"is that a mustang?"
04-07-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete
someone came up to me and asked if it was a ferrari ....
i assumed they knew nothing about cars
i assumed they knew nothing about cars
and there are not many cars that are yellow like yours. yellow seems more exotic to some people, so they think of the name of the most expensive car they know...ferrari, they might think of others to mention, but can't pronounce them. HA!
04-07-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by snizzle
i was asked if it was a Mustang too, i was insulted to such a degree that i considered taking the car back the next day
04-07-2005, 03:17 PM
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No matter what someone asks me , is it this or is it that?? I just say" Yep!"
and grin as i go about my day, knowing whatever they think it is , its an eyecatcher!
and grin as i go about my day, knowing whatever they think it is , its an eyecatcher!
04-07-2005, 03:17 PM
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At Road Atlanta a few weeks ago, an older British guy and his young grandson were admiring my 8 with their mouths wide open...
him: "What is it" in very Brit accent.
me: "A Mazda RX-8"
him: "Wow", we don't have those in our country yet! It's beautiful!
me: "Actually, you do have them"
him: "No, I've not seen one yet. Maybe next year!"
He was awed at my car like I was at the new Porsche Carrera GT parked in the paddock area I had just wet myself over.
him: "What is it" in very Brit accent.
me: "A Mazda RX-8"
him: "Wow", we don't have those in our country yet! It's beautiful!
me: "Actually, you do have them"
him: "No, I've not seen one yet. Maybe next year!"
He was awed at my car like I was at the new Porsche Carrera GT parked in the paddock area I had just wet myself over.
04-07-2005, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8_Buckeye
My God, such hatred towards a car. The majority of America loves the styling of the new Mustang, so there's really nothing to be ashamed of. Don't get me wrong, I like having a unique car in the RX-8, but this type of "elitist" attitude is what gives import lovers such a bad name.
well that, and i grew up in a Chevy family
the new mustang is certainly Ford's best effort in a long time, and does look quite nice... i hated the look of the last bodystyle
04-07-2005, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by snizzle
there was a massive amount of sarcasm in my statement, i was hoping i wouldn't have to explain it.... basically, i had just purchased a new car and i'd like it to be recognized for what it is as well as what it isn't
well that, and i grew up in a Chevy family
the new mustang is certainly Ford's best effort in a long time, and does look quite nice... i hated the look of the last bodystyle
well that, and i grew up in a Chevy family
the new mustang is certainly Ford's best effort in a long time, and does look quite nice... i hated the look of the last bodystyle
. Sorry I made you clarify.
04-07-2005, 06:38 PM
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No disrespect to the mustang . Personaly Im not a huge fan of the body's .
I still do appreciate the history of the name and striaght line performance . Good cars come and go . Great cars create history
I still do appreciate the history of the name and striaght line performance . Good cars come and go . Great cars create history
04-07-2005, 08:09 PM
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i wasn't insulted when he asked me if it was a mustang(if he's referring to the new body style), just amused.
...and today at the gym some guy said he saw my "rx6" around town
...and today at the gym some guy said he saw my "rx6" around town
04-08-2005, 10:07 AM
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You get excited when someone thinks it's a Viper, and pissed when someone says it's a Bettle.
Either way, those people have no idea what they are talking about hehe.
Either way, those people have no idea what they are talking about hehe.
04-09-2005, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PPen131
as i pulled up and got out of my car, i was asked by one of the moving guys helping my neighbors move out their house this exact question 
it's nice that people are intrigued by the car and many still have no idea what it is. although a friend of mine did ask me, "how come you bought a beetle?" after i sent her pictures of the car online. i wanted to punch her in the face
it's nice that people are intrigued by the car and many still have no idea what it is. although a friend of mine did ask me, "how come you bought a beetle?" after i sent her pictures of the car online. i wanted to punch her in the face
That's so funny. My wife's uncle gave me car props on m "Chevy 350Z". What a tool.
04-11-2005, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PPen131
i wasn't insulted when he asked me if it was a mustang(if he's referring to the new body style), just amused.
...and today at the gym some guy said he saw my "rx6" around town
...and today at the gym some guy said he saw my "rx6" around town
04-12-2005, 11:40 AM
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On a related note, I got pulled over on Sunday and the cop just wanted to talk about my car. He had NO idea what it was so he was asking me all kinds of questions about it. Then he proceded to tell me how much my insurance rates would go up if I got a ticket (23 yrold male).... needless to say I was relieved b/c I was going a little fast at the time.
