Cars and Their Reps.....

[THE HCP]

Does what kind of car you drive epitomize (first time I've ever typed that word) who you are as a person? If so, explain.

 

[THE HCP]

When I see somebody driving a Camero/Mustang or one of those types of cars.....you kinda' get a feel for what type of person they are right?

 

[Sedatedfork]

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[THE HCP]

http://www.complex.com/rides/2013/09/what-type-of-car-you-drive-says-about-you/

Thanks Julius

 

[THE HCP]

Haha...... This was below a picture of a brand new Toyota Camry Nate!

Sedan
Your middle name is practicality. And your three kids' middle names are Allison, Robert, and Paul. You highly value dependability and safety, and you look forward to actually being able to pay off your car at a reasonable point in your life. You love the carpool lane, your refrigerator is probably litered with drawings and coupons, and your weekends are always filled with something you planned three weeks ago.

 

[julius]

Toyota Camry
"Without vanilla, your favorite flavor doesn't exist."

 

[THE HCP]

Julius what does it say about you Volvo owners?

 

[julius]

Julius what does it say about you Volvo owners?

I own a Honda, and it says "old, boring and slow"

 

[THE HCP]

I almost bought one like this (wasn't this awesome) before I ended up going with my Audi. Love Volvos.

 

[Mediocre Man]

100% absolutely agree that it does.

I would say most people who drive a muscle car or jacked up 4x4 have some sort of major self esteem issue

Most people who drive a Honda are very cautious

Etc

 

[THE HCP]

I was golfing yesterday and it's funny to see people's reaction when I hop in my car. Probably because I was golfing in Blazer hoop shorts and a wife beater with tattoos everywhere they expected me to hop into something else! Cracks me up! I think my car matches who I am as a person, but not my looks.

 

[Natebishop3]

Haha...... This was below a picture of a brand new Toyota Camry Nate!

Except the car was for my fiancee, not me. She drives the Camry to work, I ride my motorcycle.

I've always thought people who drive BMW, Mercedes, or Audi are trying too hard. The funny part is that most people from Germany laugh at Americans who think a BMW is a status symbol. It's just a car to them, like a Camry.

 

[THE HCP]

I drove a 1983 VW GTI from the fall after I graduated HS for 10 years.....ran it into the ground. Last few years it was a piece of shit. When I got to a point where I could afford a nice car I got one. I can understand people wanting to get a fancy car to try and look cool..... but that's not me. I AM cool. My personality is going to show that more than any vehicle I roll. I just think if I'm going to be driving around all the time I want it to be in something with leather/wood grain/heated and AC seats......not plastic on top of plastic. I went a long time HAVING to drive a broke down ride, thought I deserved something of high quality. The little things, the small touches that make you feel comfortable. I think when it comes to getting what you pay for, it applies to cars and houses more than anything. Nate, I didn't mean to give you a hard time about the Camry bro, there is a reason it's the top selling car in the world. I just like a little elegance surrounding me when I drive.

 

[Natebishop3]

This is what I ride to work HCP

 

[THE HCP]

This is what I ride to work HCP

I'm not into bikes, but that's dope!

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm not into bikes, but that's dope!

It's a blast to ride. I wish we had nice weather for another few months.

Also, if I could buy a super nice car, it would be a Tesla. Those cars are sick as hell, but out of my price range by a mile.

 

[THE HCP]

Played golf with a friend last month. He brought his brother in law along and he owned one of those brand new Teslas. Took me for a ride and let me drive it back.....amazing! Sick vehicle!

 

[Natebishop3]

Played golf with a friend last month. He brought his brother in law along and he owned one of those brand new Teslas. Took me for a ride and let me drive it back.....amazing! Sick vehicle!

Yeah, that's the way I would go if I had the money. I just can't do a Prius. It's almost as bad as driving a VW Bug. There's just no way to look manly while driving a Prius. It can't be done.

 

[THE HCP]

See that's funny..... I would totally roll a new Bug. I just love the German rides!

 

[Natebishop3]

See that's funny..... I would totally roll a new Bug. I just love the German rides!

I think the new bug isn't as bad as the last iteration, but I still think it's impossible for a dude to drive one and not look silly.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I just can't do a Prius. It's almost as bad as driving a VW Bug. There's just no way to look manly while driving a Prius. It can't be done.

I guess I'm in the minority that doesn't see the need to choose a car as a means of self-expression. I mean, who cares how manly you look in your vehicle, as long as it does what you need it to do?

That said, is it any wonder that the corporate accountant drives a15-year-old economy car?

 

[Natebishop3]

I guess I'm in the minority that doesn't see the need to choose a car as a means of self-expression. I mean, who cares how manly you look in your vehicle, as long as it does what you need it to do?

That said, is it any wonder that the corporate accountant drives a15-year-old economy car?

So would you drive a pink car?

 

[THE HCP]

I think the new bug isn't as bad as the last iteration, but I still think it's impossible for a dude to drive one and not look silly.

I'd actually rather have an original!


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[THE HCP]

I guess I'm in the minority that doesn't see the need to choose a car as a means of self-expression. I mean, who cares how manly you look in your vehicle, as long as it does what you need it to do?

That said, is it any wonder that the corporate accountant drives a15-year-old economy car?

I think of my car as my mobile office. I have just had so many crappy plastic economy rental cars for work, I know I did not want one for myself.


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[magnifier661]

100% absolutely agree that it does.

I would say most people who drive a muscle car or jacked up 4x4 have some sort of major self esteem issue

Most people who drive a Honda are very cautious

Etc

Am I double fucked? I have a lifted Jeep Wrangler; with off-road tent trailer and I have a Mercedes S63 (AMG) <-- Guess its a muscle car.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'd actually rather have an original!


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The original has its own flow. It is a funky ride. I'm talking about the re-design that made the bug look extremely feminine and cartoony.

 

[julius]

I once owned a Bug. I'd rather walk.

The Beetle (original design) was a "ball dropped" by VW imho. The new design is MUCH better, but still not exactly a cool car.

The flower holder didn't help the original Beetle either.

 

[Natebishop3]

I once owned a Bug. I'd rather walk.

The Beetle (original design) was a "ball dropped" by VW imho. The new design is MUCH better, but still not exactly a cool car.

The flower holder didn't help the original Beetle either.

Yeah, I would say the new design is definitely an improvement, but still not something I would drive.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Except the car was for my fiancee, not me. She drives the Camry to work, I ride my motorcycle.

I've always thought people who drive BMW, Mercedes, or Audi are trying too hard. The funny part is that most people from Germany laugh at Americans who think a BMW is a status symbol. It's just a car to them, like a Camry.

I don't have the luxury to live in Germany, but I can tell you in the US, a BMW is not a Camry. I driven both and they don't compare.

I'm not sure what trying hard means when it comes to German luxury cars, but if anyone can appreciate a good drive I would think it would be someone who rides a bike. I love to drive . . . and the more power and better handling a vehicle has all the more better for me.

To me, it's the people who think BMW owners own cars for image or because they have low self esteem, are the ones who actually have the esteem issues. (Like someone saying people who ride bikes have issues with their penis size . . . which is silly to anyone who rides bikes)

If you like to drive, aren't into being practical when it comes to your vehicle and can afford it . . . why not buy high performance german car.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So would you drive a pink car?

When I'm not driving my Escort, I ride a scooter. What does that tell you?