I usually just do a "thanks!" as well, if someone wants to ask further questions I'm happy to answer but that's about it. The most common question I get here in Chicago is how it handles in snow.

 

I say sincerely "thanks man, it's a blast. That's really nice of you to take the time to say that, I really appreciate it." Ut usually leads to a few mire questions and conversation, nothing too time consuming. In the end if you are sincere, they realize that not all p-car owners are a**holes and it's worthwhile to pass on a compliment. If you don't do this, it reaffirms the negative impression many people have about people who own a d drive them. With this type of response, I gave never had one bad encounter. Hope it helps.

 

I only get compliments from older women and guys of all ages. I get the impression most younger gals have no idea what kind of car we're driving

 

Same here, a sincere "Thanks" and usually add that it took me 20 years to get it.

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2008 997 C2S

 

I say "thanks" then usually ignore people at this point. I've had this happen a few times and immediately after I've engaged the person, they ask for money, tell me a sob story or try to pull some sort of scam. Living in LA can be a drag.

 

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i rarely wear those nice clothes my wife buys for me so i think people mostly do not feel comfortable enough even to start a conversation based on my own exterior.

 

I just reply "Thanks" and that it is a treat to finally get something that I saved 11 years for. It puts it into perspective for folks.

 

I never get compliments, I guess 911s are pretty common out here. I usually say "Thanks" and leave it at that. Sometimes I'm tempted to correct with "It's pronounced Porsh-uh with 2 syllables" but I don't see that flying over too well.

 

Thats pretty funny. Yesterday, some guy asked me if my car was the same car that Will Smith drove in the Bad Boys movie. I could do nothing but laugh and say that it was but mine is a little newer. I could tell he didn't know too much about cars so I didn't want to get into a conversation about the different models. I gave a quick tour and that was it.

 

A simple 'thanks, and a smile.

 

Ya, I'm wondering the same thing...how to take compliments.

See, I'm a wedding photographer (yes, I make a living doing this), so I always get comments. Stuff like, "Business must be good" or "I need to change my profession". My natural answer is "Yes". Still awkward, I find.

Even more awkward is (at the wedding reception) standing at the urinal and the dude next to me tells me how sweet my car is. Meanwhile, I'm just trying to focus at the task at hand.

 

i think a sincere "thanks, i appreciate it" is the best/safest response. i'm never quite sure what's behind the comment or compliment so i think it's safe.

i remember the day i first drove it to work, my work IM account got absolutely bombarded. it got so bad that i had to copy/paste this set of responses:

yes, it is
thanks, i appreciate it
i've been planning to buy it since i was 8
yeah, it's fast but i can't really test it on public roads
sure, we can go for a drive anytime. lunch?
(in response to 'how much was it') brb, gtg to a meeting

also, i get a lot of comments from kids 10-12, and i appreciate their interest - it makes me remember when i was 8 and vowed to one day own a 911. but what's with the first question coming out of their mouths being "how much did you pay for it"?

 

Mine is leased, so I always have the option of saying "The car is leased, so I didn't actually buy it and it's not really my car. I'm just sort of renting it." That should undercut any questions about what it cost. Of course, I'll probably wind up buying it at the end of the lease, but they don't need to know that.

 

I usually ask if he/she knows about cars if I sense that they want to talk and I am in the mood. Chatting about cars is fun as we can go technical and discuss matters not directly related to dollars.

Otherwise, just a "thank you".