Why do people show off their cars?

InnerConflict
InnerConflict Posts: 1,592 Member
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Does it make you feel successful? I love my car and it only stalled once on the way to McDonald's today. And no, I didn't log the large french fries! :mad:

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  • DainaLC
    DainaLC Posts: 18,937 Member
    Love it! :laugh:
  • Icelandic_Saga
    Icelandic_Saga Posts: 2,926 Member
    Hey I think that used to be my car
  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    Dont know if this is a sarcastic thread or what.... in for a penny in for a pound..


    Some people are proud of their cars, iv only been driving for a year, and im super proud of my car, it gets a full clean on a weekly basis and my husband does a full wax an detail of it on a monthly basis (dependant on weather)

    Hubby is a "car enthusiast" so he makes sure not only his but others (who pay him good money) cars are in prime condition..
    Mine, nickname - Dirty Li'l Corsa, its a dirty diesel engine.

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    Hubbys
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  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
    check out my new body kit yo

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  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    Simple...I'm compensating for something!!!! :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Ohhhh I dunno maybe because its a brand new(or was last year) BAD *kitten* BUMBLEBEE w/o the stripes and fun as hell to drive. I want my stripes painted on.
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  • aeg176
    aeg176 Posts: 171 Member
    check out my new body kit yo

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    Sweet! Lmao!
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Why do people do anything? Because it's "their thing". I am a car chic. Have been since before I could even drive and that has been a long time now. I was the first girl in my high school to take automechanics...I got an "A" and also became and instant hit with both the jocks AND the stoners...because they were all in their with me. ;)

    My official first car was my Dad's hand-me-down 1979 Toyota Celica which I promptly traded some Texas farmer for an old rust-bucket of a '65 Mustang. One of the best things I've ever done, as it launched me into a group of friends and skills that I would have never had otherwise. Now, 25+ years, and 13 Mustangs/Cobras later (and a Corvette), I am completely convinced that my skills turning wrenches directly influenced my ability to be a surgeon. Now, I have my attention turned higher (Aston Martin.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh) but still drove my Vette into work for the first time in months, because it was a lovely Spring day and I wanted to feel the rumble of the engine and the wind blowing my hair......

    It's hard to explain, if you're not into cars, but they just get "into" you.......

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    edit: clearly I'm better at cars than posting pics.....trying to resize...bear with me....

    edit2: FINALLY

    edit13: We don't have kids, so........
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    My mom van is HOT!! :devil:
  • krhn
    krhn Posts: 781 Member
    The question is why not!
    Cars have designs on the exterior for looks not just for travel ... I show off my vw polo 2010 at every chance I get considering this is my first car at the age of 18 (19 now)

    The thoughts are just magnified if its a super car :laugh:
  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    Why do people do anything? Because it's "their thing". I am a car chic. Have been since before I could even drive and that has been a long time now. I was the first girl in my high school to take automechanics...I got an "A" and also became and instant hit with both the jocks AND the stoners...because they were all in their with me. ;)

    My official first car was my Dad's hand-me-down 1979 Toyota Celica which I promptly traded some Texas farmer for an old rust-bucket of a '65 Mustang. One of the best things I've ever done, as it launched me into a group of friends and skills that I would have never had otherwise. Now, 25+ years, and 13 Mustangs/Cobras later (and a Corvette), I am completely convinced that my skills turning wrenches directly influenced my ability to be a surgeon. Now, I have my attention turned higher (Aston Martin.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh) but still drove my Vette into work for the first time in months, because it was a lovely Spring day and I wanted to feel the rumble of the engine and the wind blowing my hair......

    It's hard to explain, if you're not into cars, but they just get "into" you.......

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    edit: clearly I'm better at cars than posting pics.....trying to resize...bear with me....

    edit2: FINALLY

    edit13: We don't have kids, so........


    I feel i must apologise for my husband, he has just called you some rather rude names....not for the cars, but for the Garage :flowerforyou:


    Cars are an expense, so why not have them looking in tip top condition and show them off.

    My dream car is an Audi tt.... or any Audi convertable, as it currently stands... iv got about 5 years to wait before i can actually afford the insurance for it... never mind the car itself :(

    I hate the fact i left it so long before learning to drive, im 33 this year and i love my car and the independence it gives me, when it was in the garage for 8days (blown head gaskets/starter motor issues) i was beside myself because i had to rely on public transport/hubby/rides from co-workers.... ball ache!



    My personal pet peve is getting into peoples car who dont look after them, im not talkin the whole 'cba to wash them let the rain do it crowd' im talking about the people who use their cars as bins and your literally stepping over empty packets/bottles and rubbish before you can sit down.... makes my skin crawl.
  • Anthonydaman
    Anthonydaman Posts: 854 Member
    I love cars, whether it's a beater or prototype, cars are awesome
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    LOL! :laugh: best post i've seen all day
  • Tiznonay
    Tiznonay Posts: 124 Member
    Cars are a great thing to personalize to your liking. And if you do it in a tasteful manner, you get a lot of compliments on it, even if it's not a new BMW, haha

    Sh**, I drive a Civic, and a '69 Ford truck, both somehow inspire jealousy despite modest price tags - its awesome!
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    You mirin'?

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  • SerenaFisher
    SerenaFisher Posts: 2,170 Member
    I don't show off my car, my car shows me off. :drinker:

    I feel so used.

    I had a '72 Chevelle Malibu with a 400. Now that car, I would show off. Sadly I lost it in a barn fire in 2005. The fire was so hot the car pretty much melted, since then I haven't had the urge to buy a classic muscle... However, I do still dream of the heavy chevy chevelle with a 454... Blue. Mmmmm.
  • FlippinNora
    FlippinNora Posts: 41 Member
    This is my baby
    http://www.nettiauto.com/fiat/500/5129519

    ...and yes, I will show her off.
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    I was raised by a 'mechanic' who loved to fix up cars and a mom who loved to drive 'em fast. I am more like my mom, but I have always enjoyed a great car!!!!! Profile is my current baby.
  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    You mirin'?

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    :sad: i so very much want your car...... but in black/navey blue :D
  • InnerConflict
    InnerConflict Posts: 1,592 Member
    LOL! :laugh: best post i've seen all day

    Thanks. :smooched:
  • Tiznonay
    Tiznonay Posts: 124 Member
    :sad: i so very much want your car...... but in black/navey blue :D

    haha, im gonna go out on a limb and say dude does NOT own a $2 Mil Bugatti - just a hunch
  • Minerva624
    Minerva624 Posts: 577 Member
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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    check out my new body kit yo

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    uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis.
  • DeafLeapard
    DeafLeapard Posts: 76
    Because I'm very proud of it.

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  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    :sad: i so very much want your car...... but in black/navey blue :D

    haha, im gonna go out on a limb and say dude does NOT own a $2 Mil Bugatti - just a hunch

    How do you know this ;) lol

    But my comment still stands although slighty altered incase the poster does not actualy own said cr...

    I so very much want THAT car.... but in black/navey blue :D

    :tongue:
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
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    Because I built it.
  • InnerConflict
    InnerConflict Posts: 1,592 Member
    Sure, showing off can be fun but my minivan is much more convenient for soccer practice.

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  • DojoMaster888
    DojoMaster888 Posts: 61 Member
    Ohhhh I dunno maybe because its a brand new(or was last year) BAD *kitten* BUMBLEBEE w/o the stripes and fun as hell to drive. I want my stripes painted on.
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    Hate those rims they put on the v6's, cheap looking first thing Im replacing on mine. Hope you at least got a stick.
  • FitnessCharl
    FitnessCharl Posts: 166
    Cos she is a BEAST.... Introducing Betsy....

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    1.4.... Plastic hubcaps (only 3).... Retains water....Distinctive smell.... 0-60 in 12 minutes....23 horses.... What more could you ask for
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    Action shot, oh yeah!

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