Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance?

Unique_Z · 02-11-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oleg

I'm 19 too. Never got any bad attention from older people but that might just be the area that i live around. However I have heard the "must be nice too have rich parents" comment quite a few times from people my age, not in a nice way either.

yeah i heard the "must be nice too have rich parents" almost everytime but mostly in a nice manner. i'm grateful that they're not mean to me lol

bbigby64 · 02-11-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Better later than never... I see many of the owners on here are early 20's. I'm 23, but can't afford a Z yet.

* I'd say you look about 41 years old

LOL. I thought you'd say 25.

mick · 02-11-2012, 10:41 PM

i remember there's a scene from some movie where the attractive woman tells the man: "you can tell a lot about a person by the kind of watch that he wears." she didn't say anything about car

houkouonchi · 02-12-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72

i'd buy him a drink if a 13 years old can control my Z lol. there's a funny story though, i was 17 when i drove my Z off from the dealership. i stalled twice at a two different intersection. and another 3 times in my drive way..it took me a week to finally be able controlling her at will

It depends on the Z but most aren't that difficult to drive. The first time I ever drove a car I was 13 (just in a parking lot). Also was the first time I drove a manual transmission. I didn't stall it once and it was my mom's Nissan 200SX.

I honestly have no doubt I could have driven a 370z just fine as well. I do have to admit the first time I test a drove a 350z (back when my dad got his 2004 350Z) the thing had like a digital clutch and both me and my dad both stalled the damn thing and my dad had been driving stick for 25+ years.

Unique_Z · 02-12-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

It depends on the Z but most aren't that difficult to drive. The first time I ever drove a car I was 13 (just in a parking lot). Also was the first time I drove a manual transmission. I didn't stall it once and it was my mom's Nissan 200SX.

I honestly have no doubt I could have driven a 370z just fine as well. I do have to admit the first time I test a drove a 350z (back when my dad got his 2004 350Z) the thing had like a digital clutch and both me and my dad both stalled the damn thing and my dad had been driving stick for 25+ years.

Actually i've started driving since i was 12..what a spoilt brat i was at that time

..imagine a 12 years old driving a Evo 3. i've been driving stick for 4 years with 2 different manual cars before i had the Z. and you're right, this thing had like a digital clutch and that's why i stalled it the first time i drive her

Now i have no problem whatsoever at handling her

vo2max99 · 02-12-2012, 01:13 PM

Judging someone based on the car they drive is really really ignorant.

For one, it's a really ignorant way to determine how much money a person makes.

I know a lot of doctors who make 250K + who drive Toyota Corollas, Honda Civics/ Accords, etc. Why? Just because a person makes a lot of money it doesn't mean they're worried about what others think of them. Many people who can afford 100K+ cars don't spend much of their money on automobiles.

On the other side of the coin there is no shortage of people whom drive cars they really can't afford, can only afford because mommy/ daddy paid 1/2, bought the car used, can barely afford despite having very little in other expenses and so on.

So yeah only extremely naive/ ignorant people judge a persona income based on what car they happen to drive. But I suppose if you're talking strictly based on the type of automobile (coupe, sedan, truck, van, convertible, etc) you might be able to assume but assumptions are often 100% wrong.

I never assume ANYTHING based solely on the car a person drives and neither do most adults I would assume unless they're extremely naive and or ignorant.

I buy cars based on what "I" prefer NOT on how I think others will perceive me. Because one, that's a terrible way to decide on a car. Two, people who judge you based on your car are morons anyway.

gaveup · 02-15-2012, 03:17 PM

I get this more times than I would like. Seems most people think this car is driven by business professional type people around here, not sure why, but they do.

I went to pick up a pizza at a local place and I guess when I pulled up the guy behind the counter was in the back doing something (I parked a little further away even though the place was dead. It was just my car and couple normal civics and corollas and whatnot). Walked in and was told it would be a few minutes.

Sat near the counter and started looking on my phone to kill time. I had a subaru shirt on at the time (have a few left over from my old car) and the guy behind the counter was talking cars with someone in the back. He said something to the effect "Damn, the black Z out front looks awesome, but I bet you some d-bag rich guy in a suit steps into it (pizza place is next to a few stores)." I just kind of sit there laughing to myself a bit.

Pizza was ready and I was paying he noticed my shirt and tried to talk about subarus to me and wanted to see my car. I simply just said "I guess I'm the rich dbag in a suit that's going to step into his black Z over there". Kid looked genuinely shocked. He said he didn't mean to offend with what he said but usually "you don't see someone like you driving a car like that. A beat up subaru covered in dirt I could see, but not a clean Z". I said "Thanks? I guess??" and went to my car and drove away. Ef eating at that place with those scumbags again.

For the record I did look a bit scrubby that day. 6ft tall 29 year old that looks younger. Long black hair (not brushed really, just woke up) in a black subaru shirt with gray cargo shorts and flip flops.

I wish I could say this is the first time someone was surprised at the car I drive. Even friends that know that I do pretty well for myself.

TheGreatOne · 02-15-2012, 04:05 PM

^^^

Its funny you write that, sometimes I feel compelled to not look like a total bum driving my Z so people don't think I stole it lol

although that means little because some guy in my condo with a Ferrari looks like a dock worker...he's actually the contractor that built the condo's I live in...can't judge a book by its cover lol

Masa · 02-15-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

^^^
sometimes I feel compelled to not look like a total bum driving my Z so people don't think I stole it lol

although that means little because some guy in my condo with a Ferrari looks like a dock worker...he's actually the contractor that built the condo's I live in...can't judge a book by its cover lol

Haha so true. When I drive my Z to work I am in slacks and a dress shirt most of the time but when I take it out on the weekends i dress like a bum because its comfortable. It's funny seeing the look on some people when they see a 26 year old in a faded t shirt and shorts with flip flops on get out of the Z.

jazz · 02-15-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

I get this more times than I would like. Seems most people think this car is driven by business professional type people around here, not sure why, but they do.

I went to pick up a pizza at a local place and I guess when I pulled up the guy behind the counter was in the back doing something (I parked a little further away even though the place was dead. It was just my car and couple normal civics and corollas and whatnot). Walked in and was told it would be a few minutes.

Sat near the counter and started looking on my phone to kill time. I had a subaru shirt on at the time (have a few left over from my old car) and the guy behind the counter was talking cars with someone in the back. He said something to the effect "Damn, the black Z out front looks awesome, but I bet you some d-bag rich guy in a suit steps into it (pizza place is next to a few stores)." I just kind of sit there laughing to myself a bit.

Pizza was ready and I was paying he noticed my shirt and tried to talk about subarus to me and wanted to see my car. I simply just said "I guess I'm the rich dbag in a suit that's going to step into his black Z over there". Kid looked genuinely shocked. He said he didn't mean to offend with what he said but usually "you don't see someone like you driving a car like that. A beat up subaru covered in dirt I could see, but not a clean Z". I said "Thanks? I guess??" and went to my car and drove away. Ef eating at that place with those scumbags again.

For the record I did look a bit scrubby that day. 6ft tall 29 year old that looks younger. Long black hair (not brushed really, just woke up) in a black subaru shirt with gray cargo shorts and flip flops.

I wish I could say this is the first time someone was surprised at the car I drive. Even friends that know that I do pretty well for myself.

lol. thats funny...i get the oppisite!

LakeShow · 02-15-2012, 04:49 PM

I get that you think your car is better than mine look or the you think
your car is faster than mine look. People ride my ***, pull up next to me, downshift and speed off. I find it funny quite frankly.

jazz · 02-15-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I get that you think your car is better than mine look or the you think
your car is faster than mine look. People ride my ***, pull up next to me, downshift and speed off. I find it funny quite frankly.

but Show...we are! lol...and we dont need to think its better or faster...they think it lol.

nmjaxx9 · 02-15-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I get that you think your car is better than mine look or the you think
your car is faster than mine look. People ride my ***, pull up next to me, downshift and speed off. I find it funny quite frankly.

Me too. LOL...excpet the only difference now is I pay it no mind

LakeShow · 02-15-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jazz

but Show...we are! lol...and we dont need to think its better or faster...they think it lol.

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Me too. LOL...excpet the only difference now is I pay it no mind

Man here in NY I think it's the worst. People just have no appreciation. I hear of people with Z's in other states getting thumbs up or people who are curious of the car and ask you questions or just say nice car or something. The Z is a fairly rare car, at least I don't ever see any others rarely so I would expect people to be curious and nice. Idk people in NY just got that hardass* mentality. Don't get me started on 350z drivers

alcheng · 02-16-2012, 02:17 AM

"Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance? "

Of course they do!!!

They look at my car and

on me and say "How Bravo!! You drive a Z!!"

02-12-2012, 01:13 PM	#96 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	Judging someone based on the car they drive is really really ignorant. For one, it's a really ignorant way to determine how much money a person makes. I know a lot of doctors who make 250K + who drive Toyota Corollas, Honda Civics/ Accords, etc. Why? Just because a person makes a lot of money it doesn't mean they're worried about what others think of them. Many people who can afford 100K+ cars don't spend much of their money on automobiles. On the other side of the coin there is no shortage of people whom drive cars they really can't afford, can only afford because mommy/ daddy paid 1/2, bought the car used, can barely afford despite having very little in other expenses and so on. So yeah only extremely naive/ ignorant people judge a persona income based on what car they happen to drive. But I suppose if you're talking strictly based on the type of automobile (coupe, sedan, truck, van, convertible, etc) you might be able to assume but assumptions are often 100% wrong. I never assume ANYTHING based solely on the car a person drives and neither do most adults I would assume unless they're extremely naive and or ignorant. I buy cars based on what "I" prefer NOT on how I think others will perceive me. Because one, that's a terrible way to decide on a car. Two, people who judge you based on your car are morons anyway. Last edited by vo2max99; 02-12-2012 at 01:18 PM.

02-15-2012, 03:17 PM	#97 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	I get this more times than I would like. Seems most people think this car is driven by business professional type people around here, not sure why, but they do. I went to pick up a pizza at a local place and I guess when I pulled up the guy behind the counter was in the back doing something (I parked a little further away even though the place was dead. It was just my car and couple normal civics and corollas and whatnot). Walked in and was told it would be a few minutes. Sat near the counter and started looking on my phone to kill time. I had a subaru shirt on at the time (have a few left over from my old car) and the guy behind the counter was talking cars with someone in the back. He said something to the effect "Damn, the black Z out front looks awesome, but I bet you some d-bag rich guy in a suit steps into it (pizza place is next to a few stores)." I just kind of sit there laughing to myself a bit. Pizza was ready and I was paying he noticed my shirt and tried to talk about subarus to me and wanted to see my car. I simply just said "I guess I'm the rich dbag in a suit that's going to step into his black Z over there". Kid looked genuinely shocked. He said he didn't mean to offend with what he said but usually "you don't see someone like you driving a car like that. A beat up subaru covered in dirt I could see, but not a clean Z". I said "Thanks? I guess??" and went to my car and drove away. Ef eating at that place with those scumbags again. For the record I did look a bit scrubby that day. 6ft tall 29 year old that looks younger. Long black hair (not brushed really, just woke up) in a black subaru shirt with gray cargo shorts and flip flops. I wish I could say this is the first time someone was surprised at the car I drive. Even friends that know that I do pretty well for myself. __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

02-15-2012, 04:05 PM	#98 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	^^^ Its funny you write that, sometimes I feel compelled to not look like a total bum driving my Z so people don't think I stole it lol although that means little because some guy in my condo with a Ferrari looks like a dock worker...he's actually the contractor that built the condo's I live in...can't judge a book by its cover lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-15-2012, 04:49 PM	#101 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I get that you think your car is better than mine look or the you think your car is faster than mine look. People ride my ***, pull up next to me, downshift and speed off. I find it funny quite frankly. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	"Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance? " Of course they do!!! They look at my car and on me and say "How Bravo!! You drive a Z!!"