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Old 04-02-2008, 08:47 PM   #1
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Is it just me.... but I find people try and intimidate you because your in a smaller car. I have had so many near misses from people in larger cars doing stupid things. Just wondering if any other small car drivers cops this??

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Yep! Especially more so in the Fiesta Zetec then my current Sport Clio. For some reason the Fiesta was the target of 40 yr old men in GTs and Clubsports trying to perv when they saw P-Plates and then when they saw a 6'2" 111.5kg bloke looking back they're back off hard.

It was also the target of stupid idiots in Falcons/Commos or big 4WDs trying to cut off or tailgate/intimdate you all the time.

The Sport Clio gets none of that. I don't understand why! Ricers try to take it on lots and lose, and people in cars actually good seem to give it the nod.
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Old 04-02-2008, 08:56 PM   #4
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Yep! Especially more so in the Fiesta Zetec then my current Sport Clio. For some reason the Fiesta was the target of 40 yr old men in GTs and Clubsports trying to perv when they saw P-Plates and then when they saw a 6'2" 111.5kg bloke looking back they're back off hard.

It was also the target of stupid idiots in Falcons/Commos or big 4WDs trying to cut off or tailgate/intimdate you all the time.

The Sport Clio gets none of that. I don't understand why! Ricers try to take it on lots and lose, and people in cars actually good seem to give it the nod.

LOL I know the feeling, I get "try hard wog yo bro's" speeding up to my when I am in my missus Getz, the only thing they gunna get is a 5 foot 8 bloke driving. The soon nick off, or be complete tools and rev their motors at me at the lights..... yeah I am gunna drag them PFFT.
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I dont get any of that, but maybe cos I'm a natural-born hustler.
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Try driving a fluro yellow Festiva.....

I happens every now and again to me, but i'm not fussed. I drive to the law and the limit, if others have a problem too bad.
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LOL I know the feeling, I get "try hard wog yo bro's" speeding up to my when I am in my missus Getz, the only thing they gunna get is a 5 foot 8 bloke driving. The soon nick off, or be complete tools and rev their motors at me at the lights..... yeah I am gunna drag them PFFT.
Seems like most young people these days have got something to prove. Sad.
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this happens to me all the time! im driving a daihatsu charade atm as a run around and i am constantly being pushed off the road, such as in situations where the road goes from 2 lanes to one, i would occasionally get a 4WD or truck push me out of the way and id have to brake hard, or people get right up my ar5e coz its only a 3 cylinder and it has no balls!
frustrates me to tears, very dangerous stuff!
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs. :

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype. :

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Dont go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box. :
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The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype.
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs.

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype.

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Do go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box.
For someone whinging about being sterotyped you seem to do a good job of it yourself...
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs. :

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype. :

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Dont go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box. :
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Very sensitive arent yous.
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs. :

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype. :

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Dont go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box. :
Oh noez. I have a 3.1m wheelbase, my brain dieded....ooops my thing fell off.....woes me.
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs.

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype.

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Do go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box.
its annoying when people think they are absolutley spot on when in fact they couldnt be any more further from the truth, not all people use big cars to "compensate", there are plenty of reasons why people prefer big cars or more powerful V8/turbo cars over small 4 cylinder cars eg 4 cylinders make Zero torque, cant make anywhere near as much power as a 6 or 8, most 4 cylinder cars are generally less safe as bigger cars and also they sound like crap
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On a serious note, by "If they wanna play then so be it" you believe your Fiesta is quicker that a "ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose" falcon?

I Think Corey D has taken posession of your PC, quick get it checked
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what the hell is a yous. and why arent they sensitive. I tell you buddy, if i had a yous, it would not only be sensitive, but would be coated in pink glitter with neon signs saying "Sensitive Yous Within!"
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its annoying when people think they are absolutley spot on when in fact they couldnt be any more further from the truth, not all people use big cars to "compensate", there are plenty of reasons why people prefer big cars or more powerful V8/turbo cars over small 4 cylinder cars
Not being shithouse would be one
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Only a little less sensitive than your car..
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what the hell is a yous. and why arent they sensitive. I tell you buddy, if i had a yous, it would not only be sensitive, but would be coated in pink glitter with neon signs saying "Sensitive Yous Within!"
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Bunch of Muppets the lot of you.

Other than using a big car for work purposes or family necessity what is the sensation of owning it if all you do is show what little braincells you have.
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Is it just me.... but I find people try and intimidate you because your in a smaller car. I have had so many near misses from people in larger cars doing stupid things. Just wondering if any other small car drivers cops this??
I don't intimidate. I just suck you in through the throttle body, spit you out the back, and use you as traction on the way home.
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Bunch of Muppets the lot of you.

Other than using a big car for work purposes or family necessity what is the sensation of owning it if all you do is show what little braincells you have.
How about this one. When my car gets hit by a genius metrosexual with an 8 foot dick in his fiesta, He will be the one going to the morgue in a glad wrapped leftovers plate, and not me.

Small cars are coffins, no matter how big the coffee can exhaust is.
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Big car/Falcoon/Commodore/Territory = Compensating for a small interlect upstairs and downstairs. :

The small cars get picked on because we dont fit into the ZOMG V8 bro ZOMG did you hear it dose.. stereotype. :

I just ignore them. If they wanna play then so be it. Dont go crying home to mummie when a 4cyl throws you a tissue box. :
Why in hell would anyone what to play with a 'small' car? Cant see the fun in that or you just pretending that 'yous' get noticed? DOnt be fooled!



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