“Great,” I thought to myself when I was handed a huge, red Chevrolet Corvette for the test drive. Just great — now I’m the epitome of the flashy Munich cliche: the car is huge, red, loud, and impossible to miss. Broadly speaking, there are two (actually many more, but let’s stick to two) contrasting types of Munich residents: those you’ll find on Maximilianstraße, and those in Haidhausen. The Corvette would be a perfect fit for the first type. The second type rides bikes, carries tote bags instead of Chanel, and personally, I relate much more to the latter. But since I had the Corvette, I was curious to find out what it feels like to drive 466 hp.

I’ve never been able to imagine my life without a car: a car means freedom, especially the freedom to go wherever you want. For me, it means traveling, creating your own routes, discovering new locations, having new experiences, and enjoying plenty of adventures. As for the model — I’ve always preferred cars that are not too modern, sometimes a bit older and stylish, but not vintage. And I’ve never chosen a car based on practical criteria — I always wanted a car that fits me, reflects my personality, and makes me feel comfortable since I spend many hours and days in the car, especially because I love road trips so much. My favorite way to travel is by car, starting right from Munich and heading to Italy or France. Or, if the destination is too far, flying first and renting a car on-site.

CHEVROLET: FREEDOM, FUN AND ADVENTURE

Driving the Corvette was an exciting experience for me. Even though I couldn’t fully embrace the Corvette driving experience or test it to the fullest —in the city, I couldn’t really accelerate, and the highway was too crowded. Still, it was a blast — even though the Corvette is very large, it’s incredibly agile and easy to handle.

Usually I’m not fond of driving cars that aren’t my own. Everything feels foreign, and it takes a while to get used to the size of the car and the seat. But with the Corvette, it was different — it felt amazing, like a custom-tailored suit that fits perfectly.

My test run was over way too quickly, faster than I would have liked. Suddenly, the Corvette didn’t seem too big, too loud, or too red anymore — I actually started to really like it. I would have loved to keep the car and just keep driving south, preferably straight to the sea. First through the beautiful Swiss landscapes, with an overnight stay in Milan, and then on to Saint-Tropez. Maybe one day I’ll actually do that. Maybe even in a Corvette.

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