jimgallaher Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 As a proud owner of my lovely zed, I've noticed for the first time that complete strangers will come up to me and compliment me on my car ! This has never happened to me with any other car I've owned, and to be honest I'm not sure how to reply I normally just say cheers, and look a bit sheepish, its a strange sensation to be honest. Anyone else have similar experiences ? And if so, what do you say ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 feel the same, I just say thanks and as soon as I turn the corner I get a big grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friddela Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 If it's a male: "Keep walking!" If it's a female: "I can take you for a ride if you like."*** ***: This is assuming you are male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Big Thanks very much it appreciated and then the killer. " Do you know what it is."? It usually seems to be kids and old ladies in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9O OEY Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I always thank them and normally make a joke bout it being a present off Mr bank manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Ive never had that Doesnt mean i love her any less though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon+Kat Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Always snot nosed kids when im washing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Very much the same "thanks, I love it to bits". Last compliment came in a Tesco garage from a bit of a surfer guy in a battered van. He said what a gorgeous car it was and then asked me if I tried the 370z yet, so obviously knew what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Try painting it bright orange and see what happens I get people taking pictures of my car in petrol stations all the time. Its a pain in the arse when im in a hurry as i dont wanna seem rude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newborn Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 On the flip side, my car is wounded at the moment. And the same people that complimented it are now really sorry for me. I almost had to supply one of them with a tissue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I do the exact same Yesterday i was parked up outside a kfc (NOT EATING KFC) and some guy walks up to his car and goes WOW nice car... I go "hehe thanks" Hes like look at my ride! - some 90-somthing corsa... which is fine. So anyway that made me smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I own a 350z and a 98 corsa lol I have had a couple of comments since i had my car (all of a couple of weeks) but nothing compaired to the amount i used to get with my old escort i had. When i used to take it out for a drive id get people looking on every road, be it because of the noise or the bloody annoying flames out the back (lol) Id get people every time come up and comment take pictures etc, sort of got use to just going cheers, thanks, she alright. At a show was good, as alot are really intrested to know what you have done etc, gives them ideas for there own car (with mine being an escort alot of young guys have them and got inspiration from my car) some even bought an escort after seeing mine Its abit awkward i guess when someone comments but hey, its a compliment, be chuffed that someone likes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ive had quite a few comments from the neighbours, it seems everyone prefers the 350Z to my Z4, even my Mum who knows nothing about cars. I prefer the reactions i get from some other drivers though, i find less people try and race you and the looks of 'parents must be rich'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 thats the one thing i hate about driving a nice (flashy looking) car. People instantly assume its either all finance or i'm spoilt and parents bought it. Like i was saying to Josh yesterday while doing his tyres, for me to buy a 350z took alot of work! I worked hard for that car (same as Josh by the sounds of it), to be able to afford one outright, i dont earn mega money (far from it) which is why i could only get a 2004 (53reg) model. Id love to have had the extra few grand to buy newer but i just dont have that sort of money. They can look at me as though im a from a wealthy family (so so so not the case), but if they said it too my face id be mega annoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 thats the one thing i hate about driving a nice (flashy looking) car. People instantly assume its either all finance or i'm spoilt and parents bought it. Like i was saying to Josh yesterday while doing his tyres, for me to buy a 350z took alot of work! I worked hard for that car (same as Josh by the sounds of it), to be able to afford one outright, i dont earn mega money (far from it) which is why i could only get a 2004 (53reg) model. Id love to have had the extra few grand to buy newer but i just dont have that sort of money. They can look at me as though im a from a wealthy family (so so so not the case), but if they said it too my face id be mega annoyed. +1 on that mate i saved for 1 year + sold my old car + 4k loaned off my dad - thats what enabled me to get a newer Z than a few years older! And yep everybody says "is it yours" or something to imply I surely didn't work for that... people think im some kind of spoilt brat who didnt work for it! Which is a bit annoying as i worked so hard for it and suffered for a long time... was quite depressing living on an extreme budget for a year! BUT cant let that get you down too much... fun listening to the purr of the Z and enjoying the drive! Its funny because i choose a nice car that is used and then people go buying a brand new hatchback and say oh you must be rich when actually its just a wise buy! As i say to my friend who now owns a brand new toyota aygo... you could of had a 350z instead of that + would of held its value better, that aygo in a year or 2 will go to half its new value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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