What do you do when people approach you about your car?

memorylasts · 05-26-2010, 04:15 PM

I have been approached and talked to everywhere i have been and to be frank it is kinda annoying in the same regard it is nice sometimes when you get people that know what they are looking at.

What do you guy/girls do in this situation, I hate getting held up from going where I need to go but i dont want to go all NY'er on some sensitive San Diegian that i dont know.

it has only been a week but everytime i go near the car people come out the wood work... and some are pretty damn creeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy.

Lee123 · 05-26-2010, 04:58 PM

You must have a lot of friendly people over there in San Diego. I live in Phoenix and have only had a couple people comment on my car since I got it six weeks ago. And I've been out a lot.

Anyway, over the years I've had several cars and motorcycles that people would come up and ask about and as long as they were pleasant and sincere in their interest I've always taken a few minutes to talk to them. I've found that most folks don't want to talk that long and if they do it's usually possible to get away politely after 2 or 3 minutes. I guess I dealt with so many jerks in the years I lived in Seattle that I was always glad to have a person come up to me and be nice instead of giving me grief about how the car or motorcycle was too loud, too fast, or used too much of our precious natural resources.

Gaiiden · 05-26-2010, 05:26 PM

most people say "nice car" and I say "thanks" with a nod and just turn and walk away or keep on walking. Every now and then I'll get someone who'll actually know what car it is or say "is that the 370Z?" and I'll spend a little time talking to them. Most are gas station attendants so I don't have much choice, haha. Anyways just don't pause in your actions (getting out of the car, walking away, getting in, etc), toss 'em an acknowledgment and be on your way. I don't think many people find it that rude, I mean if you have places to be you have places to be

TreeSemdyZee · 05-26-2010, 05:41 PM

If they are women, I obviously give them my number so we can discuss in-depth. If they're guys, I say "Thanks dude" and bolt.

< Shallow?

zZSoCalZz · 05-26-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

If they are women, I obviously give them my number so we can discuss in-depth. If they're guys, I say "Thanks dude" and bolt.

< Shallow?

Smart not shallow.

The only comment I got on my z was "Is that the new Mustang?" o_O

shadoquad · 05-26-2010, 07:27 PM

Had a guy compliment the black cherry paint. Said he had a caddy in that color.

Usually I get people asking how the 370 is different from a 350.

I talk their ears off. I'm in love with the damn thing. lol

Hybrid 350GT · 05-26-2010, 09:55 PM

If you don't want the 20 Questions, just answer nicely, but don't stop moving.

I have been quizzed about my car like when I am putting something in the trunk. I just answer and continue to load the trunk then shut it when finished and get in and go.

Unless they are good looking girl, then I invite them to dinner so we can talk more.

fullmonty · 05-27-2010, 01:00 AM

If its a chick or feminie looking guy I usally just tie them up and toss them into the trunk

mrcardio · 05-27-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

If its a chick or feminie looking guy I usally just tie them up and toss them into the trunk

That's what I do as well.

sonic370 · 05-27-2010, 07:25 PM

It can be a pain sometimes but i try to stay friendly and say thanks.
I'm just thankful to own such a car. I'm not loaded by no means but what
hacks me off is when someone comes up to you at the gas pumps and
wants to borrow!!! 10 bucks for gas to get to the next town.

DRoc7822 · 05-27-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

It can be a pain sometimes but i try to stay friendly and say thanks.
I'm just thankful to own such a car. I'm not loaded by no means but what
hacks me off is when someone comes up to you at the gas pumps and
wants to borrow!!! 10 bucks for gas to get to the next town.

Hahahaha Ive never been asked for money before cause of the car I have lol... at least I dont think so lol. I usually just say a simple thank you and let it be unless they actually start talking to me about the car. Theres just so many people in this town who like to think they know stuff about cars but really have no idea whatsoever and its pretty evident once you start talking to them lol.

Lee123 · 05-28-2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

I'm not loaded by no means but what
hacks me off is when someone comes up to you at the gas pumps and
wants to borrow!!! 10 bucks for gas to get to the next town.

That's most always a scam. Used to happen a lot around Seattle. I had the same guy come up to me at 3 different stations within a month with the same story about being in town for the day to take his daughter for medical tests, forgetting to bring his wallet and needing gas.

xiven · 05-28-2010, 08:22 AM

They ask me about my car and this one guy asked me what I do for a living and if I went to college and crap like that. Talk about total creeper. Guess he must have thought it was a porsche or something. I do look young though so I guess he thought its too nice of a car for someone that looks young.

antman22 · 05-27-2010, 10:05 AM

Whenever its a chick, I don't mind spending the extra time

Most of the time however, its just small talk, no more than a minute, so I don't mind.

One guy came up once and said "omg, i love you car. i love those wheels, i want to make love to them." i simply said "please use a condom" and walked into the store.

E-Licious · 05-27-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

One guy came up once and said "omg, i love you car. i love those wheels, i want to make love to them." i simply said "please use a condom" and walked into the store.

05-26-2010, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 18	What do you do when people approach you about your car? I have been approached and talked to everywhere i have been and to be frank it is kinda annoying in the same regard it is nice sometimes when you get people that know what they are looking at. What do you guy/girls do in this situation, I hate getting held up from going where I need to go but i dont want to go all NY'er on some sensitive San Diegian that i dont know. it has only been a week but everytime i go near the car people come out the wood work... and some are pretty damn creeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

05-26-2010, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gaiiden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6sp Rep Power: 16	most people say "nice car" and I say "thanks" with a nod and just turn and walk away or keep on walking. Every now and then I'll get someone who'll actually know what car it is or say "is that the 370Z?" and I'll spend a little time talking to them. Most are gas station attendants so I don't have much choice, haha. Anyways just don't pause in your actions (getting out of the car, walking away, getting in, etc), toss 'em an acknowledgment and be on your way. I don't think many people find it that rude, I mean if you have places to be you have places to be __________________ Drew Sikora Bullrun 2009 participant

05-27-2010, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	If its a chick or feminie looking guy I usally just tie them up and toss them into the trunk __________________

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05-26-2010, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lee123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 84 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	You must have a lot of friendly people over there in San Diego. I live in Phoenix and have only had a couple people comment on my car since I got it six weeks ago. And I've been out a lot. Anyway, over the years I've had several cars and motorcycles that people would come up and ask about and as long as they were pleasant and sincere in their interest I've always taken a few minutes to talk to them. I've found that most folks don't want to talk that long and if they do it's usually possible to get away politely after 2 or 3 minutes. I guess I dealt with so many jerks in the years I lived in Seattle that I was always glad to have a person come up to me and be nice instead of giving me grief about how the car or motorcycle was too loud, too fast, or used too much of our precious natural resources.

05-26-2010, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	If they are women, I obviously give them my number so we can discuss in-depth. If they're guys, I say "Thanks dude" and bolt. < Shallow?

05-26-2010, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Had a guy compliment the black cherry paint. Said he had a caddy in that color. Usually I get people asking how the 370 is different from a 350. I talk their ears off. I'm in love with the damn thing. lol

05-26-2010, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hybrid 350GT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 95 Drives: TT 350GT Rep Power: 16	If you don't want the 20 Questions, just answer nicely, but don't stop moving. I have been quizzed about my car like when I am putting something in the trunk. I just answer and continue to load the trunk then shut it when finished and get in and go. Unless they are good looking girl, then I invite them to dinner so we can talk more.

05-27-2010, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	It can be a pain sometimes but i try to stay friendly and say thanks. I'm just thankful to own such a car. I'm not loaded by no means but what hacks me off is when someone comes up to you at the gas pumps and wants to borrow!!! 10 bucks for gas to get to the next town.

05-28-2010, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 295	They ask me about my car and this one guy asked me what I do for a living and if I went to college and crap like that. Talk about total creeper. Guess he must have thought it was a porsche or something. I do look young though so I guess he thought its too nice of a car for someone that looks young.

05-27-2010, 10:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Whenever its a chick, I don't mind spending the extra time Most of the time however, its just small talk, no more than a minute, so I don't mind. One guy came up once and said "omg, i love you car. i love those wheels, i want to make love to them." i simply said "please use a condom" and walked into the store.