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Old 08-21-2009, 04:09 AM   #1
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I'm a douchebag!

Here's proof!!!!

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Old 08-21-2009, 04:54 AM   #2
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*raises hand*

Guilty as charged.
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Old 08-21-2009, 05:03 AM   #3
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Stop it man!!! I'm getting all self conscious and defensive inside.

I've come to terms with this and have accepted that most people on the street will think I'm a douche in my boxster. I've learned to get over it and be happy because I know (at least I think) I'm not and my love for my car supersedes the paranoia. So "F" the guy in his boring Ford Focus or Honda Civic who sneers at me without knowing me. I enjoy what I drive.

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Old 08-21-2009, 05:45 AM   #4
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No matter what your passion in life is there will always be voices of dissent tearing at your choices. You spend a long time in the ground, our hobby doesn't hurt anyone and many of us relax with a wrench in our hand and some grease around.
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Old 08-21-2009, 07:37 AM   #5
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This doesn't this surprise me.

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Old 08-21-2009, 07:51 AM   #6
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My girlfriend realized that if you make a stupid maneuver while driving a normal car, people around here take it personally. If you do it in a Boxster, they already think your an arsehole from the get-go and just basically ignore you. sounds like a win to me!
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Old 08-21-2009, 07:58 AM   #7
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:35 AM   #8
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:28 AM   #9
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:47 AM   #10
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Damn.....I have two of them.....guess I qualify.
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:49 AM   #11
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I still dont get what this guys obsession is with scarves.... I'd personally never wear one. If it was cool enough for a scarf, Id have my windscreens in place, a windbreaker on, and even quite possibly the heater. Or I might just put the top up.

The part I absolutely love is people like that author talking about what they don't know. Sure, if you can afford to lease a boxster youre a douchbag... but when time comes for a change of tires... or if you own the car.. the cost of upkeep is at least 2 times what a Ford, Chevy, or any other generic brand on the road. It takes a special person to drive a Porsche.

Then again, the saying goes: "It takes one to know one."
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Old 08-21-2009, 11:28 AM   #12
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I wear a scarf when it's cold out, it doesn't flap in the breeze tho.

I don't wear driving gloves. Thought of buying a pair but friend said it's ghey.
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Old 08-21-2009, 12:28 PM   #13
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If they make fun of me I'm going to have to go old skool rag top on them....


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Old 08-21-2009, 01:35 PM   #14
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Anyone who believe that, regarding the Boxster, "one of the key selling points is that a set of golf clubs will fit in the trunk" obviously hasn't driven one and, equally obviously, has no idea what he's talking about.

Except when they pose a danger, fools should be ignored.
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If Spike's opinion concerns you and you're looking for relief........turn on your cable, find the channel guide and scroll through Spike's programming for the day. Problem solved. Also...since owning a Boxster I've heard a couple of "chickster" and "That's a Girl's car" comment by some, I quietly ask where is their "Girls or Chickster car?" Enjoy your Boxster and don't worry what others think.................
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If Spike's opinion concerns you and you're looking for relief........turn on your cable, find the channel guide and scroll through Spike's programming for the day. Problem solved. Also...since owning a Boxster I've heard a couple of "chickster" and "That's a Girl's car" comment by some, I quietly ask where is their "Girls or Chickster car?" Enjoy your Boxster and don't worry what others think.................

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LOL.... I went to a gathering last night here in Long Island. I pulled in next to my buddies cars and bikes and some **************************** 996 owner says out loud "what is that, a del-sol?) My friend replied, A-hole it has your motor in it and is way nicer and cost a third the price. LOL. If I am going golfing I take my truck, not a hummer. But I don't golf, go figure. The people that make these remarks are just not educated or just know that boxsters are a better all around car for the money than most other sports cars. There not drag cars but can turn like a go-kart. Just my .02
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Old 08-21-2009, 06:54 PM   #19
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I didn't see Ferraris listed anywhere so I am assuming I am a quadruple douchebag....and loving it. A Ferrari (assumed douchebag) (unless it doesn't qualify because it's over 30 years old), a boxster S, a late model BMW (that my wife drives) and have had in the past 3 Miatae (I think that is plural for Miata). Couldn't be happier.

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Old 08-21-2009, 07:00 PM   #20
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Wow, I have a Boxster, H2, Miata and a Mercedes

Guess that makes me a Big Douche

I can live with that!

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