How do you react?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 973
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From: Maryland
My second story has me on the other end of this scenario. I was coming out of the mall and notice an Audi R8 parked on the lot. This was before a lot of them were even released yet. I walk over to it and lean over the back to look at the engine. It is in the rear with a plexiglass window for those who didn't know. I never touched the car and even made a point to hold my jacket so as the zipper wouldn't rub against the car as I leaned over. Suddenly the lights blink and I hear, "Touch it and I'll kill you." I turn and see a gentelman and lady, mid 40s, walking towards the car. Giving him the benefit of the doubt that he was joking,(i'd love to see him try it) I laughed and said nice car. He walks right passed me without even acknowledging me and gets into the car. What a f*cking ***. I so badly wanted to follow him onto the highway and deflate his ego with my C6. As he was pulling out I noticed dealer plates on the car. So it probably wasn't even his car.
So I agree that the situation should dictate your reaction. Just look at the Audi guy. Would you want people to get that impression of you if it's not justified?
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,458
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From: Houston TX
Typically, I would offer them a closer look or even a drive if they wanted to if they looked like they had some sense of responsibility. I had a client in from Brazil and my boss asked for me to take him for a ride in my car. I did one better and let him drive my car around for a little while. He had a smile plastered on his face his remaining time here like you wouldn't believe.
