What do others think of you?
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I'm a relatively normal guy, but it happens that I can afford to buy a car that I have dreamed about for a long time. The only people that know I'm looking for a Ferrari are Mrs GMan, you guys on this forum and my father. The question I have is did peoples perceptions change about you when you bought your car? I know for one, I always thought flash lucky sod my I saw a Ferrari on the road, but I don't think this when I see a TVR or Porsche.
danhay said:
Gman,
what sort of Ferrari are you looking for?
355 Spyder. Have 50-60k to play with. Have just started to look so it's early days at the moment and I'm willing to wait for the right one.
Mrs GMan wanted me to have a look at a Maserati 4200, but I don't think you can compare the 2 cars and I'm sh1te scared of the residuals of the Maserati.
>> Edited by The GMan on Tuesday 24th June 16:48
I think when you first get one, you notice people noticing you, but after a while you forget about it and just enjoy the driving. You do have to be a bit careful where you park it though!
I doubt it will change the perception of people who already know you.
Mine's quite an old one, which I think doesn't attract as much negative attention as more expensive ones can do?
I doubt it will change the perception of people who already know you.
Mine's quite an old one, which I think doesn't attract as much negative attention as more expensive ones can do?
Don't know how you boys get on...
I had a Griff and had no problems, brought a Tuscan a month ago and so far I've had it scratched, spat on, had Coke emptied on the bonnet (in a car park at a stately home on a baking hot day so the Coke dried into a gloop that was nearly impossible to get off), had the bonnet scoops used as a litter bin and been called a rich c**t (from the safety of a passing transit van).
God knows how Ferrari owners cope, don't think I'd ever go out in one.
For what it's worth I always think top car good on 'em and usually tell Mrs Dai Capp for the millionth time how I want to drive one before I die!
All the best
DC (Imposter from the Tuscan forum)
I had a Griff and had no problems, brought a Tuscan a month ago and so far I've had it scratched, spat on, had Coke emptied on the bonnet (in a car park at a stately home on a baking hot day so the Coke dried into a gloop that was nearly impossible to get off), had the bonnet scoops used as a litter bin and been called a rich c**t (from the safety of a passing transit van).
God knows how Ferrari owners cope, don't think I'd ever go out in one.
For what it's worth I always think top car good on 'em and usually tell Mrs Dai Capp for the millionth time how I want to drive one before I die!
All the best
DC (Imposter from the Tuscan forum)
So far the reactions of others have been very favourable (I've had mine since December 02).
People always ask about it at service stations, or give me a thumbs up on the road. I think most people just love seeing them, and rarely do, so they give you positive vibes.
There's something about a Ferrari that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, seems to know there's something special about them.
I did have some knob jockey scrape the side of it in a Tescos car park though. But that'd have happened with any car I guess.
Friends have all been dead chuffed as they knew how I'd always wanted one. They also get rides in it and any of their friends get to have a go too, which is often the cause for much joy.
Buy one and don't worry about it. Just make sure you use it plenty and remember to get it dirty. The best reactions I've had have been when the car has plenty of road grime on it.
You also (often) get a good reaction when giving it the johnny large potatoes, especially in tunnels.
DC - for the price of a Tuscan, or maybe a smidge more, you could get yourself a Ferrari. I wouldn't have thought the running costs would be too dramatically different either, depending on which you went for. If you've hankered after one for ages, owning one is a wonderful experience.
People always ask about it at service stations, or give me a thumbs up on the road. I think most people just love seeing them, and rarely do, so they give you positive vibes.
There's something about a Ferrari that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, seems to know there's something special about them.
I did have some knob jockey scrape the side of it in a Tescos car park though. But that'd have happened with any car I guess.
Friends have all been dead chuffed as they knew how I'd always wanted one. They also get rides in it and any of their friends get to have a go too, which is often the cause for much joy.
Buy one and don't worry about it. Just make sure you use it plenty and remember to get it dirty. The best reactions I've had have been when the car has plenty of road grime on it.
You also (often) get a good reaction when giving it the johnny large potatoes, especially in tunnels.
DC - for the price of a Tuscan, or maybe a smidge more, you could get yourself a Ferrari. I wouldn't have thought the running costs would be too dramatically different either, depending on which you went for. If you've hankered after one for ages, owning one is a wonderful experience.
Gman, I think it may be best if you go onto another forum and ask opinions of people who aren't car enthusiasts.
My view of anyone in a Ferrari/Porsche/TVR etc. is positive, knowing that they probably love cars as much as me. Some people I know who only view cars as status symbols and not toys have very negative opinions and will be green at the sight of a 355 (especially with the roof down). Pretty much anyone on PH will be in the former category.
The way I look at it is if you can afford it then do it, I've learnt that if you live your life the way other people think you should then you will die without having all the things you wanted. The govt. make it hard enough for us to drive nice cars, don't let low lives worsen the situation.
Work hard and play hard, that's what I'm going to do when the time comes!
My view of anyone in a Ferrari/Porsche/TVR etc. is positive, knowing that they probably love cars as much as me. Some people I know who only view cars as status symbols and not toys have very negative opinions and will be green at the sight of a 355 (especially with the roof down). Pretty much anyone on PH will be in the former category.
The way I look at it is if you can afford it then do it, I've learnt that if you live your life the way other people think you should then you will die without having all the things you wanted. The govt. make it hard enough for us to drive nice cars, don't let low lives worsen the situation.
Work hard and play hard, that's what I'm going to do when the time comes!
The GMan said:
Gman,
what sort of Ferrari are you looking for?
355 Spyder. Have 50-60k to play with. Have just started to look so it's early days at the moment and I'm willing to wait for the right one.
Mrs GMan wanted me to have a look at a Maserati 4200, but I don't think you can compare the 2 cars and I'm sh1te scared of the residuals of the Maserati.
>> Edited by The GMan on Tuesday 24th June 16:48
GMan,
Can I suggest you speak to Ajay or Manu at Scuderia Systems who are regular contributors to this forum. They can help you find "the right car" and their knowledge and contacts are second to none. Taking their advice could save you a lot of money in both the near & long term.
Good luck with the hunting - its a buyers market at the moment.
Frostie
Not really had any problems - occasionally you get aggro from someone - whether it is a snide comment or something more abusive....tend to ignore them...but occasionally its been at traffic lights with the roof off - ..it is usually jeaulousy anyway or a member of the ever increasing monosyllabic moronic mentality 'look big in front of me mates by shouting at people' twitbase anyway....usually when you confront these people their brain overloads as they have no instructions or vocabulary for a conversation as they are used to being ignored - i love driving the car and would never be scared off of it by others and their daft comments - one thing to note though...in the TVR people always used to let you out pull in to let you overtake...definitely different in the Ferrari...most want to 'see waht it can do' or just want to annoy you....but it is no problem.....once you do get past give it 7000 rpm of decatted tubi and they tend to not bother.....
basher said:
Not really had any problems - occasionally you get aggro from someone - whether it is a snide comment or something more abusive....tend to ignore them...but occasionally its been at traffic lights with the roof off - ..it is usually jeaulousy anyway or a member of the ever increasing monosyllabic moronic mentality 'look big in front of me mates by shouting at people' twitbase anyway....usually when you confront these people their brain overloads as they have no instructions or vocabulary for a conversation as they are used to being ignored - i love driving the car and would never be scared off of it by others and their daft comments - one thing to note though...in the TVR people always used to let you out pull in to let you overtake...definitely different in the Ferrari...most want to 'see waht it can do' or just want to annoy you....but it is no problem.....once you do get past give it 7000 rpm of decatted tubi and they tend to not bother.....
I like your style!!!
The problem with asking that question on Pistonheads is that we are basically a group of like minded people with a profound respect for all of the worlds most stunning machinary, reguardless of price tags.
Im sure most of the clueless public probably dislike most of these cars due to them being percieved as nothing more than symbols of wealth. Its jealousy, but of the bad sort that makes people have this reaction.
Whereas most PH'ers are probably still jealous, but respect that the owners have worked for thier steeds. Indeed most are probably plotting crazy schemes to try and afford such incredible italian weaponary. For example, im only 17, yet since seeing Tony's lambo I have been thinking about which organs I can do without...
>> Edited by BCA on Thursday 26th June 00:33
Im sure most of the clueless public probably dislike most of these cars due to them being percieved as nothing more than symbols of wealth. Its jealousy, but of the bad sort that makes people have this reaction.
Whereas most PH'ers are probably still jealous, but respect that the owners have worked for thier steeds. Indeed most are probably plotting crazy schemes to try and afford such incredible italian weaponary. For example, im only 17, yet since seeing Tony's lambo I have been thinking about which organs I can do without...
>> Edited by BCA on Thursday 26th June 00:33
Reaction to the car is overwhelmingly positive; people let you out of junctions, move out of the way when you're on the road etc. As others have mentioned I think this is because Ferrari are a rare sight on the roads (outside London) and they want a better look.
When I first got a Ferrari, the amount of attention it attracted did surprise me, but I think people are looking at the car, rather than the driver. I like this, and enjoy spotting other Ferraris on the road too. I always wave and flash my lights, and invariably get the same back.
I have regularly used Ferraris to go to work, and the reactions there, from people you know and who know you, is interesting. At first it polarises opinion into those who are excited by it and think it's great, and those who are jealous. This is in fact quite useful information.... Eventually though, everyone gets used to it, even those who were originally negative. The penny drops that you've bought this car because you're a car nut, not because you're a poser and 'have considerably more money than yow'.
Another thing is that it's children and men who (overtly) notice the car, not women. The most positive reaction from a woman is not from my experience but from Ninja; she wanted to have sex on the bonnet of his 355. He claims he declined this, since the bonnet is quite flimsy (and the rear deck corrugated, and bloody hot!) so it would have cost him to get the butt imprints sucked out of it.
On reflection though, she did claim she could suck an elephant through a drainpipe, so maybe he wouldn't have needed DentMaster after all. Can't think why she mentioned it otherwise...
When I first got a Ferrari, the amount of attention it attracted did surprise me, but I think people are looking at the car, rather than the driver. I like this, and enjoy spotting other Ferraris on the road too. I always wave and flash my lights, and invariably get the same back.
I have regularly used Ferraris to go to work, and the reactions there, from people you know and who know you, is interesting. At first it polarises opinion into those who are excited by it and think it's great, and those who are jealous. This is in fact quite useful information.... Eventually though, everyone gets used to it, even those who were originally negative. The penny drops that you've bought this car because you're a car nut, not because you're a poser and 'have considerably more money than yow'.
Another thing is that it's children and men who (overtly) notice the car, not women. The most positive reaction from a woman is not from my experience but from Ninja; she wanted to have sex on the bonnet of his 355. He claims he declined this, since the bonnet is quite flimsy (and the rear deck corrugated, and bloody hot!) so it would have cost him to get the butt imprints sucked out of it.
On reflection though, she did claim she could suck an elephant through a drainpipe, so maybe he wouldn't have needed DentMaster after all. Can't think why she mentioned it otherwise...
Hmmm.. interesting one this.
The GTR has (so far) got nothing but dropped jaws, thumbs up, mouthed words of '
me' etc. All positive.
However, on the way to work yesterday , there was a bloke in a yellow 355 spider in traffic down the Earls Court road. As I filtered past, I couldn't help but notice the bling bling watch and stereo up just a bit too loud and thought to myself 'tosser'.
This got me to thinking. Was he a tosser? Or just some bloke who'd worked hard to buy a spider and was enjoying it and the looks (admiring or otherwise) that he was getting. I certainly wasn't jealous, I wouldn't want a slower car after all
So, in reality, it doesn't matter what you drive. You may be a knob, you made be a great person. It's not for the onlooker to judge so let them deal with it.
Doesn't help when some scrote keys the car though does it
The GTR has (so far) got nothing but dropped jaws, thumbs up, mouthed words of '
me' etc. All positive. However, on the way to work yesterday , there was a bloke in a yellow 355 spider in traffic down the Earls Court road. As I filtered past, I couldn't help but notice the bling bling watch and stereo up just a bit too loud and thought to myself 'tosser'.
This got me to thinking. Was he a tosser? Or just some bloke who'd worked hard to buy a spider and was enjoying it and the looks (admiring or otherwise) that he was getting. I certainly wasn't jealous, I wouldn't want a slower car after all
So, in reality, it doesn't matter what you drive. You may be a knob, you made be a great person. It's not for the onlooker to judge so let them deal with it.
Doesn't help when some scrote keys the car though does it
Knowing Ali she was probably on her way to a model shoot too......
Lucky sod.....
However i believe he declined as the step ladder required for him to get onto the bonnet may have potentially scratched the wings....
Or so i heard
Bash
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Lucky sod.....
However i believe he declined as the step ladder required for him to get onto the bonnet may have potentially scratched the wings....
Or so i heard
Bash
www.theratpac.com
basher said:
However i believe he declined as the step ladder required for him to get onto the bonnet may have potentially scratched the wings....
Or so i heard
Bash
www.theratpac.com
Fraser, I've got to hand it to you, you are one funny bastard!!
Lucky Manu hadn't taken his "enrichment" tablets, could have got very expensive...
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