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Old 04-20-2013, 08:31 AM
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These cars draw a lot of attention, so much it's kind of annoying....
people always looking and pointing, while getting gas someone always
wants to comment and talk...........
does anyone else have the same problem????
It's actually becoming pretty annoying........
okay now you all can flame me for this kind of complaint...

but it bugs me to no end
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Originally Posted by rotesAuto
These cars draw a lot of attention, so much it's kind of annoying....
people always looking and pointing, while getting gas someone always
wants to comment and talk...........
does anyone else have the same problem????
It's actually becoming pretty annoying........
okay now you all can flame me for this kind of complaint...

but it bugs me to no end
It's strange but... I don't! Vancouver has so many Porsches i think people are just used to them. Now when I test drove an Aston Vantage a few years ago THAT did turn heads. Sorry for your (first world) problem!
Old 04-20-2013, 09:37 AM
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You are annoyed with people admiring your car and commenting? Lol. I guess bro. I never get tired of that.
Old 04-20-2013, 09:49 AM
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I actually enjoy it because I don't get much attention here in the philly area.
Old 04-20-2013, 12:22 PM
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Out here in California there are so many Porsches that only the real car enthusiasts know a turbo from a boxster LOL!
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I don't in Miami, there is way too many hot cars... I had that problem with the Viper and I do think is annoying...
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rotesAuto I love your new avatar! Do you have the full version of that pic?


oh and for the question, yes sometimes you will get attention from car enthusiasts and young kids, then there are the people that dont know the difference between a car and a mini van... lol
When I can I try to stop what I'm doing and talk to the people that compliment the car. You will meet some great people and hear some great stories! There where a few times that I let the kids sit in the car and you will never forget the smiles on there faces.
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Never in the 997tt, the slant was the opposite, everybody stares. Like driving an f40 around. That I don't miss.
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thanx for the support guys, and Fskof, that's a very good point.....in the times I have spoken to people they do seem to be genuine and sincere, but sometimes it takes me an HOUR to go on a simple run to Jersey Mikes for example........it's kind of daunting sometimes......the look on my Father in Laws face on the other hand I enjoyed......but he liked the CLS better hehe

and the girl in the pic is working on her Half Lotus pose........you'd be able to see her other foot in a full Lotus
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Very little attention in any of the Porsches I've owned, including turbo s. Now the R8, GTR and Aston Martin got loads of attention.
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Mine is in the garage most of the time so no one sees her. (Air conditioned with a TV running Porsche commercials 24-7). Makes her feel at home.
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LoL try adding a huge martini stripe all over the car. Now THAT draws some more attention.
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not in my area, i got attention with ariel atom and lotus exige but the porsche (have had 6 here).. no real comments... the valet doesn't even leave em up front... lol..
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Now and then but not a big deal in NY.
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Without question my car draws attention when I get gas or stop at a crowded intersection. So much so that I get gas at night or early in the morning to avoid attention. I've had kids slow down on the highway, roll down the window and take pics with their I-phones. It could be worse. But it won't stop me from driving my car.

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