4 Types of Car People

Bshields22 · 07-08-2016, 02:18 PM

Thought I would share the 4 categories of car people I think there are. Maybe there are more but I think these are your absolute core without getting into subcategories:

1. The Collector: Hardly drives the cars he/she owns. Likes to keep it spotless to show people when they come over. Takes it to cars shows...the car has never seen 6th gear though

2. The Enthusiast: Always reading up on the latest about cars, rebuilds etc. Favorite show is Top Gear. Moderate to strong knowledge about whats going on in the car industry. Most likely has a nice car to feel part of the "car world" but doesn't have to own anything special to be a part of it, we are all family lol. Mostly uses it as a Daily Driver. Nothing too crazy.

3. The Driver: Arguably the "real" car person in my opinion. Usually maintains his or her car as a collector would, takes the same interest in the auto community as an enthusiast however uses their sports car or off road vehicle as it should be used. Track day, cruises to no where, rallies, road trips, car meets (blazin a trail for you off road people, or whatever you do

)

4 The Mechanic: This is the guy or girl who has a project car or enjoys the work on cars more than anything else. Been working on the car for a LOOOOOOONNNNGGGG time. You have hear him or her say "just 1 more part or tune or pull or whatever lol" (much respect either way). This is the guy every car guy wish he knew. Your trusted mechanic friend

. You'll go on a canyon run or track day with him (if the car is finished) then after that event its a few more weeks in the garage re-tuning and making "adjustments".

Much respect to all 4 categories as everyone chooses their own path. Hopefully you guys can all relate. Maybe there is a category I am not thinking of. Pretty sure these cover it.

Thanks for reading!

MagmaRed370z · 07-08-2016, 02:31 PM

I'm in between 2 and 3.

Firebase99 · 07-08-2016, 02:33 PM

I think a 5 should be "the masses", they see a car as just an appliance, a mode to get from point a to point b and nothing more.

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 02:36 PM

Where's the categories for guys with a giant wing on a car that will never see the track, the one for the hellaflush/stance fuckwits, and the oblivious women who run to the dealer when it gets cold out and their TPMS light comes on?

ChaseZ · 07-08-2016, 02:42 PM

3 for sure

Perhaps a 3+ if you consider that I eat my meals in the garage when my kids aren't here

MagmaRed370z · 07-08-2016, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseZ

3 for sure

Perhaps a 3+ if you consider that I eat my meals in the garage when my kids aren't here

JC-Nismo · 07-08-2016, 04:08 PM

2 and 3 kinda describe me as neither of my enthusiast considered cars are daily driven and are both garage kept, but driven 1-2 times a week, at least the Nismo is, the SRT8 can sit for months sometimes without being driven, but I'm definitely not that guy who has a car that's five years old with 5000 miles on it!!! That shiit will never happen, cars are meant to be driven, I DON'T CARE WHAT IT IS!!! I would be the 1st person to have a Lambo with a 130k miles on it cause if I drop that kind of coin on a car, trust me, that mofo is getting the shiit driven out of it, LOL......

JARblue · 07-08-2016, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebase99

I think a 5 should be "the masses", they see a car as just an appliance, a mode to get from point a to point b and nothing more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Where's the categories for guys with a giant wing on a car that will never see the track, the one for the hellaflush/stance fuckwits, and the oblivious women who run to the dealer when it gets cold out and their TPMS light comes on?

Category 5: Idiots

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Category 5: Idiots

No, that's two categories. "The Masses" aren't necessarily idiots, they're just not into cars. "The Idiots" are into cars, but we all wish they weren't.

jaedub · 07-08-2016, 04:36 PM

Don't forget the "Look at me peasants, I'm driving a Lamborghini and you're not" douches cruising in the most traffic dense cities seeking for attentions.

cooltoy · 07-08-2016, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

I'm in between 2 and 3.

Tick64 · 07-08-2016, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaedub

Don't forget the "Look at me peasants, I'm driving a Lamborghini and you're not" douches cruising in the most traffic dense cities seeking for attentions.

How can you tell the difference between those guys and the guys driving lambos who are thinking "Wow, what a great car I'm driving. Man, am I ever lucky"? Do the two types of Lambo drivers wear different hats? ...or maybe we just wish we were driving that lambo instead, hmmmmmm?

JC-Nismo · 07-08-2016, 07:29 PM

I've met a lot of Lambo and other exotic car owners at car shows and to be honest, there all cool as hell, but I guess because there genuine car guys or they wouldn't be at the car show, they'd be at the yacht club.

kenchan · 07-08-2016, 07:39 PM

you for got 5)

5)

Rusty · 07-08-2016, 10:30 PM

I'm a combo of 3 and 4. Like driving and wrenching.

Should be a subcategory for 4. Manic Mechanic. Always looking for the last oz of performance, and throws a ton of money at it. Which I used to be.

07-08-2016, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	4 Types of Car People Thought I would share the 4 categories of car people I think there are. Maybe there are more but I think these are your absolute core without getting into subcategories: 1. The Collector: Hardly drives the cars he/she owns. Likes to keep it spotless to show people when they come over. Takes it to cars shows...the car has never seen 6th gear though 2. The Enthusiast: Always reading up on the latest about cars, rebuilds etc. Favorite show is Top Gear. Moderate to strong knowledge about whats going on in the car industry. Most likely has a nice car to feel part of the "car world" but doesn't have to own anything special to be a part of it, we are all family lol. Mostly uses it as a Daily Driver. Nothing too crazy. 3. The Driver: Arguably the "real" car person in my opinion. Usually maintains his or her car as a collector would, takes the same interest in the auto community as an enthusiast however uses their sports car or off road vehicle as it should be used. Track day, cruises to no where, rallies, road trips, car meets (blazin a trail for you off road people, or whatever you do ) 4 The Mechanic: This is the guy or girl who has a project car or enjoys the work on cars more than anything else. Been working on the car for a LOOOOOOONNNNGGGG time. You have hear him or her say "just 1 more part or tune or pull or whatever lol" (much respect either way). This is the guy every car guy wish he knew. Your trusted mechanic friend . You'll go on a canyon run or track day with him (if the car is finished) then after that event its a few more weeks in the garage re-tuning and making "adjustments". Much respect to all 4 categories as everyone chooses their own path. Hopefully you guys can all relate. Maybe there is a category I am not thinking of. Pretty sure these cover it. Thanks for reading! UNKNOWN_370, DYNAZOR, jburch and 2 others like this. __________________ 308 rwhp \| 252 rwtq \| Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| EcuTek Tune \| Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Sport Pads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| SPL Upper Control Arms & Lower Rear Arms \| Seibon CF TS Hood \| Vossen CVT \| SPC Toe bolts Last edited by Bshields22; 07-08-2016 at 02:21 PM.

07-08-2016, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I'm in between 2 and 3. UNKNOWN_370 and Bshields22 like this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

07-08-2016, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	I think a 5 should be "the masses", they see a car as just an appliance, a mode to get from point a to point b and nothing more. UNKNOWN_370, onzedge, Bshields22 and 2 others like this. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

07-08-2016, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Where's the categories for guys with a giant wing on a car that will never see the track, the one for the hellaflush/stance fuckwits, and the oblivious women who run to the dealer when it gets cold out and their TPMS light comes on? UNKNOWN_370, JARblue, PEPI and 5 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-08-2016, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	3 for sure Perhaps a 3+ if you consider that I eat my meals in the garage when my kids aren't here onzedge, xxAGAVExx and MagmaRed370z like this.

07-08-2016, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	2 and 3 kinda describe me as neither of my enthusiast considered cars are daily driven and are both garage kept, but driven 1-2 times a week, at least the Nismo is, the SRT8 can sit for months sometimes without being driven, but I'm definitely not that guy who has a car that's five years old with 5000 miles on it!!! That shiit will never happen, cars are meant to be driven, I DON'T CARE WHAT IT IS!!! I would be the 1st person to have a Lambo with a 130k miles on it cause if I drop that kind of coin on a car, trust me, that mofo is getting the shiit driven out of it, LOL...... Bshields22 and Ghostvette like this.

07-08-2016, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Don't forget the "Look at me peasants, I'm driving a Lamborghini and you're not" douches cruising in the most traffic dense cities seeking for attentions.

07-08-2016, 07:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	I've met a lot of Lambo and other exotic car owners at car shows and to be honest, there all cool as hell, but I guess because there genuine car guys or they wouldn't be at the car show, they'd be at the yacht club. sx moneypit likes this. Last edited by JC-Nismo; 07-09-2016 at 08:20 PM.

07-08-2016, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you for got 5) 5)

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'm a combo of 3 and 4. Like driving and wrenching. Should be a subcategory for 4. Manic Mechanic. Always looking for the last oz of performance, and throws a ton of money at it. Which I used to be. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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