Things your neighbors say about your car

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by exo-shell

"That's a sweet M3. It's the new one huh? I was going to get one, but I'm going to buy the GTR instead."
-- McDonalds drive thru cashier.

This is a true story.

You won't believe this. I have a material handler at work who does own a 2014 GTR. He's also got a family auto-shop that his brother runs but still...

[1M4]

That way when they ask me I can say something ridiculously low and they can go to the dealer and try to secure that payment.If a person has no shame in asking what you pay for your car then a condescending sales associate can teach them a lesson in manners.I would just love to hear the back and forth,"why can't I pay 199.00 a month like my friend does"?As the associate asks the question ,"how did you arrive at that figure"

[milk242]

I'm 31 but I'm Asian so I look 21. I always get, "wow how did you afford that?"

[mrmoua2u]

Dont know yet, I just bought mine, we'll wait and see tomorrow morning..lol. Hopefully the exhuast will wake them up.

[G1n Mast3r]

"It's loud" but I've also talked to them about it and they enjoy it lol

[chillindrdude]

My brother in law once remarked (in a good way, I think), "I can hear you coming from a long ways". I lol'd. This is the stock exhaust, I'd like for it to be a bit louder.

[F83]

Originally Posted by dinonz

I love my friend who tells me I should have bought a Hyundai Genesis - it's a better car with more features

There's always next time.

[DBACE]

Mrs Diane: "I can always tell if you take your ///M3 out verses the CBR1000RR". Me: "How's that Mrs. Diane?" Mrs. Diane: "When you take the car......my windows rattle."

[Desborough]

Originally Posted by DBACE

Mrs Diane: "I can always tell if you take your ///M3 out verses the CBR1000RR". Me: "How's that Mrs. Diane?" Mrs. Diane: "When you take the car......my windows rattle."

You'll have that

[Xtabi]

Originally Posted by Xtabi

Your car shakes my front windows when you start it. That is awesome.

Lookin good.

That is a great color combination.

Can I sit in it?

How fast have you gone in it?

How many HP does it have?

It is going to break down after three years.

I'd race you home but we know how hat will end.

Another to add from yesterday...

I always get a big smile on my face when I hear you start your car. It sounds amazing!

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by Die ///M Rakete

This forum sure is different than the 1M/M2 forums that I'm used to.

Lol

[DrtyJrze]

A neighbor said something to my wife this weekend about my car being loud. Kinda pissed off he didn't say it to me.

My go to line is:

"It has direct injection. The start up is a little loud, but it reduces CO2 emission. Just trying to do my part to save the planet."

(Pause)

"What's the MPG on that oversized SUV you drive to work by yourself everyday?"

[idocm4]

"Nice car man...is that an M3?"

You'll be surprised how many people don't know the difference between an M3/M4. Lol.

[Oh ///My]

First wash and wax today, starting at 6:50 am. Neighbor came out to take daughter for a walk and said "looks fast". I was sure to pull back into garage to blow it off so I wasn't too loud.

Other neighbor yesterday said "what color is that, baby blue ? Looks gorgeous." Then offered to test drive it.

[pdx_m3r]

Had the car for about a month now. My neighbors haven't said anything yet, despite me firing it up daily at 5am for work.

Today, I saw my neighbor give me the evil glance twice today when I left.

[m4pewpew]

Originally Posted by milk242

I'm 31 but I'm Asian so I look 21. I always get, "wow how did you afford that?"

Say "my parents bought it for me."

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by milk242

I'm 31 but I'm Asian so I look 21. I always get, "wow how did you afford that?"

I drove through a In-N-Out at night and I heard the entire kitchen of the In-N-Out just talking about my car. It was really awkward.

One of them said, "Omg look at the interior!"

[Egrunt]

I have a good relationship with my neighbors and I have a company car for work. A few of my neighbors asked why the car is so loud when I do drive it and if it needs a new muffler since one said it sounded like her Honda Civic when it needed a muffler. My exhaust system is stock and I now keep the garage door closed when starting the vehicle.

[Ghetto2315]

I am my neighbor's time clock. I leave at 8:15-AM on the dot every morning. If she hears me leave before her, she knows that she's running behind lol

[mstarr0388]

Neighbor: "When I am in the dog park (right down the street) I always know when you're coming and going."
Me: "Sorry, I will try to keep it quiet. Maybe you are thinking of my roommates car, it is louder."
Neighbor: "Oh, its a different car?"

...Roomates car = 2014 M6 with Turner exhaust...

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by s0ul

How much HP is that?

Dude, that exhaust is fucking loud!

*being 24* Daddy's money gets you very far. *this one pisses me off*

Well, just for the sake of argument, let's game this out ...

Two 24 year-olds, both went to college, both doing well and make $150k/yr:

(1.) Saddled-down Eddy.
* parents are middle class for reals (< 70k/yr in total household income, probably more like $45k/yr income) and have zero savings
* parents didn't pay for his college, Eddy still has $80k in undergrad debt
* Eddy grew up and lives near NYC
* Sister still in HS who needs stuff
* Probably getting married soon, his fiancé would like to start a family

Eddy's got to worry about paying off his $80k in undergrad loans, saving for his grad school, marriage, kids, retirement, helping out his parents retirement, and maybe helping out his sister. With all of that, no way Eddy can afford a car, so he lives in a major metro with roommates and uses Uber.

(2.) Free wheeling Jake.
* Parents are upper-middle class (>250k/yr in total household income)
* Parents paid for his college, and have some money set aside for grad school if he wants it and/or his marriage
* Parents made some good investments, are set for retirement, Jake will likely get a house and a decent inheritance
* Jake grew up and lives in the south
* Jake's the youngest and his brother is a neurosurgeon
* Jake doesn't remember the name of the hottie her was bangin last night - marriage is pretty far down the road and, if he has kids, he doesn't know about it

Jake doesn't have to worry about school debt or saving for grad school, marriage, kids, or retirement. Jake saves, but also spends a lot of his income, so Jake bought a townhouse and drives an M3 and still has plenty of pocket money. Jake's parents bought him a lot of great stuff in college so it was pretty easy for him to furnish his townhouse.

Analysis. Unless one is the rarest of rare, your parents/family's financial situation can make $150k/yr look like poverty or a fortune - not to mention where you live and what your housing costs are. From Eddy's perspective, Jake's livin on Daddy's money even though Jake bought the car.

Anyway, whichever of those two is closer to you, I wouldn't get mad about the Daddy's money comment, it's a compliment ... you were born in and live in America so you're pretty fucking lucky just right there. Pretend they mean Daddy is Uncle Sam.

Your dad is probably one of your uncles anyway so ....

[s0ul]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Well, just for the same of argument, let's game that one out ...

Two 24 year-olds, both went to college, both doing well and make $150k/yr:

(1.) Saddled-down Eddy.
* parents are middle class for reals (< 70k/yr in total household income, probably more like $45k/yr income) and have zero savings
* parents didn't pay for his college, still has $80k in debt
* Eddy grew up and lives near NYC
* Sister still in HS who needs stuff
* Probably getting married soon, his fiancé would like to start a family

Eddy's got to worry about paying off his $80k in undergrad loans, saving for his grad school, marriage, kids, retirement, helping out his parents retirement, and maybe helping out his sister. With all of that, no way Eddy can afford a car, so he lives in a major metro with roommates and uses Uber.

(2.) Free wheeling Jake.
* Parents are upper-middle class (>200k/yr in total household income)
* Parents paid for his college, and have some money set aside for grad school if he wants it and/or his marriage
* Parents made some good investments, are set for retirement, Jake will likely get a house and a decent inheritance
* Jake grew up and lives in the south
* Jake's the youngest and his brother is a neurosurgeon
* Jake doesn't remember the name of the hottie her was bangin last night - marriage is pretty far down the road and, if he has kids, he doesn't know about it

Jake doesn't have to worry about school debt or saving for grad school, marriage, kids, or retirement. Jake saves, but also spends a lot of his income, so Jake bought a townhouse and drives an M3 and still has plenty of pocket money. Jake's parents bought him a lot of great stuff in college so it was pretty easy for him to furnish his townhouse.

Analysis. Unless one is the rarest of rare, your parents/family's financial situation can make $150k/yr look like poverty or a fortune - not to mention where you live and what your housing costs are. From Eddy's perspective, Jake's livin on Daddy's money even though Jake bought the car.

Anyway, whichever of those two is closer to you, I wouldn't get mad about the Daddy's money comment ... you were probably born and live in America so you're pretty fucking lucky just right there. Pretend they mean Daddy is Uncle Sam. You dad is probably one of your uncles anyway so ....

Great Scott! You put a lot of thought into this. :P