Do people treat you differently because of what you drive? IMO YES!

alvitdk · 08-21-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lt_370z

That is true but people who don't know much about cars are the ones that assume things because they think it costs way more than it does. I had an S2000 when I was 17 a 350Z at 19 and yes my parents bought me those cars when I was in college, not ashamed to admit that my parents loved me. Now I'm 26 and have a career I would think the questions would stop.

not ashamed that your parents loved you, because they bought you a car?
pretty weird, don't you think. I am sure they loved you the same even without the cars!

kenchan · 08-21-2013, 08:30 PM

I had a shitt civic in college so I guess my parents hated me.

Holy · 08-21-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 37ZERO

People assume my parents bought the car for me, 85% of people who ask/talk to me about it have that impression anyway. How does a 21 year old own one? Working his *** off!

True! I'm 19 and i worked my heart out to afford this car, i've had the car for just two days and i've already had a couple people ask me if my parents bought me the car. I'll take it as a compliment though.

onzedge · 08-21-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I had a shitt civic in college so I guess my parents hated me.

At least you are an adult now and graduated from the sh!t Civic to a mediocre Fit.

122554 · 08-21-2013, 08:56 PM

My father told me at 13 if I thought he was going to buy me a car, forget it! I started working and bought and sold 3 cars before I had a license. Kicked my parents out of the garage when I was 18 because my car was newer than theirs.

Magic Bus · 08-21-2013, 09:51 PM

OP, yes they do but age has a factor in this also. In my early to mid twenties back in the early 80's I owned a 72 Vette then a 76 280Z. Young ladies whom I didn't know would come up to me all the time and strike up a conversation. When I owned a Toyota Corona before that, I was invisible.

In late 03, (age 45) I was one of the first here to get a G35 Coupe and now the Z (age 55), young ladies will look and a few have said "nice car" but not really looking to strike up a conversation. Oh chit, why'd I write this, I'm all depressed now

Hotrodz · 08-21-2013, 10:25 PM

You must be doing something wrong...you only got me by a couple of years and its all good from teens to soccer moms...wait don't tell me it will all stop in two years!!!

w0rM · 08-21-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

they didn't treat me differently but I did feel they made fun of me.
"soooo, mid life crisis car huh?"
yeah. Heard that. A LOT. not happy about it but whatevers.

I got that one a lot too. I just said no, I'm going to live to 150 so your argument is invalid.

XiP · 08-21-2013, 10:54 PM

Yes.

Chuck33079 · 08-21-2013, 10:56 PM

When I drove my Subaru, people expected me to be a flat billed hat wearing Ken Block worshiping Brotard. Now that I drive a Z, people are surprised I'm not Asian. Oh well.

XiP · 08-21-2013, 10:57 PM

What vehicle do you think has the least stereotypes associated with it?

Chuck33079 · 08-21-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

What vehicle do you think has the least stereotypes associated with it?

No idea. I'm in TX, so the simple fact I'm not in a truck is out of the ordinary. Maybe a beige Camry?

XiP · 08-21-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

No idea. I'm in TX, so the simple fact I'm not in a truck is out of the ordinary. Maybe a beige Camry?

truck capital of the world yup, it annoys me sometimes seeing all these trucks driving around not actually carrying or hauling anything...

beige camry... yup I pretty much can't think of anything to stereotype about that car lol

Chuck33079 · 08-21-2013, 11:06 PM

My mom had a beige Camry. It was invisible. You could speed to your heart's content and never get stopped. If I ever decided to smuggle contraband I'd use one.

10MPlayer · 08-21-2013, 11:18 PM

I've had several occasions where young girls, and I mean girls, like teenagers, say nice car. I know they're not looking at me. They just like the car. THen I had a neighbor lady telling my wife how she saw my car and said to her friend, "there goes a mid-life crisis". I smiled and laughed before I walked off.

I've heard more about the midlife crisis than anything else. Fact is, the midlife crisis was years ago when I bought the Mustang 5.0. The Z is just about getting back to what I've always loved. My second car was an MGA. My roommate had a TR4. We helped each other work on them and tune up the SU carbueretors and fix the Lucas wiring.

I've always liked sports cars. I had to drive a pickup for a few years while we were in the home remodeling phase. And that coincided with the Windstar van while in the kid raising phase. I guess people like to label you no matter what you drive. Our brains are hardwired to classify things into neat little boxes.

08-21-2013, 08:56 PM	#50 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	My father told me at 13 if I thought he was going to buy me a car, forget it! I started working and bought and sold 3 cars before I had a license. Kicked my parents out of the garage when I was 18 because my car was newer than theirs. 2xtreme1 likes this. __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

08-21-2013, 09:51 PM	#51 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	OP, yes they do but age has a factor in this also. In my early to mid twenties back in the early 80's I owned a 72 Vette then a 76 280Z. Young ladies whom I didn't know would come up to me all the time and strike up a conversation. When I owned a Toyota Corona before that, I was invisible. In late 03, (age 45) I was one of the first here to get a G35 Coupe and now the Z (age 55), young ladies will look and a few have said "nice car" but not really looking to strike up a conversation. Oh chit, why'd I write this, I'm all depressed now 2xtreme1 and Ghostvette like this.

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	You must be doing something wrong...you only got me by a couple of years and its all good from teens to soccer moms...wait don't tell me it will all stop in two years!!! Magic Bus likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	Yes. __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	When I drove my Subaru, people expected me to be a flat billed hat wearing Ken Block worshiping Brotard. Now that I drive a Z, people are surprised I'm not Asian. Oh well. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-21-2013, 08:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I had a shitt civic in college so I guess my parents hated me.

08-21-2013, 10:57 PM	#56 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	What vehicle do you think has the least stereotypes associated with it? __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

08-21-2013, 11:06 PM	#59 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	My mom had a beige Camry. It was invisible. You could speed to your heart's content and never get stopped. If I ever decided to smuggle contraband I'd use one. Magic Bus, XiP and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-21-2013, 11:18 PM	#60 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	I've had several occasions where young girls, and I mean girls, like teenagers, say nice car. I know they're not looking at me. They just like the car. THen I had a neighbor lady telling my wife how she saw my car and said to her friend, "there goes a mid-life crisis". I smiled and laughed before I walked off. I've heard more about the midlife crisis than anything else. Fact is, the midlife crisis was years ago when I bought the Mustang 5.0. The Z is just about getting back to what I've always loved. My second car was an MGA. My roommate had a TR4. We helped each other work on them and tune up the SU carbueretors and fix the Lucas wiring. I've always liked sports cars. I had to drive a pickup for a few years while we were in the home remodeling phase. And that coincided with the Windstar van while in the kid raising phase. I guess people like to label you no matter what you drive. Our brains are hardwired to classify things into neat little boxes. Streetlife, onzedge, Magic Bus and 1 others like this.

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