Phoe Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 lol you honestly seem to be a one of a kind type of woman. Too bad there's not many women like you out there. Thanks Don't think I'm terribly rare though. Just a little less common. I suspect you'd find more like me in rural areas.
NJ123 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks Don't think I'm terribly rare though. Just a little less common. I suspect you'd find more like me in rural areas. Yeah, I suppose that's possible. I live in the suburbs so I guess I'm out of luck lol.
Imported Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 OP, you will never get a real answer. Other than as long as the car is decent and not a junker in poor condition. Also, it really depends on the women you date. And not just because she is a "gold digger". If you're taking out girls that work retail or are on the lower end for $$$, it's not like they'll expect you to be rich...unless they're gold diggers. If you're dating women that make $100k+ and drive "luxuary" cars themselves, maybe they will expect you to be on the same level as them....and that is not gold digging. However, I will say that when women see my car, it's like the icing on the cake. It's like all that and a bag of chips. If I were just driving a late model economy car, I doubt most women would be disappointed with me, let alone end the date then and there, but yeah...I diffinitely notice women perking up more so upon seeing my car. Getting sexually aroused when we drive around (stick shift, leather, great sounding engine/exhaust, down shift, accelatration) It doesn't make or break you, but it does matter. But your question is asking women if they think they are shallow. Of course they don't. However, trust me....it can affect how things play out. Everything does. 1
NJ123 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 OP, you will never get a real answer. Other than as long as the car is decent and not a junker in poor condition. Also, it really depends on the women you date. And not just because she is a "gold digger". If you're taking out girls that work retail or are on the lower end for $$$, it's not like they'll expect you to be rich...unless they're gold diggers. If you're dating women that make $100k+ and drive "luxuary" cars themselves, maybe they will expect you to be on the same level as them....and that is not gold digging. However, I will say that when women see my car, it's like the icing on the cake. It's like all that and a bag of chips. If I were just driving a late model economy car, I doubt most women would be disappointed with me, let alone end the date then and there, but yeah...I diffinitely notice women perking up more so upon seeing my car. Getting sexually aroused when we drive around (stick shift, leather, great sounding engine/exhaust, down shift, accelatration) It doesn't make or break you, but it does matter. But your question is asking women if they think they are shallow. Of course they don't. However, trust me....it can affect how things play out. Everything does. Honestly to me if a woman cares so much about what type of car you drive than there not even worth the time. Only exception is if they drive a really good car & have a good job themselves that pays for their luxury car. But even than, that still comes across as having a bit of an unattractive attitude.
SolG Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Do any of you remember the movie Crazy People; where a group of inpatients in an asylum end up being successful advertising agents by using radical truth in marketing? My fav slogan from that movie is, 'Jaguar - for men who like handjobs from beautiful women they hardly know'. (Second fav is, 'Volvo - they're boxy but they're good.') Kind of sums it up for me. Agree totes that borrowing for a prestige car indicates a deficit of financial literacy and a corresponding surplus of fragile ego. Wanting to brag about and show off the prestige car just screams try-hard loser to me. And if he lives somewhere like Hong Kong or Singapore with great public transport infrastructure, I'd question why he even has a car at all! Couldn't care a fig for what a man drives; cars are just a mode of transportation not an indication of relationship worth. Must say I agree with the other posters here that suggest it doesn't even come up in conversation between women when discussing men. Just not even a consid at all for the women I hang out with :-/ 2
Davey L Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Damn, I actually drive a 2010 Ford Focus........ Ha! I can beat that - 2004 Ford Focus. I was very proud of it once - in 2004. 1
Phoe Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I drive an 06 tundra. It is the vehicle of my dreams! For about 10 years before I got it, I wanted a tundra. It feels pretty awesome to actually have my dream vehicle! 1
NJ123 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Ha! I can beat that - 2004 Ford Focus. I was very proud of it once - in 2004. Damn, well I had a 2001 Focus since last December. But I had to get rid of it finally, since there were too many problems with that car. And I needed to get a new car right away due to needing one for work so I got a good deal on the 2010 Focus at the dealership right near me. If I had more money saved up, I would have gotten something better of course. But it's such an easy car to drive & it's great on gas. I can't complain. For my next car I definitely want to upgrade to something that's considered better though.
most_distant_galaxy Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I like nice things, but for cars I dont care that much. As long as a car does its job and is safe and well maintained, Im happy to sit inside.
MissBee Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 When I'm on dates or talking with women, and the conversation of cars come up, I often get asked what I drive (or they see.) After I tell them I drive a 2012 Ford Focus, it's amazing how quickly their tone changes and can tell they are suddenly turned off. If a woman with half a brain realized that by saving money from this company car, which is 100% paid for, I might actually have money. But I guess they would rather be with a guy with a nice BMW but is in debt up to their necks? I find this tactic actually weeds out the gold diggers and materialistic women. I like cars, so if a man has a nice car, I notice it. Just like watches, I really like watches, and shoes as well, so if a man is wearing a nice watch or nice shoes, I'm not blind, I will notice and assume something about his taste based on it. Same with his car, clothes etc. However, I don't care what car a man drives in the sense that I am not going to be disappointed or choose not to date a man because he doesn't have a particular kind of car. 1
anika99 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 I don't care what a man drives so long as the vehicle is clean and safe. I once had a guy pick me up in his 2000 Ford F150. No problem there but when I got in the vehicle I quickly noticed that was the most filthy disgusting vehicle I had ever seen. Dried spillage all over the console, floors and back seat covered in garbage and worst of all it positively reeked of stale tobacco and old body odor. I was so turned off. Sure it was his work vehicle but it was the only vehicle he had and I couldn't believe he would pick up a date without at least making an effort to make it decent. 1
mrs rubble Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 My man drives a truck for a living. His personal car when I met him was a beat up old unroad worthy ford laser! He now owns a tidy road legal mitsibishi...but always wants to drive mine as I have a mint old Camaro. My car is a man magnet!!
CrystalCastles Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 No, I don't actually care what kind of car he drives but I am a sucker for a fast one nonetheless. Same here. Any car, as long as it works and doesn't release a huge cloud of stinky gray smoke wherever we go, is good enough. But I did date a guy who was a huge fan of sports cars. O...M...G. :love: Honestly, maybe I'm out of touch with this, but why do people care so much about how fast a car can go when you can barely even drive fast anyway due to the speeding laws? If you get caught speeding, than you get a huge amount of points on your license. Or possibly even lose your license in a second or third offense. It depends. I live in a relatively populated area, but its still on the outskirts of the city and there are plenty of quiet streets and areas that aren't often frequented and my date with the sports cars showed off the speed. A flashy car impresses many women. Why not? I mean, if a date drove an Aston Martin, I'd die, or lie on the hood and rub the surface while drooling. I'm a huge Bond fan though. But otherwise, cars are just material things. Many women can appreciate a fancy car, but ultimately its the man she's dating, not the car he drives. My boyfriend drives a beat-up red Chevrolet and honestly I couldn't care less.
littleblackheart Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 Those of my friends whose husbands drive a 'flashy' car resent it to no end and certainly get no pleasure out of it at all - something to do with the insurance price, the headache it is to maintain it and the endless time and effort devoted to said car, apparently. So a flashy car may get you appreciative looks from anyone who likes nice cars (a McLaren mp4-12c, either black or silver for me), and it may also help you get dates with a specific type of girl for a while but if it's a long-term prospect you're looking for, be forewarned: she might very well make you sell it, as one of my friends did...
todreaminblue Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 I dont care what a man drives....i just care how he drives .....deb
Gloria25 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 No, I do not depend solely on the vehicle...for me it's also "what's behind the steering wheel"... One time, some idiot was trying to chat me up and he was like, "I drive that X there" and I was like rolling my eyes so far in the back of my head and was getting ready to punch his lights out. Did he seriously think I was gonna change how attracted I was to him (which was ZERO) cuz he pointed out what vehicle he drove? Seriously? But yes, vehicle does make a difference. But, on top of what's behind the steering wheel, I would also be influenced on how/why they got that vehicle. I worked with one guy who literally was eating ramen noodles, cuz all his money went into his car payment. I also know of people who drive beaters to/from work to save on gas - while they either share or have better cars that they drive with the family. Now, I cannot stand blinged out vehicles, vehilces like BMW, Mercedes Benz, Jags, etc. if you are buying them to "keep up with the Joneses" or to be flashy. I understand how some people really like a certain type of vehicle - like a truck - cuz it has a use for them. But, if you are trying to perpetrate some level of "status", then you are phony to me. I don't like flashy, phony people. OH, OOOO...M.....G. The people who drive blinged out vehicles and live in government housing, live with their parents, live in a box - in other words, they can't even afford their own pad and/or a decent pad - but think you are gonna go ga-ga cuz they drive an expensive and/or blinged out vehicle 1
autumnnight Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 It's how well over 90% of you operate, even if subconsciously. I cannot, as a woman, fathom being arrogant enough to proclaim I know how 90% of men think. how absurdly ridiculous. 2
NJ123 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 It depends. I live in a relatively populated area, but its still on the outskirts of the city and there are plenty of quiet streets and areas that aren't often frequented and my date with the sports cars showed off the speed. A flashy car impresses many women. Why not? I mean, if a date drove an Aston Martin, I'd die, or lie on the hood and rub the surface while drooling. I'm a huge Bond fan though. But otherwise, cars are just material things. Many women can appreciate a fancy car, but ultimately its the man she's dating, not the car he drives. My boyfriend drives a beat-up red Chevrolet and honestly I couldn't care less. Yeah, true. I'm just not really a big car person to be honest. Like I said, I just want a good nice reliable car where I could get to places I need to be. But that doesn't mean I want to drive a huge piece of **** that looks really old either. And I don't care how fast a car can go or accelerates at because I wouldn't care to drive at 130mph anyway or care to go 0-60mph in like 5 seconds. Just don't see what the big fuss is in that. I mean if I had the money, I'd of course buy something better than a Focus. But for now I'm happy with the car since it's easy to drive, good on gas & a reliable car.
CrystalCastles Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 Yeah, true. I'm just not really a big car person to be honest. Like I said, I just want a good nice reliable car where I could get to places I need to be. But that doesn't mean I want to drive a huge piece of **** that looks really old either. And I don't care how fast a car can go or accelerates at because I wouldn't care to drive at 130mph anyway or care to go 0-60mph in like 5 seconds. Just don't see what the big fuss is in that. I mean if I had the money, I'd of course buy something better than a Focus. But for now I'm happy with the car since it's easy to drive, good on gas & a reliable car. The bolded is the most important. Its better to buy a cheaper car within your budget than splurge on an ultra-fancy car and then have problems paying rent. Anybody who judges you based on the fact that you drive a Focus rather than a Maserati isn't worth dating. Personally I can appreciate a fancy car. I don't keep up with model numbers or anything, but I love the look of sports cars. I also love trucks and jeeps. Its kind of like the appreciation some women have for Coach purses or designer jewelry. I don't give a fig about that crap and don't understand why its important, but some women like that stuff nonetheless. Its not a big deal (at least to me) if you don't have that. I'd care more about what kind of person you are.
thefooloftheyear Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 All my cars /trucks are fast, black and shiny......And no girly-matics..... Funny (but true) story... I used to do some repo work as an extension of my business..I spent more than half my time hooking newer BMW's, Benz's and Audi's from younger/middle aged folks...mostly guys....So when you see a guy in one of those, dont get any false ideas...he could be one of those thats step ahead of the repo guy... TFY ... 1
nofeelings22 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 I cannot, as a woman, fathom being arrogant enough to proclaim I know how 90% of men think. how absurdly ridiculous. You would be able to if you knew more men in depth
nofeelings22 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 When I get the urge for a fun toy, I just rent it. Had a fun (but not so cool) convertible Mustang all this week in Miami and rented a VERY cool Ducati for one day.
Arieswoman Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 I agree with Anika99 post 36#. I never judged a man by the type of car, more the condition of the car. If it was dirty inside (full of coke cans, chip wrappers, empty crisp packets, old newspapers, magazines etc) and unwashed on the outside, then that told me I was dating a slob. No thanks. It goes without saying that it has to be safe.....
Toodaloo Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 When I was 17 I did start dating a guy because I fell in lust with his 1967 Mustang but that was the only time in my life I dated a car. Yeah but you were 17 and that is a nice car... Oh I am also crossing off any man stupid enough to have a 4x4 in white... That says "I am a dumb ass" more that the cat sick green lotus... My car isn't full of coke cans but is full of straw, horse rugs, horse food, dog poo bags (empty I hasten to add), leads, treats for horses and dogs and bits of paperwork that I have taken home to deal with or need to remember to give to someone when I next see them. The back seat is dedicated to my dogs comfort. Takes about 1/2 - 1 hour to muck out and hoover... I only clean it every 3 or 4 months as I spend my life going up tracks and sorting out the animals so no point unless someone else is getting into it... Its also very handy to have all the rubbish I carry in there as it has helped pull people out of ditches, repair tires, tow, emergency first aid and picking up injured animals...
TigerLilly78 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 As long as it runs reliably I dont care what a guy drives. Having a car isn't even a requirement, but it's definitely helpful. This dosent matter to me if they have one even I can get myself around just fine..
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