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24 year old kid I work with has been constantly calling another coworkers new mustang "gay" and says nobody thinks muscle cars are cool anymore and it's all about compact hatchbacks.

am I that out of touch or is this kid just an idiot?
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He's an idiot and you should push him into the heavy machinery you work with.
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Kid idiot
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Ya ive ran into a few people with the same mentality.

I generally avoid discussions with people like that.
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Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

EDIT: All that goes out the window if I know the person worked to restore an older model. I find that shit admirable at any age. Wish more people fixed up old cars to make them quality again instead of buying new ones
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fire_bolt posted...

Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

What do you drive? Bet its shit.

See how douchey that sounds?
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fire_bolt posted...

Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

EDIT: All that goes out the window if I know the person worked to restore an older model. I find that shit admirable at any age. Wish more people fixed up old cars to make them quality again instead of buying new ones

The dude calling the mustang lame is literally a dude who inherited like 100k from his dad after he died and just coasts through life doing the least amount possible.
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Imagine liking a compact hatchback lol
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Mustangs have always been lame.
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P4wn4g3 posted...

Mustangs have always been lame.

Nope.
https://carsmind.com/files/Image/car_pictures/acc_p_5fbcf_1969-fordmustangboss429_fastback.jpg
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Some do. I don't see the appeal in them at all. If you want performance or something that looks nice there are better options for the money than those cars.

I'm talking about the newer cars

If someone wants to restore old muscle cars that's their hobby but it's best if they're not used as regular drivers
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Some do. I don't see the appeal in them at all. If you want performance or something that looks nice there are better options for the money than those cars.

like what? I'm genuinely curious as I'm thinking of buying a new car.
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Is he a mental 13 year old
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kids dumb, but hellcats are the new cool muscle cars
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I'll take my Impreza hatch over a muscle car any day.

Sure, it's not as flashy and definitely not as fast but I put a ton of work into getting it to perform as well as it does. You can just buy a stock mustang or camaro and it'll perform decently, and even more if it's an SS, GT, or something.

The only time I'll make fun of someone for buying a muscle car is if it's an auto. Yuck. At that point they're about as much fun to drive as a minivan because they don't handle nearly as well as something like a stock RX8 or Miata.

392 is so solid tho
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D-Lo_BrownTown posted...

24 year old kid I work with has been constantly calling another coworkers new mustang "gay" and says nobody thinks muscle cars are cool anymore and it's all about compact hatchbacks.

am I that out of touch or is this kid just an idiot?

LMAO!! That kid is a failure!
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lol I know a kid like this too. He's always talking shit about this dudes Mustang because he got the eco boost model or whatever, and he's always like "ugh, it only puts out 310 horse power, so lame."

And then I look at the kid and I'm like "You drive a fucking Focus." and he gets all butthurt.

I guess I should expect that kind of stuff though, he's also a whiney alt right loser who unironically calls people soyboys even though he's like six foot and only weights like 130.
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D-Lo_BrownTown posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

Some do. I don't see the appeal in them at all. If you want performance or something that looks nice there are better options for the money than those cars.

like what? I'm genuinely curious as I'm thinking of buying a new car.

Idk I'm probably buying used luxury brands for the rest of my life. I've become an insufferable BMW fan and won't part with mine until I can buy another comparable nice used car.

My ex had a Mazda speed 3 that could smoke most vehicles. It was a smallish hatchback. Good car.
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BuckVanHammer posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

What do you drive? Bet its shit.

See how douchey that sounds?

No, because its a fair assessment. I drive a shit 2006 Chevy Cavalier. The fun part? Paid cash up front for it so it's MINE. Literally all I care about. When it started having engine trouble last year I fixed it myself with some help from Google and YT, and I know fuck all about cars. Good times.

Really tho, I should clarify that I find all ostentatious displays of wealth tasteless and crass whether it is flashy jewelry, muscle cars, or ridiculous computer rigs.
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Thompson posted...

P4wn4g3 posted...

Mustangs have always been lame.

Nope.
https://carsmind.com/files/Image/car_pictures/acc_p_5fbcf_1969-fordmustangboss429_fastback.jpg

Take an upvote, sir. Good taste
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This the type of dude that buys walmart clothes and never goes out because it's a waste of money, and then wonders why the honies ain't flocking.
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They are lame.

My coworker is selling all his stuff because he got a Mustang, and he can barely afford to pay his car payment. And for what? All that power to be regulated by a speed limit?

Just get your a luxury car, drive in style, and you're not going to look tacky.
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hyperpowder posted...

They are lame.

My coworker is selling all his stuff because he got a Mustang, and he can barely afford to pay his car payment. And for what? All that power to be regulated by a speed limit?

Just get your a luxury car, drive in style, and you're not going to look tacky.

o_O
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hyperpowder posted...

They are lame.

My coworker is selling all his stuff because he got a Mustang, and he can barely afford to pay his car payment. And for what? All that power to be regulated by a speed limit?

Just get your a luxury car, drive in style, and you're not going to look tacky.

Luxury cars aren't the most reliable cars

also certain luxury cars do look tacky such as a 328i or a cla250
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Thompson posted...

P4wn4g3 posted...

Mustangs have always been lame.

Nope.
https://carsmind.com/files/Image/car_pictures/acc_p_5fbcf_1969-fordmustangboss429_fastback.jpg

Would rather have a Camaro SS from that year, but I have a general bias against Mustangs.

judasmaiden15 posted...

hyperpowder posted...

They are lame.

My coworker is selling all his stuff because he got a Mustang, and he can barely afford to pay his car payment. And for what? All that power to be regulated by a speed limit?

Just get your a luxury car, drive in style, and you're not going to look tacky.

Luxury cars aren't the most reliable cars

also certain luxury cars do look tacky such as a 328i or a cla250

I can agree on both ends. I had a 2007 Benz that was a PoS and it wasn't the best looking car.

Still Luxury>>>power unless you getting into the high end supercars.
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hyperpowder posted...

Still Luxury>>>power unless you getting into the high end supercars.

Handling is better than power too. My old rx8 was a blast to drive even though it didn't have much oomph compared to a mustang or camaro. Zipping down winding roads while gunning it and knowing you'll hug the ground no matter what is the best feeling; can't get that in a musle car.

Uh Mustangs /Camaros/ Challengers are good bang for your buck vehicles if you want performance at a reasonable price. Sure you could modify your Subaru, but good luck trying to sell it for a reasonable price. Most used car buyers don't want to deal with someone elses project that might have been half assed.

Luxury cars are just really for the badge. You are paying a premium for that. Not exactly the most cost efficient both on initial cost and maintenance.

Also if you buy a performance hatch that costs a lot you are going to have non car people laugh and think you are an idiot for spending that much for a mere econobox. Also performance hatchbacks like the Focus RS are overpriced in my area. You can get a Mustang GT or a Camaro SS for the same amount.
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fire_bolt posted...

BuckVanHammer posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

What do you drive? Bet its shit.

See how douchey that sounds?

No, because its a fair assessment. I drive a shit 2006 Chevy Cavalier. The fun part? Paid cash up front for it so it's MINE. Literally all I care about. When it started having engine trouble last year I fixed it myself with some help from Google and YT, and I know fuck all about cars. Good times.

Really tho, I should clarify that I find all ostentatious displays of wealth tasteless and crass whether it is flashy jewelry, muscle cars, or ridiculous computer rigs.

Muscle cars are fairly inexpensive for what you can get.

I just find it real petty to base judgement on people because of what they drive.
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

Also if you buy a performance hatch that costs a lot you are going to have non car people laugh and think you are an idiot for spending that much for a mere econobox. Also performance hatchbacks like the Focus RS are overpriced in my area. You can get a Mustang GT or a Camaro SS for the same amount.

Ricers aren't expensive. I got my Impreza for 1100, it's a 2004 and had 74k miles at time of purchase. Parts aren't that expensive and it's easy to do maintenance and repairs on them at home. I was even able to do a lot of work on it in my apartment building's parking lot...All it took was asking the leasing manager for permission and to borrow a jack from a neighbor.

I probably spent 6-7k total and two years on the project, but it performs much better than any car that would cost 11-15k at a dealership. Seven thousand dollars is definitely lower than average for a commuter imo. It would've been fine at 2000 dollars since it didn't need too much work after purchase...fixing a few leaks here and there, new tires/brakes, etc. I just wanted to go fast and look nice without having shit gas mileage.

Cars aren't expensive if you look around and are willing to put the work into them yourself.

Reminds me of:

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D-Lo_BrownTown posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Personally, I think it depends on how old you are. 17-20 year old kid who is obviously driving an expensive car bought with their daddy's money? Lame af. 22-34 year old who might have actually worked their ass off for something nice? Less lame, possibly admirable if they aren't a shite person. 45-55+ who obviously bought the car to try and feel young again? Utterly contemptible.

So year, odds are pretty good I'd view someone with a muscle car negatively

EDIT: All that goes out the window if I know the person worked to restore an older model. I find that shit admirable at any age. Wish more people fixed up old cars to make them quality again instead of buying new ones

The dude calling the mustang lame is literally a dude who inherited like 100k from his dad after he died and just coasts through life doing the least amount possible.

100k? Give it 3-4 years, he'll have no choice but to work.
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Lunar_Savage posted...

100k? Give it 3-4 years, he'll have no choice but to work.

Nah, he basically lives with his mom and doesn't do anything except watch anime, play games and shit post alt right shit on facebook.
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Camaros and mustangs have been lame since the 90s. Couldn't drive 10 minutes without seeing one where I grew up and 8/10 they were fucking red

That said your co-worker sounds weird. Compact hatchbacks wtf. Muscle cars will always be the shit

When tyou can't afford a Corvette
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Mustangs are dumb

Camaros and Challengers are alright
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It's just jealousy.
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yes, caring about "cool cars" is a dinosaur thing to do. its like thinking led zeppelin are cool and not serial pedophiles
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that 40 year old boomer who still likes mustangs
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Uncle_Drew posted...

Imagine liking a compact hatchback lol

Imagine buying gas once every 3 weeks and having a vehicle that can drive cross country without breaking.

Muscle cars cant do that. Basically, the kid calling the muscle car lame is just more intelligent and responsible with his money and duty in reducing his carbon footprint.

There's no argument to be made why having a muscle car is more practical than having a modern day compact car.
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Mustangs and camaros are nice

Challengers are not

Hatchbacks are nice for their price point

There are way better cars at a higher price point, I'd rather save up for an Audi R8 that's more than twice the price of a Mustang than buy a Mustang
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It's lame because now we know how bad for the environment it is and they don't even accelerate faster than those compact fuel efficient hatchbacks.

They are basically the new Hummer. Something overcompensating manchildren drive.
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They are pretty lame tbh.
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Zombie 222
1968 Mustang Fastback
All electric
1000 HP
0-60 in 1.67 seconds
1/4 mile in 12.1 seconds
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DirkDiggles posted...

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Zombie 222
1968 Mustang Fastback
All electric
1000 HP
0-60 in 1.67 seconds
1/4 mile in 12.1 seconds

So basically if you spend an extra 100k?
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the worst part about all three of those cars are the interiors

soyforsteaks posted...

So basically if you spend an extra 100k?

Which you would be paying for a supercar or a high end luxury car.
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I think we all agree supercars are better. But musclebros aren't rich classy people.
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