Actually that is so true.

Back when I worked at an Audi dealer I had to pick up an RS4 downtown and drop off the guy's loaner. Well by the time I got to the guy's work I had to pee so bad there was no way I was EVER going to make it back to the dealership. So I drove the RS4 about 15 blocks (trying to avoid all the big manhole covers and keeping the seatbelt loose) to the nearest Starbucks where I hobbled my ass inside and made use of their facilities. When I came back out, about five to ten guys from the local high school drooling over the RS4. One of the guys commented, "Nice car."

I thanked them for their comments but simply couldn't bring myself to tell them it wasn't mine. One of them helped me back out (the spaces are diagonal to the street) and to reward, I wailed on it going up the hill to the freeway. The kid looked like he just came. Those RS4s are monsters and I really miss driving them.

 

That's because he did.

 

+1

 

that study is flawed

 

I understand and agree to an extent with your comments, but I also think it works the other way as well. I know of more than a few people who could basically afford to drive any car available, but choose to drive something more mundane the majority of the time. They have confidence and security, and couldn't really be bothered in having a vehicle portray their station in life. If they are into exotic or collector vehicles, those vehicles are for the most part enjoyed away from the prying eyes of others. A friend enjoys his Ford GT, but almost feels embarrassed to drive it in particular situations. He would rather let his character and demeanor represent his confidence.


Terry

 

Always rare exceptions to the rules

 

I agree, although I don't think it quite as rare as people think.


Terry

 

*raises hand*

The CTS-V is the first car I've ever owned that would advertise my status in life. The RL and 2 TLs I owned before sure didn't. I just couldn't help myself.

And +1 on cars attracting other guys. The only females who have commented on my car are my wife, who likes the interior, and my mother-in-law, who likes the exterior look. This car sure doesn't attract the honeys!

An example: I was leaving Lowe's one day and I saw this middle-aged guy and his wife walking to their Caddy DTS , parked a few down from mine. The guy started ogling my V, to the point that I finally just backed up next to him to let him look at it further. I mean, gawd, he was drooling. His only question was "did that cost $80-90k"? I said "no" and told him how much I paid. The poor guy almost peed his pants. I gave him some nice Corsa exhaust sound as I left to motivate him. I swear, this happens 1-2 times a week.

 

The study's results are questionable but it was carried out within another culture (although ostensibly similar to American culture) so that may have to do with the conclusions drawn.

Honestly, of all the cars I've owned only my old 05 Nissan Murano seem to attract females (to varying degrees) with some regularity. IMHO, I think women are attracted to cars with a 'sexy look', be it a Murano, Accord coupe, G-coupe or Aston Martin.

 

Hot chick in a hot car, although very rare; is a bit of a turn-on for someone even my age. But I would no more think my 05 tsx would get the opposite sex 'damp' than a close shave with Barbasol. Was it Joplin that said: 'Built for comfort–not for speed"? And J. Giles Band: "First I look at the purse".

 

You had me at hello...

 

I can relate Terry- but not quite at the same level. On one hand, I know a extremely weathly man who drives a Highlander Hybrid- carefully selected to hide his station in life and create an image of social responsibility. He does happen to travel by private jet and race cigarette boats as a hobby, but he insists on driving something that shows his family values and connection the common peeps. My brother in law, on the other hand, is also quite successful, lives in a small town, and drives "a midsize car"- purchased on a rotating basis every two years from local car dealers- to create the image of a middle class family, because the local yokels would stop supporting him if they knew of his success.

Myself, I drive the car I drive because it fits my needs and its fits well with what makes me comfortable in life- no different than the clothes on my back or the furniture in my house- and all are pretty low key.. I don't run around flashing my success, but I also don't hide from it..

 

100% agree. I've had women say that I had a nice car when I picked them up on a date. Afterward they would proceed to ask what kind of car it is. I would say Acura TL. Then they would say "what's that?"

The bottom line is that I keep my car clean inside and out.

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lol great study

 

Agree. I am an engineer and therefore work with engineers, some of them make quite a bit of dough. ( I am not one of them) And there seem to be two types, the guys who drive nice new upscale cars, and the guys who drive complete shitboxes. My boss for example makes around $200K and is married to another engineer. She drives a late 90's Ford Areostar minivan that has so many dents and scratches, it looks like it has been rolled.

She could certainly afford better, but she dosn't care. Although I also notice that a lot of the people with shitboxes have never washed them, ever. Not sure what's up with that.