4 Types of Car People

Spooler · 07-08-2016, 10:39 PM

Was a 4, turned into a 3. Life changes you over time (Got married). I would like to be a 4 again but time is very limited. I have one project car that needs to be redone for the 3rd time and another that needs to be finished. I didn't even count the Nismo.

Duc_Z09 · 07-09-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bshields22

Thought I would share the 4 categories of car people I think there are. Maybe there are more but I think these are your absolute core without getting into subcategories:

1. The Collector: Hardly drives the cars he/she owns. Likes to keep it spotless to show people when they come over. Takes it to cars shows...the car has never seen 6th gear though

Never saw the point of this one, but sadly I've become that as far as my Ducati is concerned. I Put tons of miles on it initially but may have ridden it once this year.

2. The Enthusiast: Always reading up on the latest about cars, rebuilds etc. Favorite show is Top Gear. Moderate to strong knowledge about whats going on in the car industry. Most likely has a nice car to feel part of the "car world" but doesn't have to own anything special to be a part of it, we are all family lol. Mostly uses it as a Daily Driver. Nothing too crazy.

I love Top Gear! Or did...

3. The Driver: Arguably the "real" car person in my opinion. Usually maintains his or her car as a collector would, takes the same interest in the auto community as an enthusiast however uses their sports car or off road vehicle as it should be used. Track day, cruises to no where, rallies, road trips, car meets (blazin a trail for you off road people, or whatever you do

)

I wish I was this but I can't afford the time/$$ for track days. Yet. However, I abuse the crap out of my Jeep offroading, so it's not all bad.

4 The Mechanic: This is the guy or girl who has a project car or enjoys the work on cars more than anything else. Been working on the car for a LOOOOOOONNNNGGGG time. You have hear him or her say "just 1 more part or tune or pull or whatever lol" (much respect either way). This is the guy every car guy wish he knew. Your trusted mechanic friend

. You'll go on a canyon run or track day with him (if the car is finished) then after that event its a few more weeks in the garage re-tuning and making "adjustments".

Definitely me regarding my jeep (it's a mongrel built from 4 different Grand Cherokees, with a fully built engine) and the bike (full Ohlins, etc etc etc). Again, I'd do this with the nismo but I promised the wife I'd pay it off first. Smart woman.

Much respect to all 4 categories as everyone chooses their own path. Hopefully you guys can all relate. Maybe there is a category I am not thinking of. Pretty sure these cover it.

Thanks for reading!

I think I have multiple personalities.

TriNismo · 07-12-2016, 03:05 PM

What if you have multiple vehicles, drive some most of the time as a daily, get to point a-b., beat the hell out of them, etc.. but drive one less, on weekends or so, gives it a little bit more love and attention? What type are you?

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P's_Z · 07-13-2016, 06:20 AM

You forgot category 370: the greatest enthusiasts with an exquisite taste in an awesome car...

That's us by the way you guys

Ghostvette · 07-15-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

No, that's two categories. "The Masses" aren't necessarily idiots, they're just not into cars. "The Idiots" are into cars, but we all wish they weren't.

'cough....cough....COSMO....cough...cough...synoli mit....cough'

Rusty · 07-15-2016, 05:43 PM

Now I have to clean the screen on my laptop.

Chuck33079 · 07-15-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Now I have to clean the screen on my laptop.

I don't want to know what you were doing.

Rusty · 07-15-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I don't want to know what you were doing.

Drinking a Gatorade.

Desert Rat · 07-18-2016, 11:05 AM

I have a lot of 2-4 here. 1 doesn't fit because I believe cars should be driven. If you just want to look at them, why own them? Put them in a museum.

Bshields22 · 07-18-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TriNismo

What if you have multiple vehicles, drive some most of the time as a daily, get to point a-b., beat the hell out of them, etc.. but drive one less, on weekends or so, gives it a little bit more love and attention? What type are you?

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I have multiple vehicles, 2011 Infiniti FX35 (the heart of a Z (350Z) lol) and the 370Z. However the FX is kept just as meticulous as the Z however it gets dirtier quicker.

I think you land in the category for which you are willing to go the farthest. I would say i'm a hard 3 since USUALLY but not always, if you're a 3 you're naturally a 2

Bshields22 · 07-18-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

I have a lot of 2-4 here. 1 doesn't fit because I believe cars should be driven. If you just want to look at them, why own them? Put them in a museum.

KMO-II · 07-18-2016, 12:07 PM

im a 2.5 LOL

370ZBlk · 07-18-2016, 02:55 PM

2-3..

Should've been a survey posted as well.

Bshields22 · 07-18-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZBlk

2-3..

Should've been a survey posted as well.

Never done one, nor did I even think about it. Go get em' tiger

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-18-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

I'm in between 2 and 3.

Me too

07-08-2016, 10:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,539 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Was a 4, turned into a 3. Life changes you over time (Got married). I would like to be a 4 again but time is very limited. I have one project car that needs to be redone for the 3rd time and another that needs to be finished. I didn't even count the Nismo. Last edited by Spooler; 07-08-2016 at 10:42 PM.

07-12-2016, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	4 Types of Car People What if you have multiple vehicles, drive some most of the time as a daily, get to point a-b., beat the hell out of them, etc.. but drive one less, on weekends or so, gives it a little bit more love and attention? What type are you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by TriNismo; 07-12-2016 at 05:44 PM.

07-13-2016, 06:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	You forgot category 370: the greatest enthusiasts with an exquisite taste in an awesome car... That's us by the way you guys __________________ Zeta

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,905 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Now I have to clean the screen on my laptop. Ghostvette likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-18-2016, 11:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3364	I have a lot of 2-4 here. 1 doesn't fit because I believe cars should be driven. If you just want to look at them, why own them? Put them in a museum. Bshields22 likes this.

07-18-2016, 12:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
KMO-II Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: new mexico Posts: 189 Drives: 370Z NISMO - 2014 Rep Power: 5014	im a 2.5 LOL

07-18-2016, 02:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
370ZBlk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA, USA Posts: 53 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 9	2-3.. Should've been a survey posted as well. __________________ -14 MB 370Z Touring Sport 6MT-

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