I have a theory

This is my silly little theory. Nothing to back it up, just my observations.

All my life there have been certain types of cars whose drivers tend to drive me nuts. Early on it was 60-70's era American luxury sedans (Caddys, Lincolns etc) then it was minivans, then SUV's and now its Corollas and pickup trucks (specifically 5-10 year old Silverados and F150s).

My theory is its the same fucking idiots.

As teen-20somethings, they drove the big boats. When they got married and had kids, they went for a minivan. Once "minivan driving soccer mom" went from a cliche to derogatory, they dropped the vans and bought SUVs. Now the kids are all off in school and the big SUVs are too expensive, so they downsized to Corollas for mom and the pickups for dad.

So there must be some other silly theories/observation out there in TFPland. Lets hear them.

 

Is it the vehicle that drives you nuts or the driving behaviors of the person at the wheel?

I have a theory that everyone posting on TFP is good looking and of above average intelligence.
At least that's how I picture them in my head when reading the posts.
It might not be true but who knows.....

 

Blue Maximas, especially light/sky blue, and all colors of RX300, but not so much other RX series SUVs, any any WRX, especially in blue, are assumed to be hostile until proven otherwise. A driver in a black WRX is assumed to be a jerk, and anyone driving a WRX in any other color is presumed to be missing the point entirely and therefore no worse than the average driver.

 

BMWs are often driven by the biggest idiots.

Recently I've noticed a trend towards Audis and Ford Mustangs.

 

All very astute. Here are what some observations from NJ (and my daughter and spousal unit generally agree with these un-PC generalizations):
BMW's, especially the SUV's, are primarily driven by snobs who think nothing of spending $60k for a car but will argue over a $15 portrait print. They tend to speed up to your ass in the false expectation that you will immediately move aside. I take great pleasure in proving them wrong. 20-somethings driving a 300 series are just pathetic. They seem to think there's a V8 in there and they just HAVE to use it.
Mustangs: "I make $90k a year and live with mom. Listen to that roar! If I knew how to drive a stick, I'd have bought a REAL car. Instead, I'll just pretend this is one."
Lexus: Driven by young bloods or middle management moms who have NO idea how long or short the hood is. Either that or they enjoy doing nose dives as I hit my brakes because, once again, I can not see their freakin' headlights behind me.
Hyundai Elantra: I really wish these people would put down the fuckin phone and DRIVE. Ditto F150 rednecks.

 

A Mustang with an automatic transmission makes no sense to me at all, why bother buying a Mustang then?

 

I've pared it down to white cars . I hate all white vehicles.

 

Driving behaviors.

 

Whatchu on about, bro? WRXs are awesome cars. The only 4 cylinder that drives like a 6 cylinder! [Aussie buddy giving retarded advice on cars]

Honestly, I really like the Lexus F-series. Lexus SUVs, though, are the gay cousins of the Landcruiser.

Love the Landcruiser.

 

My theory is that if ever I get honked at, eight out of every ten times (I don't think I've even been honked at that many times) the driver that looks pissed as s/he's trying to pass me by has one hand on the wheel and one mouth into the receiver.

 

FJ cruiser drivers need to die

 

...that it's a demon: a dancing demon! No, something isn't right there.....



/gratuitous Buffy reference

 

Just sayin'...

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Stereotype 1:

I have yet to see a single African-American in the following vehicles:

- Subaru WRX
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
- Mazdaspeed 3

These vehicles are driven exclusively by white males in their early 30s that are in touch with their haircare products.

I seriously feel like we need to do some type of automotive affirmative action and get some minorities in these things.

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Stereotype 2:

Young white girls in Jeep Wranglers that have any type of modification such as a lift kit, non-stock wheels/tires or a fucking rock crawling jack. These women are as nearly as offensive as women posing awkwardly with firearms. They have a very expensive toy that they have no idea how to use.

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Stereotype 3:

Sassy college girls on crotch rockets in a leather jacket and tight jeans. I want to have sex with you.

You've already proven you've got more guts than 98% of females.

 

driving stick is overrated. does is feel good being able to control more of the car? definitely. honestly though it just gets to be a pain in the ass

 

It ain't just the IQ's that's huge....

 

Yeah, our sense of self-worth is pretty inflated.

/fuck your snowflakes

As a guy that learned how to drive a manual transmission (pickup truck, van and bus) in a third world country: fuck a stick.

Unless you're on a drag strip or blowing your MPG at a freeway on-ramp, they're annoying.

Live in suburban bumper-to-bumper + traffic light torture? Oh-hell-no.

 

People in range rover size vehicles who insist on blocking peoples view by crossing over give way lines to get a quicker start because their lives are important.
Taxi drivers.
Never driven an automatic - I was taught in a proper car (in uk, if you take your test in an automatic you are not qualified to drive a car with a gear stick.)
I hate being met by an old lady coming the wrong way down a motorway slip road because she did a u turn at the top.
Wankers on phones. Cash point cripples. Inconsiderate school mums who feel the need for a people carrier to drive their five year old a few hundred yards. People who seem intent on buggery as they are driving so close to the car in front - saw a police van doing this on M4 on monday.
Guess my list is people rather than cars.