It sucks being an enthusiast who cares about your car & bike coz....

humyum · 16th April 2009, 01:28

U end up reading ABS in a gym advert as Anti Lock Braking System

Somu2009 · 9th May 2009, 08:37

Very well said, every time my girlfriend handles the stereo rotary knob roughly I almost feel like putting a bullet through my head. And with all my courage if I ever tell her this then she gives me a look which I'm sure I'll regret for quite a few days..

I just hate it when people slam the door, I always keep telling them that its not a factory door which needs to be slammed with all the energy you have. But man everyone keeps doing it again n again.. Even when the mechanic works on my car I prefer to put a newspaper on the mats .. lol

And I shouldn't even start on the valet parking guys, I love my friends but to be honest I would prefer everyone walking from to parking lot to the venue rather than giving my car at the valet.

sbanerjee · 14th May 2009, 01:29

How 'bout in a dilemma, whether to fuss when girlfriend/wife/significant other slams the door hard or something like that, thinking last time I fussed, and went through lot of 'emotional atyachar' for fussing, later some one scratched the car? Like being thinking if I do it once more, maybe some one will again scratch or dent, and forgive the door slamming?

Ankoor · 14th May 2009, 12:30

It sucks being an enthusiast because...

I hate it when people use your car like a dinning table specially when you go to the road side joints and eventually end up droping something or the other...

Also when your cars parked and your friends nicely use your boot as a bench or strangers keep leaning on your car and when you ask them to move, you should see the reactions, its as if you know you have insulted them or something.

The worst time is the monsoons when we go out for day trips and everyone gets wet and sit in the car without giveing me the time to put plastic covers on the seats...

Also when you have children in the car and they enjoy making marks on the seats with thier muddy feet, its good fun to see them play but then kido are you aware that you are spoiling my seat

When you get scolded for not allowing each and everyone to drive your car.

Your parents care a dam that the car got scrathed and I end up throwing a fit...

and many more to go, actually I guess my parents and friends should be writing this post for me cause they enjoy taking my case when it comes to cars...

GTO · 14th May 2009, 17:59

I'd gone by to congratulate my cousin + his wife who have very recently been blessed with a baby boy. In the midst of discussions, I asked "is the baby low maintenance? How frequent are the (diaper) changes?"

No one was amused. Not even my parents.

TRAUMASURG · 15th May 2009, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Ankoor

It sucks being an enthusiast because...
....cars...

It is just a car, use it, enjoy it and replace it when it is time unless it is some exotic? I dont like garage queens.

ultimatechamp · 15th May 2009, 13:01

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Originally Posted by TRAUMASURG

It is just a car, use it, enjoy it and replace it when it is time unless it is some exotic? I dont like garage queens.

One man's meet is another man' poison Trauma Surg(eon?) !!

SamtheLeo · 15th May 2009, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I'd gone by to congratulate my cousin + his wife who have very recently been blessed with a baby boy. In the midst of discussions, I asked "is the baby low maintenance? How frequent are the (diaper) changes?"

No one was amused. Not even my parents.

Trustme it was the best Joke I heard this week

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbanerjee

How 'bout in a dilemma, whether to fuss when girlfriend/wife/significant other slams the door hard or something like that, thinking last time I fussed, and went through lot of 'emotional atyachar' for fussing, later some one scratched the car? Like being thinking if I do it once more, maybe some one will again scratch or dent, and forgive the door slamming?

I have atleast had 3000 fights in my 3 year ownership of Scorpio. But as they say" NO ONE Changes"

ac 427 · 29th May 2009, 14:41

It sucks being a car and bike enthusiast because

1) You can find dirty spots on you car / bike after is has been cleaned by the watchman (I do clean by bike but on sundays only, during office days i let the watchman clean her)

2) Because you will ask the right questions before you buy your bike / car or ask more questions to the mechanic who doesnt want to answer the same.

3) Because you will take decisions from your heart and not your brain.

4) Because you will spend a lot MORe than required on your car / bike

5) Because you will not park your car /bike in a sunny place

or you will park it yourself and not let the valet park

cheers,
ac

gururaj r · 31st May 2009, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Trustme it was the best Joke I heard this week

I have atleast had 3000 fights in my 3 year ownership of Scorpio. But as they say" NO ONE Changes"

I have a premier padmini 17 years old and I take care to shut the door myself and people laugh at me - but I just do not care

throttleking · 6th July 2009, 17:11

It sucks being an enthusiast because...

Your very close friends in their very good mood suddenly yell at you, bcoz they know you smoke, they also smoke, but you dont allow them to smoke in your car

i often get beating for this

McLaren Rulez · 6th July 2009, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac 427

you will park it yourself and not let the valet park

Spot on. Its worse if you drive a cheap hatch because people stare and think you don't know what valet parking is

.

gururaj r · 13th July 2009, 22:23

In Premier Padmini, compared to new age cars, the gear changing is a bit hard. I have seen hotel employees (big and small - there is no difference)
just press hard at the gear lever to an extent that my heart will break.
Always, hence I do the parking myself and tell them the car is not their cup of tea. They stare but I don't care.

amanmalhotra · 18th July 2009, 02:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

The valet hates you because you never let him park the car and so he misses out on the tip

Well, I thought I was crazy since I would never let the valet park my car. Glad to see lots of people here share the same sentiment

Just cannot see them abuse my vehicle in front of me

fiery enzyme · 18th July 2009, 03:56

THe way you go bonkers when you go for a test ride and the sales rep goes on and on about absolute ***p when he decides to explain the features.

16th April 2009, 01:28	#136
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,782 Thanked: 5,597 Times	U end up reading ABS in a gym advert as Anti Lock Braking System
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9th May 2009, 08:37	#137
Somu2009 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi // Tempe, Arizona Posts: 232 Thanked: 350 Times	Very well said, every time my girlfriend handles the stereo rotary knob roughly I almost feel like putting a bullet through my head. And with all my courage if I ever tell her this then she gives me a look which I'm sure I'll regret for quite a few days.. I just hate it when people slam the door, I always keep telling them that its not a factory door which needs to be slammed with all the energy you have. But man everyone keeps doing it again n again.. Even when the mechanic works on my car I prefer to put a newspaper on the mats .. lol And I shouldn't even start on the valet parking guys, I love my friends but to be honest I would prefer everyone walking from to parking lot to the venue rather than giving my car at the valet.
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14th May 2009, 01:29	#138
sbanerjee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 102 Thanked: 349 Times	How 'bout in a dilemma, whether to fuss when girlfriend/wife/significant other slams the door hard or something like that, thinking last time I fussed, and went through lot of 'emotional atyachar' for fussing, later some one scratched the car? Like being thinking if I do it once more, maybe some one will again scratch or dent, and forgive the door slamming?
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14th May 2009, 12:30	#139
Ankoor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune / Mumbai Posts: 69 Thanked: 35 Times	It sucks being an enthusiast because... I hate it when people use your car like a dinning table specially when you go to the road side joints and eventually end up droping something or the other... Also when your cars parked and your friends nicely use your boot as a bench or strangers keep leaning on your car and when you ask them to move, you should see the reactions, its as if you know you have insulted them or something. The worst time is the monsoons when we go out for day trips and everyone gets wet and sit in the car without giveing me the time to put plastic covers on the seats... Also when you have children in the car and they enjoy making marks on the seats with thier muddy feet, its good fun to see them play but then kido are you aware that you are spoiling my seat When you get scolded for not allowing each and everyone to drive your car. Your parents care a dam that the car got scrathed and I end up throwing a fit... and many more to go, actually I guess my parents and friends should be writing this post for me cause they enjoy taking my case when it comes to cars...
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14th May 2009, 17:59	#140
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,524 Thanked: 309,620 Times View My Garage	I'd gone by to congratulate my cousin + his wife who have very recently been blessed with a baby boy. In the midst of discussions, I asked "is the baby low maintenance? How frequent are the (diaper) changes?" No one was amused. Not even my parents.
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29th May 2009, 14:41	#144
ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,413 Thanked: 285 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	It sucks being a car and bike enthusiast because 1) You can find dirty spots on you car / bike after is has been cleaned by the watchman (I do clean by bike but on sundays only, during office days i let the watchman clean her) 2) Because you will ask the right questions before you buy your bike / car or ask more questions to the mechanic who doesnt want to answer the same. 3) Because you will take decisions from your heart and not your brain. 4) Because you will spend a lot MORe than required on your car / bike 5) Because you will not park your car /bike in a sunny place or you will park it yourself and not let the valet park cheers, ac
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6th July 2009, 17:11	#146
throttleking BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 804 Thanked: 447 Times	It sucks being an enthusiast because... Your very close friends in their very good mood suddenly yell at you, bcoz they know you smoke, they also smoke, but you dont allow them to smoke in your car i often get beating for this
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13th July 2009, 22:23	#148
gururaj r BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 176 Thanked: 11 Times	In Premier Padmini, compared to new age cars, the gear changing is a bit hard. I have seen hotel employees (big and small - there is no difference) just press hard at the gear lever to an extent that my heart will break. Always, hence I do the parking myself and tell them the car is not their cup of tea. They stare but I don't care.
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18th July 2009, 03:56	#150
fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	THe way you go bonkers when you go for a test ride and the sales rep goes on and on about absolute ***p when he decides to explain the features.
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