actually most people that trash talk our cars don't really know squat about cars anyhow. in a way what they don't know wont' hurt us... like how light in the tail mavericks are. so if some ignorant guy starts running his mouth, i just torch up the tires a lil...(even works with my 72 with the 250) surrounding the car in a cloud of smoke. then i just say.... you really don't want any of this do you punk?..... didn't think so. even if their really pumped up nova could probably blow my doors off. haven't had any takers yet. the guys that really love and know cars respect mavericks too. they seldom have a nasty word...maybe a "my car can kill your car" but only in fun. why risk blowing an angine to prove a point?
It has gotten way better in the past 5 years though. 10 to 15 years ago not even ford guys respected our cars. I think most that did like mavericks coward away from them so as not to be made fun of. I said screw that give me anything but a mustang or camaro.
Mustangs are cool but I've never really wanted one (wouldn't mind having a new 2005 model though), and as far as I'm concerned, the only Camaro worth having is a '69. I pretty much respect all other makes of classic musclecars. We all know that the Maverick/Comet is a good little car just begging to be hot-rodded. Let the ignorant remain ignorant. At least we don't have to worry as much about our cars getting stolen, like those others...
Every show I go to, I get nothing but compliments. "Things like "when I was a senior, the fastest car at my highschool was a Maverick grabber with a "289" Could roast anything there, but you could see clear through the lower door. Keep it up." Type stuff. The car guys respect these little things b/c they know they are a lighter version of the stang. Shaun
The guys that do not understand "WHY" we have Mavericks most likely drive "Belly Button" cars. ya know, the "Everybodies got one" Mustangs, Novas, Chevelles, etc.
ya know shauhn... you'd get even MORE compliments if you'd get one of them cool maverick/comet club stickers on your car.....
yup ive raced plenty of chevelles, and its funny when they get beat by a macerick mine runs 13.50s Impressive time! Mavricks and grabbers are awesome, and there definatly getting their following, there light, fun, and pretty goog looking.
Mavericks are Great Personally I'm glad Mavericks aren't more popular than they are. It would cost alot more money to buy one and also a harder time trying to get parts from a junk yard. Of course there would be more aftermarket but I find it refreshing when I see a Maverick unlike a Camaro , Chevelle or even a Mustang which seem to be everywhere. I like being different. I have more people (older people) tell me they had a Maverick in the 70's. The car's really have alot of potential and I think they look great. Just my $0.02 worth.
I "AM" a Maverick therefore I drive a Maverick and damn proud!!! Webster defines us as: maverick adj : independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians" [syn: irregular, unorthodox] n 1: someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action [syn: rebel] 2: an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it. I've always liked being different and always will. :bananaman
People always ask me why a Comet. I say because with the same 302 that was in the Mustang, I'll kill them. 2800 lb car. With a soup up 302,331, or 347 only super cars have a chance & all super cars are in the 2700lb to 3000lb class. And with a 351 or 392, I would not even want a Viper.
Letem laugh, snicker,point and mumble stupid things under there breath, I'll get the last laugh when its taken to the street, blue plaid seats and all
