Do People Judge You By Your Car's Appearance?

TheGreatOne · 02-15-2012, 03:05 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, 03:23 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, 03:24 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, 03:49 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, 05:34 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, 06:22 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, 09:08 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

Lemers · 02-17-2012, 08:07 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, 09:04 PM

my suggestiom: hit it n quit it

nmjaxx9 · 02-17-2012, 09:06 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, 01:06 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, 02:36 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 · 02-26-2012, 11:16 AM

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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)

Gauge · 02-25-2012, 02:58 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, 09:51 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.

02-15-2012, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	^^^ 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, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	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\|

02-17-2012, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	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, 09:04 PM	#9 (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, 09:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	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

02-25-2012, 01:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 14	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.

02-25-2012, 02:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
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.

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