Kill story: Porsche 911 turbo vs Porsche GT3

[Ruiner]

So sad how all those cars will run a Porsche TT, but wont play around with alittle ole vette. Man----they must not mind getting walked by a 6 figure car, but no way in hell they wanna get walked by a $50k car.....mwuhahahahaha

I have rolled up along 996TT's, 360 Modena, Gallardo, Viper GTS etc and only one 996TT has taken the bait. The other's just look over with a haha you cant afford this look, and others wont even make eye contact.

Actually, these cars run me because I know them. Very rarely is it a "stranger" on the town. However, why bring money into the equation, Marshall? I've been walked by cars that cost 1/10th as much as mine. Does it hurt my pride? No. It isn't just about the power and you know this. That isn't why most people by cars like that. There is more to an exotic car than that. Do you really think that their reasoning is because of the cost of the car running against them? Don't confuse the "you can't afford this look" with the "It's not worth risking going to jail" look.

[v10sloboy]

Actually, these cars run me because I know them. Very rarely is it a "stranger" on the town. However, why bring money into the equation, Marshall? I've been walked by cars that cost 1/10th as much as mine. Does it hurt my pride? No. It isn't just about the power and you know this. That isn't why most people by cars like that. There is more to an exotic car than that. Do you really think that their reasoning is because of the cost of the car running against them? Don't confuse the "you can't afford this look" with the "It's not worth risking going to jail" look.

Well said

[Ruiner]

Well said

If I lose, I lose. I really couldn't care less how much or little the car that runs me costs. Anything can be made fast with enough money. Some cars are easier to make fast with less money of course, but you get the idea. If a civic or some other car pulls up next to me, I might punch the gas once or twice just for fun, but that's rare and quick. Usually that is because they do it first. If not, it's not because I am "stuck up" and look down on the car. It's because I don't think that the risk (ticket/jail) is worth the reward (saying I pulled a car, no matter what car it is). There is always someone faster...

[SilviaK93]

Actually, these cars run me because I know them. Very rarely is it a "stranger" on the town. However, why bring money into the equation, Marshall? I've been walked by cars that cost 1/10th as much as mine. Does it hurt my pride? No. It isn't just about the power and you know this. That isn't why most people by cars like that. There is more to an exotic car than that. Do you really think that their reasoning is because of the cost of the car running against them? Don't confuse the "you can't afford this look" with the "It's not worth risking going to jail" look.

Now Brandon....you know there are THOSE people with high end exotic cars that have the perception of, "you cant afford this car." I have seen it time and time again. Perfect example would be a car show I was at along with Brett (IA). A Ferrari owner walked up to him and his car during the show and said, "Isn't it funny how my daily driver is your show car and my show car is a Ferrari." He then turned away and walked off. Now give me the reasoning behind that? The guy was a pure d*ck and there was no reason for it, but to rub in someone elses face- you cant afford what I can!

Of course I am not saying ALL exotic owners are this way. Not one bit, BUT a vast majority of them are if you are not riding in an exotic next to them. You see the nicer side of some as you too are rolling a $100k car. For someone in a lesser car might not get the time of day. It is a fact!

I was not trying to bring money into the equation and yes anything can be made fast. My Nissan was faster than my Z and cost half of what the Z cost new. Remember I have been on both sides as well as you, VR4/996TT. That's why the guy with the 360 Modena at Jeffries wouldnt play with me on a quick hwy pull. He was all up to run something and show how fast his mighty Ferrari was, but once he saw and heard about what I drove- Nissan- he played the whole it's not worth it card, there are to many cops, - funny he didnt mention any of that prior.

I own a car now that is partly classified as an exotic- at least ranked with them. BUT yet I will still hang out in a parking lot and shoot the $hit with the same crews I did before. You do the same, BUT tell me how many times do you see a 360, Gallardo, 996TT owner do that???? People with those cars for the MOST PART will only hang with those with the same/similar status car. Tell me if I am lying?

Even vette guys. I have been to some vette shows and they wont give me time of day if I ask about their car. As soon as I tell them I have a Z06 then they will start talking to me as if I exist.


You and I have known each other for some time, and you know how I am for the most part. What I speak of is what I have experienced and have seen. I have nothing against honda owners and nothing against the guy that can afford a $200k Gallardo that I CAN'T! BUT I do have an issue with the Gallardo owner who thinks they are BETTER than me just b/c they can afford that kindof car.


Sorry to get so off topic- great kill on that GT3. I saved the vid for future viewing.

[Ruiner]

Now Brandon....you know there are THOSE people with high end exotic cars that have the perception of, "you cant afford this car." I have seen it time and time again. Perfect example would be a car show I was at along with Brett (IA). A Ferrari owner walked up to him and his car during the show and said, "Isn't it funny how my daily driver is your show car and my show car is a Ferrari." He then turned away and walked off. Now give me the reasoning behind that? The guy was a pure d*ck and there was no reason for it, but to rub in someone elses face- you cant afford what I can!


Sorry to get so off topic- great kill on that GT3. I saved the vid for future viewing.

See, now THAT is an asshole. I have really yet to run across someone like that, so perhaps that's why my perception is skewed. That's fucked up, honestly. I'm sorry that it happened. It gives exotic owners a bad name and rightfully so. Thanks for the response, though. It now makes more sense as to why you said what you said.