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ss409cid · 06-01-2012, 08:16 AM

My Camaro sits infront of my business everyday. I usually receive a few comlpiments, followed by I bet its fast...Is it fast?....How fast is it?....Whats the horsepower?.... etc....etc.

If I drive my Vette I get a compliment or two, but no on ever asks how fast it is. Usually they tell me about their 78, 80, 92, 66, 59,....etc. Vette

This is not meant to be A Vette vs Camaro thread, just my observations of the way people percieve the two cars.....

Black5thgen · 06-01-2012, 08:19 AM

People know the Vette is fast.

SB09 · 06-01-2012, 08:19 AM

I think it's just everyone knows the Vettes are quick. No need to ask if they are. 5th Gen Camaros just peak peoples curiousity I think.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 06-01-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SB09

I think it's just everyone knows the Vettes are quick. No need to ask if they are. 5th Gen Camaros just peak peoples curiousity I think.

Dooley · 06-01-2012, 08:21 AM

Most people assume that ALL vettes are fast, even the older ones that aren't as fast as a new Camaro SS.

Roll_the_Dice · 06-01-2012, 09:00 AM

I know what you mean. When I had my Porsche people rarely said anything, but with the camaro, people talk to me all the time. I think the camaro reaches so many audiences, older people and younger. It is more attainable than a Porsche or a new Vette, so they can identify with it better.

PS--love your wheels!

Wakemaker89 · 06-01-2012, 09:02 AM

I think a lot of people are unsure about how fast it is because of its size. They have fast styling and look like they should be fast but they are just so big... I find it best to put them in the passenger seat and then they don't have to ask any more. They just get to try on the permagrin for a few hours!

90503 · 06-01-2012, 09:17 AM

Vette's are pretty much common knowledge in reputation, speed, etc....

Just tell them, hell yeah the Camaro's fast!...It's got a Vette motor!...lol

Dooley · 06-01-2012, 09:25 AM

It's the same reason so many dbags ride up on your ass, fly by, rev at you and mess with you. People never do that with Vettes, Porches or even other generation Camaros.

awfarley · 06-01-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

People know the Vette is fast.

I think you hit it on the head here.

No need to ask if a Vette is fast.

BowtieBelle · 06-01-2012, 10:53 AM

Funny thing is, my car will beat a stock late 70's vette (know a guy whose '79 runs 14.5 in the quarter).

But some people consider the V6 slow. Since people KNOW all Vettes are fast, and my slow six will beat some of them...

Is it really slow?

dekan513 · 06-01-2012, 10:55 AM

alot of vette's are not as quick as most ppl think but some are
just sold a 75 l82 stingray and it was pretty slow and had a few things to help it out still slow

awfarley · 06-01-2012, 10:57 AM

When you start getting into 25+ year old cars, I don't have the "must be fast" perception, but maybe that's just me.

Technology and times have changed since then.

hightower · 06-01-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

People know the Vette is fast.

hahaha good point

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

Vette's are pretty much common knowledge in reputation, speed, etc....

Just tell them, hell yeah the Camaro's fast!...It's got a Vette motor!...lol

A few of the older guys I work with say "It's got that 'vette motor in it right?".

06-01-2012, 08:16 AM	#1
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,079 View My Garage	I bet its fast.... My Camaro sits infront of my business everyday. I usually receive a few comlpiments, followed by I bet its fast...Is it fast?....How fast is it?....Whats the horsepower?.... etc....etc. If I drive my Vette I get a compliment or two, but no on ever asks how fast it is. Usually they tell me about their 78, 80, 92, 66, 59,....etc. Vette This is not meant to be A Vette vs Camaro thread, just my observations of the way people percieve the two cars..... __________________

06-01-2012, 08:19 AM	#3
SB09 Drives: 2012 SS/RS M6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mckinney, Tx. Posts: 241	I think it's just everyone knows the Vettes are quick. No need to ask if they are. 5th Gen Camaros just peak peoples curiousity I think. __________________ Pin it to WIN it!

06-01-2012, 09:00 AM	#6
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	I know what you mean. When I had my Porsche people rarely said anything, but with the camaro, people talk to me all the time. I think the camaro reaches so many audiences, older people and younger. It is more attainable than a Porsche or a new Vette, so they can identify with it better. PS--love your wheels! __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

06-01-2012, 09:02 AM	#7
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	I think a lot of people are unsure about how fast it is because of its size. They have fast styling and look like they should be fast but they are just so big... I find it best to put them in the passenger seat and then they don't have to ask any more. They just get to try on the permagrin for a few hours! __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

06-01-2012, 10:53 AM	#11
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Funny thing is, my car will beat a stock late 70's vette (know a guy whose '79 runs 14.5 in the quarter). But some people consider the V6 slow. Since people KNOW all Vettes are fast, and my slow six will beat some of them... Is it really slow? __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

06-01-2012, 08:19 AM	#2
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	People know the Vette is fast.

06-01-2012, 08:21 AM	#5
Dooley Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 213	Most people assume that ALL vettes are fast, even the older ones that aren't as fast as a new Camaro SS.

06-01-2012, 09:17 AM	#8
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	Vette's are pretty much common knowledge in reputation, speed, etc.... Just tell them, hell yeah the Camaro's fast!...It's got a Vette motor!...lol

06-01-2012, 09:25 AM	#9
Dooley Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 213	It's the same reason so many dbags ride up on your ass, fly by, rev at you and mess with you. People never do that with Vettes, Porches or even other generation Camaros.

06-01-2012, 10:55 AM	#12
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	alot of vette's are not as quick as most ppl think but some are just sold a 75 l82 stingray and it was pretty slow and had a few things to help it out still slow __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

06-01-2012, 10:57 AM	#13
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	When you start getting into 25+ year old cars, I don't have the "must be fast" perception, but maybe that's just me. Technology and times have changed since then.