How many times am I going to hear, why didn't you just buy a Corvette? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 03-19-2010, 06:59 PM

I took my Camaro out of storage where it's been since November (no problems starting or anything). Even though it's been covered inside I wanted to wash it and just take it for a spin. A guy at the storage building that has his 1970 Mustang wanted to check out my Camaro. After about 5 minutes he asked me what it cost and I told him that my SS/RS is loaded out and was around $40K. Then he said "for that kind of money why didn't you just buy a Corvette!" I had forgotten how annoying that question was, since I had not driven the car in almost 5 months obviously I haven't heard the question in 5 months. I told him like I have told everyone else that has asked me, because I preferred the styling of the Camaro more than the Corvette.

I bet I have been asked; "why didn't you just buy a Corvette" about 25 times. Don't get me wrong, I love the Corvette and I would like to have one but it was my choice to buy the Camaro. It's like the Corvette is supposed to be the pinnacle of car ownership or something. Why do people assume that even though you bought a Camaro, your real desire was to own a Corvette? You just settled for the lesser car?

Why didn't I just buy a Lamborghini? Why didn't you just buy a 10,000 square foot house? Why, why, why.....what is the comment "why didn't you just buy a Corvette" supposed to mean??

I can't believe I am the only one that has been asked this question. If others have been asked what has your response been? Give me some suggestions on how to respond to this question since I have no doubt I will be asked numerous times in the future like I have been asked in the past.

Russ

ron10 · 03-19-2010, 07:07 PM

haven't been asked that question.i have owned four vettes.i enjoy the camaro much more.

zerox · 03-19-2010, 07:07 PM

I find that funny, for a new vette don't they start at like 75,000? My camaro is gonna cost around 48k(cnd) and it was fully loaded, 2SS RSS polished wheels, rally stripes etc. Was quoted almost double when asked what a vette was worth. Sure you can get a used vette for a decent price but like you said you prefer the camaro

Michael_Js · 03-19-2010, 07:14 PM

A Z06 starts around $75K (USD). A base Corvette isn't much more than a fully loaded Camaro SS. A base Corvette - Same LS3 engine, starts around $49K (USD). I don't want the base Vette, I want at least the Z06, hence my Camaro SS purchase

I've sat (not driven) in a Z06 Vette and it fit me MUCH better!

USAFJeeper · 03-19-2010, 07:15 PM

I have never been a Corvette fan. I mean I appreciate them all, but not for me!

2010victoryredss_ron · 03-19-2010, 07:23 PM

i bought the Camaro, so i would have room for the kids. Corvette is for when they move out... and will definately be keeping the Camaro..

AngryAmish · 03-19-2010, 07:34 PM

I'd look as out of place sitting in a Vette than Lil' Wayne would sitting in a Bentley. The car simply doesn't fit my personality.

You should have asked him why didn't he buy a '67 Shelby.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-19-2010, 07:35 PM

I've been ask this question many times, my answer is I could have (a lie) , but the camaro is more comfortable (the truth). I like the camaro better than the vette. Did you notice as soon as they came out with the camaro they jacked the price of the vette up 10K?

levi1922 · 03-19-2010, 07:35 PM

"Why did you buy a V6?" "Why did you get a camaro at all if you were just going to get a V6?" "A V6 in a sports car?"

i get these questions every time i tell a guy about me car. it doesnt help if they know that for the price i paid for my car, i could have gotten a 1SS.

Ravirn · 03-19-2010, 08:00 PM

Love the look of the vettes, test drove one and didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I enjoy my Camaro.

skuttduck · 03-19-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levi1922

"Why did you buy a V6?" "Why did you get a camaro at all if you were just going to get a V6?" "A V6 in a sports car?"

i get these questions every time i tell a guy about me car. it doesnt help if they know that for the price i paid for my car, i could have gotten a 1SS.

I've heard the "Why didn't you get the v8?" a few times.

Usually those are the people that would buy a v8 automatic.
Ok, so you ask me why I didn't get a v8 because it is more powerful, yet you paid more for less horsepower in your car? Makes me think the only reason they got the v8 was to feel more superior than someone who got the v6. That or they are too lazy/afraid to drive stick.

Darth_Emma · 03-19-2010, 08:40 PM

I don't mean to insult anyone. I believe to each their own. But, I just don't care for the looks of a Corvette. I much prefer the Camaro.

Not Paid 4 · 03-19-2010, 08:45 PM

I have both, but I understand what your saying I hear the same thing. What I find is the people who will never buy A Camaro in there life and only dream about it ask that Question. I like being on our side and making our dreams come true. So let them dream about what we drive.

dtm4192 · 03-19-2010, 08:46 PM

I get both the "Why didn't you get the V8?" and the "Why didn't you get the Corvette?"

My answer to both: I'm only 17 and still in high school. I'm already working my ass off for this car. And then when I tell them it's a V6 with 304 hp they shut up pretty quick. lol

03-19-2010, 06:59 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	How many times am I going to hear, why didn't you just buy a Corvette? I took my Camaro out of storage where it's been since November (no problems starting or anything). Even though it's been covered inside I wanted to wash it and just take it for a spin. A guy at the storage building that has his 1970 Mustang wanted to check out my Camaro. After about 5 minutes he asked me what it cost and I told him that my SS/RS is loaded out and was around $40K. Then he said "for that kind of money why didn't you just buy a Corvette!" I had forgotten how annoying that question was, since I had not driven the car in almost 5 months obviously I haven't heard the question in 5 months. I told him like I have told everyone else that has asked me, because I preferred the styling of the Camaro more than the Corvette. I bet I have been asked; "why didn't you just buy a Corvette" about 25 times. Don't get me wrong, I love the Corvette and I would like to have one but it was my choice to buy the Camaro. It's like the Corvette is supposed to be the pinnacle of car ownership or something. Why do people assume that even though you bought a Camaro, your real desire was to own a Corvette? You just settled for the lesser car? Why didn't I just buy a Lamborghini? Why didn't you just buy a 10,000 square foot house? Why, why, why.....what is the comment "why didn't you just buy a Corvette" supposed to mean?? I can't believe I am the only one that has been asked this question. If others have been asked what has your response been? Give me some suggestions on how to respond to this question since I have no doubt I will be asked numerous times in the future like I have been asked in the past. Russ

03-19-2010, 07:07 PM	#3
zerox Drives: 2010 2SS RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 440	I find that funny, for a new vette don't they start at like 75,000? My camaro is gonna cost around 48k(cnd) and it was fully loaded, 2SS RSS polished wheels, rally stripes etc. Was quoted almost double when asked what a vette was worth. Sure you can get a used vette for a decent price but like you said you prefer the camaro __________________

03-19-2010, 07:14 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	A Z06 starts around $75K (USD). A base Corvette isn't much more than a fully loaded Camaro SS. A base Corvette - Same LS3 engine, starts around $49K (USD). I don't want the base Vette, I want at least the Z06, hence my Camaro SS purchase I've sat (not driven) in a Z06 Vette and it fit me MUCH better! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

03-19-2010, 07:23 PM	#6
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	i bought the Camaro, so i would have room for the kids. Corvette is for when they move out... and will definately be keeping the Camaro.. __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

03-19-2010, 07:34 PM	#7
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	I'd look as out of place sitting in a Vette than Lil' Wayne would sitting in a Bentley. The car simply doesn't fit my personality. You should have asked him why didn't he buy a '67 Shelby. __________________ Proud Owner of #168

03-19-2010, 07:07 PM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	haven't been asked that question.i have owned four vettes.i enjoy the camaro much more.

03-19-2010, 07:15 PM	#5
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 632 View My Garage	I have never been a Corvette fan. I mean I appreciate them all, but not for me!

03-19-2010, 07:35 PM	#8
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I've been ask this question many times, my answer is I could have (a lie) , but the camaro is more comfortable (the truth). I like the camaro better than the vette. Did you notice as soon as they came out with the camaro they jacked the price of the vette up 10K? __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

03-19-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	"Why did you buy a V6?" "Why did you get a camaro at all if you were just going to get a V6?" "A V6 in a sports car?" i get these questions every time i tell a guy about me car. it doesnt help if they know that for the price i paid for my car, i could have gotten a 1SS. __________________

03-19-2010, 08:00 PM	#10
Ravirn Account Unaccounted for Drives: Black SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,703	Love the look of the vettes, test drove one and didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I enjoy my Camaro. __________________ WARLOCK (Black 2SSRS LS3) - A work in progress.

03-19-2010, 08:40 PM	#12
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I don't mean to insult anyone. I believe to each their own. But, I just don't care for the looks of a Corvette. I much prefer the Camaro.

03-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#13
Not Paid 4 Drives: The Wheels of this BEAST... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: You must be Young and Stupid before you become Old and Wise, Canton Georgia Posts: 221	I have both, but I understand what your saying I hear the same thing. What I find is the people who will never buy A Camaro in there life and only dream about it ask that Question. I like being on our side and making our dreams come true. So let them dream about what we drive. __________________

03-19-2010, 08:46 PM	#14
dtm4192 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dover, PA Posts: 330 View My Garage	I get both the "Why didn't you get the V8?" and the "Why didn't you get the Corvette?" My answer to both: I'm only 17 and still in high school. I'm already working my ass off for this car. And then when I tell them it's a V6 with 304 hp they shut up pretty quick. lol

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