I understand what he's stating, but I think he's arguing some rather obvious asides to the rule, in a stubborn attempt to be right. He took curious offense to the initial post by BMW guy, and we've been treated to all sorts of uniquely specific examples in an attempt to bolster his initial point. Then he says he…

NJ really isn't at-all unique, in my travels. It's actually one of the easier places to drive in, much better than DC/VA/MD.

I'm sure you do. The key difference is that truckers have better training and a better track record when it comes to getting back to the right (some laws even prevent them from traveling in left lanes). Trucks also take longer to accelerate, especially at highway speeds moving uphill, and there are less of them, so a…

The immediate difference is that the faster car is entering reckless driving territory if they get caught.

I regularly drive up and down the NE area, through Jersey to NY. It's really not that hard to get over in reasonable time, especially if you're moving faster than traffic to the right of you. You can literally choose a spot and accelerate into it, before slowing down to pace traffic. I do it all the time and…

Yeah, the cold war didn't really end, it just perpetuated into a number of proxy wars which are still taking place, today. Nothing paranoid about it, it's true and the clash of ideologies is very real.

The exhaust pipes, including the dual-chamber design for each muffler, are "real" or functional. The tips just don't connect to the muffler and are a cosmetic additions, like any other car.

The exhaust tips aren't connected. They're otherwise real, just like the piping which makes up the exhaust and mufflers. This is also true of most other brands which do the same.

Yes, Americans do like Lexus. Mind you, most car buyers, across the globe, prefer beige, including the countless individuals who lease their BMWs and MBs...so you can't fault a company for building what people demand. Meanwhile, you'll notice most "car enthusiasts" don't actually put money where their mouth is, which…

Snap judgments usually don't involve a lot of time and thought— that's why they're shallow and as much reflect the person making them. Sharp criticism surrounding how someone spends their money isn't very neutral. When someone states they are being neutral, their view tends to be more impartial and open, as opposed to…

You're right, it is about them.

I think it's more likely they enjoy the sound of their vehicle and don't much care for the opinions of people within a miles radius who they won't ever encounter.

So you prejudge people, meanwhile label them as being shallow?

Part of the issue is that the people who do this don't actually know the model of the car they own— just the make, since that's what lured them in. When I refer to my car, if ever in casual conversation, I do so by the model of the car. That nicely placates any indication of sneak-bragging, and usually it's actual car…

Personally, if I owned a motorcycle (I have friends that do) I'd want it loud for the very reason that other motorists seem to consider you invisible. A loud motorcycle lets other motorists know you're in the vicinity.

"56 percent view men who drive exotic or fast cars as being show-offs or arrogant, and 17 percent perceive them as being insecure"

As I used to own an FD, I know the routine. The topic of V8 swaps were (and I'm sure still are) a HEATED subject as any...then you'd get to hear all the lines about weight distribution and other nonsense, meanwhile, someone is running some huge turbo and heavy plumbing which gets a pass.

I've driven one, loved it, and would currently prefer it over any other vehicle from BMW, Audi, Mercedes, (and even though I own one, Lexus) in the price range. The steering was overly assisted for my preference, but otherwise the cornering was very flat and greatly disguised the cars weight, while torque was instant—…