aron
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there is a perception that corsa drivers are poor or something... people always say to me; "you have a good job, why are you driving a corsa??"
there is a massive difference between a car you DRIVE and a car you OWN... 
matey with a focus rs (on finance) might look good but still have less money than someone who potters about in a subtle corsa...
as for driving a modded car, people either love it or hate it... it's a matter of taste...
so, in answer to the question, i am never ashamed to admit it, i like being under-estimated tbh. doesn't bother me at all!! 
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by aron85]
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Fro
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Very good post Aron
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by aron85
there is a perception that corsa drivers are poor or something... people always say to me; "you have a good job, why are you driving a corsa??"
there is a massive difference between a car you DRIVE and a car you OWN...
matey with a focus rs (on finance) might look good but still have less money than someone who potters about in a subtle corsa...
as for driving a modded car, people either love it or hate it... it's a matter of taste...
so, in answer to the question, i am never ashamed to admit it, i like being under-estimated tbh. doesn't bother me at all!!
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by aron85]
a-fucking-men
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by aron85
there is a perception that corsa drivers are poor or something... people always say to me; "you have a good job, why are you driving a corsa??"
there is a massive difference between a car you DRIVE and a car you OWN...
matey with a focus rs (on finance) might look good but still have less money than someone who potters about in a subtle corsa...
as for driving a modded car, people either love it or hate it... it's a matter of taste...
so, in answer to the question, i am never ashamed to admit it, i like being under-estimated tbh. doesn't bother me at all!!
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by aron85]
I get that feeling with me to be honest. I drive my car by choice as it' s really enjoyable car to drive.
I could buy any x, y, z, 10 grand car... but I don't see anything wrong with what I have.
Though so many people look down on it both, non car people and car people lol
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by Paul_J]
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Ben G
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i just say ford tbh, then they start asking me when it last broke down...
true, none so far, fingers crossed.
although... passenger front and rear lights need to be replaced because front gets condensation and water in and rear isn't fitted properly 
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G_Man
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I always get....
"so what car have you got?"
"BMW convertible"
"really, how old are you?"
"20"
"farking hell, where do you work. I wanna work where you do"
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by G_Man
I always get....
"so what car have you got?"
"BMW convertible"
"really, how old are you?"
"20"
"farking hell, where do you work. I wanna work where you do"
Yeh that's what I mean  look at my other thread.
If you say you own a BMW, people are really impressed
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aron
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quote:
Originally posted by G_Man
I always get....
"so what car have you got?"
"BMW convertible"
"really, how old are you?"
"20"
"farking hell, where do you work. I wanna work where you do"
congrats on owning a beemer, but why did you need to tell us that on this thread? 
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Ben G
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g-man i'm impressed, thought you was about 25 or so tbh
bet that cost a few bob on the insurance 
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silent_thunder89
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i think if you say "corsa sxi" or "corsa sport" etc it doesnt sound as bad (so long as its a decent model lol not like corsa swing or whatever, might sound worse actually
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mwg
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I liked my Corsa but sometimes I did feel a bit embarrassed depending who I was telling. Just grew out of it.
I think any of the Vauxhall/Ford/Citroen etc. super minis over the age of about 21 can be a bit embarrassing though. Doesn't mean I think there is anything wrong with those type of cars, you just know that other people dont think much of them.
I wouldn't find driving something like a new shape MINI Cooper bad though for example.
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by Matty G]
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Ben G
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matty 
better start saving for a bulky car then 
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mwg
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Edited it as you were typing that Ben 
Like I say there was nothing wrong with my Corsa, I just grew out of having a car like that  Badge whore maybe
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All Torque
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Un-educated people think that a Citreon Xzara is a 'people carrier' 
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16V_1600
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I just tell them I drive a corsa then take the piss about how slow the 1.6 sport corsa is
I don't mind it really though. 
[Edited on 21-12-2007 by 16V_1600CS]
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G_Man
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
g-man i'm impressed, thought you was about 25 or so tbh
bet that cost a few bob on the insurance
enjoy the money while i have it, before i get stuck in a mortgage i guess lol
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Ian
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That was my theory until I got a mortgage and still want a flash car.
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G_Man
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true, suppose it wont be worth much by the time i come to get a mortgage anyway, providing i still have it by then
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Doug
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When I say...."BMW" they all start saying oh is it your dads or I bet that costs alot to insure
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Ian
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They hold the money. The problem will be when you want to change it for something even better and don't have more money for monthlies.
So enjoy it while you can. You'll hate it when it starts falling to bits and you can't trade up and don't want to trade sideways
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G_Man
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i get random people shouting 'daddys car' at me
know what you mean Ian, when i get a mortgage, im gonna start at the bottom again i guess. Sacrifices you have to make i suppose
[Edited on 24-12-2007 by G_Man]
[Edited on 24-12-2007 by G_Man]
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Doug
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I had that in town the other night.
Some dirty council tramp pushing her push chair shouted it to me. Wanted to stop and tell her to stop spreading her legs and she might be able to do something with her life and be able to afford one
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G_Man
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kinda annoying, but suppose you expect it, and me looking even younger than i actually am makes it slightly worse
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mattk
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quote:
Originally posted by G_Man
true, suppose it wont be worth much by the time i come to get a mortgage anyway, providing i still have it by then
thats why ive bought my car now
have a loan for 3 years to pay for it, then I have the car, Let the mortgage begin
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Graham88
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I am starting to feel embarrassed to say I drive a Corsa. Especially when guys at my work are driving BM's, Brand new Punto's, S4's etc.
I agree about it not being seen as cool to own a Corsa once you're past 20 or so. If it's a 2 litre or something it may be more acceptable. Corsa just has a bad image tbh.
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