Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Lately I have been hearing how my car is supposedly chavy which although I find it amusing I also find myself getting somewhat annoyed at the same time, Was just after peoples thoughts and experiences on this subject and maybe a list of what is a chavy car and what criteria other than the driver makes it chavy. Edited June 27, 2012 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Normally an N/A engine................. Well, you asked for it. Seriously though my wife thinks mine chavvy. Will be worse when the BGW goes on. My suggestion is to let the ignorant infidels think what they want. As long as you like it what else matters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't see how a term such as chavy can apply to a near on 20 year old car insured as a classic, That's just my 2pence to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't see how a term such as chavy can apply to a near on 20 year old car insured as a classic, That's just my 2pence to be fair. who insures it as a classic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not sure how anything with a 3l engine is chavvy. To me, a chavvy car is one, for example, like a corsa with a stupid body kit, and stupid paint scheme, driven by a "chav" who thinks burn outs and donuts in a carpark is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 who insures it as a classic ? I thought a few people on here have them insured on a classic insurance policy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The cheaper some models get the more lucrative they are to chavs unfortunately ... Similar happend to the scooby classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I personally think the supra isnt chavy but doesn't take much to push it into the 'chavy category'. I do find it funny that people have such double standards though, if a 19 year old is in a car park doing a burn out in a 1litre saxo they are there fore a chav, but if a 19 year old is doing a burnout in a nice jap car and post a video every one reply's positively. Also a 20 year old car can easyly be chavy imo, what would you say if you saw a bad boy fiesta or nova go by? chav? I think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 what would you say if you saw a bad boy fiesta or nova go by? "I am glad I not only don't own that but I am not driving it either". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 A nice, well maintained Supra, without a silly bodykit and neon lights, regardless of the engine specs is the exact opposite of a chav car. How in the world can you classify this as a chav car, dear God... Supras are a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Minus the aerotop/Nice wheels and the turbo badge that is my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i've seen a fair few chavvy supra's but thankfully the larger number are not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think lots of Japanese cars can be classed as chavvy. A Supra if poorly kitted and covered in tasteless mods would be in my class of chavness. Most Supes are tastefully modded and have a classy stance and these car things of beauty. My car is insured as a classic and has been for the last 4 years. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's just it as mine is a NA, Stock bodied and the only changes you can see is the whifbitzs 2.5 twin box catback which has made my full decat extremely quiet and the facelift front and side indicators along with the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't think they are at all though Like most cars they can be turned to a Chav cars Supra's like these don't help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That chrome supra was the biggest waste of a one off supra i ever saw! It actually looked ok before the turned it into a heap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My girlfriend's Mum said mine was chavvy when I first got it and still doesn't understand why I want to keep it (generic non car liking person). I've only had positive comments from people to my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not sure how anything with a 3l engine is chavvy. To me, a chavvy car is one, for example, like a corsa with a stupid body kit, and stupid paint scheme, driven by a "chav" who thinks burn outs and donuts in a carpark is cool. But they are cool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Most the time I find the response varies, Ironically both my parents like it and my Dad had to drive it back from Derby the day I got it due to me not being insured on it until the next day, He loved it and was having a few blasts down the M1. I find one of my neighbours comments a lot in a snide way when I wash it each weekend (weather permitting or being worthwhile to do it) but typically where I live only me and one other bloke on the estate actually was our vehicles regularly. Edited June 27, 2012 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) One bad thing about the UK is the fact that there a too many Supras there. Some being pretty bad examples, as we know. They also come at prices that makes them accessible to a lot of people. People have less appreciation for them there, compared to other countries where Supras are really rare. Sometimes i wish RHD Supras were just as expensive as LHD ones, so they cannot be messed with so easily, but other than that, i'm thinking i would probably never owned one myself at those prices. Nothing worse, than a Supra falling into the wrong hands .. Edited June 27, 2012 by alex2jz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 In my opinion a car cant be chavy! I think the term "chav" gets thrown about too much these days at anything. A chav should be the label of hooligans that hang about in large groups causing a nuisance and generally being off key and loud. I hate the way you can be classed as a chav for wearing sportsware for the gym or having a loud stereo because you like bass. A "chav" should be kept as an adjective to describe a bad mouthed youth with an attitude problem that hangs about at your local corner shop spitting everywhere shouting abuse at random people. More chavs drive M3s than supra`s so not really is the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 all i get is positive comments about mine, i well designed kit or standard looking supra is something to admire. some people just dont know how to correctly use the term "chavy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 all i get is positive comments about mine, i well designed kit or standard looking supra is something to admire. some people just dont know how to correctly use the term "chavy" A week after I got the car an elderly gentleman came outside his house to come and talk to me and my friend who I had gone to meet. He said it was a beautiful car and he had not seen one for ages, He even apologised for butting into our chat but frankly I always try to have time for people who generally appreciate and enjoy having a quick peek and a few questions. I think this is what gets me on the whole subject as this guy was near on 75 iirc and he loved it, my Dad who is 60 likes it along with some other people his age but ironically it is the people younger than me and that are about 18-20 that think it is chavy? Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Because its not the normal, conformist, German car that's why people call them chavvy. Sure, it's not as classy as its Soarer or Aristo sisters, but a stock looking car with nice wheels is a good looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Because its not the normal, conformist, German car that's why people call them chavvy. Sure, it's not as classy as its Soarer or Aristo sisters, but a stock looking car with nice wheels is a good looking car Maybe I should get a Lada and just hear about how I have a crap car instead..... Maybe that should be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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