Friendly Office Rivalry... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Adam · 05-21-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob-00BoxsterS

Man, no offence, but comments like this really make me cringe.

**Climbs on soap box**
Both are great handling, quick cars. I can't imagine actually thinking I have "won" simply because of the car I drive. Especially since there are many cars that are quicker, or handle better, or are more exclusive (or all three) than a Boxster.

When you hear people stereotype Porsche owners, it's hard to argue with them with comments like that.
**Steps back down**

I agree with you Rob. I see this elitism on here all the time and it makes my cringe too. I guess it would be naive to think that all Porsche owners are true enthusiasts. Some just care about what badge is on the hood and everything else comes second. In fact I think there is a term for it. People call them "badge snobs."

Couper1 · 05-21-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam

I agree with you Rob. I see this elitism on here all the time and it makes my cringe too. I guess it would be naive to think that all Porsche owners are true enthusiasts. Some just care about what badge is on the hood and everything else comes second. In fact I think there is a term for it. People call them "badge snobs."

Heh Heh, For the love of God, you guys gotta loosen up.

Rob-00BoxsterS · 05-21-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Couper1

Heh Heh, For the love of God, you guys gotta loosen up.

Hopefully what I said did not come across too offensively. I tried to lighten it up with the "soap box" comment.

Either way, I'm do my best to "loosen up" ...... :dance: ......

Couper1 · 05-21-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob-00BoxsterS

Hopefully what I said did not come across too offensively. I tried to lighten it up with the "soap box" comment.

Either way, I'm do my best to "loosen up" ...... :dance: ......

Rob, No offense taken here. Sometimes It's hard to tell when people are kidding in an email, as I was doing. Obviously my humor didn't read through very well.

Geez Adam, you really hurt my feelings by calling me a "Badge Snob".

Adam · 05-21-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Couper1

Rob, No offense taken here. Sometimes It's hard to tell when people are kidding in an email, as I was doing. Obviously my humor didn't read through very well.

Geez Adam, you really hurt my feelings by calling me a "Badge Snob".

Couper, I don't mean to single you out, but I think this whole I'm better than you because I drive a Porsche mentality stinks. I'm sure you were just "joking" around, but it just perpetuates the public's perception that P-car owners are snobs. Why fall into that stereotype and be that "guy?" S2000 owners might very well have scoped out a boxster but went with the Honda instead for various reasons. Engine reliability comes to mind. I hear honda engines are pretty reliable and I think it's cool that they can sqeeze 240 hp out of 2.0L or 2.2L. Again, don't take it personally I've just seen this attitude on this and other boards and I think it needs to be pointed out. I know that I'm beating a dead horse here so I'll just leave it at that.

BoxsterLewis · 05-21-2008, 09:55 AM

Brimech the S will smoke him, dont waste $4 in gas haha, actually do i'm curious how bad

Couper1 · 05-21-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Couper, I don't mean to single you out, but I think this whole I'm better than you because I drive a Porsche mentality stinks. I'm sure you were just "joking" around, but it just perpetuates the public's perception that P-car owners are snobs. Why fall into that stereotype and be that "guy?" S2000 owners might very well have scoped out a boxster but went with the Honda instead for various reasons. Engine reliability comes to mind. I hear honda engines are pretty reliable and I think it's cool that they can sqeeze 240 hp out of 2.0L or 2.2L. Again, don't take it personally I've just seen this attitude on this and other boards and I think it needs to be pointed out. I know that I'm beating a dead horse here so I'll just leave it at that.

Adam, I have to admitt I was very shocked by your response to my post. After all, this is a Porsche Boxster Forum for Porsche Boxster Owners. If we're going to be "Badge Snobs" this is the one Safe Haven where we should be able to do it .........or so I thought. That's probably why you tend to see other people displaying this type of attitude here. It's our own little roost where we can crow. I never said I was better then anyone else, and I certainly know that I'm not. I do feel that P-cars are head and shoulders above the majority of manufactures out there when it comes to design, engineering, and heritage. I'm sure you feel the same way.
I understand your frustration about Porsche owners having that snobby image, but I'm not saying this in public, I'm saying it here on 986 forum. Really, I'm not a snobby guy. I'll never forget a joke I heard when I was a kid. It goes, What's the difference between a Porcupine and a Porsche?? Answer: The Porsche has it's prick on the inside. Lol. Well here I am 30 years later and now I own one. (Porsche not a Porcupine)
Bottom line, That "snob Image" about us p-car owners might exsist, but I have only met a VERY FEW that live up to that image. I think it's more about people jumping to conclusions about us, or being a little jealous of us. I'm sure it's the same with BMW and Mercedes owners as well. Sorry I got you upset over the remark. I will try to be more politically correct in the future. No hard feelings

PS, Now I've beat that horse to death.

rick3000 · 05-21-2008, 01:45 PM

To beat the horse one last time...

I don't think anyone has gotten upset, they are just mentioning that you shouldn't go around saying, "Well, it's a Porsche ...(blah blah)". I think it was just a friendly reminder to not go around saying that, because when you do in public, it only promotes the "snobby image."

I like the porcupine thing!