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Dawn55430 · 05-19-2012, 08:43 PM

I had a ditzy moment today, and I wonder if others do this.

Out running errands, and a IBM pulls up next to me, we both have windows down and I'm obviously checking out his car. Passenger looks over and says "nice car isn't it?" to which I reply, "yes, very" but I'm thinking how full of himself he is. Then I tell him "nice color too" and the passenger says "yea, yours too". And I'm thinking, duh, they are the same color stupid. Now as they pull away I get a glimpse of my reflection in their door panel as they are pulling away, and have this moment of clarity. OMG I'M IN ONE TOO, but mine is AGM!! He wasn't being a self-absorbed jerk, he was truly complimenting my car. "WE" have nice cars. I drove around the whole rest of the afternoon with the stupid permagrin.

I used to drive a blue Monte Carlo with custom graphics, so I was used to getting the "nice car" comments, and for a moment I totally forgot I was in my new Camaro. Does anyone else have those temporary lapses?

dkp2LT · 05-19-2012, 08:45 PM

Nope, because my DD is a MKX - nice and very boring. When I am in my Camaro there ain't no forgetting what I am driving!

gramps_green_rs · 05-19-2012, 08:47 PM

not so much. my last car was a SATURN coupe. and that big SGM hood in front of me helps too

I do like the compliments though.

gramps

Dawn55430 · 05-19-2012, 08:59 PM

I guess it's actually backward compliment to the Camaro. I loved my Monte, and once I get all settings adjusted, the Camaro interior feels just like my old friend, with a few new bells and whistles. All in a cool sexy new body. Best of both worlds.

All Star · 05-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Heh, I used to have a 2005 Monte before I moved up in life. Haven't had any of these moments though.

Some guy in a rally yellow Camaro ignored me as I rode by with a dumb grin on my face the other day.

techinny · 05-19-2012, 09:23 PM

Not while I'm in it (there is a little difference between a Camaro and a 2500HD CCSB) but when I'm at work thinking about needing to pick something up on the way home, or how much fun the drive home could be. Then realize I don't have the vehicle I need or want that day.

dkp2LT · 05-19-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by All Star

Some guy in a rally yellow Camaro ignored me as I rode by with a dumb grin on my face the other day.

A bit off topic but there is a guy in our subdivision that recently got a gen 5. I noticed it a few weeks ago and finally passed him last night with both of us in our Camaro's. Dude waved first!

hightower · 05-19-2012, 09:27 PM

Nope, I'm always happy to be in my camaro. It's my daily driver and I know what I'm in every second I'm driving.

dshep214 · 05-19-2012, 09:44 PM

When I see another camaro headin my way I always give a courteous flash of the hid's. During the day that is lol I don't wanna blind the guy at night. I either get the flash back or a wave. Most camaro guys like to get the little hello wave or light flash.

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Emig5m · 05-19-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower

Nope, I'm always happy to be in my camaro. It's my daily driver and I know what I'm in every second I'm driving.

^ This.

2SSRSinNC · 05-19-2012, 11:05 PM

My exhaust doesn't let me forget. Sometimes I'll forget how sensitive the 'go' pedal is after letting out the clutch.

angie7 · 05-19-2012, 11:26 PM

My dd is a Charger R/T so no I dont forget when Im in my Camaro. The Charger is still a v8 & still fast but its a still a sedan. My Camaro is a beast compared and the extra loud rumble of my exhaust never lets me forget. I get compliments on both all the time. I just say "thanks" and keep moving on

SuperSport2011 · 05-20-2012, 12:08 AM

Yea and it was in my 99 malibu

I was driving down the road when I seen a car parked ahead of me in my lane and a car riding along side to the left of me. I thought to myself "no problem just step on the gas a bit, get into the left lane so I don't get stuck behind the car and that's it

Maverickhpr · 05-20-2012, 12:17 AM

i did it thursday me and my friend took his 2011 charger to yellowstone and a 45th aniversity pulls up next to me in Butte Montana i give him a thumbs up and he gives me a strange look I had my Camaro hat on not relizing im driving a charger lol

05-19-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Do you ever "forget" what you're driving? I had a ditzy moment today, and I wonder if others do this. Out running errands, and a IBM pulls up next to me, we both have windows down and I'm obviously checking out his car. Passenger looks over and says "nice car isn't it?" to which I reply, "yes, very" but I'm thinking how full of himself he is. Then I tell him "nice color too" and the passenger says "yea, yours too". And I'm thinking, duh, they are the same color stupid. Now as they pull away I get a glimpse of my reflection in their door panel as they are pulling away, and have this moment of clarity. OMG I'M IN ONE TOO, but mine is AGM!! He wasn't being a self-absorbed jerk, he was truly complimenting my car. "WE" have nice cars. I drove around the whole rest of the afternoon with the stupid permagrin. I used to drive a blue Monte Carlo with custom graphics, so I was used to getting the "nice car" comments, and for a moment I totally forgot I was in my new Camaro. Does anyone else have those temporary lapses?

05-19-2012, 08:47 PM	#3
gramps_green_rs ex-RCAF Drives: 11 SGM1LTRS SV1000S Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hammond, ont, canada Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	not so much. my last car was a SATURN coupe. and that big SGM hood in front of me helps tooI do like the compliments though. gramps __________________

05-19-2012, 09:17 PM	#5
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	Heh, I used to have a 2005 Monte before I moved up in life. Haven't had any of these moments though. Some guy in a rally yellow Camaro ignored me as I rode by with a dumb grin on my face the other day. __________________

05-19-2012, 09:23 PM	#6
techinny Drives: '18 Sierra Denali '05 GMC 2500HD Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,396	Not while I'm in it (there is a little difference between a Camaro and a 2500HD CCSB) but when I'm at work thinking about needing to pick something up on the way home, or how much fun the drive home could be. Then realize I don't have the vehicle I need or want that day. __________________ Had: 2010 SS/RS M6 Hurst STS, Noweeds

05-19-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Nope, I'm always happy to be in my camaro. It's my daily driver and I know what I'm in every second I'm driving. __________________ My Camaro Story

05-19-2012, 08:45 PM	#2
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Nope, because my DD is a MKX - nice and very boring. When I am in my Camaro there ain't no forgetting what I am driving!

05-19-2012, 08:59 PM	#4
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	I guess it's actually backward compliment to the Camaro. I loved my Monte, and once I get all settings adjusted, the Camaro interior feels just like my old friend, with a few new bells and whistles. All in a cool sexy new body. Best of both worlds.

05-19-2012, 09:44 PM	#9
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	When I see another camaro headin my way I always give a courteous flash of the hid's. During the day that is lol I don't wanna blind the guy at night. I either get the flash back or a wave. Most camaro guys like to get the little hello wave or light flash. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?4sznyb __________________

05-19-2012, 11:05 PM	#11
2SSRSinNC Apricot idea killer Drives: '12 SW 2SSRS LS3 w/roof '10 Slade Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TRE4 Posts: 205	My exhaust doesn't let me forget. Sometimes I'll forget how sensitive the 'go' pedal is after letting out the clutch.

05-19-2012, 11:26 PM	#12
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	My dd is a Charger R/T so no I dont forget when Im in my Camaro. The Charger is still a v8 & still fast but its a still a sedan. My Camaro is a beast compared and the extra loud rumble of my exhaust never lets me forget. I get compliments on both all the time. I just say "thanks" and keep moving on __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

05-20-2012, 12:08 AM	#13
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 954 View My Garage	Yea and it was in my 99 malibu I was driving down the road when I seen a car parked ahead of me in my lane and a car riding along side to the left of me. I thought to myself "no problem just step on the gas a bit, get into the left lane so I don't get stuck behind the car and that's it

05-20-2012, 12:17 AM	#14
Maverickhpr Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro OR Posts: 289 View My Garage	i did it thursday me and my friend took his 2011 charger to yellowstone and a 45th aniversity pulls up next to me in Butte Montana i give him a thumbs up and he gives me a strange look I had my Camaro hat on not relizing im driving a charger lol __________________ Camaro it's not a car it's American Muscle