Perceived arrogance..? I hope I'm wrong..
#41
03-23-2013, 10:57 AM
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In October 2012 I took my XK8 to Biloxi, Mississippi for their annual Beach Crusin week. There are literally thousand of older cars there in every category you can imagine. My Jag was widely accepted and I got all of those thumbs up and great comments. Maybe it's just a California thing, although I would have thought they appreciate nice cars as well.
#42
03-24-2013, 12:12 AM
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Here in communist France any car worth more than about $50K when new is frowned upon by the revolutionaries.
Which is precisely why I bought my XKR. I simply love wafting about in it, blitzing the occasional Peugeot or Renault that wants to take me on. It's also RHD and has a Côte d'Azur licence plate, which must pi$$ them off even more
Which is precisely why I bought my XKR. I simply love wafting about in it, blitzing the occasional Peugeot or Renault that wants to take me on. It's also RHD and has a Côte d'Azur licence plate, which must pi$$ them off even more
I've never needed the approval/disapproval of others to run my life. Those who make negative comments about my Jag, and by extension, me, are easily ignored.
But I've never entirely felt comfortable about accepting compliments about the car. After all, I just BOUGHT it. Accolades should rightly be given to those who conceived, designed and built it. My pleasure is in driving it.
But I've never entirely felt comfortable about accepting compliments about the car. After all, I just BOUGHT it. Accolades should rightly be given to those who conceived, designed and built it. My pleasure is in driving it.
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#43
03-24-2013, 02:09 AM
I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, and if I offend anyone please let me apologize in advance. I don't mean this to be offensive.
I am new to the world of "nice cars". What I mean by that is I am basically a old Ford or Chevy guy. Most of my cars are street rods or classics. When I drive these cars I usually get a smile and a thumbs up from the motoring public at large. I always try to smile and give a little wave or honk. If I am approached when parked somewhere I am glad to answer questions, or let someone take a picture with my car.
While we were traveling recently in our XK8 I did not get that response. In fact what I perceived was more of an assumption that we were rich *** holes that expected to be treated as such. If they only knew that my car cost less than 10K and that I worked on it constantly to make it run, maybe they would feel differently. I hope I am wrong in this perception. Maybe I just ran into the wrong group of people, but it is not what I am about.
Maybe I am guilty of feeling that way too when I see some of the super cars that some people drive. It is a little different to be on the other side.....
I am new to the world of "nice cars". What I mean by that is I am basically a old Ford or Chevy guy. Most of my cars are street rods or classics. When I drive these cars I usually get a smile and a thumbs up from the motoring public at large. I always try to smile and give a little wave or honk. If I am approached when parked somewhere I am glad to answer questions, or let someone take a picture with my car.
While we were traveling recently in our XK8 I did not get that response. In fact what I perceived was more of an assumption that we were rich *** holes that expected to be treated as such. If they only knew that my car cost less than 10K and that I worked on it constantly to make it run, maybe they would feel differently. I hope I am wrong in this perception. Maybe I just ran into the wrong group of people, but it is not what I am about.
Maybe I am guilty of feeling that way too when I see some of the super cars that some people drive. It is a little different to be on the other side.....
But anyway, it's taken a while.
#44
03-24-2013, 08:46 AM
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#46
03-24-2013, 10:13 AM
My XK8 is the first convertible I've ever owned. I've never owned a bike. However, that said, the experience of driving topless has helped me understand why bikers just LOVE to get out and ride. I've also noticed that most bikers take care of their rides like we take car of our XK8/Rs.
I had a similar experience with some bikers admiring the XK8. You should have seen them beam when I went over and admired their rides.
I had a similar experience with some bikers admiring the XK8. You should have seen them beam when I went over and admired their rides.
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