{"id":53544,"date":"2017-09-30T14:16:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T14:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blonde-bavaria.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/30\/chevrolet-corvette-test-drive\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T18:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T18:03:40","slug":"chevrolet-test-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-blonde-blog.com\/en\/blog\/2017\/09\/30\/chevrolet-test-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hot Chili Corvette | Chevrolet Test Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]”Great,” I thought to myself when I was handed a huge, red Chevrolet Corvette<\/a> for the test drive. Just great \u2014 now I\u2019m 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\u2019s stick to two) contrasting types of Munich residents: those you\u2019ll find on Maximilianstra\u00dfe, 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51318″ img_size=”full” eltd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]I\u2019ve 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 \u2014 I\u2019ve always preferred cars that are not too modern, sometimes a bit older and stylish, but not vintage. And I\u2019ve never chosen a car based on practical criteria \u2014 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51317″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” eltd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

CHEVROLET: FREEDOM, FUN AND ADVENTURE<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]Driving the Corvette was an exciting experience for me. Even though I couldn\u2019t fully embrace the Corvette driving experience or test it to the fullest \u2014in the city, I couldn\u2019t really accelerate, and the highway was too crowded. Still, it was a blast \u2014 even though the Corvette is very large, it\u2019s incredibly agile and easy to handle.<\/p>\n

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Usually I\u2019m not fond of driving cars that aren\u2019t 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 \u2014 it felt amazing, like a custom-tailored suit that fits perfectly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”51322″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” eltd_css_animation=””][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” eltd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]My test run was over way too quickly, faster than I would have liked. Suddenly, the Corvette didn\u2019t seem too big, too loud, or too red anymore \u2014 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<\/a>. Maybe one day I\u2019ll actually do that. Maybe even in a Corvette.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”25″ down=”0″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”53548″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” eltd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”center” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”25″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MORE LIFESTYLE POSTS<\/h3>\n

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