From Terminator to C6
04-23-2011, 03:12 PM
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I hate to be the downer but you will receive the same thing on this site. Usually when anything about a mustang gets posted here all the ignorant/biased people come out. Not saying that if you go to svtp and post your new ride you wont get a 3-5 page shitstorm lol.
Its hard owning a cobra and coming on here to see your other toy get talked down. That can be said for others who have toys besides their vette. Svtp really is like a everybody is welcome place which is cool but that place also has a few areas where it can improve.
Enjoy the vette!
Its hard owning a cobra and coming on here to see your other toy get talked down. That can be said for others who have toys besides their vette. Svtp really is like a everybody is welcome place which is cool but that place also has a few areas where it can improve.
Enjoy the vette!
Thank you very much and I'm loving this forum already!! THe car is a BLAST
04-23-2011, 03:20 PM
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When I was looking to buy another car I looked at mustangs at first having wanted one when I was younger. I was test driving at carmax (since I can test drive and they don't make me feel like I have to buy the car) and came across a vette. When I found the price of used vettes was definately in my price range, I started looking into it further. I wanted a one of a kind car, something fun and unique. I'd always been impressed by vettes, but never thought they were attainable. The thing that tipped me from a brand new mustang into the vette was when someone told me "my grandma drives a mustang." hahah! I wanted something with a bit more wow factor.
No matter how built up a mustang is with 10000000 hp, etc... in the end, it just doesn't get the respect or attention that the vette gets. I hope this doesn't sound conceited, but I could have spent $30k on a new mustang and drive around having all the teens and ricers want to race me, or I did what I did and spent $30k on a used Z51 vette that was babied and still smells new and have people give me thumbs up instead.
I'm sure I'll upset some enthusiasts out there, but whether its the most built up 1 million hp, supercharged, etc mustang or the v6 that teenages or grandmas have been driving around for years... I can't tell, they all look like mustangs to me. I do love the older mustangs though. I might try to pick one up later in life.
No matter how built up a mustang is with 10000000 hp, etc... in the end, it just doesn't get the respect or attention that the vette gets. I hope this doesn't sound conceited, but I could have spent $30k on a new mustang and drive around having all the teens and ricers want to race me, or I did what I did and spent $30k on a used Z51 vette that was babied and still smells new and have people give me thumbs up instead.
I'm sure I'll upset some enthusiasts out there, but whether its the most built up 1 million hp, supercharged, etc mustang or the v6 that teenages or grandmas have been driving around for years... I can't tell, they all look like mustangs to me. I do love the older mustangs though. I might try to pick one up later in life.
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04-23-2011, 03:31 PM
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When I was looking to buy another car I looked at mustangs at first having wanted one when I was younger. I was test driving at carmax (since I can test drive and they don't make me feel like I have to buy the car) and came across a vette. When I found the price of used vettes was definately in my price range, I started looking into it further. I wanted a one of a kind car, something fun and unique. I'd always been impressed by vettes, but never thought they were attainable. The thing that tipped me from a brand new mustang into the vette was when someone told me "my grandma drives a mustang." hahah! I wanted something with a bit more wow factor.
No matter how built up a mustang is with 10000000 hp, etc... in the end, it just doesn't get the respect or attention that the vette gets. I hope this doesn't sound conceited, but I could have spent $30k on a new mustang and drive around having all the teens and ricers want to race me, or I did what I did and spent $30k on a used Z51 vette that was babied and still smells new and have people give me thumbs up instead.
I'm sure I'll upset some enthusiasts out there, but whether its the most built up 1 million hp, supercharged, etc mustang or the v6 that teenages or grandmas have been driving around for years... I can't tell, they all look like mustangs to me. I do love the older mustangs though. I might try to pick one up later in life.
No matter how built up a mustang is with 10000000 hp, etc... in the end, it just doesn't get the respect or attention that the vette gets. I hope this doesn't sound conceited, but I could have spent $30k on a new mustang and drive around having all the teens and ricers want to race me, or I did what I did and spent $30k on a used Z51 vette that was babied and still smells new and have people give me thumbs up instead.
I'm sure I'll upset some enthusiasts out there, but whether its the most built up 1 million hp, supercharged, etc mustang or the v6 that teenages or grandmas have been driving around for years... I can't tell, they all look like mustangs to me. I do love the older mustangs though. I might try to pick one up later in life.
A ton of younger kids own mustangs and they definitely have that look. I got that some though for sure with people who actually didn't know the cars thought it was a regular mustang, but if you look at a cobra and a V6 there definitely is a big difference in looks! I will say this though....I got some many thumbs up and "nice car" from people driving my cobra it was crazy. The difference though is mine wasn't a normal one most people see...it looked brand new and had all the bells and whistles. I agree with you though in that no matter what was done to the cobra, so many people would still pull the line "yahhh but it's still a mustang". lol
Having said that....I have gotten a lot more wows from people and thumbs up from the ladies too driving the Corvette. I think people are very surprised seeing a guy my age owning one out here, and it's a lot of fun!
04-23-2011, 03:35 PM
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Though sometimes I just get the "oh, it's probably his dad's car" attitude as well. I was at a DIY auto shop doing an oil change and a guy from work came along to check out the car and kill some time. I was doing the oil change and my buddy was talking to me. A guy in the next stall over comes up to my buddy and says, "nice car, do you ever let him drive it?" (as if I was his son) And my buddy replies, "uh, yeah, it's his car. I haven't ever driven it." Needless to say the awkward look on this guys face put a huge smile on my face
04-23-2011, 04:03 PM
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I know exactly what you mean! I just turned 27 and look pretty young for my age and always get a kick out of people looking twice when I get in my car.
Though sometimes I just get the "oh, it's probably his dad's car" attitude as well. I was at a DIY auto shop doing an oil change and a guy from work came along to check out the car and kill some time. I was doing the oil change and my buddy was talking to me. A guy in the next stall over comes up to my buddy and says, "nice car, do you ever let him drive it?" (as if I was his son) And my buddy replies, "uh, yeah, it's his car. I haven't ever driven it." Needless to say the awkward look on this guys face put a huge smile on my face
Though sometimes I just get the "oh, it's probably his dad's car" attitude as well. I was at a DIY auto shop doing an oil change and a guy from work came along to check out the car and kill some time. I was doing the oil change and my buddy was talking to me. A guy in the next stall over comes up to my buddy and says, "nice car, do you ever let him drive it?" (as if I was his son) And my buddy replies, "uh, yeah, it's his car. I haven't ever driven it." Needless to say the awkward look on this guys face put a huge smile on my face
Yahhh I'm 24 and I get those looks all the time. I know people are thinking it's Daddy's car or something...especially with the area I live in. But it's nice knowing that it's my own hard earned money and that people just love the car too
04-23-2011, 04:16 PM
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I think that Terminator is a great looking car, would love to have one. Of course I could name about 10 other cars that I would love to have.
I have a 35th anni 99 GT that I still enjoy even tho it is a joke performance-wise compared to my z51 C6. It's fun hopping between the cars and I drive them totally differently.
People who get all twisted out of shape about cars and loyalties have got to be shortening their lives. Just have some freaking fun.
I have a 35th anni 99 GT that I still enjoy even tho it is a joke performance-wise compared to my z51 C6. It's fun hopping between the cars and I drive them totally differently.
People who get all twisted out of shape about cars and loyalties have got to be shortening their lives. Just have some freaking fun.
04-23-2011, 05:26 PM
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I think that Terminator is a great looking car, would love to have one. Of course I could name about 10 other cars that I would love to have.
I have a 35th anni 99 GT that I still enjoy even tho it is a joke performance-wise compared to my z51 C6. It's fun hopping between the cars and I drive them totally differently.
People who get all twisted out of shape about cars and loyalties have got to be shortening their lives. Just have some freaking fun.
I have a 35th anni 99 GT that I still enjoy even tho it is a joke performance-wise compared to my z51 C6. It's fun hopping between the cars and I drive them totally differently.
People who get all twisted out of shape about cars and loyalties have got to be shortening their lives. Just have some freaking fun.
Thank you!
04-23-2011, 05:44 PM
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Welcome to the Corvette world.
Yes, I'm like you. I just love cars. A lot of different makes and models have their good points. I never talk bad about others car of choice. To each his own.
But as you said, there will be some in every car group that will just bash the H*LL out of any car that isn't like their own. You just have to ignore them and chalk it up to close mindedness or immaturity.
I just love that I finally got to experience owning America's true sports car. (As you will too.)
Yes, I'm like you. I just love cars. A lot of different makes and models have their good points. I never talk bad about others car of choice. To each his own.
But as you said, there will be some in every car group that will just bash the H*LL out of any car that isn't like their own. You just have to ignore them and chalk it up to close mindedness or immaturity.
I just love that I finally got to experience owning America's true sports car. (As you will too.)
04-23-2011, 08:22 PM
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Welcome to the Corvette world.
Yes, I'm like you. I just love cars. A lot of different makes and models have their good points. I never talk bad about others car of choice. To each his own.
But as you said, there will be some in every car group that will just bash the H*LL out of any car that isn't like their own. You just have to ignore them and chalk it up to close mindedness or immaturity.
I just love that I finally got to experience owning America's true sports car. (As you will too.)
Yes, I'm like you. I just love cars. A lot of different makes and models have their good points. I never talk bad about others car of choice. To each his own.
But as you said, there will be some in every car group that will just bash the H*LL out of any car that isn't like their own. You just have to ignore them and chalk it up to close mindedness or immaturity.
I just love that I finally got to experience owning America's true sports car. (As you will too.)
I'm glad to see there's a lot of others on the forum like me who are just car lovers in general too!
I agree with you 100%...I am also extremely happy that I get to experience owning a Corvette! It truly is all it's cracked up to be!!
04-23-2011, 08:59 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
Some times it's what brought you to the vette, that makes all the difference.
Your experiences add the the enjoyment.
289 Tiger, Pantera, Porsches, Z28's, 55 chevys, big blocks & small blocks, etc., etc. for me.
I wouldn't change a thing. Love the C6!
Enjoy your C6!
coop
Some times it's what brought you to the vette, that makes all the difference.
Your experiences add the the enjoyment.
289 Tiger, Pantera, Porsches, Z28's, 55 chevys, big blocks & small blocks, etc., etc. for me.
I wouldn't change a thing. Love the C6!
Enjoy your C6!
coop
04-24-2011, 04:56 AM
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Welcome to the forum!
Some times it's what brought you to the vette, that makes all the difference.
Your experiences add the the enjoyment.
289 Tiger, Pantera, Porsches, Z28's, 55 chevys, big blocks & small blocks, etc., etc. for me.
I wouldn't change a thing. Love the C6!
Enjoy your C6!
coop
Some times it's what brought you to the vette, that makes all the difference.
Your experiences add the the enjoyment.
289 Tiger, Pantera, Porsches, Z28's, 55 chevys, big blocks & small blocks, etc., etc. for me.
I wouldn't change a thing. Love the C6!
Enjoy your C6!
coop
04-24-2011, 04:58 AM
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For those saying about the sound of the car...
Even though it's a tinyyy clip my friends reactions in their car is hilarious! They pulled to the side and went slow so I could go by them and let them hear the car with the wastegates open:
Even though it's a tinyyy clip my friends reactions in their car is hilarious! They pulled to the side and went slow so I could go by them and let them hear the car with the wastegates open:
04-24-2011, 06:29 AM
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Cobra's are deadly, last night one (03/04) made my C5 (01) look like a 1986 Chev Blazer. I had no idea Cobra's are that fast especially when modded. He had the psi bumped up and all the mods. It was a sick mustang.
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