Is this how it's going to be - Porsche hate??

[av185]

mark-27td0 said:

I had some drunk idiots banging on the window and blocking the road whilst shouting some abuse in Liverpool when i was in my red GT4 once. It really wound me up. i cant understand some peoples mindset.

Ah yes Liverpool.

That epicentre of true culture.

Unless you want it nicking within 5 mins I wouldn't leave anything parked up there. Even an old lawnmower.

[jimbo761]

Surprised at some of the comments on this thread but then I am only running a lowly base 718 in a dark colour.

I actually received far more negativity about it from other Porsche owners on forums than I ever have out in the real world.

Have never tried to park in Liverpool city centre though.

[Hoofy]

mark-27td0 said:

I had some drunk idiots banging on the window and blocking the road whilst shouting some abuse in Liverpool when i was in my red GT4 once. It really wound me up. i cant understand some peoples mindset.

Sounds like they were over-excited, much like those idiots who hugged Chris Whitty.

[Twinfan]

av185 said:

Agree on the ott Python colour btw, wouldn't dare go brighter than Shark blue atm.

My decal'd Racing Yellow 718 GT4 with non-stock exhaust provokes either indifference or smiles. I can't recall getting any serious negative attention in the last couple of years. I don't live in an affluent area either.

I don' think there's any rhyme or reason to it, I think it just depends if you happen to come across someone who wants to take offence at you being there.

[av185]

Hoofy said:

mark-27td0 said:

I had some drunk idiots banging on the window and blocking the road whilst shouting some abuse in Liverpool when i was in my red GT4 once. It really wound me up. i cant understand some peoples mindset.

Sounds like they were over-excited, much like those idiots who hugged Chris Whitty.

One was an Estate Agent so combined hugging and harrassing with aggression thrown in are typical behavioural tendencies.

[av185]

Twinfan said:

av185 said:

Agree on the ott Python colour btw, wouldn't dare go brighter than Shark blue atm.

My decal'd Racing Yellow 718 GT4 with non-stock exhaust provokes either indifference or smiles. I can't recall getting any serious negative attention in the last couple of years. I don't live in an affluent area either.

I don' think there's any rhyme or reason to it, I think it just depends if you happen to come across someone who wants to take offence at you being there.

Good angle T.

Broadly similar reaction to my Guards 718 GT4 but as previously posted I wouldn't leave it parked up anywhere busy.

[Orangecurry]

highway said:

I like convertibles. Always have since before they were trendy.

What... since before the 1930s?

[Theraveda]

Not sure there's any logic to it; I've never had any problems with the 997, someone stole the bonnet badge off my 924 Turbo, the response to my Chimaera was usually thumbs up, but 'white van man' once shouted 'wker' at me in Bedford.

[Charlie_1]

homerdog said:

Python? Be prepared; today some bloke walking his dog was mouthing obscenities at me as I went past at about 15 mph and later on, a bloke in a black people carrier came haring up behind me - when I slowed down to turn right, I realised he was filming me with his phone, no hands on the wheel! A couple of weeks ago, I gave way to a pedestrian crossing the way in a supermarket car park and he shouted at me to "fking slow down", even though I had been crawling along and then stopped for him. Some bloke at work came up to me and said "nice car, but green, really?".

I must admit, it gets a bit tedious.

I have Python car too , so far no issues other than your last comment , first time I went to office in it one of my fellow workers made pretty much the same remark , pointed out that some people have taste some people dont

[Greedydog]

Charlie_1 said:

homerdog said:

Python? Be prepared; today some bloke walking his dog was mouthing obscenities at me as I went past at about 15 mph and later on, a bloke in a black people carrier came haring up behind me - when I slowed down to turn right, I realised he was filming me with his phone, no hands on the wheel! A couple of weeks ago, I gave way to a pedestrian crossing the way in a supermarket car park and he shouted at me to "fking slow down", even though I had been crawling along and then stopped for him. Some bloke at work came up to me and said "nice car, but green, really?".

I must admit, it gets a bit tedious.

I have Python car too , so far no issues other than your last comment , first time I went to office in it one of my fellow workers made pretty much the same remark , pointed out that some people have taste some people dont

I specifically bought my car because it was Python. Except for my first car (a burnt orange Lada) they’ve all been some variation of silver, grey, black or dark blue. I’ve always wanted a bright green or orange and a Python Boxster seemed just the thing where it’s a toy for me with no consideration about resale. I must admit, it does feel conspicuous but you know what, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford something like this and let the haters hate, it’s not hurting anyone else.

[Lexington59]

Greedydog said:

Charlie_1 said:

homerdog said:

Python? Be prepared; today some bloke walking his dog was mouthing obscenities at me as I went past at about 15 mph and later on, a bloke in a black people carrier came haring up behind me - when I slowed down to turn right, I realised he was filming me with his phone, no hands on the wheel! A couple of weeks ago, I gave way to a pedestrian crossing the way in a supermarket car park and he shouted at me to "fking slow down", even though I had been crawling along and then stopped for him. Some bloke at work came up to me and said "nice car, but green, really?".

I must admit, it gets a bit tedious.

I have Python car too , so far no issues other than your last comment , first time I went to office in it one of my fellow workers made pretty much the same remark , pointed out that some people have taste some people dont

I specifically bought my car because it was Python. Except for my first car (a burnt orange Lada) they’ve all been some variation of silver, grey, black or dark blue. I’ve always wanted a bright green or orange and a Python Boxster seemed just the thing where it’s a toy for me with no consideration about resale. I must admit, it does feel conspicuous but you know what, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford something like this and let the haters hate, it’s not hurting anyone else.

Python certainly a bold choice. To each their own etc...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeeJpGiz6-0

[Charlie_1]

Lexington59 said:

Python certainly a bold choice. To each their own etc...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeeJpGiz6-0

LOL havent seen that film for years didnt remember that bit , not quite my first excursion in odd colours , had e36 3 series in techno violet (pearlescent purple) & a e89 Z4 in metallic orange ,

[Murph7355]

Charlie_1 said:

.... pointed out that some people have taste some people dont

Sounds like just the way to win people over

[soxboy]

At first it was not being let out of junctions, now on a plus side I seem to be getting let out more but on the flip side there seems to be more people pulling out in front of me.

[david-j8694]

Charlie_1 said:

homerdog said:

Python? Be prepared; today some bloke walking his dog was mouthing obscenities at me as I went past at about 15 mph and later on, a bloke in a black people carrier came haring up behind me - when I slowed down to turn right, I realised he was filming me with his phone, no hands on the wheel! A couple of weeks ago, I gave way to a pedestrian crossing the way in a supermarket car park and he shouted at me to "fking slow down", even though I had been crawling along and then stopped for him. Some bloke at work came up to me and said "nice car, but green, really?".

I must admit, it gets a bit tedious.

I have Python car too , so far no issues other than your last comment , first time I went to office in it one of my fellow workers made pretty much the same remark , pointed out that some people have taste some people dont

Still an oddly emotional response to a co-workers car.

Something that they didn't like the look of that wasn't expensive would've likely garnered no response at all. But if it looks like something they can't afford or are so bhmade that their wife/owner wouldn't let them buy one? Must quickly blurt out an excuse as to why they don't like it!

[Haribo Lecter]

It's just resentment, pure and simple. Lots of people want a Porsche but very few realise the goal, and many often hate the ones that do.

The amount of diesel Audi/BMWs or large SUVs I come across who refuse to move from the outside lane on a clear road is ridiculous. Somehow being overtaken by a nice car is going to bring their whole world crashing down...

[Orangecurry]

Haribo Lecter said:

It's just resentment, pure and simple. Lots of people want a Porsche but very few realise the goal, and many often hate the ones that do.

The amount of diesel Audi/BMWs or large SUVs I come across who refuse to move from the outside lane on a clear road is ridiculous. Somehow being overtaken by a nice car is going to bring their whole world crashing down...

But this isn't about Porsches, and never has been - it's a deeper problem with society.

At the moment I'm thrashing around in a 2009 Fiesta, 118 bhp, that I bought for my son, doing more miles than normal (it's a hoot of a car) and do a short section of the M3. To make progress (anywhere) you need to keep the momentum going.

Haribo Lecter said:

The amount of diesel Audi/BMWs or large SUVs Porsche included I come across who refuse to move from the outside lane on a clear road is ridiculous. Somehow being overtaken by anything is going to bring their whole world crashing down...

Fixed that for you.

[RDMcG]

Must be a British thing. I have a number of very brightly coloured cars in Canada and the US including some Porsches. Never had a problem.

[ClaphamBoxS]

Export56 said:

It happens, I started mine in Morrisons car park, Porsches tend to rev a lot when you start them, like a burst, this coupled with the sports exhaust, caused some lowlifes in a ancient people carrier van, think 80s Nissan paint missing type, to shout the normal abuse words at me, lovely.Had a few hand signals from white van men, I think it's the exhaust that does it, the howl does wind people up. Also if I'm with my smart looking wife, get some dirty looks. Does it bother me? nah, I'm living the dream.

Ths being PH an all waits for the customary pics…..of the smart looking wife…( we know what a Porsche looks like)

[Magnum 475]

I used to get agro at work over 20 years ago along the lines of "We must be paying you too much" for turning up in a 12 year old 944 Turbo, which at the time wasn't really worth that much. No-one thought anything of the company issued A4s / 3 & 5 Series BMWs though. Just the bloke with his 12 year old Porsche who was being paid too much.