Giving people/Getting Positive car comments
Discussion
In contrast to the other thread about getting told you are a faggot who drives a s
t car when out and about, how about positive comments you've received?
Me personally, I get a lot of stick for driving an Alfa 147, the usual st but I know they're only joking at work, but at the same time, when giving people lifts, they are usually surprised by the interior, it's not what you expect getting into a hatchback etc.
On the otherhand, I was interested in buying a CL500 but petrol prices were sky high and large engined cars were selling cheap. I saw a guy outside PC World in a gold coloured CL500. st colour but still a nice car. He was loading a 42" LG TV into the boot and struggling. I just approached and told him it was a nice car, I was thinking of getting one etc. He didn't say a word and made a B-line for the front of the car and removed the keys and ushered me off as he was a Maharaja.
fking Prick!
Anyone got any better stories?
t car when out and about, how about positive comments you've received?Me personally, I get a lot of stick for driving an Alfa 147, the usual s
t but I know they're only joking at work, but at the same time, when giving people lifts, they are usually surprised by the interior, it's not what you expect getting into a hatchback etc.On the otherhand, I was interested in buying a CL500 but petrol prices were sky high and large engined cars were selling cheap. I saw a guy outside PC World in a gold coloured CL500. s
t colour but still a nice car. He was loading a 42" LG TV into the boot and struggling. I just approached and told him it was a nice car, I was thinking of getting one etc. He didn't say a word and made a B-line for the front of the car and removed the keys and ushered me off as he was a Maharaja.f
king Prick!Anyone got any better stories?
Often when I see cars that I like, I think about offering some sort of complement, but then I get the feeling that if I did, they would think I was a bit of a tool.
How does one best offer a compliment/recognition without appearing like a silly juvenile?
Does a simple thumbs up advocate the correct connotations?
How does one best offer a compliment/recognition without appearing like a silly juvenile?
Does a simple thumbs up advocate the correct connotations?
My car seems to get a fair few positive comments, which is bizarre considering its a barely above average condition r reg twin spark gtv, not even a v6!
Was forced to compliment a person down my roads car, an absolutely 100% pristine beautiful red gt6, it looked ready to win a concours competition. When I returned from my wandering to the shops it had actually attracted a few more people who were admiring it.
Was forced to compliment a person down my roads car, an absolutely 100% pristine beautiful red gt6, it looked ready to win a concours competition. When I returned from my wandering to the shops it had actually attracted a few more people who were admiring it.
When I see a car I like I'll usually look at it for a while whilst passing and/or nod/smile knowingly or give a thumbs up. Example yesterday in the supermarket carpark, new Land Rover Discovery 4, looking at it as I walked by, noticed the driver still sitting in it, gave a thumbs up, driver smiled and nodded.
I too was toying with the idea of a CL500 and approached a chap parked on a side street in a 500. He was very helpful, gave me quite a bit of info on CLs in general, what to watch out for, what not to worry about etc. Top bloke 
If I see a car I like/appreciate, I generally give 'em the thumbs up.
-FV
If I see a car I like/appreciate, I generally give 'em the thumbs up.
-FV
Maybe i've just been lucky or live in the right area but both of my current cars have received positive comments in petrol stations over the years .
A lot of people seem to want to talk about the little mk1 Golf and ask questions whereas the Supra attracts a different type of person , usually younger guys always asking "Is it the turbo" - "How fast is it" etc .
Im always more than willing to talk to people about cars and if i spot something i like im not worried about commenting or admiring it .
A lot of people seem to want to talk about the little mk1 Golf and ask questions whereas the Supra attracts a different type of person , usually younger guys always asking "Is it the turbo" - "How fast is it" etc .
Im always more than willing to talk to people about cars and if i spot something i like im not worried about commenting or admiring it .
My wife's E60 M5 Touring had 'Sick' written on the back of it which I take as 'that's a very nice car you're driving there pretty lady'
The Ultima always gets comments and most are positive!
Funny enough today on the M6 near Coventry I saw a new green clio sport thingy and gave the guy a
Always talking to people about their cars in service stations too (if they drive something interesting) although my wife got upset when I told a lovely looking blonde woman her Aston Martin looked cool.
The Ultima always gets comments and most are positive!
Funny enough today on the M6 near Coventry I saw a new green clio sport thingy and gave the guy a
Always talking to people about their cars in service stations too (if they drive something interesting) although my wife got upset when I told a lovely looking blonde woman her Aston Martin looked cool.
Numero Uno said:
people call me a tt but hey im loaded with cars only people dream bout. so couldn t give two flying st s
peoples soon get out of my way in the phantom he hea
Dyslexic, should read "people call me a tt but hey im loaded with cars only people dream bout. so couldn t give two flying st s peoples soon get out of my way in the phantom he hea
t but hey I'm dreaming about cars people who are loaded, but couldn't give a flying st about me, are in. Was almost knocked over by a Phantom he he"Numero Uno said:
people call me a tt but hey im loaded with cars only people dream bout. so couldn t give two flying st s
peoples soon get out of my way in the phantom he hea
Are you for real? t but hey im loaded with cars only people dream bout. so couldn t give two flying st s peoples soon get out of my way in the phantom he hea
ETA - Actually, by looking at your profile, it doesn't really appear as though you are.
Edited by TotalControl on Tuesday 16th March 15:02
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