Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance?

bigsix · 02-09-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stells370

i was cruising through a neighborhood the other day and a few young kids were playing in the yard and they all stopped and one of them said hey! look that race car! put a huge smile on my face

sometimes you can't help but love how kids see the world...

jazz · 02-09-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

sometimes you can't help but love how kids see the world...

lol. makes me smile ear to ear!

Streetlife · 02-09-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Great stuff. Glad to read you made the change and are sticking to it... much respect for that.

I agree!

Streetlife · 02-09-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

Her cousin probably has a 350Z, next thing she will tell you is, "My cousin has the same car!"

In other words, she sounds like an idiot.

What people think of your car depends on their exposure to the automobile world, how impressionable they are regarding cars/material possessions, and money. Ages of both parties will have a strong influence as well. The average guy on the highway thinks you're wealthy if you drive a used BMW, even though a brand new Hydundai is more expensive. Most girls (and less masculine men) are hopeless since they have been wrongly conditioned to think that only high end luxury cars are worth any praise, and that Miatas are gay. The list goes on.

Sad, but true.

edub370 · 02-09-2012, 10:12 AM

Last fall, i was cruising thru the local shopping area and saw a newer viper coming towards me the other way. we were both going no more than 5mph. when he rolls up beside me he looks over and goes "man that is a sweet car." i of course gave him a compliment to the same effect.

coming from a viper owner thats very satisfying

Also, me and tower were out cruising around a little while back and an suv was stopped beside us at a light ( i have my window cracked). i could see 2 girls hangin out the passenger window, probably about 12 years old, and i could hear them yelling; "woooahh. i want the silver one!". "No I like the black one!"

Nothing is better than seeing kids oooh and ahh over the car. I mean after all, isn't that why we all bought the cars in the first place. to satisfy that little kid inside us??

to be honest, i havent ever gotten any negative feedback about my car

mantella87 · 02-09-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

haha me and tower were out cruising around a little while back and an suv was stopped beside us at a light ( i have my window cracked). i could see 2 girls hangin out the passenger window, probably about 12 years old, and i could hear them yelling; "woooahh. i want the silver one!". "No I like the black one!"

Nothing is better than seeing kids oooh and ahh over the car. I mean after all, isn't that why we all bought the cars in the first place. to satisfy that little kid inside us??

True, when a little kid gives me a thumbs up it just reminds me of being a kid again. It's worth more to me than some random mall chick giving me approval.

TheGreatOne · 02-09-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

True, when a little kid gives me a thumbs up it just reminds me of being a kid again. It's worth more to me than some random mall chick giving me approval.

I agree.

I live in a nice condo building right on the water in an area that used to be known as really ghetto in the past, but now more fancy restaurants, new condo's, town houses etc are coming in and older buildings torn down (gentrification I guess)

Anywho, to cut down to my street, I cut through 2 blocks of more of the "sketchier" part of town lol and there are always kids playing ball hockey, or bball in the street...

These kids always give me the thumbs up, yell out, chase my car for a block...its awesome...so I give them a revv or thumbs up and they love it

Face · 02-09-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

True, when a little kid gives me a thumbs up it just reminds me of being a kid again. It's worth more to me than some random mall chick giving me approval.

To put it another way, the little kid inside your heart would have kicked your *** for having the means and not buying this car. That's how I feel.

birdmanx1 · 02-09-2012, 01:51 PM

This car draws sooo much attention both positive (thumbs up from many car enthusiasts & random individuals of all ages, funny stares with mouth wide opened, pretty ladies waving - my lady doesn't mind and finds it funny) & negative (overzealous ricers, unprovoked burnout from mustang a$$holes with small huevos, huge trucks guys with little men syndrome, police officers LOVE to discriminate against this car). The attention has been mostly positive.

TheGreatOne · 02-09-2012, 02:33 PM

In regards to cops, I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised I do not get harrased

I used to get stopped all the time in my Honduh Prelude, followed home etc and I used to blame it on "DWB" hehehe

Since getting married in 2010 driving the wifes 3series or now my Z, no provocation at all, I've even got the "nod" from some cops some times.

Unique_Z · 02-09-2012, 02:56 PM

I wonder what's the people's reaction if they saw a 19 years old came out from the Z lol

ZInferno0248 · 02-09-2012, 08:24 PM

Z's are pretty uncommon in Wisconsin. I live in the Southeastern part of the state and rarely see any Z, let alone a 370. People mostly react to it in a positive way. Head nods, thumbs up, the "is that a Porsche question" or "what is that?", and most often... is that thing stock? I don't spend much time worrying about what people think, but the massive amount of feedback/reaction is something I did not expect when I got the Z. I have to admit... it is fun

I am an enthusiast and can appreciate most vehicles (even mustangs & camaros, lol), but the uniqueness of the Z really gives it an exciting edge.

jazz · 02-10-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZInferno0248

Z's are pretty uncommon in Wisconsin. I live in the Southeastern part of the state and rarely see any Z, let alone a 370. People mostly react to it in a positive way. Head nods, thumbs up, the "is that a Porsche question" or "what is that?", and most often... is that thing stock? I don't spend much time worrying about what people think, but the massive amount of feedback/reaction is something I did not expect when I got the Z. I have to admit... it is fun

I am an enthusiast and can appreciate most vehicles (even mustangs & camaros, lol), but the uniqueness of the Z really gives it an exciting edge.

agreed!

Three7D · 02-10-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72

I wonder what's the people's reaction if they saw a 19 years old came out from the Z lol

I meantioned earlier in this thread that I look fairly young (I'm 27 BTW) and I get the look your talking about all the time. Wish I could show you it, but I'll try to explain it:

It's a little like

with a little of

and some of

to top it all off!

conor1123 · 02-10-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72

I wonder what's the people's reaction if they saw a 19 years old came out from the Z lol

What if i told you I was 18?

02-09-2012, 10:12 AM	#65 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	Last fall, i was cruising thru the local shopping area and saw a newer viper coming towards me the other way. we were both going no more than 5mph. when he rolls up beside me he looks over and goes "man that is a sweet car." i of course gave him a compliment to the same effect. coming from a viper owner thats very satisfying Also, me and tower were out cruising around a little while back and an suv was stopped beside us at a light ( i have my window cracked). i could see 2 girls hangin out the passenger window, probably about 12 years old, and i could hear them yelling; "woooahh. i want the silver one!". "No I like the black one!" Nothing is better than seeing kids oooh and ahh over the car. I mean after all, isn't that why we all bought the cars in the first place. to satisfy that little kid inside us?? to be honest, i havent ever gotten any negative feedback about my car __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq Last edited by edub370; 02-09-2012 at 10:19 AM.

02-09-2012, 01:51 PM	#69 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	This car draws sooo much attention both positive (thumbs up from many car enthusiasts & random individuals of all ages, funny stares with mouth wide opened, pretty ladies waving - my lady doesn't mind and finds it funny) & negative (overzealous ricers, unprovoked burnout from mustang a$$holes with small huevos, huge trucks guys with little men syndrome, police officers LOVE to discriminate against this car). The attention has been mostly positive. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

02-09-2012, 02:33 PM	#70 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	In regards to cops, I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised I do not get harrased I used to get stopped all the time in my Honduh Prelude, followed home etc and I used to blame it on "DWB" hehehe Since getting married in 2010 driving the wifes 3series or now my Z, no provocation at all, I've even got the "nod" from some cops some times. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-09-2012, 02:56 PM	#71 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	I wonder what's the people's reaction if they saw a 19 years old came out from the Z lol __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

02-09-2012, 08:24 PM	#72 (permalink)
ZInferno0248 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo SC'd Rep Power: 14	Z's are pretty uncommon in Wisconsin. I live in the Southeastern part of the state and rarely see any Z, let alone a 370. People mostly react to it in a positive way. Head nods, thumbs up, the "is that a Porsche question" or "what is that?", and most often... is that thing stock? I don't spend much time worrying about what people think, but the massive amount of feedback/reaction is something I did not expect when I got the Z. I have to admit... it is fun I am an enthusiast and can appreciate most vehicles (even mustangs & camaros, lol), but the uniqueness of the Z really gives it an exciting edge. __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo, Silver / GTM Stage-1 SC / Custom Tune / GTM Oil Cooler / FI Resonated Test Pipes / FI CBE / Alpine HU / Focal's / JL AMP & Sub / AP Racing BBK / TTA TE-37's / RE-11's / KW V3's / SPC Camber Arms / Whiteline Sways Last edited by ZInferno0248; 02-09-2012 at 08:27 PM.

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