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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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it's a mixed bag for me, some days I get positive thumbs up and then the occasional pickup guy who yells profanity at me.
My car is black with ducktail and black sport technos, so it does look a little flashy, but still classy.
Gas up usually involves some commnets and the occasional iphone pic or vid.
I do feel a little "on display" sometimes, you can feel the looks at red lights and such.
It can be weird answering questions from strangers, but I'm usually very friendly as well (at least I think I am )
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Haha I think a Bugatti owner should have a plate with DOES267
I have heard that the Bugatti gas tank's capacity allows only 8 minutes at top speed so the OEM tire was engineered to last only 10 minutes at that speed before potentially "exploding " from the heat build up , but not more , so that the rubber / construction would be pliable enough to be usable on the street vs a salt flat

 

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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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Try driving a Ferrari, the Porsche is undercover compared to my last car.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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I hate the attention my car gets at parking lots and gas stations, I don't mind a "Nice car" comment, but the "How much did it cost you?" and "How fast does it go?" questions got old.
The annoying thing is, if you are not having a good day, You have to suck it up and put on a nice face, otherwise you just come off as an a$$ when someone asks you about it.
 

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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by galion
I hate the attention my car gets at parking lots and gas stations, I don't mind a "Nice car" comment, but the "How much did it cost you?" and "How fast does it go?" questions got old.
The annoying thing is, if you are not having a good day, You have to suck it up and put on a nice face, otherwise you just come off as an a$$ when someone asks you about it.
The only question that I dislike is how much did it cost. That is kind of private, I am happy to answer other questions regarding performance, etc. when someone asks about cost I just say a lot. Not sure how else you would answer.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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The only question that I dislike is how much did it cost. That is kind of private, I am happy to answer other questions regarding performance, etc. when someone asks about cost I just say a lot. Not sure how else you would answer.

Or you could tell them you won it in a raffle!

Ha ha.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Capsfan
The only question that I dislike is how much did it cost. That is kind of private, I am happy to answer other questions regarding performance, etc. when someone asks about cost I just say a lot. Not sure how else you would answer.
If they impolitely ask how much it cost:
I say "I got a deal on a used one for around 80. Well cared for". I say this even though mine was new. I hate to show off saying 100+. I'm in the conservative midwest. Works for me. Humble response that's not bragging
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by STG958
Or you could tell them you won it in a raffle!

Ha ha.
Lmao! Love it

If I feel up to joking I say" you should see bill for the kitchen I had to buy my wife after I bought this damn car!"
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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When asked how much it costs I say many years of study, many years of work, and a pinch of luck.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SergePorsche
When asked how much it costs I say many years of study, many years of work, and a pinch of luck.
A good sincere answer!
 
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When asked how much it costs I say many years of study, many years of work, and a pinch of luck.
A truthful answer yes. For someone that actually had to ask how much it costs, that explanation means nothing to them in most cases.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by galion
I hate the attention my car gets at parking lots and gas stations, I don't mind a "Nice car" comment, but the "How much did it cost you?" and "How fast does it go?" questions got old.
The annoying thing is, if you are not having a good day, You have to suck it up and put on a nice face, otherwise you just come off as an a$$ when someone asks you about it.
Exactly.
I feel I should always be incredibly nice to people about it (otherwise I'll be the "snob" I dont want to be). When in most cases I'd prefer not to be bothered. I dont mean to sound misanthropic, I love people. But I just don't want to talk about it sometimes.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by STG958
Or you could tell them you won it in a raffle!

Ha ha.
I am kinda young so I remember once I told someone it was my dad's.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by charles.macneil
I am kinda young so I remember once I told someone it was my dad's.
I always tell that I know squat because its my Boss's car.
 
Old Jul 13, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Yes just tint the windows that will save you all the talking from other people and from the strong UV rays too.
 


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