Do you care what the neighbour's think?
Discussion
I've got a 2 month old, large, well spec'd executive estate car on the drive, along with my wife's 6 month old SUV. So yes I clearly care what they think.
On the other hand, my car is a skoda superb, so although I'm chuffed with it because it's massive and comfy and useful, it's also cheap on company car tax and is still a skoda, so I think you can tell I don't really care. Hardly anything to show off about!
On the other hand, my car is a skoda superb, so although I'm chuffed with it because it's massive and comfy and useful, it's also cheap on company car tax and is still a skoda, so I think you can tell I don't really care. Hardly anything to show off about!
I can't say I'm bothered really, I've got to a point in life where I have a baby girl and a house to finish. That said, the neighbours in my street are all very nice with no edge to them at all, next door does have a nice GTR and brings home some interesting cars every now and then so it's nice to have a chat about cars with someone who clearly likes them.
I don't care what my neighbours think of the car I drive.
Had a few comments from some of them when I was running a old Mercedes.
It was more than 10 years old at the time but the neighbours who like playing "keeping up with the joneses" didn't see the age of it they just saw the badge.
I bought it because I always wanted to own one and liked it so bought it.
My current car was bought because it does what I want and no matter what people think I like it.
My first car when I passed my test was a Reliant robin van.
I still remember the number of people who took the micky & laughed at my three wheeled car.
Strange thing I also still remember the same ones who were asking for a lift when it was cold and raining.
I guess after driving a Reliant robin for a few years you become immune to what people think of your car.
Had a few comments from some of them when I was running a old Mercedes.
It was more than 10 years old at the time but the neighbours who like playing "keeping up with the joneses" didn't see the age of it they just saw the badge.
I bought it because I always wanted to own one and liked it so bought it.
My current car was bought because it does what I want and no matter what people think I like it.
My first car when I passed my test was a Reliant robin van.
I still remember the number of people who took the micky & laughed at my three wheeled car.
Strange thing I also still remember the same ones who were asking for a lift when it was cold and raining.
I guess after driving a Reliant robin for a few years you become immune to what people think of your car.
Not really, and I don't think any of my neighbours care what any neighbours think. It's a relatively small road but there are over a dozen Aston's and Ferrari's, quite a few Bentleys and an Aventador or my little road. There are also quite a few vans, company BMW's, knackered old Citroens, unwashed mercs and a graveyard of old beemers. We all rub along quite happily without any issues of jealousy or grandstanding.
Riley Blue said:
Yipper said:
Academic research typically shows people become miserable or less happy when a neighbour has better "stuff" than you. The theory of relative happiness. Bigger assets attract mates and status.
If the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
Please give a source for this academic research because it's the biggest load of bIf the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
ks I've yet to read on the internet.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-ne...
Yipper said:
Riley Blue said:
Yipper said:
Academic research typically shows people become miserable or less happy when a neighbour has better "stuff" than you. The theory of relative happiness. Bigger assets attract mates and status.
If the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
Please give a source for this academic research because it's the biggest load of bIf the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
ks I've yet to read on the internet.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-ne...
Many of my neighbours have newer and more expensive cars but none have a better car (in my eyes) than my Supercharged MX5.
None of you do either.
Downward said:
pork911 said:
NickCQ said:
Downward said:
pork911 said:
Downward said:
No due to house prices we live in a poorer part of town where a lot of people on my street are council.
Wonderful mental gymnastics.Average house price round here is £195k.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/property/1-eastleigh-drive...
Edited by Downward on Sunday 26th February 20:03
average price says of the low end rental market.Joe5y said:
Morning all,
I'm a bit of a serial car seller / buyer, no denying that.
Having just sold my e60 (£8k) to be replaced with a Mx5 (£2k) I was outside washing and tidying my new purchase. As is the way my neighbour's will often come out for a chat but his opening line this time was "business not doing well?!" And referencing the "downgrade".
Do people really judge like that and care what people / neighbour's think?
(Is start a poll thread but I don't know how!)
Anyone who knows anything about cars, even having not driven one (such as myself) knows of the reputation of an MX-5... So I wouldn't call it a downgrade at all. I'm a bit of a serial car seller / buyer, no denying that.
Having just sold my e60 (£8k) to be replaced with a Mx5 (£2k) I was outside washing and tidying my new purchase. As is the way my neighbour's will often come out for a chat but his opening line this time was "business not doing well?!" And referencing the "downgrade".
Do people really judge like that and care what people / neighbour's think?
(Is start a poll thread but I don't know how!)
But yeah, people do judge like that. However, I don't care what the neighbours say (to reference Led Zeppelin)!
My neighbour is a bit weird, I have an A3 which was my company lease car until I bought it outright. While under lease he's asked about it, (how much it was etc), and why I'd be washing it saying 'It's not even yours'. Now he's upgraded his C4 Picasso shed to a Zafira that's 6 months older than my A3, and likes to say things like 'time you got something newer don't you think?' The A3 is 4 years old and does less than 10k...
Joe5y said:
Morning all,
I'm a bit of a serial car seller / buyer, no denying that.
Having just sold my e60 (£8k) to be replaced with a Mx5 (£2k) I was outside washing and tidying my new purchase. As is the way my neighbour's will often come out for a chat but his opening line this time was "business not doing well?!" And referencing the "downgrade".
Do people really judge like that and care what people / neighbour's think?
(Is start a poll thread but I don't know how!)
Intrigued to know how you responded to his question?I'm a bit of a serial car seller / buyer, no denying that.
Having just sold my e60 (£8k) to be replaced with a Mx5 (£2k) I was outside washing and tidying my new purchase. As is the way my neighbour's will often come out for a chat but his opening line this time was "business not doing well?!" And referencing the "downgrade".
Do people really judge like that and care what people / neighbour's think?
(Is start a poll thread but I don't know how!)
Riley Blue said:
Yipper said:
Academic research typically shows people become miserable or less happy when a neighbour has better "stuff" than you. The theory of relative happiness. Bigger assets attract mates and status.
If the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
Please give a source for this academic research because it's the biggest load of bIf the guy across the road has a perceived better car than you, chances are you will not be too happy about it (despite what you will or will not say).
ks I've yet to read on the internet.I would imagine it is more nuanced than has said been above, for example if this person feels he has 'failed' in life or believes the system is unfair/neighbour is not worthy of the asset etc then those types of people will, more so as its on his doorstep and he faces it everyday. But without these underlying issues, most people won't be so bothered.
I'm not too fussed what the neighbours think but that said they're not really car people so probably don't pay much attention to what's on my driveway.
The only comments I've had about my cars have been really positive. I tend to be outside cleaning them every other weekend so people comment as they walk past. Have had couple of middle aged guys stop for a chat and ask about the cars and chatted about what they drive etc.
The only comments I've had about my cars have been really positive. I tend to be outside cleaning them every other weekend so people comment as they walk past. Have had couple of middle aged guys stop for a chat and ask about the cars and chatted about what they drive etc.
Nope
Makes no difference if I have a new car in the drive or a shed. I had a 13 year old diesel Carisma with a dented bonnet, scraped bumper and dented passenger side door for 15 months, I have a brand new car again now... But when the lease expires I'll probably go back to a shed again for a period because I enjoy shedding.
I don't give a monkey's what anybody else thinks about what I drive has and don't judge anybody or care about what they drive, although if they have a car that tickles my interests or I really like it will usually go over and have a chat and admire their motor. I do also appreciate what they think if they come over and chat about cars etc and like my car too (if that makes sense)?
Makes no difference if I have a new car in the drive or a shed. I had a 13 year old diesel Carisma with a dented bonnet, scraped bumper and dented passenger side door for 15 months, I have a brand new car again now... But when the lease expires I'll probably go back to a shed again for a period because I enjoy shedding.
I don't give a monkey's what anybody else thinks about what I drive has and don't judge anybody or care about what they drive, although if they have a car that tickles my interests or I really like it will usually go over and have a chat and admire their motor. I do also appreciate what they think if they come over and chat about cars etc and like my car too (if that makes sense)?
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