what is with people???

Josh, you need to make some lemonade from those lemons, my friend!

That's part of the charm and fun with owning our cars...a lot of people don't know what they are. This is a good thing, in my book.

Just smile, and say, "No, it is a Porsche. Have a great day. Thanks".

[JoshMD]

yeah, the firebird last night really hit me hard... i don't want people to think i'm driving one of these:

[racer_d]

Originally Posted by JoshMD

yeah, the firebird last night really hit me hard... i don't want people to think i'm driving one of these:

Maybe he meant Pontiac Solstace

[Perfectlap]

some guy in the Diner I was in came over and said "whose Toyota Spyder is out there with the lights on?"...

Josh, I can bet ya the Firebird owner does not have people thinking he owns a Porsche!

PL, why are you eating in a diner? You own Apple stock! Plus you are a healthy eater.

Josh, one more bit of advice. If a hot chick ever says this "firebird stuff" to you, look at her, make good eye contact, and say with a straight face, "No, it is a Porsche. Would you like to go for a spin someday......topless!" And then see how she responds.

[Chills]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Josh, one more bit of advice. If a hot chick ever says this "firebird stuff" to you, look at her, make good eye contact, and say with a straight face, "No, it is a Porsche. Would you like to go for a spin someday......topless!" And then see how she responds.

That's a good one. I'm going to have to remember it.

[xxxalexxxx]

wow, thats never happened to me but i cant believe people could mistake a corvette or firebird or even a miata for a boxster. Porsche has such a distinct look. I like american muscle but it would piss me off if someone asked me if i drove a firebird lol just because its so off.

Although dont worry about it the people who mistake that dont know a car from a ship so its nothing that should bother you.

[gmboxster]

Cant blame people really. I've had my boxster since August and I've seen maybe 2 or 3 on the road since then. Boxsters are rare sights on the road. Anyone who mistakes a Firebird for a boxster obviously doesn't know much about cars , period. I wouldnt worry about it. Just relax and know you are driving one nice piece of auto.

[dmcutter]

Hey, even car enthusiasts make mistakes...I came out of the gym the other day and saw a car with 4 vents up near the front fender...I immediately thought it was a Buick Lucerne (I rented one for a business trip a couple months back) and when i got behind it I was it was a Maserati. How would you like someone to mistake your Maserati for a Buick?

Originally Posted by Chills

That's a good one. I'm going to have to remember it.

I only recommend that "line" if you are single...or planning to become!

I don't have the "Boxster S" badge on my trunk lid. I run naked . In fact, the only place on my car that says "Porsche" might be the glass rear window, and that is usually down & stowed.

But it amazes me how many people instantly recognize the Porsche crest on the front trunk.