I hate haters...

[eqs]

Well, the comments weren't directed at my car or me, just all boxster owners' in general.

In a nutshell, a poster noted that:

"aircooled people make fun of everything that isn't.
gt3 people make fun of 997 people.
coupe crowd laughs at the targas.
356 people think porsches were stopped being made after '65
and everybody makes fun of the chixsters"

That's all that was to it, not much really, just banter from 997 owners.

Anyways cheers

[PWebRPH]

Don't sweat it Peer, you did the right thing. No sense in doing something rash that will lead to putting your dentist into a higher tax bracket.

[gmboxster]

This world is certainly full of a**holes ! I think you handled it good. Like someone else said this people are usually not only mean but cowards as well. They talk tough when they have a lot of backup. No use ending up in the hospital over some moron.

BTW , FTD, I have a Ford Ranger and I love it. Simply because it has been extremely reliable thus far. And VERY low maintennance.

[FTD]

Originally Posted by gmboxster

BTW , FTD, I have a Ford Ranger and I love it. Simply because it has been extremely reliable thus far. And VERY low maintennance.

make no mistake, I judge no one on their automobile, their house, their tattoos or earrings, or anything. I am interested in what they say. The peron is what matters. I meant nothing by mentioning his truck, except in his case HE was competitive and I don't understnad that kind of brain. Especially when it was pointless meaness, like the weirdo spitting for no conceivable reason. I think it is fun to imagine hitting someone so disconnected that I would hit him iwth a tire iron and walk away, but that is Hollywood and saying something nice to disarm them is actually pretty cool. Who cares if you don't like my car. You weren't involved in the purchase decision [not spoken], but hey, "you sure take nice care of your car/truck - what do you use to keep your exhaust looking so nice and shiny?" It has nothing to do with judgment. I am not judgmental and am appalled and confused by people that are. BTW thanks for your response. I hope my response is perceived for the opportunity you gave me and nothing more.

[TriGem2k]

No matter what happens there will ALWAYS be people out there that do stupid things like this. Nothing we can do about it. Its pretty sad really.

I live in LA and go out to Hollywood all the time and have NEVER in the 6.5 years in owning my Boxster have taken it out to a club with me. Regardless of what everyone says its an attention grabber, Boxster or not. I've seen cars JUMPED on while parked, drinks spilled on, Hit and Run, you name it I've seen it happen and NEVER did anyone leave a note. Go figure!

You did good Peer, I however, probably wouldn't have been able to keep my cool like that. Good for you man.

Hopefully its nothing more than just a dirty car. Spend some time and give her a good detail.

[bluesbishop]

The are certain places I just won't bring my Mercedes or Porsche. I live in a more upscale coastal area of Florida, but If I go more inland .... I'm in 'good ole boy' land. We've driven to Orlando up 17 just to take the back roads and have been flipped off, cussed at, called yuppies, you name it...but then again, when I'm driving away from the coastal areas I get flipped off in our Honda also...go figure.....

There are mean, bad people every place. When I just got out of the Marine Corp 20+ years ago I would have flipped my lid and jumped all over the guy, but now I realize it just not worth it. Unless someone is threatening my family, let them be the small minded jerks. People are jealous of Porsche owners.....they all assume if you drive a nice car your rich, and that pisses some people off. I work hard for everything I own so I appreciate that I have my dream cars....people are jealous, you can't control their actions, but what separates the civilized from the beast is how we control our actions. I applaud you for keeping your calm!

[LoveBunny]

I guess I'm lucky I haven't been flipped off yet. Only had the car since March though. Watch, tomorrow I'll probably get flipped off.