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jmjackso · 08-03-2009, 01:06 AM

New guy here.. well been lurking around. Mine is "still" on order due to having to reorder with another dealership(long story), but I did rent a silver 1SS from Avis a few weekends back to give me a slight fix while I have been waiting.

Well on Sunday as I was driving back to drop it back off.. a Maybach 62 pulls up along side at a stop and the window rolls down. The guy in the back (if you know about this car you will understand) says very nice car, smiles and gives me a thumbs up. I was in shock some what, and said thank you, nice car you have as well and we went our different ways. Cant really do anything but smile big when someone in a $400,000.00 car gives you a thumbs up like that. Although, all I could think after that was.. now if he would have asked for some Grey Poupon...

Enjoy your Camaro's friends, GM did it right and people see it now.

camaroguy · 08-03-2009, 01:25 AM

The best part of it all getting the attention is sitting at a light and watching the people in the cars behind you start digging around in their car to try and find their cell phone or camera to take a pic Cracks me up every time since I know what they are doing. I've had all sorts of attention over the car.. It is kinda uncomfortable. I just go with it. Thumbs ups, stares, pointing, wows, etc... gets lots of female's attention..

StoutFiles · 08-03-2009, 02:50 AM

I get really nervous and key their car.

tom_vilsack · 08-03-2009, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Don't worry though, by this time next summer there will be so many Camaro's on the road you won't have to worry about it. It'll just be another car. Just like the Mustang.

i don't know...i chased down a 2010 white V6 mustang yesterday...just to have a better look....(guy was cool...we talked)

im guessing camaro owners may have to get used to the attention for a while....

bluman · 08-03-2009, 07:31 AM

With a simple thank you...
but it's starting to get annoying :(

Matster · 08-03-2009, 09:09 AM

Humbly thank them and then redirect the compliement where it belongs by say the GM design team has done a great job!

Matster · 08-03-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

I get really nervous and key their car.

Not me, I use pepper spray!

ElAntonius · 08-03-2009, 10:08 AM

A simple thanks if it's a fleeting compliment (like someone walking by and saying "nice car")

If it goes farther than that, I'll usually ask about their car and compliment that...I typically find that most people that have talked to me in detail drive Mustangs, older Camaros, 350/370Z's, or some hopped up GM like a Trailblazer SS or the like. I suppose it could backfire if the person drove a minivan or something, but it hasn't yet.

Moth · 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM

1st off i love explaining .. but ill usually just give a downward nod

rmpackers · 08-04-2009, 12:46 PM

I just say "Thank you very much, we love it!" There is no such thing as a quick trip to the store any more, people are always wanting to see it or ask questions. I do my best to "sell" the car and the Oshawa team. Last Friday night we were waiting to pull onto the highway and a car full of teenager types hung out of their car windows to take pictures of her!

DDustiNN · 08-04-2009, 01:03 PM

Oh another thing... the most common situation...

Quote:

"Nice car!

"

Quote:

"Thanks, I love it

"

Quote:

"Is it fast?"

Quote:

[me pretending not to look dumb-founded]

"OH yeah... very fast!

"

I'm not sure why it's always necessary for people to ask that question, lol... oh well though, no complaints

greenrail · 08-04-2009, 03:11 PM

I express a simple "Thank you!" and point out that the Folks at the Oshawa plant did a fine job building it.

coolman · 08-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Just start talking to them about every aspect of the car until they wish they would have never ask.

GOLDDOG · 08-04-2009, 03:17 PM

I usually give them the finger and tell them to piss off!!!!

Seriously, I say thank you, I appreciate it.

08-03-2009, 07:31 AM	#33
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 635	With a simple thank you... but it's starting to get annoying :( __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

08-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#34
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Humbly thank them and then redirect the compliement where it belongs by say the GM design team has done a great job! __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

08-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#36
ElAntonius Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS A6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 140 View My Garage	A simple thanks if it's a fleeting compliment (like someone walking by and saying "nice car") If it goes farther than that, I'll usually ask about their car and compliment that...I typically find that most people that have talked to me in detail drive Mustangs, older Camaros, 350/370Z's, or some hopped up GM like a Trailblazer SS or the like. I suppose it could backfire if the person drove a minivan or something, but it hasn't yet. __________________ A House Divided...

08-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#37
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	1st off i love explaining .. but ill usually just give a downward nod __________________

08-04-2009, 12:46 PM	#38
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	I just say "Thank you very much, we love it!" There is no such thing as a quick trip to the store any more, people are always wanting to see it or ask questions. I do my best to "sell" the car and the Oshawa team. Last Friday night we were waiting to pull onto the highway and a car full of teenager types hung out of their car windows to take pictures of her! __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

08-03-2009, 01:06 AM	#29
jmjackso Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 135	New guy here.. well been lurking around. Mine is "still" on order due to having to reorder with another dealership(long story), but I did rent a silver 1SS from Avis a few weekends back to give me a slight fix while I have been waiting. Well on Sunday as I was driving back to drop it back off.. a Maybach 62 pulls up along side at a stop and the window rolls down. The guy in the back (if you know about this car you will understand) says very nice car, smiles and gives me a thumbs up. I was in shock some what, and said thank you, nice car you have as well and we went our different ways. Cant really do anything but smile big when someone in a $400,000.00 car gives you a thumbs up like that. Although, all I could think after that was.. now if he would have asked for some Grey Poupon... Enjoy your Camaro's friends, GM did it right and people see it now.

08-03-2009, 01:25 AM	#30
camaroguy MJ is finally home! Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 219	The best part of it all getting the attention is sitting at a light and watching the people in the cars behind you start digging around in their car to try and find their cell phone or camera to take a pic Cracks me up every time since I know what they are doing. I've had all sorts of attention over the car.. It is kinda uncomfortable. I just go with it. Thumbs ups, stares, pointing, wows, etc... gets lots of female's attention..

08-03-2009, 02:50 AM	#31
StoutFiles Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 732	I get really nervous and key their car.

08-04-2009, 03:11 PM	#40
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	I express a simple "Thank you!" and point out that the Folks at the Oshawa plant did a fine job building it. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

08-04-2009, 03:14 PM	#41
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Just start talking to them about every aspect of the car until they wish they would have never ask.

08-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#42
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	I usually give them the finger and tell them to piss off!!!! Seriously, I say thank you, I appreciate it. __________________

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