Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance?

nmjaxx9 · 02-16-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

"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!!"

nmjaxx9 · 02-16-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

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

Do you live near the ghetto?

alcheng · 02-16-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

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

They will appreciation a tad after they stole your rims and got some bucks!! And you will appreciate them at least they put your Z on bricks.

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Bro!!

mults · 02-16-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

I'll be 48 this month, and I'm almost kicking myself for waiting this long to get my first sports car, but I had other priorities ... family and house. Well, I'm on pace to pay off the house in 3 years, 10 months, and me and Mrs are ready to play.

By the way, people are always surprised when I tell them my age. They always think that I'm much younger. My profile pic is current.

I just turned 57 last month and the wife and I have been saving for something "cool" for many years. When the people at work first saw the Z they said, "see, I knew you guys were rich". My wife and I both work in the same place. They don't see the 9 and 10 year old cars we have as DD's.

We were very fortunate that we weren't living paycheck to paycheck like most of the people we work with and were able to save a little here and a little there. At this stage in our lives, we finally said this is what we want a screw everyone else.

bbigby64 · 02-17-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I just turned 57 last month and the wife and I have been saving for something "cool" for many years. When the people at work first saw the Z they said, "see, I knew you guys were rich". My wife and I both work in the same place. They don't see the 9 and 10 year old cars we have as DD's.

We were very fortunate that we weren't living paycheck to paycheck like most of the people we work with and were able to save a little here and a little there. At this stage in our lives, we finally said this is what we want a screw everyone else.

Same here. We passed on a lot of stuff in life in order to maintain financial stability. That doesn't mean that we passed on life; we've lived in other fulfilling ways. That means no revolving credit card debt, and saving for a rainy day, plus a little more.

When you have savings, that means that you don't have to panic if, God forbid, you lose your job through layoffs or something. It also means that you can jump on an opportunity of a lifetime, because you have the cash.

You have a great credit score so you can borrow at almost free rates! There's no point in using your own cash at such low rates. Keep your cash to take advantage of investment opportunities to grow your money.

My other vehicle is a 1999 Toyota Sienna. I'm going to keep her going as long as I can.

LakeShow · 02-17-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Do you live near the ghetto?

No

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Originally Posted by alcheng

They will appreciation a tad after they stole your rims and got some bucks!! And you will appreciate them at least they put your Z on bricks.

Bro!!

Hahahahahahahaha

Lemers · 02-17-2012, 09:07 PM

Condition yes. As I'm driving through a parking lot, I'll pass by a banged up car because I think the driver could give a crap about his or others' cars.

wdkwang · 02-17-2012, 10:04 PM

my suggestiom: hit it n quit it

nmjaxx9 · 02-17-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

my suggestiom: hit it n quit it

Are you talking about women?

vo2max99 · 02-25-2012, 02:06 PM

People whom judge others based on what car they drive are clueless.

My doctor makes over 350k a year and drives a Toyota Camry.

I know kids (17-22) who drive 60-80K cars who make less than 30K a year. They live at home and mommy/daddy paid 1/2 and they have no other expenses.

What car someone drives proves nothing.

onzedge · 02-25-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

People whom judge others based on what car they drive are clueless.

My doctor makes over 350k a year and drives a Toyota Camry.

I know kids (17-22) who drive 60-80K cars who make less than 30K a year. They live at home and mommy/daddy paid 1/2 and they have no other expenses.

What car someone drives proves nothing.

Gauge · 02-25-2012, 03:58 PM

I'm not sure what people think. They certainly stare at the car. But when they see me I think they get confused. I have a beard, jeans, and a t shirt. I don't look like I should be able to own one ><

The reaction I get from people who know what the car is, is the best though. Some girl at work when she asked what I got and I told her she gasped and almost fell out of her seat. Was like "OMG I love the Z"

That's just seeing me in the car, now when I pass them doing 100+ I might know what they are thinking then lol.

Lemers · 02-26-2012, 10:51 AM

It's not what car you drive but what condition you keep it in. Unfixed damage on the outside a rats nest on the inside.

I've seen some really well keep cheap cars and some really trash expensive cars. I think that says a lot about the drivers and how they appreciate what they have.

For the record, my Z has over 20k miles on it and still looks new inside and out.

Gauge · 02-26-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

People whom judge others based on what car they drive are clueless.

My doctor makes over 350k a year and drives a Toyota Camry.

I know kids (17-22) who drive 60-80K cars who make less than 30K a year. They live at home and mommy/daddy paid 1/2 and they have no other expenses.

What car someone drives proves nothing.

The CEO of my company drives something like a Camry. Kinda blow my mind as she is a millionaire. It's not even a new Camry. She says that driving an expensive car would look bad to her customers (it's a privately owned company of about 5.5k people)

Nismo89 · 02-26-2012, 12:41 PM

people around where i live, dont necessarily "judge" by the car i drive BUT they do appreciate a nice car when they see one... whenever i drive my Z through town, its like everyone (young and experienced) stop and stare. elligance at its purest . and the compliments i get on it is like a daily routine (mostly from older guys remembering the days of the 280z )

02-17-2012, 09:07 PM	#112 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Condition yes. As I'm driving through a parking lot, I'll pass by a banged up car because I think the driver could give a crap about his or others' cars. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-17-2012, 10:04 PM	#113 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	my suggestiom: hit it n quit it __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-26-2012, 10:51 AM	#118 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	It's not what car you drive but what condition you keep it in. Unfixed damage on the outside a rats nest on the inside. I've seen some really well keep cheap cars and some really trash expensive cars. I think that says a lot about the drivers and how they appreciate what they have. For the record, my Z has over 20k miles on it and still looks new inside and out. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-26-2012, 12:41 PM	#120 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	people around where i live, dont necessarily "judge" by the car i drive BUT they do appreciate a nice car when they see one... whenever i drive my Z through town, its like everyone (young and experienced) stop and stare. elligance at its purest . and the compliments i get on it is like a daily routine (mostly from older guys remembering the days of the 280z ) __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	People whom judge others based on what car they drive are clueless. My doctor makes over 350k a year and drives a Toyota Camry. I know kids (17-22) who drive 60-80K cars who make less than 30K a year. They live at home and mommy/daddy paid 1/2 and they have no other expenses. What car someone drives proves nothing.

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Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	I'm not sure what people think. They certainly stare at the car. But when they see me I think they get confused. I have a beard, jeans, and a t shirt. I don't look like I should be able to own one >< The reaction I get from people who know what the car is, is the best though. Some girl at work when she asked what I got and I told her she gasped and almost fell out of her seat. Was like "OMG I love the Z" That's just seeing me in the car, now when I pass them doing 100+ I might know what they are thinking then lol.