two seater with lots of power and it still retains the Corvette American Icon and redneck image and the C5 styling brings in the luxury image. But it is still a car that is not practical for everyone and is still a dream for many.
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
Who knows.....you keep hearing these comments and sometimes it gets under my skin. 
More often than not, I remember that it took me a long time to get this car, I love it, I feel good driving it and I'm not out to impress anyone. So if someone wants to do a flag down on me as a Mid-Life Crisis deal, so be it. I'm having way to much fun enjoying this car to let those folks bother me.
More often than not, I remember that it took me a long time to get this car, I love it, I feel good driving it and I'm not out to impress anyone. So if someone wants to do a flag down on me as a Mid-Life Crisis deal, so be it. I'm having way to much fun enjoying this car to let those folks bother me.
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From: NC
I'm 27 and have been in a vette since I was 24.....
Had a black C4 M6 and now a C5 vert M6, dont' get the same response about mid-life for obvious reasons. I know a lot of the chit we get about our cars comes from jealousy.... We are all truely blessed.
I'm just tired of the "Wanna race?" or the "Do you wanna trade?" comments at the pump.... That chit gets old quick.
LOL
Had a black C4 M6 and now a C5 vert M6, dont' get the same response about mid-life for obvious reasons. I know a lot of the chit we get about our cars comes from jealousy.... We are all truely blessed.
I'm just tired of the "Wanna race?" or the "Do you wanna trade?" comments at the pump.... That chit gets old quick.
LOL
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From: So. California
Originally Posted by C5starman
The mid life thing gets under my skin. I have been driving sports cars all my life. I think it's mostly envy. Some married guys who can afford a Vette don't have the ***** to buy one - wifey wouldn't like it.
I have heard it all, selfish, ect. Thats why I love this song by Eric Bruden and the Animals, Its my life.... 
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From: Medford NJ
Originally Posted by hear1
Dang! a stang? Now I got to see the movie again. In my mind it was a
Vette, wishful thinking
Vette, wishful thinking
All I know is that no matter how bad a day I have, I get in my car and its instant permagrin.
...and thats all I care about.
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From: Katy Tx
Originally Posted by JTS97Z28
Well I never considered a C5 as a redneck car. A Camaro more so yes, but not the vette. I get questioned ALL the time at work specially because I am only 24 years old. Kinda funny one of the guys I work with actually just calls me Mr. vette
I feel your pain, I am 25 and when I drive the car to work I guess they can't say I am having a "mid life crisis" so they go the "Hey easy money" or "Mr. Money bags" route, which is such a crock of ****, cause they all make more money than me, they just have a large house full of mouths to feed that take there "vette money." They are just bitter cause they have high mantanence wives who suck them dry!!
About the redneck thing, I never get it about the vette. But do catch hell about it for having a "12" on the back glass of my tahoe. But that is more understandable.