What cars do you have to own to qualify as a petrol head ?
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None - I'd be a petrolhead if I was certified unable to drive for whatever reason; I'd just attend race meetings and car meets etc. Even a tramp at the side of the street can be a petrolhead if he sits up to watch a nice car go past.
However, if you can drive and afford to run a car, it totally depends what sort of cars you're into. Some petrolheads base their entire existence on cars that I wouldn't dream of owning, like the 2CV for example, but it's hard to argue that a guy who is rebuilding a 2CV in his kitchen and owns 5 of them isn't a petrolhead.
It's just a love of cars, simple as that.
However, if you can drive and afford to run a car, it totally depends what sort of cars you're into. Some petrolheads base their entire existence on cars that I wouldn't dream of owning, like the 2CV for example, but it's hard to argue that a guy who is rebuilding a 2CV in his kitchen and owns 5 of them isn't a petrolhead.
It's just a love of cars, simple as that.
As a slight twist on the original question, for me there are certain motors that, if I hear someone has previously owned, tell me everything I need to know. As examples, I would propose:
- W124 500E
- Any 4wd Delta or Audi Quattro
- Any car built in Dieppe
- Lotus Excel
- Any "Club Sport" or "Carrera GT"-badged Porsche
- Maserati Shamal (never met one though)
Of course all this good work can be undone very quickly with a wrong 'un lurking in the past too
- W124 500E
- Any 4wd Delta or Audi Quattro
- Any car built in Dieppe
- Lotus Excel
- Any "Club Sport" or "Carrera GT"-badged Porsche
- Maserati Shamal (never met one though)
Of course all this good work can be undone very quickly with a wrong 'un lurking in the past too
Vladimir said:
None!
But I still like cars.
I know you've come in for a bit of stick recently Vlad, but I have to say that looking at your previous car history it's the Mk3 Golf 16V that shouts out "Petrolhead" for me. Never the logical choice really, criticised in some quarters when new, but strikes me as being a car that someone put a bit of thought into before buying, not just a "default" choiceBut I still like cars.
Edited by Leins on Friday 22 November 01:24
Leins said:
I know you've come in for a bit of stick recently Vlad, but I have to say that looking at your previous car history it's the Mk3 Golf 16V that shouts out "Petrolhead" for me. Never the logical choice really, criticised in some quarters when new, but strikes me as being a car that someone put a bit of thought into before buying, not just a "default" choice
Interesting! It was a pretty good car and at one point my Mum, Dad and I all had one each. Underrated IMO.Edited by Leins on Friday 22 November 01:24
My Evil Twin said:
some of the answers belong in the 'Things that make you think knob' thread....
an Audi!!!..ffs
You dont 'qualify' to be a PH, its not about possesion or status or wealth or one brand over another
nor its it about vehicles that perform above a certain benckmark.
You dont need a license
you can be any sex,
any age
it doesnt matter.
Its a state of mind.
its the ability to look at a car n go "wooaaarrgg".
be that out loud if your 8 years whilst pointing out said car to your mates/mum or inside your own head if you are so inclined.
To be able to close your eyes and dream of driving to experiance a small ammout of joy.
You dont even have to know what car you want to be in, just that you want to drive.
This to me is a PH
NB. replace driving with riding at any point above, its all the same afliction.
I have spoken.
/Thread
+1an Audi!!!..ffs
You dont 'qualify' to be a PH, its not about possesion or status or wealth or one brand over another
nor its it about vehicles that perform above a certain benckmark.
You dont need a license
you can be any sex,
any age
it doesnt matter.
Its a state of mind.
its the ability to look at a car n go "wooaaarrgg".
be that out loud if your 8 years whilst pointing out said car to your mates/mum or inside your own head if you are so inclined.
To be able to close your eyes and dream of driving to experiance a small ammout of joy.
You dont even have to know what car you want to be in, just that you want to drive.
This to me is a PH
NB. replace driving with riding at any point above, its all the same afliction.
I have spoken.
/Thread
Edited by My Evil Twin on Thursday 21st November 21:44
cib24 said:
A rotary and an Alfa Romeo.
I would have thought that would have been a pre-requisite to become poor!I go for just liking cars not even owning one, although some basic maintenance skills and will to use them would be on the list for me - I am amazed by the number of poeple who can't even open the bonnet but call themselves a petrolhead.
As posted earlier .... N O N E..
As a kid. You can't drive. But you know every Top Gear episode, you know every Top Trump car stat, you have a picture of some exotica on the wall, you doodle cars, you dream cars.
As a puss filled youth with your trousers lower than your arse crack; showing your underwear that was once white... you drive some pos death trap that you have chavved up with everything Amazon, Ebay and Halfords can throw at you.
As a race fanatic - you attend race events - Le Mans, BTCC etc etc
You drive a POS rep mobile or some boring German diesel rep-mobile - but dream it is made of more.
The trick is.... if fate and fortune afford you the opportunity to get a Veyron, P1, 458 etc etc - then get one.
Cars like this need to be seen to inspire the next generation.
You may be a balding middle aged fart before you can afford it - but you should be obligated to inspire generations to come.
I'd prefer to grow old with petrol in my veins.
As a kid. You can't drive. But you know every Top Gear episode, you know every Top Trump car stat, you have a picture of some exotica on the wall, you doodle cars, you dream cars.
As a puss filled youth with your trousers lower than your arse crack; showing your underwear that was once white... you drive some pos death trap that you have chavved up with everything Amazon, Ebay and Halfords can throw at you.
As a race fanatic - you attend race events - Le Mans, BTCC etc etc
You drive a POS rep mobile or some boring German diesel rep-mobile - but dream it is made of more.
The trick is.... if fate and fortune afford you the opportunity to get a Veyron, P1, 458 etc etc - then get one.
Cars like this need to be seen to inspire the next generation.
You may be a balding middle aged fart before you can afford it - but you should be obligated to inspire generations to come.
I'd prefer to grow old with petrol in my veins.
Edited by Troubleatmill on Sunday 24th November 22:45
t yer pants fast
Obviously the answer is "none" as many have said. I was at my most Petrol-Head when I was driving my mother's Mini at the tender age of 18. Since then I've had 4 Alfas and 4 911s but I actually think I prefer the Alfas because only other enthusiasts appreciate them and you don't get any of the jealousy crap that can happen in a Porsche. (Agree with comment re grammar - please chaps - "your" does not mean "you are"; that's "you're". So Petrol-Head 1, pedant also 1).
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