all the associates at the big firms are driving bimmers and merc's, so i wouldn't worry too much about it.

good attitude. no sense getting defensive about it. let other people have their petty jealousy, that'll leave them scratching their chins at the side of the road, leaving you with less traffic to navigate!

compared to the SL 500 i'm currently driving, the '08 CS i'm drooling over IS an economy car!!!

...i'm currently trying to augment that argument with additional bases for offing the SL for the CS to present to the wife. having bought the SL used with low (26k) miles and great ($36k) price, it's tough to justify what would be a substantially increased monthly hit in the CS, especially on fuel economy alone (the cost savings on the monthly payment negate any fuel advantage pretty soundly, from a cashflow p.o.v.).

thus, any helpful suggestions/arguments would be most welcome!

it's pretty cool, actually. i was passed driving home from downtown by a gal driving an older (late 70's or 80's) 911 targa with the license plate "vyntaj" or something like that. it's even cooler when there's clearly some wrenching involved somewhere, and not strictly a dealer-scheduled-maintenance play. of course, it may have been her boyfriend's car...

Well, I agree that a leased 3 series is the quintessential associate's car. But I still think a Cayman would stand out from the pack a bit.

Oh, and I'm at one of the bigger firms.

I can not wait to get my cayman.. Some the comments are way to funny. I am a girl and it might be interesting to see what dudes do when I pass them up. lol jk.. It is mostly people can not respect what others have. I toatally respect any car any person has because they probably have to work hard for it.. The cayman is an amazing car!!!

I live at the beach in Lewes, Delaware, and identify with those of you who are hearing odd comments made about your Caymans. By and large, while this is a pleasant area to live in, with great beaches and low taxes, it is also rather ultra conservative and rural in its way of thinking. For example, even in this very nice neighborhod, probably every other house has a pickup truck in the driveway.

The younger crowd in town usually make great comments and give the thumbs up sign when I drive by. My neighbors, however, are almost universally hostile. Typically, when I'm approaching or driving by, they will go out of their way to turn their backs until I pass. I've asked a couple of them if they would like to go for a ride, and have gotten answers like, "No, I never liked Porsches," or "Nah, I'd rather be in an old TR-6," or "I prefer driving my pickup truck." I usually say something like "Well, that fits," and just let it go.

I think negative comments are always based on jealousy and envy. Otherwise, why make a negative comment about someone's car?

Santa Fe, maybe I misunderstand your post, but I do not believe that this thread is about owner vanity.

To get something straight, I rarely, if ever, look to see if people notice the car, because it is totally unimportant to me whether they do or not. Mind you, if a georgous woman walks by (and provided my girlfriend happens not to be in the car with me), I may occasionally be tempted to glance sideways to see if I can capture a smile or two...

Now, If I get people shouting compliments at me as I drive by (as regularly happens), can I not share the experience with my peers without passing for a vain, and perhaps arrogant, person ? Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but I happen to disagree with this one.

I think this thread has had some pretty funny and entertaining posts - keep it coming please

Never really gave much thought to the comments I've received - can't recall a single negative one! Some of surprise (why THAT car?), the rest positive. Just a few days ago, I was waiting at a light and a kid in the crosswalk looked over, did a double-take then gave me the thumbs up.

I got more negative comments about owning my (now 13 year old) E320 - one from a co-worker who accused me of getting too large a sign-on bonus and who held it against me the whole time I worked with her, and a couple of back-handed "compliments" ("How'd you afford THAT?").

I love the Attention the Porsche brings, i drive really really slowly and adore the attention. Im a 25 year old guy, got the porsche when i was 24 have a bright red cayman it is a brilliant feeling.
my attitude has slightly changed, i begin to think i am a big deal in traffic amongst the mundane run off the mill cars, and everyone is looking at me when i bet they are not!!! I think Porsche does have an effect on the mindset.

Last night i was followed by a Lambo Gallardo in bright yellow with some sort of sports exhaust, That was when i realised there is show stopping and then there is JAW DROPPING!!!!!!!!

I am humbled when people speak to me and i still feel wierd when i get complimented on it, i always feel bad for having it.... strange.

I guess deep down as long as it makes me happy i couldnt care what other people say.

James

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There are no universal rules, laws or stereotypes....so for Santa Fe to say 9 out of 10 is a bit of stretch in my opinion. As an example, on the last day of Rock n Croc III last Sunday, I was driving through downtown Hendersonville, NC and pulled up to a light. The light had been red for a while, so I had a hunch it was going to turn green soon. So I came to a slow rolling stop, hoping not to have to fully apply the brakes. My mind was 100% on that red light. Then as I came to a complete stop, I heard a bloody murder scream coming from my passenger side direction....

I looked up and saw four teenagers at a corner gas station all hanging out of their respective windows of the car they were in, and the one in the passenger side front seat was just screaming his lungs out. It did not appear to me that he was actually saying anything.....just screaming and CLEARLY at me. We met eyes....and there was essentially no one else around.

I have no idea.

Anyway, all I can say is that nothing in my actions created that situation, so I dont buy into the statement that 9 out of 10 times is the owners who provokes the reactions. Okay so you could say this was one of those "one out of ten times,", but what about the guy above who has his neighbors turn their back as he drives by.....should he just not drive by to preserve the integrity of Porsche and Porsche drivers worldwide?

I think the argument can be made that a lot of reactions to a persons belongings (car, house, clothes, watches, etc) are unprovoked.

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I have to say that I agree that it is usually NOT the behavior of the Cayman owner that provokes the comments.

It really it like the Lottery. It brings out a lot of envy and subconscious feelings others have. The level of "bitterness" of some of the comments just goes way beyond the behavior of the driver (if the driver was even present!!). And I have heard the exact same comments when I come up to my car when someone is there and they think I am just coming to look at the car like them.

So why our car? Because unlike most cars, even expensive ones, it is clear it was designed to be an art piece. That it has a timeless image. That is it not just functional. And it is a symbol to others that someone is reaching their goal, (whether that is actually true or not) and makes others reflect if they are where they want to be.

It is not surprising that people with children would take that opportunity to vent. No one can say "I hate what I have given up to have kids", so of course it gets turned into "What is wrong with you for not having kids and frettering your life away, unlike me!!".


It is sad in some ways because i feel it reveals the need for people to kind of tear down others. Like the example someone gave of an "Dept of Interior" cop trying to pull over the quattroporte for going 10 mph over (Not even his jurisdiction!!). Some people just can't control the evil in their soul.

Not to say I am perfect. But I think we have to actively turn our attitudes towards thoughts like "Good for that Guy/Gal. I want to be there someday and it will be cool when I am! He/She must be doing something right!"

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