The Next Vette for me and my boys - the Y generation
03-28-2013, 10:30 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
The Next Vette for me and my boys - the Y generation
I feel it makes sense to make a post supporting the younger vette fans that are now "the right market". A few reasons why I think we are the right market. I sure hope someone from GM is reading, you guys know what is up. Hence targeting a new market to grow with.
1)Plenty of us do have money $$ $$. We grew up learning how to program in middle school, teaching our parents to surf the web, new design technology, advanced manufactoring, engineering, selling on wallstreet 80 hours a week jobs etc. You all did that, now its us.
2) Baby Boomers are... well getting old. That has been the primary market. Give that some thought and consider how GM feels about it for future planning.
3) Im sure GM is trying to change their image and demographics in general. First thing my wife said before I got my C6 last year was. "You are going to be the only 32 year old driving one, only old men drive vettes, with no hair and cheesy corvette jackets". Like a guy with a corvette with flames on it, and a license plate that says "C5 vette" and then even still with a License plate cover that says "corvette". Well no %$^& its a corvette, it already says it on the back of the car. Please stop this crap- its soooo tacky and embarrasing to the rest of us owners/fans. I am sure people of all ages agree with that.
5) Corvette needs to compete with the competition, and it this is growing. One being the GTR interests, 30k difference to a guy like me that can afford a new vette is not a huge deal. Hell I can buy a 2009 GTR for less than 60k. Godzilla 100k vs. Corvette 70k (really not a big deal). When we are looking for a hobby car and can afford 70, 100 isn't much more.
I realize that on this forum 30-40 year olds may make up 5-10% of the members, and I have this feeling that a lot of them never speak a word. Just standing up for this crowd I belong in to you mighty elders.
1)Plenty of us do have money $$ $$. We grew up learning how to program in middle school, teaching our parents to surf the web, new design technology, advanced manufactoring, engineering, selling on wallstreet 80 hours a week jobs etc. You all did that, now its us.
2) Baby Boomers are... well getting old. That has been the primary market. Give that some thought and consider how GM feels about it for future planning.
3) Im sure GM is trying to change their image and demographics in general. First thing my wife said before I got my C6 last year was. "You are going to be the only 32 year old driving one, only old men drive vettes, with no hair and cheesy corvette jackets". Like a guy with a corvette with flames on it, and a license plate that says "C5 vette" and then even still with a License plate cover that says "corvette". Well no %$^& its a corvette, it already says it on the back of the car. Please stop this crap- its soooo tacky and embarrasing to the rest of us owners/fans. I am sure people of all ages agree with that.
5) Corvette needs to compete with the competition, and it this is growing. One being the GTR interests, 30k difference to a guy like me that can afford a new vette is not a huge deal. Hell I can buy a 2009 GTR for less than 60k. Godzilla 100k vs. Corvette 70k (really not a big deal). When we are looking for a hobby car and can afford 70, 100 isn't much more.
I realize that on this forum 30-40 year olds may make up 5-10% of the members, and I have this feeling that a lot of them never speak a word. Just standing up for this crowd I belong in to you mighty elders.
Last edited by CJJ; 03-28-2013 at 10:35 PM.
03-28-2013, 10:40 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
03-28-2013, 10:41 PM
#3
Drifting
I feel it makes sense to make a post supporting the younger vette fans that are now "the right market". A few reasons why I think we are the right market. I sure hope someone from GM is reading, you guys know what is up. Hence targeting a new market to grow with.
1)Plenty of us do have money $$ $$. We grew up learning how to program in middle school, teaching our parents to surf the web, new design technology, advanced manufactoring, engineering, selling on wallstreet 80 hours a week jobs etc. You all did that, now its us.
2) Baby Boomers are... well getting old. That has been the primary market. Give that some thought and consider how GM feels about it for future planning.
3) Im sure GM is trying to change their image and demographics in general. First thing my wife said before I got my C6 last year was. "You are going to be the only 32 year old driving one, only old men drive vettes, with no hair and cheesy corvette jackets". Like a guy with a corvette with flames on it, and a license plate that says "C5 vette" and then even still with a License plate cover that says "corvette". Well no %$^& its a corvette, it already says it on the back of the car. Please stop this crap- its soooo tacky and embarrasing to the rest of us owners/fans. I am sure people of all ages agree with that.
5) Corvette needs to compete with the competition, and it this is growing. One being the GTR interests, 30k difference to a guy like me that can afford a new vette is not a huge deal. Hell I can buy a 2009 GTR for less than 60k. Godzilla 100k vs. Corvette 70k (really not a big deal). When we are looking for a hobby car and can afford 70, 100 isn't much more.
I realize that on this forum 30-40 year olds may make up 5-10% of the members, and I have this feeling that a lot of them never speak a word. Just standing up for this crowd I belong in to you mighty elders.
1)Plenty of us do have money $$ $$. We grew up learning how to program in middle school, teaching our parents to surf the web, new design technology, advanced manufactoring, engineering, selling on wallstreet 80 hours a week jobs etc. You all did that, now its us.
2) Baby Boomers are... well getting old. That has been the primary market. Give that some thought and consider how GM feels about it for future planning.
3) Im sure GM is trying to change their image and demographics in general. First thing my wife said before I got my C6 last year was. "You are going to be the only 32 year old driving one, only old men drive vettes, with no hair and cheesy corvette jackets". Like a guy with a corvette with flames on it, and a license plate that says "C5 vette" and then even still with a License plate cover that says "corvette". Well no %$^& its a corvette, it already says it on the back of the car. Please stop this crap- its soooo tacky and embarrasing to the rest of us owners/fans. I am sure people of all ages agree with that.
5) Corvette needs to compete with the competition, and it this is growing. One being the GTR interests, 30k difference to a guy like me that can afford a new vette is not a huge deal. Hell I can buy a 2009 GTR for less than 60k. Godzilla 100k vs. Corvette 70k (really not a big deal). When we are looking for a hobby car and can afford 70, 100 isn't much more.
I realize that on this forum 30-40 year olds may make up 5-10% of the members, and I have this feeling that a lot of them never speak a word. Just standing up for this crowd I belong in to you mighty elders.
03-28-2013, 10:50 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
I'm young and I don't even consider the GTR all that. Vette does everything better except 0-60. I never driven a GTR before but I can imagine it's a fast driving brick. The design is average at best. The reason for not selling is the design and terrible dealer service from Nissan. Most have a no test drive policy. Vette will always look better than the GTR and drive like a mini go cart, and the GTR well... I think I beat on it enough.
Also the cheesy $%^# that some vette owners do to their rides and fashion wise needs to stop lol. I love (hate) driving by a trailer park and seeing old vettes in front of a busted trailer. ---> market adjustment.
03-28-2013, 10:59 PM
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
..<3 The French Laundry, Villagio, and the great food and wine, oh man and the weather!!! ughhh love it.
03-28-2013, 11:00 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
03-28-2013, 11:03 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
No you dont beleive me. Totally different than what im saying. Im talking rotten roof, broken down truck, rabid dog tied to tree, old lady on front porch smoking sitting on a bucket and has no teeth.
I would live in a manufactured home in napa any day sir.
I bet the rose bushes in your area have flowers bigger than my fists right now dont they?? Amazing.
I would live in a manufactured home in napa any day sir.
I bet the rose bushes in your area have flowers bigger than my fists right now dont they?? Amazing.
Last edited by CJJ; 03-28-2013 at 11:05 PM.
03-28-2013, 11:03 PM
#10
Melting Slicks
Im so jelous you live in Napa. Most beutifull place in the US wife and I have visited. I live in VA, maybe some day I will drive across country in the V, well no I wont, would take tooo long ..
<3 The French Laundry, Villagio, and the great food and wine, oh man and the weather!!! ughhh love it.
..<3 The French Laundry, Villagio, and the great food and wine, oh man and the weather!!! ughhh love it.
03-28-2013, 11:03 PM
#11
Le Mans Master
Hey man to each their own opinion. I totally respect your opinion, and also totally disagree. No big deal. This isnt a GTR site, and I am a qualified and confirmed Vette fan. I just wish this hate of different opinions/demographics on this site would stop. GM made a great desicion to make some changes, BUT heck thats just my opinion - And im pumped to be one of the first in my hometown with one. If someone doesnt like it, cool move on, DONT BUY IT. I dont care if someone doesnt like it, no need to make huge *** posts blasting GM, engineers, my demograhic, etc etc.
Also the cheesy $%^# that some vette owners do to their rides and fashion wise needs to stop lol. I love (hate) driving by a trailer park and seeing old vettes in front of a busted trailer. ---> market adjustment.
Also the cheesy $%^# that some vette owners do to their rides and fashion wise needs to stop lol. I love (hate) driving by a trailer park and seeing old vettes in front of a busted trailer. ---> market adjustment.
03-28-2013, 11:06 PM
#13
Racer
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03-28-2013, 11:07 PM
#14
Drifting
03-28-2013, 11:08 PM
#15
Racer
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03-28-2013, 11:11 PM
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Do you consider yourself image conscious? How do you feel about strangers adding 10 years to your actual age because they see you driving a vette?
In 10 or 15 years, do you see yourself still driving a vette and fitting the typical stereotype? Will you think less of yourself because you are older?
Corvette attracting a few younger drivers, does not really change anything. Harley Davidson made a model or two to attract younger riders, and while all the Harley riders I personally know are in their 20s, the fact is HD can't shake the image of the fat grey man riding in black leather. Corvette is not a status brand. Like a HD, they are more expensive than the cheap foreign import, but it does not really register to the public as a "cool" thing to have.
Why is it so important for some, to tell people on the internet how much money they make? The rat race was a baby boomer's favorite game.
In 10 or 15 years, do you see yourself still driving a vette and fitting the typical stereotype? Will you think less of yourself because you are older?
Corvette attracting a few younger drivers, does not really change anything. Harley Davidson made a model or two to attract younger riders, and while all the Harley riders I personally know are in their 20s, the fact is HD can't shake the image of the fat grey man riding in black leather. Corvette is not a status brand. Like a HD, they are more expensive than the cheap foreign import, but it does not really register to the public as a "cool" thing to have.
Why is it so important for some, to tell people on the internet how much money they make? The rat race was a baby boomer's favorite game.
Last edited by User24; 03-28-2013 at 11:15 PM.
03-28-2013, 11:12 PM
#17
Racer
Thread Starter
03-28-2013, 11:14 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
03-28-2013, 11:15 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
I thought the "busted trailers" part was rude!
If you were joking, I retract my comment.
Some may not take it as a joke though.
If you were joking, I retract my comment.
Some may not take it as a joke though.
03-28-2013, 11:17 PM
#20
Racer
Thread Starter
Do you consider yourself image conscious? How do you feel about strangers adding 10 years to your actual age because they see you driving a vette?
In 10 or 15 years, do you see yourself still driving a vette and fitting the typical stereotype?
Corvette attracting a few younger drivers, does not really change anything. Harley Davidson made a model or two to attract younger riders, and while all the Harley riders I personally know are in their 20s, the fact is HD can't shake the image of the fat grey man riding in black leather.
Why is it important for some, to tell people on the internet how much money they may or may not make?
In 10 or 15 years, do you see yourself still driving a vette and fitting the typical stereotype?
Corvette attracting a few younger drivers, does not really change anything. Harley Davidson made a model or two to attract younger riders, and while all the Harley riders I personally know are in their 20s, the fact is HD can't shake the image of the fat grey man riding in black leather.
Why is it important for some, to tell people on the internet how much money they may or may not make?
2. So personally all HD riders you know are in the 20's hmm ok. That brings a lot of value here, and that arguement isnt even worth wasting words. You basically supported my thought there but you dont realize that. Thanks
3. My age is not a problem, in the prime of my life.
4. Your tag picture on the other hand is strange, I dont really care to see that on a car forum. And Im the image conscious one???? Nice to meet you Mr. Contradiciton. Wow ok GL man.
Last edited by CJJ; 03-28-2013 at 11:26 PM.
