TDMMC Cool Wall - 1- Hybrid cars

[Buddhagirl]

A rare occasion where I disagree with ya, Buddha... I think applying character values to a driver based on what type of car they drive sounds about as douchey as it gets. Quality people and douche alike drive both Prius and Mustang. Period.

In a sense, I agree with this. There are douches that drive both. I acknowledge that. However, I think that a car, just like clothes and other things we buy, are an extension of ones character. Why is that douchey?

[Sunstroke]

However, I think that a car, just like clothes and other things we buy, are an extension of ones character. Why is that douchey?

Because you're blanket-labelling all drivers of a certain car model, which is one of those "Danger, Will Robinson!" situations for sure. To flip it around, it would be like someone saying "all marathon runners are douchey" simply because that person had met a few douchey marathon runners in the past.

[Buddhagirl]

Because you're blanket-labelling all drivers of a certain car model, which is one of those "Danger, Will Robinson!" situations for sure. To flip it around, it would be like someone saying "all marathon runners are douchey" simply because that person had met a few douchey marathon runners in the past.

We are douchey, though.

I don't blanket label ALL drivers of certain cars. There are always outliers. Also, there are a lot of cars that have no identity at all. See your average sedans, toyotas, etc. However, if you think, say, Hummers don't attract a certain type you're kidding yourself.

I freely admit that I drive what is considered a "girl car". I'm ok with that.

[Phishfan]

Because you're blanket-labelling all drivers of a certain car model, which is one of those "Danger, Will Robinson!" situations for sure. To flip it around, it would be like someone saying "all marathon runners are douchey" simply because that person had met a few douchey marathon runners in the past.

Stroke, here is one of the few time I disagree with you. I don't see what she did as blanket labelling the drivers, she blanket labeled the car. She acknowledged there were different types of drivers but kept standard on her description of the car itself.

[Sunstroke]

I hear ya, Phish, but disagree... When I read her post...

Mustangs fall under what I call "pussy machines". It reeks of guys thinking they're hot shit for having a "muscle car". (Yes I know a few on the board drive a Mustang...)
It's not just Mustangs. There are others, of course.
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I think people's cars say a LOT about them. I tend to date guys that drive older, sensible cars. Not sure what that means.

...it seems pretty clear (to me anyway) that the judgment being made is of the drivers of these cars.

[bsmooth]

Mustangs fall under what I call "pussy machines". It reeks of guys thinking they're hot shit for having a "muscle car". (Yes I know a few on the board drive a Mustang...)
It's not just Mustangs. There are others, of course.

I do think the Prius comes with a bit of pretentiousness. But, at least they're not killing the environment or douchemobiles.

I think people's cars say a LOT about them. I tend to date guys that drive older, sensible cars. Not sure what that means.

I believe your description can be applied to performance type cars wether they are domestic, asian, or european.

It all depends on what you do with the cars. I personally own three Mustangs( a 67, 84, and a 2000 GT) and a 67 Cougar. I know many people who drive and act like asshats in their cars and it reflects on all of us
But I take out my urges out on the dragstrip or roadcourse.
I do agree that certain personality types of men are drawn to certain cars, but on the same note there are distinct types of women drawn to various cars too. I have had many woman come up and talk to me either because they liked my car or the color of it, and they all seemed very similiar in nature, but I did not buy my car to meet them.
I love old cars, but then again I like old furniture, old books, old buildings, etc. It is probably why I am a history major.