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armysig · 03-13-2010, 09:14 AM

Yesterday I was getting fuel and checking the tire pressure, when and older gentlemen pulls up next to me waiting for the air hose. As he gets out of the car I noticed he had said something to his wife and she had a large grin on her face. I wish I knew what it was but it must of been a good one.
Anyways, as he gets out, he says to me "that's a beautiful Camaro, it looks like GM is getting their act together again."
I replied back, with a thank you and yes GM did put a lot of effort into making a quality car like the Camaro.
As I finish up he had asked to look in side and for me to pop the hood. Being a proud Camaro owner I obliged to do so. He seemed to be very impressed with the engine, and how it was put together.
So after a few more words with him, I get in, start it up and I'm getting ready to pull out. As I'm doing so, I hear from him, "WOW that car sounds like a beaut!!!"
All I could do was rev up the engine and do a rubber burn for him as I leave.. As I look in the rear view mirror I see him laughing and waving goodbye.

Dirtdog · 03-13-2010, 09:17 AM

hahaha great story. What part of AZ do u live in, if I do a burnout when I get my 5th gen here in "Heavens Waiting Room" they'd call the cops on me

AdnanHfuda · 03-13-2010, 09:20 AM

cool

you do know you can check the tire pressure on the DIC. right?

armysig · 03-13-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtdog

hahaha great story. What part of AZ do u live in, if I do a burnout when I get my 5th gen here in "Heavens Waiting Room" they'd call the cops on me

I'm in Sierra Vista, and the Tucson camaros are heading up to Pheonix today.

Pheonix cruise

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

cool

you do know you can check the tire pressure on the DIC. right?

Yep, but I was low so it needed air on two tires.

AdnanHfuda · 03-13-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armysig

I'm in Sierra Vista, and the Tucson camaros are heading up to Pheonix today.

Pheonix cruise

Yep, but I was low so it needed air on two tires.

my bad

cant wait till i get mine, going to do so many peel outs. anyone know what the fine could be for something like that in canada?

TooCool5 · 03-13-2010, 09:32 AM

Had an older gent come up to me ...drooling over the car.....talked about his Trans Am back in the day.....and said he was going to find a dealer that had a Camaro cause he couldn't find one.

guiLT · 03-13-2010, 09:37 AM

Good story!

HIGHOCTANE · 03-13-2010, 10:22 AM

I've had several compliments on mine,and they are literally a dime a dozen around here(Military Town). Oddly enough I have gotten most of the compliments from middle-aged women lol.

MyIBMssRS · 03-13-2010, 10:40 AM

I had an older guy call my car a Corvair. lol Your story is better!

greenrail · 03-13-2010, 04:14 PM

Well, here's the deal. many of us old guys get it.

I am so glad I bought this car. Best damn muscle car I have ever had the chance to own or for that matter drive and enjoy.

No tune ups every other day, no 6 mpg. No safety issues, damn great brakes. I love the old cars, no doubt there. But this car is a huge advance over the cars built back in the day.

And I am 60 years old. Been there, done that, recovered and movin on!

kentf · 03-13-2010, 04:50 PM

I always enjoy it when I am fueling up and cops like to look at it. They always want to know if it is fast and I always reply that I have heard they are.

Thrillz · 03-13-2010, 05:07 PM

Its amazing all walks of life from the older gentlemen to teenagers everyone gets giddy about this car. I cant go anyplace without thumbs up at every light its insane really. Thanks for sharing your story op

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 03-13-2010, 06:03 PM

I have had MANY good compliments.

Even quite a few thought it was a Challenger.

99% men.

1% young girls. Some take pic's.

R1CH · 03-13-2010, 07:35 PM

I had an older fellow come up to me as I was pumping gas and ask a few questions about it. He called it "an old guys dream"... I then told him he better get one while he can still drive

03-13-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	Older gentlemen comments on my car Yesterday I was getting fuel and checking the tire pressure, when and older gentlemen pulls up next to me waiting for the air hose. As he gets out of the car I noticed he had said something to his wife and she had a large grin on her face. I wish I knew what it was but it must of been a good one. Anyways, as he gets out, he says to me "that's a beautiful Camaro, it looks like GM is getting their act together again." I replied back, with a thank you and yes GM did put a lot of effort into making a quality car like the Camaro. As I finish up he had asked to look in side and for me to pop the hood. Being a proud Camaro owner I obliged to do so. He seemed to be very impressed with the engine, and how it was put together. So after a few more words with him, I get in, start it up and I'm getting ready to pull out. As I'm doing so, I hear from him, "WOW that car sounds like a beaut!!!" All I could do was rev up the engine and do a rubber burn for him as I leave.. As I look in the rear view mirror I see him laughing and waving goodbye. __________________

03-13-2010, 09:17 AM	#2
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	hahaha great story. What part of AZ do u live in, if I do a burnout when I get my 5th gen here in "Heavens Waiting Room" they'd call the cops on me __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC

03-13-2010, 09:20 AM	#3
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	cool you do know you can check the tire pressure on the DIC. right? __________________ one day my love http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83005

03-13-2010, 09:32 AM	#6
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Had an older gent come up to me ...drooling over the car.....talked about his Trans Am back in the day.....and said he was going to find a dealer that had a Camaro cause he couldn't find one. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-13-2010, 09:37 AM	#7
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	Good story! __________________

03-13-2010, 10:22 AM	#8
HIGHOCTANE Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 448	I've had several compliments on mine,and they are literally a dime a dozen around here(Military Town). Oddly enough I have gotten most of the compliments from middle-aged women lol. __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Camaro (M6) Previous rides: 2003 Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra(900 RWHP) 2004 KB S/C Mustang Cobra(700 RWHP) 2003 Mustang GT,Heads,Cam, N20 ect..

03-13-2010, 10:40 AM	#9
MyIBMssRS Drives: 10 IBM SS RS/14 1500 Z71 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,577	I had an older guy call my car a Corvair. lol Your story is better!

03-13-2010, 04:14 PM	#10
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Well, here's the deal. many of us old guys get it. I am so glad I bought this car. Best damn muscle car I have ever had the chance to own or for that matter drive and enjoy. No tune ups every other day, no 6 mpg. No safety issues, damn great brakes. I love the old cars, no doubt there. But this car is a huge advance over the cars built back in the day. And I am 60 years old. Been there, done that, recovered and movin on! __________________ 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.

03-13-2010, 04:50 PM	#11
kentf Drives: 2010 camaro Black/White Stripes SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conyers, Ga Posts: 81	I always enjoy it when I am fueling up and cops like to look at it. They always want to know if it is fast and I always reply that I have heard they are.

03-13-2010, 05:07 PM	#12
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Its amazing all walks of life from the older gentlemen to teenagers everyone gets giddy about this car. I cant go anyplace without thumbs up at every light its insane really. Thanks for sharing your story op __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-13-2010, 06:03 PM	#13
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I have had MANY good compliments. Even quite a few thought it was a Challenger. 99% men. 1% young girls. Some take pic's.

03-13-2010, 07:35 PM	#14
R1CH Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bonaire, GA Posts: 258	I had an older fellow come up to me as I was pumping gas and ask a few questions about it. He called it "an old guys dream"... I then told him he better get one while he can still drive

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