What does your car say about you?
Discussion
GinSour said:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Overgrown Chav...
Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
I was once called a boy racer by someone that had just caused a collision with my Impreza, given I was over forty and definitely older than him I found that quite amusing. He went on to point out he hated Evos, he had a black Audi cab with an orange/tan interior so I let him off for his ignorance of cars, being very shouty did not stop his insurance paying out either.Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
67Dino said:
The evidence is (unfortunately) against you on that one, RedSwede. Lots of studies, but good summary in this article by Raj Persaud in The Telegraph, including reference to Peter Marsh and Peter Collett, psychologists at Oxford University and authors of the book Driving Passion: The Psychology of the Car if anyone want to learn more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/2721198/What-d...
Full disclosure: I drive a Ferrari 456 (flash git pretending not to be one) and an Aston DB7 (same, with flat cap), and have a Maserati Ghibli on order (same, with hints of midlife crisis).
Now that was an interesting read!!http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/2721198/What-d...
Full disclosure: I drive a Ferrari 456 (flash git pretending not to be one) and an Aston DB7 (same, with flat cap), and have a Maserati Ghibli on order (same, with hints of midlife crisis).
Toltec said:
GinSour said:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Overgrown Chav...
Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
I was once called a boy racer by someone that had just caused a collision with my Impreza, given I was over forty and definitely older than him I found that quite amusing. He went on to point out he hated Evos, he had a black Audi cab with an orange/tan interior so I let him off for his ignorance of cars, being very shouty did not stop his insurance paying out either.Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
If Evos and Imprezas didn't have the spoiler they wouldn't stick out as much to the average Joe Bloggs who doesn't know about cars
Pappyjohn said:
ScotHill said:
40 year old in a Honda Jazz- says 'I don't care if you don't think I'm sexy, I'm already married and these back seats fold down flat for when we've been to the garden centre'.
Incidentally the Honda Jazz is a great getaway vehicle for a bank robbery - you just jump in, drive around the corner and park up, and when the police come not only do they not suspect you, they give you directions to the nearest National Trust property.
It's also the most reliable small car anyone could ever buy.Incidentally the Honda Jazz is a great getaway vehicle for a bank robbery - you just jump in, drive around the corner and park up, and when the police come not only do they not suspect you, they give you directions to the nearest National Trust property.
GinSour said:
Toltec said:
GinSour said:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Overgrown Chav...
Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
I was once called a boy racer by someone that had just caused a collision with my Impreza, given I was over forty and definitely older than him I found that quite amusing. He went on to point out he hated Evos, he had a black Audi cab with an orange/tan interior so I let him off for his ignorance of cars, being very shouty did not stop his insurance paying out either.Or "look at that Subaru owner" (Had that before)
If Evos and Imprezas didn't have the spoiler they wouldn't stick out as much to the average Joe Bloggs who doesn't know about cars
To be fair, my old X was in prime drug dealer spec -
serotonin said:
67Dino said:
The evidence is (unfortunately) against you on that one, RedSwede. Lots of studies, but good summary in this article by Raj Persaud in The Telegraph, including reference to Peter Marsh and Peter Collett, psychologists at Oxford University and authors of the book Driving Passion: The Psychology of the Car if anyone want to learn more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/2721198/What-d...
Full disclosure: I drive a Ferrari 456 (flash git pretending not to be one) and an Aston DB7 (same, with flat cap), and have a Maserati Ghibli on order (same, with hints of midlife crisis).
Now that was an interesting read!!http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/2721198/What-d...
Full disclosure: I drive a Ferrari 456 (flash git pretending not to be one) and an Aston DB7 (same, with flat cap), and have a Maserati Ghibli on order (same, with hints of midlife crisis).
Enjoys waiting for simple parts specific for my car (e.g.vent pipe) for 6 weeks and never being able to use an online search for parts suppliers or insurance using my registration or car details. Also the constant explanation of the the brand to anyone bothered to ask.
Still love it though.
An Alpina B6 S.
Still love it though.
An Alpina B6 S.
brimson said:
So many times.Mine:
Tesla Model S- That I am clearly smarter than you as anyone who buys anything else other than the best car in the world is a massive idiot. I will gladly spend all my time telling you how much money I have saved as if its the only thing that matters. I also get a huge erection every time there is a new iPhone or tell you how much better android is than iPhone. . . . or something like that.
Golf R estate: That I'm considerate enough to steal my wife something practical.
Dads:
F430- Division one footballer pretending to be a premiership player.
Bentley Conti GT- Wannabee Division one player but actually Sunday League.
Porsche 928- Loves Scarface a little bit to much.
Bentley 3 Litre- What the f
k is that old man doing!!! 
That I was an absolute loser & the world knew it as over a period of too many years in the most sneered at profession, a sales representative I was 'issued' with the following cars:
HILLMAN AVENGER 1.3 x 2
HILLMAN HUNTER 1.5 x 2
FORD ESCORT 1.3L
FORD CORTINA 1.6L
FORD CAPRI 1.6L
FORD SIERRA GHIA 1.6 sunroof & lecky windows lovely
FORD SAPPHIRE 1.8 L " " " " "
TOYOTA AVENIS 1.6 GL a/c & a sunroof for the first time - whoopee doo!
FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0L
I was able to choose:
HONDA ACCORD 2.O
VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 DIESEL a/c/auto/sunroof
Daft though it seems the Vectra was the best of the lot, all the toys & it went more than fast enough & very very comfortable, but image-wise the pits. BUT I did laugh all the way to the bank when others screwed up about image were either issued or chose more expensive cars & paid the penalty tax-wise.
The saving grace was that it was generally a comfortable lifestyle with minimum pressure working the hours that suited me ( I was lucky I know) & from the Ford Capri onwards I personally owned a concours winning 1960's classic sports car followed by a new Mazda MX-5 Mk1, then a new Honda S2000.
HILLMAN AVENGER 1.3 x 2
HILLMAN HUNTER 1.5 x 2
FORD ESCORT 1.3L
FORD CORTINA 1.6L
FORD CAPRI 1.6L
FORD SIERRA GHIA 1.6 sunroof & lecky windows lovely
FORD SAPPHIRE 1.8 L " " " " "
TOYOTA AVENIS 1.6 GL a/c & a sunroof for the first time - whoopee doo!
FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0L
I was able to choose:
HONDA ACCORD 2.O
VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 DIESEL a/c/auto/sunroof
Daft though it seems the Vectra was the best of the lot, all the toys & it went more than fast enough & very very comfortable, but image-wise the pits. BUT I did laugh all the way to the bank when others screwed up about image were either issued or chose more expensive cars & paid the penalty tax-wise.
The saving grace was that it was generally a comfortable lifestyle with minimum pressure working the hours that suited me ( I was lucky I know) & from the Ford Capri onwards I personally owned a concours winning 1960's classic sports car followed by a new Mazda MX-5 Mk1, then a new Honda S2000.
MrGTI6 said:
Pappyjohn said:
ScotHill said:
40 year old in a Honda Jazz- says 'I don't care if you don't think I'm sexy, I'm already married and these back seats fold down flat for when we've been to the garden centre'.
Incidentally the Honda Jazz is a great getaway vehicle for a bank robbery - you just jump in, drive around the corner and park up, and when the police come not only do they not suspect you, they give you directions to the nearest National Trust property.
It's also the most reliable small car anyone could ever buy.Incidentally the Honda Jazz is a great getaway vehicle for a bank robbery - you just jump in, drive around the corner and park up, and when the police come not only do they not suspect you, they give you directions to the nearest National Trust property.
Anyway, I don't know what ine says about be, it won't even talk to me.
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