Not a girl, multiple girls. The thinking is that the nicer the car he has, the more options he has about which girls he can get.
Of course, it's wrong. The guy who said that girls only notice the really nice or really crappy cars is correct. Mostly, they just want you to have one.
and its more than that.
i mean there are guys that work a lot to make extra money, go the gym a ton, go to the tanning both, the clothes store every week, all just to look good for the ladies.
even if they are getting laid every night, you seriously have to wonder whether or not its worth all the trouble.
Even so, for multiple girls, u still have to ask whether or not its worth it. for everyone, the answer will probably be different.
Now as far as crappy cars go. What is considered crappy? If rust begins to appear is the car crappy? If paint begins to chip is the car considered crappy?
Originally posted by: nycdude
Interesting test.
yea, a better test would be for a girl to stop dieting and start gaining weight -- how about add 60lbs??.. Then go out bar hopping.. whoever, tries to pick her up... well that guys worthy
yllus
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Normally I'd refrain but this is so laughable that I can't help but comment.
I love how 99% of the time, whenever you ask women for advice on women they come up with this completely bullsh!t fairytale version of things. It's like the ability to put aside one's emotions and look critically at oneself is completely nonexistent for much of the female gender.
Sully,
I was just providing a counterpoint to the typical adolescent male view that you read above that "OMGWTF If you don't drive an expensive car you can't get laid!!11!!" It would seem that no matter what a woman does, whether she gets hot and bothered over a sports car, or she's not attracted to men who drive a sports car, she's an ignorant whore. We all use different criteria for selecting amongst the eligible young men/women that are available to date, sifting those who we have interests and morals and goals in common with from those who we don't. If some guys drive fast cars in order to get "hot girls", that's what they use to attract a mate. It's their choice. If I (as a young college student) looked over those guys in favor of others, that's my choice. You wouldn't have wanted to date someone like me anyway, so I would've been doing you a favor.
My spouse and I could afford to buy expensive sports cars if we really wanted them, but we don't. Neither of us is interested in them. It would seem that I found someone who is a good match for me, with regard to what we find important in life.
Cheers :beer:
I get this a lot as well. I have a 2000 Trans Am WS6. The thing is mint. It has turned away more girls than it has brought in. They throw questions out like "Why spend that much?", "Why have one you can only drive for half the year?", "Do you understand girls don't care what guys drive?". Then they get mad when I tell them I don't give a ****** what they think, and that no matter what anyone thinks, I would still have one because I love the way they look and drive. It's like they are offended at the thought of me loving cars, and not just trying to impress them.
Spending habits? Some say I spent entirely too much on it. It was only 15K, but I was only 18 at the time. Others say it is good because it shows that I can manage my money and have good work ethic to go for things I want. It goes both ways. It also helps in weeding out the girls that I would have no interest in(relationship-wise). When I meet the girls that roll down the windows because they want to hear the exhaust, that is awesome.
Is it safe?
Does it drive?
Does it have heat/air?
I scored mad 'tang with a beater car in highschool, they don't give a crap, trust me.
Does it drive?
Does it have heat/air?
I scored mad 'tang with a beater car in highschool, they don't give a crap, trust me.
Speaking from a female POV, it doesnt make any difference to me what a man drives as long as its somewhat clean and not mechanically failing. Personally, I tend to see more depth and character to gents that drive sensible and less flashy cars.
PricklyPete
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Girls I've dated generally haven't cared very much. Obviously they like when you have a nicer car...but it isn't want attracted them to me or anything.
Those girls don't have much class to be so rude to you. I'm not somebody who goes out picking fights. You're absolutely right, you find girls attracted to you as you are.
And since when is a 15k car "expensive"? That's a bit perplexing to me.
GuitarDaddy
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I think age is a factor here
In the 16-25 range I think many ladies understand that men in this age range are much less likely to afford a nice car and they value dependability and financial responsibility.
Like Bryophyte pointed out, a fancy car can actually be a turn off because it can appear shallow or fiancially irresponsible.
In the 25+ range things are a little different. A nice car is more likely to be seen as a measure of success and a statement about the mans lifestyle, and potentially shows future financial security.
In the 16-25 range I think many ladies understand that men in this age range are much less likely to afford a nice car and they value dependability and financial responsibility.
Like Bryophyte pointed out, a fancy car can actually be a turn off because it can appear shallow or fiancially irresponsible.
In the 25+ range things are a little different. A nice car is more likely to be seen as a measure of success and a statement about the mans lifestyle, and potentially shows future financial security.
Yep. Notice that I said "when I was single". That was when I was young and the guys were young too. I'm not faced with this issue now, I've been married for 12 years.
Notice I even said, "It was ONLY 15K." I was only 18 at the time(two years ago). I was also going to college full-time, all being paid for by myself. I personally don't think 15K is expensive for as nice of a car it is. It is, however, expensive compared to my $400 Corsica winter beater. I was just putting it in the context of "How many 18 year olds drop 15K on their car?", especially with no help at all from parents.
I have met more girls while driving my primered 1965 Ford Falcon than in my 2002 PT cruiser with a full Pteazer body kit. The Falcon is a fun car, loud, fast, uncommon anymore, has style. The PT Cruiser is just another modern car, makes little noice even with engine and exhaust mods...
A friend of mine is single and still holds true to the mentality that a fancy car gets the girl. He has a newer Mercedes two seater convertable, got it about three years ago, still has no date.
For me, if the type of car is a deal breaker for a date, thats not the type of girl I want to go out with, end of story.
SnipeMasterJ13,
When I was 18 I had already owned an 1989 T-Bird, a 1989 VW Jetta, two 1988 Ford Taurus's and the coup de gras at the time, a red 1989 Vette convertable. This was back in 1989 so they were all new cars. I used to buy from impound lots directly via an old friend. The Vette was a theft recovery and was missing the entire body and nothing else. For about $6000.00 total I had a new Vette and was 18. Not bad from a kid that grew up on food stamps with a single mother.
A friend of mine is single and still holds true to the mentality that a fancy car gets the girl. He has a newer Mercedes two seater convertable, got it about three years ago, still has no date.
For me, if the type of car is a deal breaker for a date, thats not the type of girl I want to go out with, end of story.
SnipeMasterJ13,
When I was 18 I had already owned an 1989 T-Bird, a 1989 VW Jetta, two 1988 Ford Taurus's and the coup de gras at the time, a red 1989 Vette convertable. This was back in 1989 so they were all new cars. I used to buy from impound lots directly via an old friend. The Vette was a theft recovery and was missing the entire body and nothing else. For about $6000.00 total I had a new Vette and was 18. Not bad from a kid that grew up on food stamps with a single mother.
That's the way to be. And some girls can see that as good work ethic, and working for what you want. That is, unless you had someone buy all of those for you. Everything I have is completely paid for by me. I have my fair share of shiny toys. Next up on the list will be a 2002+ Corvette Z06. And I don't care what the ladies think about that, because I want one, and so I will get one.
ColdFusion718
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Originally posted by: bR
Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: bR
I treat my car better than my girlfriend... ex-girlfriend now actually.
It's best to have a hot girlfriend to show off at events, and then a beater girlfriend to... well, beat. For all the anger the hot one causes you.
LOL
I could really care less what girls think of my ride. If they compliment that it looks nice, cool, if not no big deal.
And I buy the car that I like. I could care less what the hell anybody else thinks. If its a 2-door coupe and you can't fit your ass in my back seat, that's your damn problem not mine. I don't make decisions to car purchases with regards to my potential passengers.
And I buy the car that I like. I could care less what the hell anybody else thinks. If its a 2-door coupe and you can't fit your ass in my back seat, that's your damn problem not mine. I don't make decisions to car purchases with regards to my potential passengers.
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