Misperceptions about what we drive
05-10-2016, 06:53 AM
#102
Instructor
..Robb Report magazine reviewed Z06 Corvette Convertible for 2016 "Car of the Year" match-up and I think they were smitten by it...
.... in article, journalists describe Corvette as a "Surprise". Why? I thought.
Gotta be:
A) It's a "Surprise" because they r too snooty for Z06.
B) It's a "Surprise" because they realize Z06 is... "World Class".
488 GTB won...
.... in article, journalists describe Corvette as a "Surprise". Why? I thought.
Gotta be:
A) It's a "Surprise" because they r too snooty for Z06.
B) It's a "Surprise" because they realize Z06 is... "World Class".
488 GTB won...
The following users liked this post:
2014C7 (05-14-2016)
05-10-2016, 11:59 AM
#104
05-10-2016, 12:13 PM
#105
Banned Scam/Spammer
Our Cadillac dealer gave us a new Escalade for the day when we took our ATS4 Coupe in for oil change. The Escalade is absolutely awesome. I've driven tons of these type of vehicles and this one wears the crown. Wow! There should be some serious discounts with that sticker.
05-10-2016, 01:05 PM
#106
Our Cadillac dealer gave us a new Escalade for the day when we took our ATS4 Coupe in for oil change. The Escalade is absolutely awesome. I've driven tons of these type of vehicles and this one wears the crown. Wow! There should be some serious discounts with that sticker.
09-23-2016, 08:32 AM
#107
.
09-23-2016, 08:41 AM
#108
Last year I was having coffee with a farmer neighbor and he was complaining that all of the pickups are too fancy now and loaded with options. Then a month later I met him and he was driving a new GMC Sierra diesel pickup with the Denali trim level 
It makes my 2006 GMC crew cab diesel, which had the top trim level at the time, look pretty downscale.
It makes my 2006 GMC crew cab diesel, which had the top trim level at the time, look pretty downscale.
09-23-2016, 09:24 AM
#109
Team Owner
Member Since: Sep 2005
Location: Big Bend Country, TX
Posts: 29,114
Received 2,186 Likes
on
1,337 Posts
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
NCM Lifetime Member
I don't think that owning a Z06 is that special. People don't know if it is leased or borrowed or being repossessed. I think it's something going thru your head. Most people could care less and there are many more expensive cars out there. Most people don't know a z06 from a regular vette or even what year you are driving. So don't sweat it and drive it if you want to meet with customers. Just my opinion OP.
Not so sure about that. Even here in rural Waxahachie, TX, I've already had more "I like it and would you consider swapping cars for a day ?" comments from some damn good looking women than I ever had with the DSOM '15 drop top or the base '16 coupe.
09-23-2016, 01:21 PM
#111
Drifting
Guy at the gym walking by stopped me before I left my parking spot and complimented mine and asked if it was 50-60k. When I told him it was 94k msrp, he took pause and looked like someone cropdusted him, then continued complimenting that is one of the best looking yada yada etc.
And, super hottie crush walked by and told me nice car. Finally got to meet her and made my year.
And, super hottie crush walked by and told me nice car. Finally got to meet her and made my year.
Last edited by EMINENT 1; 09-23-2016 at 01:44 PM.
09-23-2016, 02:03 PM
#112
Cars are expensive
Guy at the gym walking by stopped me before I left my parking spot and complimented mine and asked if it was 50-60k. When I told him it was 94k msrp, he took pause and looked like someone cropdusted him, then continued complimenting that is one of the best looking yada yada etc.
And, super hottie crush walked by and told me nice car. Finally got to meet her and made my year.
And, super hottie crush walked by and told me nice car. Finally got to meet her and made my year.
09-23-2016, 03:46 PM
#115
Burning Brakes
A member on the Ferrari forum started what became a lengthy thread when asking what people thought about him driving his Ferrari to meet with a client. He wants to build his business and wondered how this might impact the attitude of the client.
It started me thinking given that some responded with ," live your life and screw what others think", to, you need to be careful about "image".
I know many here are loyal to the Corvette brand, as others may be to other brands. I suspect there are some people who view those who drive Corvettes, especially a $100,000 Corvette, in much the same way some view those driving a Porsche, Ferrari, etc.
What are your thoughts regarding driving your $100,000 car? Do you ever think "should I take it" to wherever? Does it suggest status or speed or accomplishment?
I would add we tend to "defend" our choices and view others as making the wrong and at least a less desirable choice. This can range from Religion to car buying.
We all have "preferences", We are viewed as "different" as soon as we distinguish ourselves from others. Driving an expensive car meets this criteria. Best
It started me thinking given that some responded with ," live your life and screw what others think", to, you need to be careful about "image".
I know many here are loyal to the Corvette brand, as others may be to other brands. I suspect there are some people who view those who drive Corvettes, especially a $100,000 Corvette, in much the same way some view those driving a Porsche, Ferrari, etc.
What are your thoughts regarding driving your $100,000 car? Do you ever think "should I take it" to wherever? Does it suggest status or speed or accomplishment?
I would add we tend to "defend" our choices and view others as making the wrong and at least a less desirable choice. This can range from Religion to car buying.
We all have "preferences", We are viewed as "different" as soon as we distinguish ourselves from others. Driving an expensive car meets this criteria. Best
I'm semi retired now, but I do finances for the most part and consult others and help them build their companies.
They WANT to see how I live.
The flip side, I have a friend who drives a 2001 Honda Civic. Seriously. He's a stock broker. I told him, dude, I'd never listen to you. haha. You drive a $2500 car. You need to upgrade. But, he still goes to peoples houses with that turd. He's a good little $100k incomer, but that's it.
I think if he upgrades his clothes and vehicle, people will take him a bit more serious.
But, that is how I see the business world. I might be wrong, but it's whatever. I know I only deal with other professionals who have their act together.
I can't take you seriously if you come by my housing driving a Kia, yet you are wanting me to invest in your business. Sorry, just not going to happen.
Last edited by txapezl1; 09-23-2016 at 03:48 PM.
09-23-2016, 04:13 PM
#116
Burning Brakes
I would ask the question of a corporate head hunter. I bet almost any would say NEVER to show up for an important appointment/interview in a sports car. In 11 years I never took my ZR1 to work and never had to answer any questions about it, because no one knew. I bought it to drive, not show off or stroke my ego.
Edit: I guess I should amend that, I've only had ZR1 for 6 years, but my previous sports car didn't go with me to work either.
Edit: I guess I should amend that, I've only had ZR1 for 6 years, but my previous sports car didn't go with me to work either.
Last edited by Reciprocal; 09-23-2016 at 04:15 PM.
09-23-2016, 04:37 PM
#117
2nd Gear
Member Since: Sep 2016
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Investing in businesses also might be significantly different between angel and VC levels, but if someone wanted, say, $2m from me to help grow their business and they were driving a nice new Ferrari, I'd ask them why they hadn't sold the Ferrari to reinvest in their business before asking for my money. Maybe there's a good reason, but I'd sure as hell ask. If they showed up in a Kia, I wouldn't really think twice about it either way.
09-23-2016, 05:31 PM
#118
Burning Brakes
Ehh. I know a surprising number of hyper-wealthy people who drive low end vehicles. It goes from point A to point B just the same, and cars just aren't priority for them for whatever reason.
Investing in businesses also might be significantly different between angel and VC levels, but if someone wanted, say, $2m from me to help grow their business and they were driving a nice new Ferrari, I'd ask them why they hadn't sold the Ferrari to reinvest in their business before asking for my money. Maybe there's a good reason, but I'd sure as hell ask. If they showed up in a Kia, I wouldn't really think twice about it either way.
Investing in businesses also might be significantly different between angel and VC levels, but if someone wanted, say, $2m from me to help grow their business and they were driving a nice new Ferrari, I'd ask them why they hadn't sold the Ferrari to reinvest in their business before asking for my money. Maybe there's a good reason, but I'd sure as hell ask. If they showed up in a Kia, I wouldn't really think twice about it either way.
Maybe I'm just a snob or something. Who knows.
It goes the same for my women. I have a bad fiance now, but when I was single, I had criteria. They had to make 6 figures or close to it. They had to live a certain lifestyle. And the only reason for that is because I knew most likely they would help elevate me and my lifestyle and not become a burden.
So yea, I always look at what people drive as some kind of success symbol.
Now, does anyone in here own a private jet? We need to chat.
Last edited by txapezl1; 09-23-2016 at 05:32 PM.
09-23-2016, 05:52 PM
#119
Team Owner
Member Since: Sep 2005
Location: Big Bend Country, TX
Posts: 29,114
Received 2,186 Likes
on
1,337 Posts
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
NCM Lifetime Member
09-23-2016, 06:49 PM
#120
The 911 is not (nor ever was) impressive visually and doesn't draw much interest from normal folks.
Even after a year I am pretty surprised that people quite regularly asked to take pictures of my car and I see people taking pictures on the highway all the time.