Backhanded compliment from Ford owner - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kostnkost · 02-20-2013, 02:33 PM

Coming out of Home Depot I see a gentleman loading his Ford F150 truck next to my Camaro. No big deal as I parked next to him and he was double parked. As I am walking towards the car, I decide to start her up and see what kind of reaction I get. This is always funnier mind you with older people 60yrs and up as it startles them, but I digress. As I get even closer to the car, I can see he's eyeballing the car, and I am just waiting for a comment. First words out of his mouth - "You have a really nice car, but I was expecting more noise when you started her up". I just smirk and go right on into my car. I'm not sure what he was expecting from a V6 with no mods besides a CAI

I'd rather have a stock sound, then a tinny ricer sound that most people have around these parts.

Thats just me though....

ka1 · 02-20-2013, 02:36 PM

He prolly did know that it was a V6. I think most people that aren't in the know about Camaros assume that all of them are V8s

PAUL SS · 02-20-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

Coming out of Home Depot I see a gentleman loading his Ford F150 truck next to my Camaro. No big deal as I parked next to him and he was double parked. As I am walking towards the car, I decide to start her up and see what kind of reaction I get. This is always funnier mind you with older people 60yrs and up as it startles them, but I digress. As I get even closer to the car, I can see he's eyeballing the car, and I am just waiting for a comment. First words out of his mouth - "You have a really nice car, but I was expecting more noise when you started her up". I just smirk and go right on into my car. I'm not sure what he was expecting from a V6 with no mods besides a CAI

I'd rather have a stock sound, then a tinny ricer sound that most people have around these parts.

Thats just me though....

60 really isn't that old, this isnt 1913.

Frid · 02-20-2013, 02:41 PM

Should have told him it was a 600hp sleeper and that the mufflers make it sound like a V6 lol.

kostnkost · 02-20-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PAUL SS

60 really isn't that old, this isnt 1913.

Definitely not as I need only 20 more years to get there. Just threw a number out there as I was typing. I should have said 70+.

WheelmanSS · 02-20-2013, 02:58 PM

How is that a backhand comment? Did he know it was just a V6?

I don't understand the point of this. So, you were looking for a reaction and you got one? What am I missing?

Frid · 02-20-2013, 03:01 PM

^
He must have been the one driving the truck

dkp2LT · 02-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

How is that a backhand comment? Did he know it was just a V6?

I don't understand the point of this. So, you were looking for a reaction and you got one? What am I missing?

+1

And the OP is just a young whipper snapper!

You better find a good job so you can make sure I have my Social Security in a few years son.

Nate GM · 02-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

Definitely not as I need only 20 more years to get there. Just threw a number out there as I was typing. I should have said 70+.

WHAT DO YOU GOT AGAINST PEOPLE ABOVE 70????????

Nate GM · 02-20-2013, 03:02 PM

just kidding haha

kostnkost · 02-20-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

How is that a backhand comment? Did he know it was just a V6?

I don't understand the point of this. So, you were looking for a reaction and you got one? What am I missing?

Just sharing a story is all. Was I looking for a reaction when I started the car? I knew I would get one as he was a type who cared about his truck(ie. double parked his truck and was spotless).

Did he know it was a V6? Probably not unless you are a Camaro aficionado.

RollaMo · 02-20-2013, 03:12 PM

Don't mess around with old guys in farm trucks.

kostnkost · 02-20-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate Wagner

WHAT DO YOU GOT AGAINST PEOPLE ABOVE 70????????

Other than the way they drive???

Nothing.

myold88 · 02-20-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

Definitely not as I need only 20 more years to get there. Just threw a number out there as I was typing. I should have said 70+.

Wait a minute- Now your insulting me.
This isn't 1940 !!!

02-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#1
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Backhanded compliment from Ford owner Coming out of Home Depot I see a gentleman loading his Ford F150 truck next to my Camaro. No big deal as I parked next to him and he was double parked. As I am walking towards the car, I decide to start her up and see what kind of reaction I get. This is always funnier mind you with older people 60yrs and up as it startles them, but I digress. As I get even closer to the car, I can see he's eyeballing the car, and I am just waiting for a comment. First words out of his mouth - "You have a really nice car, but I was expecting more noise when you started her up". I just smirk and go right on into my car. I'm not sure what he was expecting from a V6 with no mods besides a CAI I'd rather have a stock sound, then a tinny ricer sound that most people have around these parts. Thats just me though.... __________________

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02-20-2013, 02:58 PM	#6
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	How is that a backhand comment? Did he know it was just a V6? I don't understand the point of this. So, you were looking for a reaction and you got one? What am I missing? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold

02-20-2013, 03:01 PM	#7
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	^ He must have been the one driving the truck __________________

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02-20-2013, 02:36 PM	#2
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	He prolly did know that it was a V6. I think most people that aren't in the know about Camaros assume that all of them are V8s

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