R56 Totally ignored by a Corvette driver
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06-21-2008, 12:28 AM
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06-21-2008, 12:41 AM
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True story--I was driving my MINI from Florida to Texas last fall, and took some back roads. Somewhere along the way I was following a state highway that took quite a few turns in each burg. At one point there were literally 12+ highway numbers on one sign entering a large town, with arrows pointing in various directions. I was pretty occupied following my road when I heard a Corvette next to me race his engine every time he pulled up along side me, through lots of lights and traffic. Did he really think I was going to take the bait?
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06-21-2008, 05:22 AM
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06-21-2008, 06:57 AM
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#55
06-21-2008, 07:28 AM
Last weekend my GF and I went to vermont for vacation.
We Followed a Porsche Carrera 4S on the highway, he gave us a thumbs up and waved at us. A guy in a 993 stopped and talked to us.
A guy with a totally mint E39 M5 stopped in a parking and started a conversation about the Cooper S and checked it out.
Though, in my experience when you drive a Euro Car, you get respect from other Euro-car owners.
Even if your not in a car, most of the time someone will appreciate "Nice Car"
Some people think they are better than others though...sadly
We Followed a Porsche Carrera 4S on the highway, he gave us a thumbs up and waved at us. A guy in a 993 stopped and talked to us.
A guy with a totally mint E39 M5 stopped in a parking and started a conversation about the Cooper S and checked it out.
Though, in my experience when you drive a Euro Car, you get respect from other Euro-car owners.
Even if your not in a car, most of the time someone will appreciate "Nice Car"
Some people think they are better than others though...sadly
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#56
06-21-2008, 10:39 AM
You can pull off higher than that in a Z06. The milage is great for a 500+ hp car.
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07-22-2008, 06:33 AM
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Along with my week-old Cooper S, I own a C3 chrome bumper vert. I have found that C6 drivers as a group wave far less than older model Vette owners.
I own my Vette because of the heritage, I suspect that some C6 owners bought because of the status and are not aware of that heritage or the traditions. They may or may not learn, or even care.
However, I have been getting waves and light flashes from Cooper owners this past week.
I own my Vette because of the heritage, I suspect that some C6 owners bought because of the status and are not aware of that heritage or the traditions. They may or may not learn, or even care.
However, I have been getting waves and light flashes from Cooper owners this past week.
#58
07-22-2008, 06:45 AM
On a similar note, I was cycling a few weeks ago and pulled alongside a Ferrari F430 convertible. I asked him to "give it some gas" so I could hear the music. He smiled and took off like a bat. Now there's an engine note! Conclusion based on solid research: Ferrari drivers are nicer than Corvette drivers. 
#59
07-22-2008, 07:38 AM
Was it a slushbox? Not 100% true but if it was a Vette with a slushbox you were likely not dealing with an enthusiast. They sell like 35,000 of the things a year so they sell to a wide variety of people. The "car guy/gal" Corvette people are wonderful but like BMW's and other more expensive cars there are some owners that think the car makes them cool or something....
BUT, given you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a C6 these days, and you can buy one with the Z51 package for $45k, and lightly used C5's/C6's all day for $25k - $40k, I don't see any "snob factor" with Corvettes at all.
I really like the C6 but I've got to say if I was getting ready to burden my wallet I'd likely wind up with a Cayman instead...
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BUT, given you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a C6 these days, and you can buy one with the Z51 package for $45k, and lightly used C5's/C6's all day for $25k - $40k, I don't see any "snob factor" with Corvettes at all.
I really like the C6 but I've got to say if I was getting ready to burden my wallet I'd likely wind up with a Cayman instead...
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07-22-2008, 08:12 AM
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07-22-2008, 08:28 AM
Couldn't resist...
http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=MOV02007.flv
Not sure why I shot this vid on the way to The Dragon I believe, but it's come in handy often lately.
http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=MOV02007.flv
Not sure why I shot this vid on the way to The Dragon I believe, but it's come in handy often lately.
#62
07-22-2008, 08:47 AM
It went something to the effect of, "whenever people see my Corvette and ask me if I'm having a mid-life crisis, I tell them I didn't want to die with the keys to a Buick in my pocket"
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07-22-2008, 09:17 AM
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I see so many MINI's on the road that I am to the point where I just ignore them and not wave. Sometimes it's like a western dual. We just stare until the last moment and if the other person draws(wave) I draw(wave) too. Often, I see the other person just staring at me and not wave as we pass by and I don't wave.
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07-22-2008, 01:59 PM
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