Car Shows\Meets woe's

[CareerFirefighter]

There was a girl near here that had a 2010ish White Challenger R/T, her plate was "Vanish". I saw it outside a parts store, walked in, and said "OK, Who is Kowalski?" The young guys in the store looked at me like I had 3 eyeballs, and said that nobody was named that there. Then the lady working there said "Oh, that's me" Then the guys got REAL confused. It was a hoot, and I had a MOPAR person I could go to for info after that.

Sounds about right. Lol

 

[CareerFirefighter]

Anyone else show up to any meets or shows and have to explain to 75% of the people that it is not the EV? I have had more people then I care to say walk up with my hood open and ask why I got the EV or if that's an engine. I think Dodge has not done enough campaigning for this vehicle. Please don't tell me I am alone in this!

Was at a car meetup a few days ago.
I got some interest and questions from an unexpected source, a State Trooper!
A fine young man, he had an interest in cars and was there with his police cruiser.

 

[CareerFirefighter]

Went to another car show today and got some questions from a few people.
It's always the same thing: "Is that the electric"? lol

 

[aceinspp76]

I get the same comments when I attend one of our local shows. Later RJD

 

[Pioneer4x476]

Went to another car show today and got some questions from a few people.
It's always the same thing: "Is that the electric"? lol

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Some nice variety of vehicles there. I even think I spot a 1967 El Camino.

 

[CareerFirefighter]

Some nice variety of vehicles there. I even think I spot a 1967 El Camino.

They had everything at that show. Including ...
A low mile '92 Mustang LX 5.0, an original 426 Hemi Charger, a pristine Corvair, a mid 60's white Stang, and a '26 C8 Vette in the new green color.
And there was also an immaculate 1970's Ford behemoth, 20+ ft long, weighed over 5,300 lbs, had the 460 engine which the owner said got 17 mpg!

 

[Ares465]

It's always the same thing: "Is that the electric"? lol

I just had my oil changed for the first time. Younger guys at the shop were over the moon to see the car and had nothing but nice things to say. They absolutely loved it!
But one of the guys goes "It's all electric isn't it?" and I was just thinking "Dude I'm here for an oil change... This shop only does oil changes" lmao

 

[CareerFirefighter]

I just had my oil changed for the first time. Younger guys at the shop were over the moon to see the car and had nothing but nice things to say. They absolutely loved it!
But one of the guys goes "It's all electric isn't it?" and I was just thinking "Dude I'm here for an oil change... This shop only does oil changes" lmao

You should've said "Yeah, it's electric. I'm here to change the fluid in my Turbo Encabulator"
Sigmoid rumbling below the belt line is an awful thing.

 

[CareerFirefighter]

Some nice variety of vehicles there. I even think I spot a 1967 El Camino.

Here's a pic of that '26 C8 in the new green color ...

 

[aceinspp76]

Here's a pic of that '26 C8 in the new green color ...

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My dealer here in town has one on the lot. Not a big fan of the color for a Vette. Later RJD

 

[aceinspp76]

I just had my oil changed for the first time. Younger guys at the shop were over the moon to see the car and had nothing but nice things to say. They absolutely loved it!
But one of the guys goes "It's all electric isn't it?" and I was just thinking "Dude I'm here for an oil change... This shop only does oil changes" lmao

Guess you did not use your dealer for the oil change? Later RJD

 

[CareerFirefighter]

My dealer here in town has one on the lot. Not a big fan of the color for a Vette. Later RJD

When I saw it at the car show I was immediately drawn to it. Stunning!

 

[CareerFirefighter]

Guess you did not use your dealer for the oil change? Later RJD

Yup, I also noticed the same thing when he posted it.
All the service for my vehicles are done at the dealer.

 

[aceinspp76]

Yup, I also noticed the same thing when he posted it.
All the service for my vehicles are done at the dealer.

I guess that's why folks there did not know about the gas model. Mine are also done at my dealer. Later RJD

 

[8pack-214]

Guess you did not use your dealer for the oil change? Later RJD

Yup, I also noticed the same thing when he posted it.
All the service for my vehicles are done at the dealer.

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the dealer service department was confused or hasn’t seen one. I think mines the first sixpack to roll through my dealers service department and I know a few CJDRs in my area that don’t even have sixpacks on the lot yet.

 

[Zaccity18]

Glad to see it’s not just a MN thing. lol! I got to meets/shows at least once a week and it’s always the same thing. “Isn’t it electric?” I have resorted to outing the window stick in a binder for people to see and read for themselves!

 

[CareerFirefighter]

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the dealer service department was confused or hasn’t seen one. I think mines the first sixpack to roll through my dealers service department and I know a few CJDRs in my area that don’t even have sixpacks on the lot yet.

Seems every dealer in my area has had the 2 door version since late 2025/early 2026. Now, most have the 4 dr as well.

Glad to see it’s not just a MN thing. lol! I got to meets/shows at least once a week and it’s always the same thing. “Isn’t it electric?” I have resorted to outing the window stick in a binder for people to see and read for themselves!

I'm thinking of having a window sign made up that says "No, It's Not Electric!"

 

[Ares465]

Yup, I also noticed the same thing when he posted it.
All the service for my vehicles are done at the dealer.

Yeah, my local dealer is great to buy from, and the service department is just fine, but they are always so swamped it feels like they absolutely do not want to work on my vehicles ever. Like I have to convince them to take my money, so I avoid taking it there unless I HAVE to. Plus I've been using this shop for oil changes on my cars for about 16 years over 3 different cars and I haven't had a single issue.

 

[baabootoo74]

MY new WI plate just arrived........... GAS GZLR.....

 

[aceinspp76]

MY new WI plate just arrived........... GAS GZLR.....

You really think it will be a gas guzzler. I'll find out in two weeks when I head to FL. Later RJD