So I'm on my way home today after picking up my car from the shop and when I finally pull onto my street, some guy in a black Maxima with really dark tint and those stupid little lights that look like big fish eyes gives me a big thumbs down out his window. Not just a simple thumbs down, noooooo, this was a long lasting full arm down the window thumbs down he held out even after he passed me. What a dorkus.

dorkus...
you tell 'em http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

dorkus maximus http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

Cant help the haters...they will learn.http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

What a Fu**in' idiot.


hmm...maybe he was referring to his car?

Run-of-the-mill Jap car that Maxima is.

Skylab
(Stands by what he says)

you have to admit that its a good way to piss people off, i do it all the time to ricershttp://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

the guy probably done it to get on your nerves. i wouldn't think much of it if i were you http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

But then there are all the folks who stop, look and stare. And even jump out of their cars to run over and ask about it. See the
discussion in the WRX forum:

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/Forum28/HTML/002324.html

ha!! oh that's funny!!
come on... isn't it??

[soap box mode on]

i mean look at it like this...
he WAS looking at your car...
and WAS interested...
because he took the time to roll down the window and extend his arm... LOL

it kills me... i love the Roo... it's different... and some people will react that way to it... especially mine...

there are those that laugh at my car...
oh man.. that makes me giggle.. cuz they just... dont... get it!!!

then... there are those that absolutely gawk and thumbs up and 20 questions at the gas station you know???

all of it is part of the joy of owning a unique car such as this!!!

have fun and give him a big arse grin next time!!! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif
[soap box mode off]

cya!
jamie www.subiegal.com (http://www.subiegal.com)

Today was the first really nice day we've had since winter began, and it was like national give junior the keys to the aftermarket body kit bin day. I've never seen so many tricked out cars in one day around here.

A few minutes after I wrote the original post, I left to go to the store and on my way I saw a red civic (si?) with what looked like a prodrive wing on it full of kids. You know that sneering look that you get from those drivers that says, "You think you're cool? I could beat you any day?" That's the look I got. I at least paid the respect of taking the time to check out his body work. Anyhoo, further down the road I came upon a Jetta, 88 I think, that had one of those metal sedan racing series type wings. The kid driving that rust bucket put his hand up to his mouth and gave me a fake gasp and then started laughing along with his boyfriend in the passenger seat.

Oh well. I, and all of you, know the true inner beauty that is the Subaru. I don't care that some folks don't like the car or think they can beat it, what bothers me is the hateful attitudes from folks that don't even know me or the car.

What and you didn't give him the international "One finger way" back at him to let him know the feeling was mutual about his cr@p, or I mean car.

Don't pay mind to the silly games children play.

I mean, if they are serious, invite them out to the next AutoX and see if they can keep up...

And be friendly about it. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif

Hmm, want big brother to come and beat-up on some people on the Newport Bridge? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif

--KC

Yeah, KC, why don't you come down here with that shiny silver chariot and we'll go hunting for hondas with chopped springs? If I'm feeling generous, I'll even give you a bridge token.

[This message has been edited by Skirvdawg (edited April 06, 2001).]

I wouldn't sweat it man.

I had no less than 6 people ask me about my car today nd all made very positive comments about it.

Maxima's??? ===> a dime a dozen

I get a few people that seem to like the car, but most people seem to be jealous ********.

I think that's hilarious!
Perhaps even more cause the dude was driving a Maxima.

FreaK

The thumbs down you got was the sign for the deprecation his Maxima will suffer compared to your beautiful Subie over the next few years. Or it could have been the sign for "you paid much less for a better car". Or he could be dyslexic. He meant to give you a thumbs up.

<FONT size="4">He was just jealous....</FONT s>

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif

-Rez
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Are you sure there wasnt a "kick-me" sign on the back of your car or something??? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif

I mean, Ive never heard about stuff like this all within one day... It just aint normal!

Some people are mean. I was filling up one night one the way home. The neighborhood was not what you would call a good one. I'm staring off into space daydreaming, waiting for the pump nozzle to click and hear some raucous laughing. It's coming from an Escort type thing, as I said was daydreaming, not taking it in really. Then when I got in my car it dawns on me they were laughing at me to provoke me. I'm a lady old enough to be their mom. Wanted to spank some little boy ass but good thing I was in a daydream then. Boy, what jerks. Looking back I know they were just jealous because my wheels are nice, Team Dynamics, and they're just driving a piece of crap....

I am sure he was just suggesting that you lower your car a bit and then it would be nicer looking http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

For every one person that simply hates it and dispises it...there's 10 that love it, and adore it. The odds are in our favor.

but it only takes one to funk up your car... whats wrong with this world ehhttp://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif

And still nobody seems to notice mine. I guess there aren't many auto enthusiasts in my area. Most of the ones that are seem to be in Mustangs/Camaros/Firebirds. It's kinda dull around here. I hardly even see "are eye see eee!", and what there is has been minimal.

Other than the I-Club members, most of the Sube owners I've seen aren't enthusiasts, or don't seem to be.

Brian

Ok, look what he's driving......and look at what your are driving.....end of story.
Dan Coty

Must be an East Coast thing, I wouldn't understand http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif
No, actually I had a couple of younger guys tailgating me a few days ago. Oddly enuff tailgating makes me slow down. They thought they were hot stuff when they whipped around me and pretended to cut me off... in their VW Fox... wagon...
You just can't help some people.

I don't know why you guys get those reactions. I've been driving around in my new RS for like 3 months now and not even a look or comment from other drivers. Is it because i'm in LA and my Sub is debadged plus it being black.