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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,865
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From: Hope, Arkansas - '07 LMB Coupe
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
I know I enjoy driving my Vette, and I assume you enjoy driving yours. That's the only thing that counts. If someone else doesn't like your Vette, then that's their problem not yours or mine.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach VA
I get a lot of people believing I am rich...which, I am not. I am single and manage my money well, that is all.
But other than that, it's not uncommon to be stereotyped by folks for driving the car. But that's ok. All in all, people are positive about it.
But other than that, it's not uncommon to be stereotyped by folks for driving the car. But that's ok. All in all, people are positive about it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,454
Likes: 3
From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
Probably because Vette owners are often perceived as egotistical car lovers that think their cars are the only one on the road. I believe in going slow over the speed bumps but I've seen guys go three time slower than they really need to. How many times have you seen the Vette parked out in the far reaches of the lot or taking up two spaces?
The other reason might be that the average Vette owner thinks everyone else is jealous of them. This is from the minivan owner to the cop that stops them. I've got news for you, not everyone wants to drive a Vette. I have friends that say they like my Vette but would spend the money on a new loaded SUV. In case you haven't looked lately a loaded Denali, Escalade, etc will cost what your Vette did.
Get off your self induced pedestal and realize he was just honking at you for your behavior and not because he was jealous of your Vette.
The other reason might be that the average Vette owner thinks everyone else is jealous of them. This is from the minivan owner to the cop that stops them. I've got news for you, not everyone wants to drive a Vette. I have friends that say they like my Vette but would spend the money on a new loaded SUV. In case you haven't looked lately a loaded Denali, Escalade, etc will cost what your Vette did.
Get off your self induced pedestal and realize he was just honking at you for your behavior and not because he was jealous of your Vette.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,378
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From: I don't deserve this car, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either. Bay Point, FL
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
As my father used to say, "Don't sweat the petty stuff ... and don't pet the sweaty stuff." That's probably not relevant to this thread, but I thought I'd throw it in anyway 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,796
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From: Columbus Georgia
Who cares? That person would do the same no matter what car you are in. An awful lot of people today are always in hurry to nowhere. I am always being passed and I love it when I see them down the road on the side listening to the police explain their ticket.
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Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: TX
The majority of people never have a problem - and in fact receive mostly great feedback from others. A few have more than their share of negative responses. Funny how that works.
Maybe it was your driving and not the car? Maybe they just had a bad day? Not everyone hates you because you drive a Corvette and most don't care one way or the other.
Maybe it was your driving and not the car? Maybe they just had a bad day? Not everyone hates you because you drive a Corvette and most don't care one way or the other.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,786
Likes: 0
From: Pleasanton California
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Aint nothing wrong with that...but when people do it taking up two spaces, they are just asking for trouble. Might as well put a sign on your car "please f*ck with me while my owner is in the store"
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 371
From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Everyone here seems to love the car. By the way, give that cat something to eat!Tom
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 520
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From: Columbus Georgia
Of course I'm only kidding! Corvettes are for everyone. It makes no difference to me who is driving any type of car. I'll wave at every Vette I see and thumbs up to other cool cars. There's a few people on here that I have seen that are from other countries.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 260
Likes: 1
From: Central FL
Consider the source
Nuvetteowner,
I am a former resident of Broward and Palm Beach Counties and I was amazed at how grumpy a lot folks were around there. I got so tired of having my ankles rammed at the grocery store with out the least murmur of an apology from the offenders that my wife & I ended up hiring someone to do the grocery shopping for us. It was great when I moved to central FL and folks would smile at you, ask how you are doing and actually wait for an answer.
I am a former resident of Broward and Palm Beach Counties and I was amazed at how grumpy a lot folks were around there. I got so tired of having my ankles rammed at the grocery store with out the least murmur of an apology from the offenders that my wife & I ended up hiring someone to do the grocery shopping for us. It was great when I moved to central FL and folks would smile at you, ask how you are doing and actually wait for an answer.
Last edited by boz524; Jan 17, 2007 at 07:06 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,194
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From: Euless Texas
Maybe you were going too slow! 
I wouldn't worry about it, I honked at some girl on her cellphone going 38mph on a local highway here, and she flipped me off. Whatever. Try not to let it bother you, there is no minimum speed in parking lots
I wouldn't worry about it, I honked at some girl on her cellphone going 38mph on a local highway here, and she flipped me off. Whatever. Try not to let it bother you, there is no minimum speed in parking lots