luke_clifton Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Had a total **** tonight, a random stranger. Whilst I was minding my own business and visiting the bank, start telling me that Subaru's are crap, & very slow. He also continued to tell me that they also sound like old VW beetles. I did the normal thing, ignored him and just continued on my way, leaving him to discuss why Subaru's are terrible. Now let me just say that I feel the comment "Subaru's sound like Beetle's", is to me, a compliment. We all know what kind of icon a VW bug is, & lets face it, there engines are the same setup, so duh. I persoally really like the old style VW beetles & campers, I think there cool, & look very fun. As for saying about Subaru's being fast! since when did I tell him that I think they are? The guy's just a total knob.
scoobytibs Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 most of the time its because youve got wot they want i get the same sort of thing ,think its the area we live in mate ,you should of spun him round and give him a good wedgey chill out man
20withascooby Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 i would of said to him go get your car we will see if its fast or say to him what car you got then mate wait for him to say i havent gt one i dont drive. The bimbo in the nail salon where gemma goes act said "wat car was that was it a beetle" does it looklike a beetle NO!!!lol.
darryl_martin Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Had a skyline owner telling me how terrible they are (scoobies not skylines!) so I showed a bit of interest in his car. Unfortunately off the road as it needs a new engine, tyres, suspension and brakes. It is however going to be fitted with a 650bhp engine........ at some point no doubt!! I commented that that would be interesting going through the back wheels as it's a GTT. He then asked if mine was 2wd.......... mmmmmmmmm knows a lot then!
Scooby Hoo? Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Had a skyline owner telling me how terrible they are (scoobies not skylines!) so I showed a bit of interest in his car. Unfortunately off the road as it needs a new engine, tyres, suspension and brakes. It is however going to be fitted with a 650bhp engine........ at some point no doubt!! I commented that that would be interesting going through the back wheels as it's a GTT.He then asked if mine was 2wd.......... mmmmmmmmm knows a lot then! I thought your's was 2wd Tony, as when your driving it I've never seen you have all 4 wheels on the road at the same time, unless you count when it's parked on your drive.
Scooby Hoo? Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 "Subaru's sound like Beetle's" YEAH YEAH YEAH John, Paul, George, and Ringo Did you volunteer to drive him back to his Care Home?
mikkers Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats on not drop-kicking his face in. Didnt he at least say you have a nice and shiney exhaust? What a total tool, dont really care if he dosnt like scoobys, but actually saying that to you is out of order. He knew it would wind you up, but said it anyway. You wouldnt go up to someone and tell them you thought their bird was a right old swamp-donkey, so why start slagging off your car. He was clearly aching for a slap.
fudge Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 I had the same thing. A guy at work has a son who has a Renault Cleo mid engined V6 thing, and he swore that it was faster than my car, so I gave him a warp factor 8 around the local lanes. Apart from leaving a stink inside my car he was gripping the dash so hard his knuckles where pure white!. t**t
mikkers Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 I had the same thing. A guy at work has a son who has a Renault Cleo mid engined V6 thing, and he swore that it was faster than my car, so I gave him a warp factor 8 around the local lanes.Apart from leaving a stink inside my car he was gripping the dash so hard his knuckles where pure white!. t**t I hope you charged him for the petrol!
Scooby Hoo? Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats on not drop-kicking his face in. Didnt he at least say you have a nice and shiney exhaust?What a total tool, dont really care if he dosnt like scoobys, but actually saying that to you is out of order. He knew it would wind you up, but said it anyway. You wouldnt go up to someone and tell them you thought their bird was a right old swamp-donkey, so why start slagging off your car. He was clearly aching for a slap. Just tell them "that you only bougth the car because it was Jodie Kidd's, and the thought of sitting on that seat each day is better than any car on the road. "
granby Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 who is jodie kidd??? Jodie Kidd and a bit of a petrolhead
20withascooby Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 still dont no her think ive seen her on top gear
pistonbroke2 Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 That'll be jealousy rearing its ugly head me thinks. I'd have had to ask him what he drives, then promptly started ripping into it. If someone mistakes my car for sounding like a beetle, I'd seriously consider getting it looked at, as at the moment, it sounds more like a thundering storm front tearing through the streets upsetting everyone and making small children cry
danno Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 It is the most frustrating thing about driving a Scooby (even counting the petrol consumption!), the comments from other people and the unwanted attention at traffic lights. No, I'm not going to race your big xorsted 1.3 Corsa off the lights to make you feel important, I care too much about my fuel, licence and clutch and would rather save them for a deserted B-road or something worthwhile like a Skyline. If your "beating" me off the lights then gives you cause to give me the finger and leave you to go bragging to your mates, good for you There's a guy I work with who has a Bini Cooper Works. Apparently it's the fastest thing ever. I think his car is an overweight, over-priced, underpowered wrong-wheel-drive box with a negligible boot and its "blistering" 6.5s 0-60 time leaves me cold. Still, whatever makes you happy. As the OP said, not worth arguing with people. You either "get" Scoobies or you don't.
luke_clifton Posted July 10, 2008 Author Posted July 10, 2008 It is the most frustrating thing about driving a Scooby (even counting the petrol consumption!), the comments from other people and the unwanted attention at traffic lights. No, I'm not going to race your big xorsted 1.3 Corsa off the lights to make you feel important, I care too much about my fuel, licence and clutch and would rather save them for a deserted B-road or something worthwhile like a Skyline. If your "beating" me off the lights then gives you cause to give me the finger and leave you to go bragging to your mates, good for you Thats what I hate the most about scooby ownership.. I get so p***ed off with tw@ts who want to race down every road. On several occasions i've pulled over to let some nob who's sitting 2mm from my bumber go past. I'll have to use the Jodie Kidd comment next time lol.
20withascooby Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Thats what I hate the most about scooby ownership.. I get so p***ed off with tw@ts who want to race down every road. On several occasions i've pulled over to let some nob who's sitting 2mm from my bumber go past.I'll have to use the Jodie Kidd comment next time lol. used to love that when i had my flamer kit wats that smell oh its your bumper
quagmire Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 It is the most frustrating thing about driving a Scooby (even counting the petrol consumption!), the comments from other people and the unwanted attention at traffic lights. No, I'm not going to race your big xorsted 1.3 Corsa off the lights to make you feel important, I care too much about my fuel, licence and clutch and would rather save them for a deserted B-road or something worthwhile like a Skyline. If your "beating" me off the lights then gives you cause to give me the finger and leave you to go bragging to your mates, good for you 1.3 corsa's lol Down my way its all saxo's and fiesta's
granby Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 I don't get people trying to race me, maybe they think it's just a estate and slow
scoobytibs Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 well perhaps people do still have respect for the elderly then ,thats good to know
granby Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 well perhaps people do still have respect for the elderly then ,thats good to know
Scooby Hoo? Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 I don't get people trying to race me, maybe they think it's just a estate and slow But your car isn't slow Ian, it's just that you drive it SLOW I have the same problem Ian, they pull along side me at the lights take one look and think that the car must belong to one of my son's, so dont bother trying to race. I have been know to then responed by flexing the oldgirls bph
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now