Would you have the same group of friends?
Yes. My friends could care less about my car. just the groupies.

Would you have the same significant other?
Yes. she could care less. she just wants me to be happy.

Would you have the same lifestyle?
In a sense yes. but i wouldnt have to feel obligated to go to meets and other car related events. and i'll also have a lot of extra money to put into other hobbies.

Would people think any differently of you, had you never owned that car?
naw. im a great mother fucker either way.

MAIN QUESTION:

If you didn't have your car, would people still think of you in the same respect or would it be lesser?
i'm valued no matter what. as a matter of fact. the people ive met through the whole car thing QUICKLY realize there's more to me than this car thing and we become friends based off the other things we may have in common. cars rarely come up in conversation.