Is it alright for Asians???? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

minibus135 · 07-31-2008, 09:56 AM

Hi, I am Korean and have been living all around the world and will soon move to the U.S. in a year or so and I am planning to buy the Camaro but I always have this perception that American muscle cars are for Americans only and ppl will stare at me on the road!!

I mean, Americans drive Hyundai's (I know they suck) and Honda's, but it seems a little different somehow for an Asian like me to drive a car like a Camaro...

Is this just my stupid perception of am I right? Any opinions?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-31-2008, 10:04 AM

It's perfectly allright!!!
"American Muscle" isn't only for Americans. It just originated here.

If they stare, I agree - it'll be a the Camaro, not you.

minibus135 · 07-31-2008, 10:05 AM

Wow, those are some fast replies!! Cheers~ and it's great to hear that!!

*GTAHVIT* · 07-31-2008, 10:25 AM

We are certainly proud of our muscle car history. We certainly want to share them with the entire world. If you come across someone who doesn't think you should be driving an American muscle car, send them here, We'll straighten them out...

Hopefully your time here will show you a much more appealing view of the U.S.

Where will you be living when you get here?

jmliptak · 07-31-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by minibus135

Hi, I am Korean and have been living all around the world and will soon move to the U.S. in a year or so and I am planning to buy the Camaro but I always have this perception that American muscle cars are for Americans only and ppl will stare at me on the road!!

I mean, Americans drive Hyundai's (I know they suck) and Honda's, but it seems a little different somehow for an Asian like me to drive a car like a Camaro...

Is this just my stupid perception of am I right? Any opinions?

Join the party, I don't think it is an issue at all, I think I can safely say that Camaro enthusiasts cut across all background, age, and socio-economic groups! Welcome to the board!!

linkwpc · 07-31-2008, 10:42 AM

I have a friend who is asian and drives a white Saleen mustang with a very very load exhuast and he love people looking at his car. He does not want to drive any Japanese car or Korean car. People tell him its cool that he drives a american car and not a "Asian car" Plus, the asian girls love his car.

KatarHol · 07-31-2008, 11:03 AM

The car who designed the '05-09 Mustang is Vietnamese,and of course,how can anyone forget.....Larry Shinoda of Corvette and Boss 302 fame.

Angrybird 12 · 07-31-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by minibus135

Hi, I am Korean and have been living all around the world and will soon move to the U.S. in a year or so and I am planning to buy the Camaro but I always have this perception that American muscle cars are for Americans only and ppl will stare at me on the road!!

I mean, Americans drive Hyundai's (I know they suck) and Honda's, but it seems a little different somehow for an Asian like me to drive a car like a Camaro...

Is this just my stupid perception of am I right? Any opinions?

I read somewhere recently that many Japaneese collectors are coming over here and buying up 60's American Muscle cars for greatly inflated prices. thus driving up the prices for us.
I see many Asians driving American cars. I think it is wonderful that an Asian would choose and American car over an Asian car. So Buy one and brag to your Asian friends how great it is to drive one. Maybe we can change people's perceptions of American cars then.

I saw an interview with a Asian Businessman one time, He was driving a Big old Caddy.. The reporter asked why he was driving that instead of a Mercedes or Lexus, He said "I spend my money where I made it".... I wish everyone thought that way.

Beelzebubba · 07-31-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by minibus135

Hi, I am Korean and have been living all around the world and will soon move to the U.S. in a year or so and I am planning to buy the Camaro but I always have this perception that American muscle cars are for Americans only and ppl will stare at me on the road!!

I mean, Americans drive Hyundai's (I know they suck) and Honda's, but it seems a little different somehow for an Asian like me to drive a car like a Camaro...

Is this just my stupid perception of am I right? Any opinions?

It is perfectly acceptable for a Korean to drive an American car.

In fact, if your grandparents were alive during WWII, for them, it would be unacceptable for you to drive a Japanese car. After all the Japanese did to Korea and her people.

aston70 · 07-31-2008, 11:41 AM

And if you want to crack us up, watch the movie "Better off Dead", and then learn to speak Howard Cosell.

"The film also introduces two Korean drag racing brothers, one of whom learned English by impersonating Howard Cosell"

jmliptak · 07-31-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by aston70

And if you want to crack us up, watch the movie "Better off Dead", and then learn to speak Howard Cosell.

"The film also introduces two Korean drag racing brothers, one of whom learned English by impersonating Howard Cosell"

AND there is a Camaro in the movie.....

aston70 · 07-31-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jmliptak

AND there is a Camaro in the movie.....

Oh. yeah and that too... der...

jmliptak · 07-31-2008, 11:49 AM

http://betteroffdeadcamaro.com/

This guy found it and restored it. Great site. If you look at "Shots from the Movie" they have stills from the scene where he races the Cosell brothers involving large quantities of tire smoke.....

AFSNightrod · 07-31-2008, 12:01 PM

It doesn't matter who you are. I used to know an Asian guy who owned both a 1970 Chevelle and a 1968 Camaro. He worked on both of them himself, and knew what he was talking about when it came to cars. I dont care who it is, I respect anybody who has such a passion for the hobby. It doesn't matter really who you are or what you drive. You won't be looked at any different. If anything you will be more respected for embracing the worldwide hobby and choosing something non stereotypical. Rock on

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07-31-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
minibus135 Drives: VW GTI Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Currently Singapore Posts: 12	Is it alright for Asians???? Hi, I am Korean and have been living all around the world and will soon move to the U.S. in a year or so and I am planning to buy the Camaro but I always have this perception that American muscle cars are for Americans only and ppl will stare at me on the road!! I mean, Americans drive Hyundai's (I know they suck) and Honda's, but it seems a little different somehow for an Asian like me to drive a car like a Camaro... Is this just my stupid perception of am I right? Any opinions?

07-31-2008, 10:04 AM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	It's perfectly allright!!! "American Muscle" isn't only for Americans. It just originated here. If they stare, I agree - it'll be a the Camaro, not you. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-31-2008, 10:25 AM	#4
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	We are certainly proud of our muscle car history. We certainly want to share them with the entire world. If you come across someone who doesn't think you should be driving an American muscle car, send them here, We'll straighten them out... Hopefully your time here will show you a much more appealing view of the U.S. Where will you be living when you get here? __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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