Camaro Owner Grudges and Etiquette

[Caspers2SSRS]

Great observations, I've had and taken the occassion to wave or give the thumbs up at many other makes of automobiles I admire. More often than not the owners/ drivers of those recognize my admiration for their rides and return the same.

If by chance they do not, I assume its their loss not mine.

I've been a member of an area Corvette club as well a Chevrolet Avalanche Club in our region/state for several years and though I've just recently traded my C5 in on the new Gen5, many of those same folks have taken their time and stopped by to see and admire it, even sharing stories of their past relationships and memories of being Camaro owners. Several of these folks are considering buying one too..............In the greater scheme of things......... We were friends before my switch, and I'll assume we'll remain friends. If not, I will assume "we" never were..............."I" was, but I can't fathom that ever happening.


I've had great pleasure being and becoming an extended family member to folks from all walks of life. The common and uncommon, the rich, the poor, the famous and obscure. Most I may have never had an opportunity meeting, if it hadn't been for these varying vehicles. I've learned to temper my beliefs and opinions on many other personal issues, than automannia alone, having had the wonderful opportunity to get to know these folks. Its a awesome remider that its takes all of us to make up the worlds population and that being, reasoning and thinking the same would be terribly boring, and that I like being the individual me, among the whole collective.

We've had many members for one reason or another change their branded rides over these years, and yet more often than not we have remained loyal to each other on an emotional bases. Most often while discussing the generallities of the matter.........this statement has been repeated in jest more often than not................

" The particular make of vehicle has brought us together for some greater purpose, the enduring relationships, and the mutual bonds of friendships made and the love and respect for one another developed since........are more important, than the brand of the vehicle we own."

I'm supposing the materal matters in a persons life...............matters the least, given a chance. The particular vehicle we own or admire..........is only a ice breaker of an unknown opportunity, one that was already available whether they be suited in the security of an automobile similiar to ours or not, or sitting behind a keyboard in a room with a view point different from our own. Being dissimiliar seems to have its advantages as well..........another opportunity.

Casper

[The_Blur]

I'll seek out Camaro's and other classic muscle in lots. It's a car show wherever we go.

[LoneCynic]

I noticed someone slow down in a parking lot today and stare at my Camaro as they drove by slowly. They saw me get in and gave me a thumbs up. I quickly responded with a wave and a smile. Anyone who is friendly, I return the gesture. The brand differences between cars and the comments made were truly in jest. Anyone who extends me kindness, I do the same, and initiate at any opportunity that seems appropriate. Having a Camaro seems to open up these opportunities more frequently than ever before.

[Sir Nuke]

LoneCynic, the people you had GAURDING your car may or may not be members here. If you haven't seen the thread, you should print up some "Welcome Cards". here is a link to the thread and the instructions.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39088

[fourmz]

Big three muscle= wave. Rice grinders= stare and shake head left to right. Pasta rockets=give them the bird. Nah just kidding I show respect to any nice vehicle.

[LoneCynic]

That's a good idea, I'll definitely look into that.

[Alaskan SS]

Originally Posted by LoneCynic

Am I correct in assuming that our universal code is to park together for a "safety in numbers" parking protection sort of thing? (And to make the Mustang owners two rows over envious in the process?)

The "safety in numbers" thing is a great idea. IMHO, we all are muscle car lovers, and we all should look out for each other. A few weeks ago, I went to a store near my house and I saw these two cars at the back of the lot. I thought I'd join them, and I couldn't pass on the pic opportunity as I was walking away. I thought it would be a great thing to share, and this seemed to be the perfect thread to share it in. Sorry bout the quality. It's a phone pic...

[Caminsky]

Personally I don't hold anything against other Muscle or Sports cars. My first car was a V6 Mustang that I loved (I even ran it with some juice...I loves it, but it was SLOW), but when the time came to upgrade I choose the Camaro. I guess because I've been on both "sides" I don't really get into the whole rivalry thing, instead I find most car enthusiasts to be likable and easy to talk to, even if sometimes we have disagreeing views (I listened to a guy talk about drifting for much longer than I would care for the other night). I've had all sorts of interesting cars park next to mine, sometimes they are beautiful (Vettes, Cobras, Exotics) and sometimes not so much (riced out Cavaliers and Civics). The point being that I appreciate the gesture (if it was intentional) and I find its cool that that though our tastes may vary, we all have a similar love for cars.

[raqball]

Is it just me but do the SS owners snub their nose at non SS owners??

Kinda rude IMHO but I have noticed it...

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by ckaram

Good story about how the "brothers" have your back!

I always exchange waves with Mustangs and Challies in my neck of the woods. They're all great cars in their own way. There's no "etiquette" for this stuff, just be nice like your mom and dad taught ya...and realize that not everyone will return the favor.

Wave at all three of the class standard muscle cars... well it's not a full blown parade wave, just a gesture, they see it and usually respond in kind... I've met several Mustang and Challenger owners due to that...

Originally Posted by roadweasel

If you tried to wave at all the mustangs you'd get carpal tunnel... I get the wave and nod from other Camaro owners locally and I understand if the guy in the 2010 SS isn't so impressed by my RS... But it was fun watching the guy on the Harley rubberneck my Camaro!

So thats why I had that surgery... ok, (note to self), no more wavinf at Mustangs... actually, I try to see if it's a muscle version of the Mustang and well kept, or just a 2 door grocery retriever... Wave at the former, don't wave at the latter...unless they wave at me first...Who knows, maybe they like my car and possibly even have one on order... you never know...

Originally Posted by derklug

Attachment 152453 It's not just Camaros, we look out for our old-timers.

We old timers, cars and drivers, appreciate that as well... %$^&%^&

[Caminsky]

Originally Posted by raqball

Is it just me but do the SS owners snub their nose at non SS owners??

Kinda rude IMHO but I have noticed it...

I think in muscle car circles there has always been a bit of a superiority complex with V8 owners (I've been guilty of it at times as well). With the 5th Gen it's a bit harder to justify though, since the new V6 is nothing to laugh at.

[Mach]

Originally Posted by roadweasel

If you tried to wave at all the mustangs you'd get carpal tunnel...

That made me LOL!!

[alwinSS]

Originally Posted by Berean

You took pics and they're not in this thread?

[Ol'Fart]

honor thy brother (and sister)