Things that define a car enthusiast?

natedog7700 · 02-08-2017, 04:34 PM

What are common traits for a car enthusiasts? How can you tell the difference between the guy who buys the Jaguar for the looks/status and the one who doesn't?

1smokehouse · 02-08-2017, 04:38 PM

They spend most of their time looking at their car, not at other people looking at their car...

Aatish · 02-08-2017, 05:30 PM

True car enthusiast use cars a form of community and not as a form of separation. Like, a true car guy won't knock someone because they drive a wack car, or suck someone off cuz they drive a GTR. A true car enthusiast welcomes everyone and their opinions.

Mr Tonka · 02-08-2017, 06:52 PM

According to Clarkson, owning an Alfa.

M_Six · 02-08-2017, 06:57 PM

A car enthusiast smiles when he (she) walks out of a store and sees his car sitting there waiting. The car means more than just a way to get from Point A to Point B. It's a way to enjoy getting from Point A to Point B.

Mr Tonka · 02-08-2017, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aatish

True car enthusiast use cars a form of community and not as a form of separation. Like, a true car guy won't knock someone because they drive a wack car, or suck someone off cuz they drive a GTR. A true car enthusiast welcomes everyone and their opinions.

I went to cars and coffee one time and the only car i took pictures of was a 87 Carolla FX16 drag car with a Wankel under the hood.

Do i win?

Aatish · 02-08-2017, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I went to cars and coffee one time and the only car i took pictures of was a 87 Carolla FX16 drag car with a Wankel under the hood.

Do i win?

Winner.

Aatish · 02-08-2017, 07:11 PM

True car guys also know that rod bearings are near the tie rods.

Mr Tonka · 02-08-2017, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aatish

Winner.

I did stand around and muse over a white with green stripes 911 R for about 40 min as well.

Aatish · 02-08-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I did stand around and muse over a white with green stripes 911 R for about 40 min as well.

Don't think I've seen one with green stripes.

More than often, I'm found stalking the 993s. Spent around the same time ogling at this thing.

08njSTEP · 02-08-2017, 07:37 PM

A true car guy places the needs and desires of his car before himself. Work harder so there's more money for parts or a new acquisition. Won't buy normal needed items for himself because the car needs something. Will spend hours away from friends and family because the "project" needs to get done. Always sees the potential of a car that others would call junk. Has parts stored in some room of the house(not garage) just waiting for installation. Knows the history behind why his car is special. Can speak engine and option numbers fluently. Loves every great car and can appreciate style even if not his taste. Has an internal NEED to own another car, even though 1 is all you can drive.

Mr Tonka · 02-08-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

Don't think I've seen one with green stripes.

More than often, I'm found stalking the 993s. Spent around the same time ogling at this thing.

I can't blame you, i'd be right there with you. (so long as you didn't get an Amazon prime delivery earlier that day)

smoosh · 02-08-2017, 07:51 PM

weird thread

fhaze3 · 02-08-2017, 07:55 PM

This thread is NOT weird..yet.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...n_4098886.html

NOW it's weird.

Carry On

GATORB8 · 02-08-2017, 08:13 PM

Understanding wives, or wives well rewarded for being understanding.

Cattivo · 02-08-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

Has parts stored in some room of the house(not garage) just waiting for installation.

LMAO you just described my spare bedroom! I have 4 trucks and parts for all 4 in different sections of the room stacked 6ft high

I'll tell you all just how sick in the head i am, i woke up out of a dead sleep 2 days ago after dreaming of some new tow mirrors i need to install on my Tahoe...i woke up at 2am and began soldering diodes and resistors into the mirrors just so i could go back to bed with a smile

My wife tells me i need serious help!

F30lolz · 02-08-2017, 10:05 PM

An old saying that goes something like, "if you don't look back at your car when walking away, you've bought the wrong car".

Rod bearings are near the tie rods?!?! Lol that guy -,-

M_Six · 02-08-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

An old saying that goes something like, "if you don't look back at your car when walking away, you've bought the wrong car".

Rod bearings are near the tie rods?!?! Lol that guy -,-

I so loved my 2001 E38 that I'd always take a long look back at it when I parked it and was walking into a store. Once I was in a pub in town and sitting at the bar when I overheard two other guys talking about the awesome BMW sitting out front. I didn't even bother to hide my smile.

That car was a serious love/hate relationship. When it was running right, it was the best car I've ever owned. But damn, that thing would break down every other month like clockwork. It was always something. Still, I loved driving it.

Lucky John · 02-08-2017, 11:47 PM

The desire to always have more horsepower...and a love of the smell of car wax...plus the knowledge you can never own too many cars.

Dang3r · 02-09-2017, 03:47 AM

They dont drive a BMW but other brands

ShakyDog · 02-09-2017, 09:28 AM

No true car enthusiasts drives a Jaguar :-) Just kidding, but only an older X

Steve

sirdaft1 · 02-09-2017, 04:17 PM

It's someone who gets chills while watching this video. /thread

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