My mates have been really positive, except when I can't give them a lift! I don't get people giving you @*!#, more than some light hairdressing banter. If I don't like a mate's car I'll say nothing, or if asked, state the bits of it I do like (there's always something). Also random people have given me compliments on it, asked about the engine and stuff. Not had a single mean word said.
It does attract nobheads on the road though, as mentioned in other posts, but after nearly 6 months I just laugh now and let them go! Some clown eeeked passed me on the motorway the other day, pulled in and slowed down (I had cruise on so I know I stayed the same speed). I pulled out and went round, still the same speed, pulled in, next I know there's this piece of @*!# flying past at about a ton glaring over at me. pi**ed myself laughing, just a shame there no cops on hand.