odd encounter in the Camaro..

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 01-31-2015, 08:12 PM

was sitting in the car with my daughter while my wife ran into the market to grab a few last minute items for tomorrows Super Bowl Party..

2 guys walked up to me and asked me "how much did you pay for your car?"

maybe it's just me, but I find the question a bit too personal and a bit insulting to be coming from some complete stranger in a parking lot.

Trying to be nice, I made a simple reply "Camaros cost from $20,000 to $60,000 depending on what model and options you buy"

The guy kept pressing me, "but how much did this car cost?"

I wouldn't answer his question and just repeated what I had said prior, and my wife got into the car so we left..

I decided it was probably wise to drive around for a bit before going home to be sure someone wasn't following us..

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Is it just me being paranoid, or is this just an odd line of questioning from some complete stranger?

11_Camaro · 01-31-2015, 08:26 PM

It seems odd to me, especially since he wouldn't take the hint, and kept pressing for an answer.

Whoomba · 01-31-2015, 09:17 PM

Yes, to me, that's line stepping. From a friend maybe or if it's come up in a conversation. You could have told him what some guys on here say. Do a search. There's a thing called the Internet.

Mr Twisty · 01-31-2015, 09:24 PM

Yeah

So...

What did you pay?

Quicksilver-SS · 01-31-2015, 09:25 PM

I have a funny similar story...
I was coming out of the liquor store in my Saturn Sky { That I traded for my SS} and these guys with mullets in a clapped out 3rd gen Firebird asked me how much $$ did I win in the lottery to be able to afford this car...
I just laughed and said...
It's just a Saturn man...

But I have no place with people that are asking prices on my personal toys.

It's just rude.

forklord · 01-31-2015, 09:28 PM

i dont think its rude at all to ask depending on the situation, or maybe phrase it differently, but those two guys would have creeped me the fk out for sure. i woulda just started acting insane and loudly to scare em off....but thats just me lol

masterguns95 1LE · 01-31-2015, 10:22 PM

They were out of line and rude. Probably betbeach other a beerbon the cost. I would have been at condition 2.

richard200593 · 01-31-2015, 10:26 PM

have learned from being in customer service that some people just don't have that "personal space" nerve and think a question like this is completely ok to ask a random person. That being said I would have prolly done the same thing as you, or if I felt brave enough I may have slightly quoted fast and furious.. "More than you can afford pal....CAMARO! "

djnice · 01-31-2015, 10:34 PM

Yeah, I hate when people ask what I paid. They are just stupid.
What if you traded something in, which price do they want to know?
Or do they want to know the price before or after dealer added options and tax?

SixSpeeder · 01-31-2015, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Yeah

So...

What did you pay?

richard200593 · 01-31-2015, 10:49 PM

i don't personally find it an awkward question in the right situation, if I'm getting work done on it or at a car meet I will answer, but grocery store parking lot with kid in the car.... No Bueno.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-31-2015, 10:54 PM

1 million dollars

Ryan

Mutant Racer · 01-31-2015, 11:48 PM

Mr iCREDIBLE I'm the exact the same way. My response to people is "there's one way to find out!"

They'll always ask "What way is that?"

I tell them "Call a dealership you asshole!"

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 02-01-2015, 01:14 AM

I don't mind the question in the right setting, if they had come up and said nice car, what's something like this run, or something along that line yeah sure I'll talk to them.

But these guys just walked up and said "what did you pay for this" didn't like my answer and pressed me by asking again.

Personally I took it as someone feeling out whether or not I was a good target to rob.

01-31-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	odd encounter in the Camaro.. was sitting in the car with my daughter while my wife ran into the market to grab a few last minute items for tomorrows Super Bowl Party.. 2 guys walked up to me and asked me "how much did you pay for your car?" maybe it's just me, but I find the question a bit too personal and a bit insulting to be coming from some complete stranger in a parking lot. Trying to be nice, I made a simple reply "Camaros cost from $20,000 to $60,000 depending on what model and options you buy" The guy kept pressing me, "but how much did this car cost?" I wouldn't answer his question and just repeated what I had said prior, and my wife got into the car so we left.. I decided it was probably wise to drive around for a bit before going home to be sure someone wasn't following us.. ---- Is it just me being paranoid, or is this just an odd line of questioning from some complete stranger? __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

01-31-2015, 09:24 PM	#4
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01-31-2015, 09:28 PM	#6
forklord Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 800	i dont think its rude at all to ask depending on the situation, or maybe phrase it differently, but those two guys would have creeped me the fk out for sure. i woulda just started acting insane and loudly to scare em off....but thats just me lol __________________ 2010 2SS- 562whp/634wtq 12 psi on3 turbo 78mm magnum /w aem truboost, pat g cam, Kooks 3" catback, Factory Rep 41s with 285/315 20" michelin PSS, Snow Meth, Hex Hood Vents, ZL1 FP & ADM FPCM /w JMS BAP, ID 850s, DSS lvl 4 axles & aluminum 1 piece D/S, Total Pro BMR bushings, fe4 sways, toe rods & trailing arms, Prothane engine mounts, MGW shifter, eaton true trac, mantic 9000 clutch, idealg master cylinder, JDP clutch oil reservoir, ram clutch pedal adjust, Tick clutch & bleed lines, Dewitts Rad

01-31-2015, 10:26 PM	#8
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	have learned from being in customer service that some people just don't have that "personal space" nerve and think a question like this is completely ok to ask a random person. That being said I would have prolly done the same thing as you, or if I felt brave enough I may have slightly quoted fast and furious.. "More than you can afford pal....CAMARO! " __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

01-31-2015, 10:34 PM	#9
djnice Drives: 13 ZL1 SIM, 99 Z28 Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 708	Yeah, I hate when people ask what I paid. They are just stupid. What if you traded something in, which price do they want to know? Or do they want to know the price before or after dealer added options and tax? __________________ 2018 C7 Z06 - WGG, M7. / 2013 ZL1 - SIM, 6 spd, RotoFab CAI, Can. / 1999 Z28 - Black, 6 spd, K&N, Subframe. / More Fun Stuff - www.inlandspeed.com

01-31-2015, 08:26 PM	#2
11_Camaro Drives: 2022 Hyundai Veloster N Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,926	It seems odd to me, especially since he wouldn't take the hint, and kept pressing for an answer.

01-31-2015, 09:17 PM	#3
Whoomba Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,453	Yes, to me, that's line stepping. From a friend maybe or if it's come up in a conversation. You could have told him what some guys on here say. Do a search. There's a thing called the Internet.

01-31-2015, 09:25 PM	#5
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 601	I have a funny similar story... I was coming out of the liquor store in my Saturn Sky { That I traded for my SS} and these guys with mullets in a clapped out 3rd gen Firebird asked me how much $$ did I win in the lottery to be able to afford this car... I just laughed and said... It's just a Saturn man... But I have no place with people that are asking prices on my personal toys. It's just rude.

01-31-2015, 10:22 PM	#7
masterguns95 1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carson City, MI from west Texas Posts: 123 View My Garage	They were out of line and rude. Probably betbeach other a beerbon the cost. I would have been at condition 2.

01-31-2015, 10:49 PM	#11
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	i don't personally find it an awkward question in the right situation, if I'm getting work done on it or at a car meet I will answer, but grocery store parking lot with kid in the car.... No Bueno. __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

01-31-2015, 10:54 PM	#12
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,369 View My Garage	1 million dollars Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

01-31-2015, 11:48 PM	#13
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	Mr iCREDIBLE I'm the exact the same way. My response to people is "there's one way to find out!" They'll always ask "What way is that?" I tell them "Call a dealership you asshole!"

02-01-2015, 01:14 AM	#14
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	I don't mind the question in the right setting, if they had come up and said nice car, what's something like this run, or something along that line yeah sure I'll talk to them. But these guys just walked up and said "what did you pay for this" didn't like my answer and pressed me by asking again. Personally I took it as someone feeling out whether or not I was a good target to rob. __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*