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Old 08-23-2015, 05:59 PM
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The only thing I've noticed. Is my wife telling me some guy pulled up to her at the light in a Ferrari and sparked a friendly conversation about the car. Oh same thing happen to her with a mclaren last time she took the Porsche.
Hands off she's mine guys... I mean the wife and car ! Lol
Old 08-23-2015, 06:03 PM
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Oh and here is another story a Aston vantage a carerra 4s and a bright orange exige s240 go on a cruise through hwy 30 Oregon.... All I hear is that's James bonds car and yup it appeared to everyone that only an Aston was there😂
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Originally Posted by snake eyes
Oh and here is another story a Aston vantage a carerra 4s and a bright orange exige s240 go on a cruise through hwy 30 Oregon.... All I hear is that's James bonds car and yup it appeared to everyone that only an Aston was there😂
Hah, a group of us (997 GTS, two 997 C4Ss, a Cayman, and a new Jag FS) took a 1500 mile cruise in June. The car that mesmerized was the Jag. The rest of us were the invisible entourage!
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Had a replica of a Shelby Cobra 427SC before my C4S. While the P car gets a lot of attention, the 427SC was an absolute magnet! I don't think there was ever a time I was out in it that I didn't receive positive comments and picture takers! The 427SC was raw HP, but I really love how the C4S performs. It much better fits my lifestyle these days!
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911s are very polarizing, to the point of being invisible to some people. Fine with me. A few ladies have asked me what kind of car it is, which amazes me as I thought these cars were iconic. The few flirtatious episodes I've had we're from the Mercedes and Land Rover crowd because they think I have money. Ha!
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Originally Posted by Wayne Smith
Hah, a group of us (997 GTS, two 997 C4Ss, a Cayman, and a new Jag FS) took a 1500 mile cruise in June. The car that mesmerized was the Jag. The rest of us were the invisible entourage!
That's just because it's still new to many. That design won't age well at all, especially the roadster. Coupe looks pretty good (aside from the tiny trunk opening/shut lines); roadster is super bland and shapeless, IMO.
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Not saying if someone has a Porsche that means they have a lot of money. But some people may assume that.

This should pretty much sum it up:

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Old 08-24-2015, 12:29 PM
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I haven't noticed it, but I think location has something to do with it. Locally to me, Porsches of all models and vintages are commonplace, and hardly at the top of the ladder in terms of expensive sports cars. Plenty of Ferraris, Lambos etc. And the prevailing thinking among women toward the men who drive them is not particularly flattering.

Go a few miles in either direction and the women are more likely to look at a guy driving a big shiny pickup than a Porsche.
Old 08-24-2015, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben Z
I haven't noticed it, but I think location has something to do with it. Locally to me, Porsches of all models and vintages are commonplace, and hardly at the top of the ladder in terms of expensive sports cars. Plenty of Ferraris, Lambos etc. And the prevailing thinking among women toward the men who drive them is not particularly flattering.

Go a few miles in either direction and the women are more likely to look at a guy driving a big shiny pickup than a Porsche.
Yes, same here.
Porsche's are almost like VW's around here. Newport Beach is filled with upper end autos.
Like I stated, just something I have noticed, thats all.
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I'm 30 and look like a college kid.

Most people think I'm driving my father's car.
Old 08-24-2015, 03:55 PM
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There's some interesting social experiment videos on YouTube where guys try testing a girls/woman's response to guys hitting on them up with fancy cars.
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As a single man dating, I will report the following results after many dozens of dates:

Second date % by car:

Porsche 997 S: 100%
VW GTI: 0%
Dodge Ram Big Horn, Loaded: 100%
BMW 328 XI: 50%
Toyota Celica GTS: 0%
Infiniti G35 Coupe: 100%
Nice, but older Dodge Dakota: 0%
VW Jetti GLI: 0%

I have been dating and shuffling cars over the past 10 years, and I assure you: The car matters.

If I take my VW GTI, there is almost no chance of date #2. Porsche? Definitely. But, woman love big, shiny, modern trucks.

The BMW: Ya know, this makes sense. Some people are 'meh', as they're ubiquitous as a Civic, while some women still see them as prestigious.

I have been tracking results for many years and always share with friends and family.

YMMV
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Originally Posted by wc11
There's some interesting social experiment videos on YouTube where guys try testing a girls/woman's response to guys hitting on them up with fancy cars.
Yes, there is one where a younger guy goes to college campus in a Bugatti and stands next to it and asks girls to go for a ride to his place for sex. He is very open and many get in, then he tells them he's playing. There is even one where he approaches two girls and one totally ditches the friend. Its a good watch!
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Originally Posted by Philster
As a single man dating, I will report the following results after many dozens of dates: Second date % by car: Porsche 997 S: 100% VW GTI: 0% Dodge Ram Big Horn, Loaded: 100% BMW 328 XI: 50% Toyota Celica GTS: 0% Infiniti G35 Coupe: 100% Nice, but older Dodge Dakota: 0% VW Jetti GLI: 0% I have been dating and shuffling cars over the past 10 years, and I assure you: The car matters. If I take my VW GTI, there is almost no chance of date #2. Porsche? Definitely. But, woman love big, shiny, modern trucks. The BMW: Ya know, this makes sense. Some people are 'meh', as they're ubiquitous as a Civic, while some women still see them as prestigious. I have been tracking results for many years and always share with friends and family. YMMV
What other types of stats do you have?
Old 08-24-2015, 05:11 PM
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I'm so ugly, I need a Bugatti.


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