Embarrassed to be in the Same Company... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

razorduck · 03-22-2011, 03:43 PM

Is it just me or are any of you embarrassed to be in the same company as some Camaro owners? I see more Camaros everyday that are not washed, much less waxed or polished that already look like they are 20 years old. I've seen some Mustangs and Challengers also but the Camaros really seem to stand out. I saw an IOM not long ago that was faded, filthy, like it had been driven exclusively on gravel roads with various bumper stickers literally just slapped on the bumpers (both front and back). I saw another one yesterday that was ragged out with some kind of really cheap cheesy looking wheels and in dire need of a detailing. It makes me want to smack them and ask why did you even bother buying a Camaro in the first place. I mean really they could have gotten a much cheaper used car to trash...

Adam's Polishes · 03-22-2011, 03:47 PM

Its a side effect of having a desirable design thats also offered at a low trim level for a reasonable price. It happened with the Chrysler 300c too IMO... when the masses start to like a car its good for sales, but with that comes a lot of people who just don't know any better.

Unfortunately there is no screening process to own a 'cool' car... though there should be.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-22-2011, 04:00 PM

It's not surprising. These are just cars to many people. Their only real attachement to the car is it's the new hot thing to have. They have nothing to sustain there passion, thus it becomes just a car. We are actually in the big minority being a car nut.

PAUL SS · 03-22-2011, 04:03 PM

You will see all kinds of cars that are not kept pristine, you may even see a Yugo that is spotless and well kept. It takes all kinds to make a world. I don't care what other people do but it does make me sad to see any nice car looking like crap.

razorduck · 03-22-2011, 04:06 PM

I get poked fun at quite a bit by family and friends for being O.C. about the Camaro. My DD is a 98 GMC Sierra that is mechanically sound but hardly ever sees a hose and bucket but hey, it's my knock around vehicle. I've had other nice rides and some not so nice but I've always tried to keep them looking as good as possible. I just don't get some people...

Chobbs11 · 03-23-2011, 12:04 AM

I am lucky they offered the low trim model, otherwise id be driving the Smart car. I do take care of my ride, though. I am way OCD when it comes to my car!

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-23-2011, 12:18 AM

dunno, it's their car, maybe just didn't get to it that particular date/time...

carguy50 · 03-23-2011, 12:39 AM

when i was single, the third thing i checked about was the condition and how clean she kept her car. says alot about what other habits may be down the road.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-23-2011, 12:52 AM

Could be just bad timing. I know I've driven around with a dirty car for a week or so when I don't get a chance to clean it because of work and school- and I'm just as OCD as anybody on here, I have a closet full of Adam's products to prove it!

SummoneR · 03-23-2011, 12:52 AM

I'm ashamed to admit mine is pretty dirty right now. It's been raining practically non stop for the last two weeks, and I have been stupid busy to was it for the 5 min it was not raining LOL. But really I can't stand to drive it when it's barely dirty LOL Quick detail spray before I go anywhere.

jmaryt · 03-23-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by razorduck

Is it just me or are any of you embarrassed to be in the same company as some Camaro owners? I see more Camaros everyday that are not washed, much less waxed or polished that already look like they are 20 years old. I've seen some Mustangs and Challengers also but the Camaros really seem to stand out. I saw an IOM not long ago that was faded, filthy, like it had been driven exclusively on gravel roads with various bumper stickers literally just slapped on the bumpers (both front and back). I saw another one yesterday that was ragged out with some kind of really cheap cheesy looking wheels and in dire need of a detailing. It makes me want to smack them and ask why did you even bother buying a Camaro in the first place. I mean really they could have gotten a much cheaper used car to trash...

not defending them,however,it's a car!..meant to be driven!..i drive it,and i'm really only concerned with keeping the "salt" off it during the winter!..i will wash and wax it once a year just to preserve paint!..other than this,i enjoy the car and drive the s**t out of it!..that's all!..gotta remember that "some" may want to duplicate the used , look of the "older " models to give the car an "older " style with the bumper sticks,and grime!..it's all easily washed off in a drive thru car wash!..just sayin!

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

It's not surprising. These are just cars to many people. Their only real attachement to the car is it's the new hot thing to have. They have nothing to sustain there passion, thus it becomes just a car. We are actually in the big minority being a car nut.

this is very true!..nothing wrong with this attitude!..it's a car!..it's transportation!.(nice transportation").however it does what all cars do!..gets ya from point a to point b!
it can be an "event phsycological" to some people,however in the final analysis it is what it is!..just a car!..enjoy it,drive the "snot" out of it,and don't forget the rest of your life!
just sayin!

Chobbs11 · 03-23-2011, 07:42 AM

It's much more than "just a car" to me. It's freedom to go when and where you want anytime you feel like it. It's a culmination of man's efforts in engineering and styling all in one mobile package. And it's a promise i made to myself to never be ungrateful for the things I have and not take these things for granted. To respect that promise I take my car in for regular maintenance and I protect it's paint. And I keep the interior spotless. I take these things seriously, as I do all promises I make.

I do however have a life so I can go a full week before I wash my car, and I am ok with that. So... to each, his own!

rmpackers · 03-23-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by razorduck

Is it just me or are any of you embarrassed to be in the same company as some Camaro owners? I see more Camaros everyday that are not washed, much less waxed or polished that already look like they are 20 years old. I've seen some Mustangs and Challengers also but the Camaros really seem to stand out. I saw an IOM not long ago that was faded, filthy, like it had been driven exclusively on gravel roads with various bumper stickers literally just slapped on the bumpers (both front and back). I saw another one yesterday that was ragged out with some kind of really cheap cheesy looking wheels and in dire need of a detailing. It makes me want to smack them and ask why did you even bother buying a Camaro in the first place. I mean really they could have gotten a much cheaper used car to trash...

There are so many things wrong with this statement it is hard to know where to begin. This is like saying we all have to be a cliche of gun toting Republicans that have lowered their cars and go drag racing all weekend! Who crowned you Supreme Leader of all that is good and right?
This still happens to be the land of the free.

shad2009 · 03-23-2011, 08:39 AM

i'm OCD with my car, but there are times when i have to drive around in a dirty car because i don't have time to clean her...maybe you just caught that person on a bad day...there are some people that just dont give a damn though

03-22-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	Embarrassed to be in the Same Company... Is it just me or are any of you embarrassed to be in the same company as some Camaro owners? I see more Camaros everyday that are not washed, much less waxed or polished that already look like they are 20 years old. I've seen some Mustangs and Challengers also but the Camaros really seem to stand out. I saw an IOM not long ago that was faded, filthy, like it had been driven exclusively on gravel roads with various bumper stickers literally just slapped on the bumpers (both front and back). I saw another one yesterday that was ragged out with some kind of really cheap cheesy looking wheels and in dire need of a detailing. It makes me want to smack them and ask why did you even bother buying a Camaro in the first place. I mean really they could have gotten a much cheaper used car to trash...

03-22-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	You will see all kinds of cars that are not kept pristine, you may even see a Yugo that is spotless and well kept. It takes all kinds to make a world. I don't care what other people do but it does make me sad to see any nice car looking like crap. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

03-23-2011, 12:52 AM	#9
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Could be just bad timing. I know I've driven around with a dirty car for a week or so when I don't get a chance to clean it because of work and school- and I'm just as OCD as anybody on here, I have a closet full of Adam's products to prove it! __________________ [B]

03-23-2011, 12:52 AM	#10
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	I'm ashamed to admit mine is pretty dirty right now. It's been raining practically non stop for the last two weeks, and I have been stupid busy to was it for the 5 min it was not raining LOL. But really I can't stand to drive it when it's barely dirty LOL Quick detail spray before I go anywhere. __________________

03-23-2011, 08:39 AM	#14
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	i'm OCD with my car, but there are times when i have to drive around in a dirty car because i don't have time to clean her...maybe you just caught that person on a bad day...there are some people that just dont give a damn though __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

03-22-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Its a side effect of having a desirable design thats also offered at a low trim level for a reasonable price. It happened with the Chrysler 300c too IMO... when the masses start to like a car its good for sales, but with that comes a lot of people who just don't know any better. Unfortunately there is no screening process to own a 'cool' car... though there should be.

03-22-2011, 04:00 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	It's not surprising. These are just cars to many people. Their only real attachement to the car is it's the new hot thing to have. They have nothing to sustain there passion, thus it becomes just a car. We are actually in the big minority being a car nut.

03-22-2011, 04:06 PM	#5
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	I get poked fun at quite a bit by family and friends for being O.C. about the Camaro. My DD is a 98 GMC Sierra that is mechanically sound but hardly ever sees a hose and bucket but hey, it's my knock around vehicle. I've had other nice rides and some not so nice but I've always tried to keep them looking as good as possible. I just don't get some people...

03-23-2011, 12:04 AM	#6
Chobbs11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 361	I am lucky they offered the low trim model, otherwise id be driving the Smart car. I do take care of my ride, though. I am way OCD when it comes to my car!

03-23-2011, 12:18 AM	#7
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	dunno, it's their car, maybe just didn't get to it that particular date/time...

03-23-2011, 12:39 AM	#8
carguy50 Drives: 2SS/RS, Sequntials,Tune,Flomstr,CAI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 350 View My Garage	when i was single, the third thing i checked about was the condition and how clean she kept her car. says alot about what other habits may be down the road.

03-23-2011, 07:42 AM	#12
Chobbs11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 361	It's much more than "just a car" to me. It's freedom to go when and where you want anytime you feel like it. It's a culmination of man's efforts in engineering and styling all in one mobile package. And it's a promise i made to myself to never be ungrateful for the things I have and not take these things for granted. To respect that promise I take my car in for regular maintenance and I protect it's paint. And I keep the interior spotless. I take these things seriously, as I do all promises I make. I do however have a life so I can go a full week before I wash my car, and I am ok with that. So... to each, his own!

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