Is it just me?

Since owing my 996 I have noticed other drivers are now very reluctant to let me out of out of junctions, petrol stations etc. Also I find drivers up my a**e quite a lot! I have owned a few BMW's and never had a problem, but I've noticed a big difference since owning my car. Anyone else notice the same thing? Gary

Driving a 911 gets you the two extreme reactions (you never go unnoticed) a. Respect and they let you go b. What you are describing Unfortunately in UK (and we had a number of examples in this forum) a lot of people hate success (and that seen in the eyes of the 911) thus the reaction you get. As for drivers been in your a**** that is because they are trying to prove that the car they have is fast or they are better drivers Theo

Never had a problem but then again I usually wear jeans and a t-shirt or jumper so they probably think I'm just the delivery boy from the dealers.

Ive had mine a few weeks now and ive noticed that sum drivers drive really close behind you at times

I drive a Mini, a Q7 and the Porsche and get treated quite differently in each. Every now and again someone really seems to go out of their way to get in the way but generally smiling, being unassuming and courteous seems to work for me... I've actually found everyone bar our own age group (irony?) to be very friendly so I agree with the perceived envy comments above, even though the car didn't cost anymore than a decent spec saloon! :roll:

I have to admit that I've never had any negative experiences in that way since owning my car. In fact I've had more experiences of people making positive comments, stopping me in the street to ask about the car which is nice, but I always tell them that it's something that I've worked hard to get and is my pride and joy and most people respect that. I think more because it is red and stands out more than other 911s, funnily enough which I always thought would lead to negative reactions. Mind you there was one time when a woman chased me to catch me at the lights to say that I had just scared the living daylights out of her young children when I accelerated past her somewhat aggresively! In fairness I did have my bypass pipes on at the time, and did set off a few car alarms at the same time!! :grin: :grin:

Its a strange old world, I owned a 2005 BMW 330 coupe which at the time I purchased it was 2 years old, it was metallic black and looked the dogs boll***s.This car received quite a few second glances, and generally people would move over to let me by. Now .. I sold it Aug 09 bought my 1999 996 carrera 4 and its like... "I'm doing the legal limit and I wont pull out of the fast lane just because you own a Porsche " attitude. hahah I laugh every time ! Kids and little old ladies love it, guys my age (39) or a little older must view it as a threat. My school friends think I deal drugs to pay for it (as I left school with no qualifications worth having) again its comical, I work hard in the oil sector,(you make your own luck in life at times) lots of hours lots of overtime..! Having said that I'm probably not the average looking 911 driver, 6ft 2" skin head, (a bit of a rascal when younger) tends to draw attention from the boys in blue LOL. So its a 10yr old car, cost the same as a new modern saloon, many people could cut out the envy and buy one.....problem solved. Don't be offended by their actions mate, soak it up and live the dream...!

Or Jeremy Clarkson... I've noticed the same thing. Especially the number of people that just have to overtake a 911... only to pull back in and slow right down. But, hey, they still drove faster than a Porsche!

I drive a BMW 3 series coupe as well as the 996. The BMW gets the most trouble. I spend a lot of time in driving abroad, Germany mostly and they have a completely different attitude. It's just England were everyone hates you if you have something better then them.

In these situations, I get a statisfaction from letting them go past. In some cases, the chances are that their car is actually faster (nitro'd, chavved up etc...). The last thing I want to do is get involved in any kind of race.....let them be the causers of death and suffering. :nooo: As they pull back in ahead, there is always the warm smug feeling that there, in their rear view mirror, is the evidence that you are the one with the Porsche. :floor:

Know where you're coming from and agree...but never thought Goose and Maverick were made out for being "wing men" :wink:

HAd more negative experiences in the wifes new Merc C Class in a month than a year of driving the 996. These are common in london, so go unnoticed, and where they arent common, they seem to be appreciated.(I even had an old chap ask me t9o rev it in an underground carpark)

:cheers: Then again, gaining the six o'clock position is a key strategic advantage in any acm situation.....so long as your opponent is not a rear gunner (so to speak) :grin:

I live in rural Lincolnshire so rarely have the problem unless I venture south! It'd be interesting to know if Fezza and Lambo owners have the same experiences!? I take the view that the admiring gaze of the 'Max Power' brigade shows that they recognise class when the see it :grin:

I find the hot hatches don't want to race they just want to see me floor it :bye: