No Respect

Hambone1 · 04-26-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Most of the computers we are using cost under $2k, which is WAY less than our cars, but we don't go dumping coffee on it, or putting our dirty shoes on it.
America is awesome, we keep our $30k cars in the driveway so our junk can sit in the garage.

Speak for yourself, I keep my car under armed guard at all times

Trips · 04-26-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hambone1

Speak for yourself, I keep my car under armed guard at all times

I keep mine under a bridge and let a Troll look after it

happytheman · 04-26-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Most of the computers we are using cost under $2k, which is WAY less than our cars, but we don't go dumping coffee on it, or putting our dirty shoes on it.
America is awesome, we keep our $30k cars in the driveway so our junk can sit in the garage.

Not me buddy! My Z is my DD and its put away nightly in the garage next to my wife's Xterra.

happytheman · 04-26-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I keep mine under a bridge and let a Troll look after it

What color is your troll's hair? Mine is white:

Trips · 04-26-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

What color is your troll's hair? Mine is white:

Coincidence its same as mine

ImportConvert · 04-26-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

No, this isn't a Rodney Dangerfield throwback...

I took one of my workmates to lunch today down to the local Mexican eatery. This place is great! They make their own nacho chips fresh each day!

Anyways, while the food is great..the parking lot isn't. It's mainly composed of dirt.

I REALLY don't like having to park my freshly detailed car in dirt.

Anyways, we come out of the restaurant, I slide into the seat sideways and begin to beat my shoes together to get as much of the dirt off as possible... My workmate climbs in as I'm vigorously ridding my shoes of what dirt I can and he just plops his size 13 loafers right down in the floorboards..fully laden with dirt and debris! I'm like WTF man?!

I am ALWAYS conscious of other people's belongings...generally moreso than I am of my own....and to have this disrespect and utter lack of regard for something that I cherish so much really told me something about this fellow. He won't be riding in my car again anytime soon.

Some people just don't think. Maybe your friend drives a POS and doesn't care. He's only treating your stuff as well as he treats his. It doesn't mean he is a ****, just ignorant/not very observant. How did you handle that situation and what was his response?

happytheman · 04-26-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Some people just don't think. Maybe your friend drives a POS and doesn't care. He's only treating your stuff as well as he treats his. It doesn't mean he is a ****, just ignorant/not very observant. How did you handle that situation and what was his response?

I said WTF man, and called him a bastard for not being observant to the fact that i was clearly knocking the dirt off my shoes before climbing in... He looked down at his shoes and attempted to assess the situation, stating "Look..." (at the lack of dirt) "it's ok".

The fact of the matter is...there was a nice little pile of detritus...

The slob won't be riding in my car again.

plumber78 · 04-26-2011, 07:50 AM

My buddy asked me to pick him up from dropping off his own car at the detail shop. I picked him up and when he climbed in, he raked his boot across the door leaving a big dirt mark and didn't even bother to try to clean it up.

hansoac · 04-26-2011, 08:53 AM

My Boss hopped in my Z yesterday. On his way out he kicked the door panel, SLAMMED the door shut, and SLAMMED my hatch shut. I rolled down the window and said "Hey, this isn't a Pontiac (what he drives)"

kenchan · 04-26-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

My workmate climbs in as I'm vigorously ridding my shoes of what dirt I can and he just plops his size 13 loafers right down in the floorboards..fully laden with dirt and debris! I'm like WTF man?!

hahaha

this post is funny cause VERY long time ago when i took my girl out in my spotless car, she too just walked in with her sandals with sand all over it

and that was the last of her.

it just shows the person's upbringing. kinda like people that fart audibly at the office and think nothing of it.

enkei2k · 04-26-2011, 10:59 AM

You should have told him BEFORE you unlocked the door, and let him in.

Something like, 'hey listen, not sure if you know this but I take a lot of pride in my car and I'd appreciate it if you tried to knock off the dirt on your shoes first before getting in. Thanks'.

Just my .02.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

You should have told him BEFORE you unlocked the door, and let him in.

Something like, 'hey listen, not sure if you know this but I take a lot of pride in my car and I'd appreciate it if you tried to knock off the dirt on your shoes first before getting in. Thanks'.

Just my .02.

Yeah. Not everyone views cars the same way. I like to keep my crap clean, but I'm not gonna bust someone's balls for tracking in if I didn't warn them first.

happytheman · 04-26-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

You should have told him BEFORE you unlocked the door, and let him in.

Something like, 'hey listen, not sure if you know this but I take a lot of pride in my car and I'd appreciate it if you tried to knock off the dirt on your shoes first before getting in. Thanks'.

Just my .02.

Duly noted..and probably a really good suggestion, because at least then they've been forewarned!

spitfire9200 · 04-26-2011, 11:14 AM

if it's that big of a deal buy all weather floor mats.. damn

mcphelps · 04-26-2011, 11:17 AM

That's why I got floor mats.

I can be pretty anal about my cars, but dirty shoes don't push my buttons. I'd rather have to clean floormats than have someone with size 13's kicking the rocker panels trying to clean his combat boots.

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04-26-2011, 07:50 AM	#38 (permalink)
plumber78 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	My buddy asked me to pick him up from dropping off his own car at the detail shop. I picked him up and when he climbed in, he raked his boot across the door leaving a big dirt mark and didn't even bother to try to clean it up.

04-26-2011, 08:53 AM	#39 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	My Boss hopped in my Z yesterday. On his way out he kicked the door panel, SLAMMED the door shut, and SLAMMED my hatch shut. I rolled down the window and said "Hey, this isn't a Pontiac (what he drives)"

04-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#41 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	You should have told him BEFORE you unlocked the door, and let him in. Something like, 'hey listen, not sure if you know this but I take a lot of pride in my car and I'd appreciate it if you tried to knock off the dirt on your shoes first before getting in. Thanks'. Just my .02.

04-26-2011, 11:14 AM	#44 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	if it's that big of a deal buy all weather floor mats.. damn

04-26-2011, 11:17 AM	#45 (permalink)
mcphelps Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 66 Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sprt/Tr/Nav PG M6 Rep Power: 16	That's why I got floor mats. I can be pretty anal about my cars, but dirty shoes don't push my buttons. I'd rather have to clean floormats than have someone with size 13's kicking the rocker panels trying to clean his combat boots.