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Other driver: "Is that a Tesla?"
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Just had some one pull up next to me and ask if I was in a Tesla. No idea why just kind of perplexed me a bit. Never before in any old car did I get attention, but in this I get loads even though I got black and thought it would stay under the radar - kind of wierd especially form non car enthusiasts. I have no idea why some one would think its a tesla its pretty much kind of the opposite - but just my chuckle for the day. On a positive note 120 miles and break in service Friday - so far all my miles have been pointless and me just enjoying / getting to know the car and I freaking love it!! Everything I expected it to be (didnt expect it to be a tesla!) And more! |
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You should have said “yes”, then rev’d the engine.
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05-11-2021, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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not sure if that person was making a joke or only saw the car from a certain angle in traffic etc... but tell me what were they driving?
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99% of people have no idea about cars. Nearly every "fast looking" car I've owned had at least one person ask if it was a Ferrari. I had someone ask me if my Aston Martin was a Corvette and then when I told them it was an Aston, they were disappointed and said "you should have bought a Corvette."
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05-11-2021, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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This car is going to be in production for another 5-6 years. Come up for air bro. You don't need to disparage it's looks on every thread.
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I'm all good with the car. Someone posted a thread next to some Toyota and it looked very similar.( From the back ) I can't find it to repost. I'm sticking with my F82 for now. Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of the new one but looks are so individual to each there own. I like the look of My GTR. Most people don't and it's all good. They don't own it, have to live with it I do. My biggest gripe is the stance. Not the grill. Which can be fixed very easily. Just surprised how it came from BMW. I just like poking the BMW nut-swingers who think these cars are the BEST of everything. Many are in this category. That's what makes all this shit fun and interesting. If everyone was in here blowing each other with the same opinion, that would be the Ferrari forums. LOL.
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I never kept a car for more than 3 years until my GTR. I almost bought another M3 over that back in 2010, so glad I did not. It is a super fun street car. I'm going on 6-7 years with it being built and have had Zero issues. Changed turbos once and that was my choice for faster spool. I really hope the AWD M's are heading to big builds sooner than later. I may jump in to one down the road. Like I said befeore, If you have never driven in a 1000 HP AWD car, find one and try it! You will be ordering parts from Japan overnight. LOL. I cant imagine the guys running 1500 and up.
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I bet they saw it from the front only. If it's black I could see someone thinking it's a new Tesla like the Roadster. The G82 is new enough that no regular Joe will know what it is.
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No not at all. It's expected for sure. I love BMW's also. I'm on my 3rd M car now. When people talk shit on one, I don't get all butt hurt. At the end of the day, it's a friggin car. That's it. Be happy you can drive one and your healthy. Buy and drive whatever you want. Fuck what anyone else says.
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IMHO they were deliberately "low-key trolling" you and trying to see how you'd react. Sounds like you got a laugh out of it, so no harm done.
The psychology of new car ownership probably favors a less friendly reaction, on average. The trolling party in this case was likely hoping to elicit some anger or at least some type of indication that you were offended. Instead, you just thought they were kind of stupid. |
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its got a trunk and taillights so it looks exactly like a toyota Those negative 'it looks just like this car' posts get me every time because it never looks anything like them haha I can see not liking the design but it is certainly unique.
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Who? The guy who made the comment to the OP? Sorry, I probably should have quoted the OP since that is post to which I meant my reply to apply to.
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Wow...I've heard it all... until I think back to that time I saw lady in Tesla pull up next to me at Shell station, got out and was looking for the gas tank... I really hoped it was her brother's car she was "borrowing"
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