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chevygirl2002 · 05-13-2010, 10:22 PM

Just a quick question for 5th gen owners.....

A lot of my friends have earlier model camaros and they will try to wave or act friendly towards people driving 5th gen camaros, but they don't ever get a wave back or even an acknowledgment. They have said that 5th gen owners look down on 4th gen and older cars.

But I wave and honk at every new camaro that I see and 8/10 I get a wave back or they'll flash their lights to acknowledge me. Hell I even get guys in vettes that will wave back or talk to me about the car.

Just wondering if that is true. Are cars (like mine) really looked down upon by newer camaros and their owners?

-Amanda-

Lbness · 05-13-2010, 10:24 PM

Nope and my O2 is still in the garage ,,, real bow-tie folks wave ..usual subtle and smooth

dannkimmel · 05-13-2010, 10:26 PM

no one around here waves or anything no matter what .
i wave get nothing back.
but im not sure i could see unless they wer waveing with the window down arm out side.
thats new york.kids.....

WadeWilson · 05-13-2010, 11:02 PM

I've experienced just the opposite for the most part. Most of the 4th Gen owners around my area act like they're envious and jealous. They act like kids. Constantly wanting to race and making smart ass comments about the weight of the car, visibility, etc. The few I've actually got to ask about they're experience with the 5th Gen they reply with "that's just what I've read and that's why I like the 4th Gen better. Don't get me wrong, not all of them are like this, but the cool owners are few and far between from what I've seen so far. I always try to wave if someone nods or waves. I have noticed some 5th Gen owners don't like seeing another 5 Gen around. It's almost like some people get mad that they aren't the only ones on the block with the 5th Gen.

Sterling · 05-13-2010, 11:05 PM

We try but when we stick our arm out the window it knocks our shoulders out of socket because the window sill is so high. JK

"prima"Donna · 05-13-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

I've experienced just the opposite for the most part. Most of the 4th Gen owners around my area act like they're envious and jealous. They act like kids. Constantly wanting to race and making smart ass comments about the weight of the car, visibility, etc. The few I've actually got to ask about they're experience with the 5th Gen they reply with "that's just what I've read and that's why I like the 4th Gen better. Don't get me wrong, not all of them are like this, but the cool owners are few and far between from what I've seen so far. I always try to wave if someone nods or waves. I have noticed some 5th Gen owners don't like seeing another 5 Gen around. It's almost like some people get mad that they aren't the only ones on the block with the 5th Gen.

+1

Same here...I wave and wave like a crazy person at ANY Camaro I see, and most Camaro owners DO NOT wave back, however the Corvette guys usually do, as well as other car owners....

I even had a guy in a Mercedes next to me at a light a few months ago tell me how much he loved my car, especially the color...he even said he wished he had one...I did a thread about it on here when it happened, I thought it was so cool...

chevygirl2002 · 05-13-2010, 11:15 PM

Good to know that their are lots of friendly 5th gen owners around. Maybe some people that drive those cars, just don't realize exactly what they have.

Yes the cars are a bit bigger than a 4th gen, but visibility is not that bad....same as any other f-body. I like that they are big cars.... big cars are safe cars (in my opinion - my 88 GTA saved my life when I got hit only because she was a big heavy car)

I fell in love with the black ss that I got to test drive. God I wanted that car SO bad, but have my heart set out for a yellow one.

-Amanda-

2000v6 · 05-14-2010, 12:40 PM

In all honesty, it may depend on such things as a geographic region such as in NY nobody is going to do that, it's just how it is.

Buelligun · 05-14-2010, 12:45 PM

My problem is, I don't recognise the older Camaros til it's too late!!
But I do nod and smile at any performance muscle that I see if the driver is looking in my direction

05-13-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
chevygirl2002 Drives: Silver 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 137	Just Wondering.... Just a quick question for 5th gen owners..... A lot of my friends have earlier model camaros and they will try to wave or act friendly towards people driving 5th gen camaros, but they don't ever get a wave back or even an acknowledgment. They have said that 5th gen owners look down on 4th gen and older cars. But I wave and honk at every new camaro that I see and 8/10 I get a wave back or they'll flash their lights to acknowledge me. Hell I even get guys in vettes that will wave back or talk to me about the car. Just wondering if that is true. Are cars (like mine) really looked down upon by newer camaros and their owners? -Amanda- __________________

05-13-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	Nope and my O2 is still in the garage ,,, real bow-tie folks wave ..usual subtle and smooth __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

05-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#5
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	We try but when we stick our arm out the window it knocks our shoulders out of socket because the window sill is so high. JK __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

05-13-2010, 11:15 PM	#7
chevygirl2002 Drives: Silver 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 137	Good to know that their are lots of friendly 5th gen owners around. Maybe some people that drive those cars, just don't realize exactly what they have. Yes the cars are a bit bigger than a 4th gen, but visibility is not that bad....same as any other f-body. I like that they are big cars.... big cars are safe cars (in my opinion - my 88 GTA saved my life when I got hit only because she was a big heavy car) I fell in love with the black ss that I got to test drive. God I wanted that car SO bad, but have my heart set out for a yellow one. -Amanda- __________________

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dannkimmel Drives: 1lt,rjt,m6 &2004 harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kendall ny Posts: 96	no one around here waves or anything no matter what . i wave get nothing back. but im not sure i could see unless they wer waveing with the window down arm out side. thats new york.kids.....

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WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	I've experienced just the opposite for the most part. Most of the 4th Gen owners around my area act like they're envious and jealous. They act like kids. Constantly wanting to race and making smart ass comments about the weight of the car, visibility, etc. The few I've actually got to ask about they're experience with the 5th Gen they reply with "that's just what I've read and that's why I like the 4th Gen better. Don't get me wrong, not all of them are like this, but the cool owners are few and far between from what I've seen so far. I always try to wave if someone nods or waves. I have noticed some 5th Gen owners don't like seeing another 5 Gen around. It's almost like some people get mad that they aren't the only ones on the block with the 5th Gen.

05-14-2010, 12:40 PM	#8
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	In all honesty, it may depend on such things as a geographic region such as in NY nobody is going to do that, it's just how it is.

05-14-2010, 12:45 PM	#9
Buelligun Drives: 2SSRS manual yellow black stripes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat, Canada Posts: 213 View My Garage	My problem is, I don't recognise the older Camaros til it's too late!! But I do nod and smile at any performance muscle that I see if the driver is looking in my direction