Conversation with a co-worker

[dwd1985]

Let me quickly provide a list of things a co-worker tried to tell me when he saw my SVX:
1: A European model was made with a 2.0 leader 4 cylinder boxer engine, with or without a turbo
2: It came in an automatic 4 speed, automatic 5 speed, and manual 5 and 6 speeds.
3: The Japanese model was a twin turbo model.
4: The engine in the U.S. was available with either a 3.0 or 3.3 liter, with or without a turbo

Everytime he came up with a new false statement, I told him he was wrong, but he swore he was right, and even claimed that while he was stationed in Europe 10 years ago, he saw all of these things. I told him it was possible to install a 5 or 6 speed manual, but that was the only thing he had right. In the end, we were actually arguing over who was right, but at least I am sure that I was. What an idiot.

[Hocrest]

Someone on the board has the signature line;

"God must love stupid people, he made so many of them"

[Speedklix]

most wrx guys who recognize it is an svx that I run into assume it has the 2.5... and ask if mine is the turbo model .
the swaps are starting to school some of them in the eg33 though, and it is becoming less frequent.

[$ gest24 $]

Almost every time I get asked, "Does it have a turbo?", "It's a boxer 6?", (pre 6MT) "Why didn't you get a 5spd?" I'm getting used to it. One guy asked during the 6MT "Subaru parts bolt onto this?" Jackass thought it was a Nissan. It's just how a lot of people are now a days. They see a Subie they think it has to have a turbo.

[Phast SVX]

Originally Posted by gest24

Almost every time I get asked, "Does it have a turbo?", "It's a boxer 6?", (pre 6MT) "Why didn't you get a 5spd?" I'm getting used to it. One guy asked during the 6MT "Subaru parts bolt onto this?" Jackass thought it was a Nissan. It's just how a lot of people are now a days. They see a Subie they think it has to have a turbo.

I got a parking ticket in milwaukee a week ago. the ticket red "92 Nissan." Must have thought it was a Z as well. oh well, got it droppped reguardless
phil

[ensteele]

That is why we love this car so much = nobody know what the heck it is.

[$ gest24 $]

Originally Posted by ensteele

That is why we love this car so much = nobody know what the heck it is.

Plus at the GTGs everyone looks as you drive by and people ask questions while doing a photo shoot.

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by ensteele

That is why we love this car so much = nobody know what the heck it is.

Plus its design is very revolutionary that it doesn't fade away by time and age.

It's upper part is awesome

[Jade Dragon]

everytime i tell people its an auto they ask why i didnt get it in stick. then i go into the whol specheel about factory... anyway, i love getting looks around town from people who are clueless about the car.

[NikFu S.]

Originally Posted by dwd1985

1: A European model was made with a 2.0 leader 4 cylinder boxer engine, with or without a turbo
2: It came in an automatic 4 speed, automatic 5 speed, and manual 5 and 6 speeds.
3: The Japanese model was a twin turbo model.
4: The engine in the U.S. was available with either a 3.0 or 3.3 liter, with or without a turbo

Sounds like he's mixing in his DSMs and 3Ss.

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by gest24

Jackass thought it was a Nissan.

Isn't it? It has a lot of Nissan parts in it.

[Cho]

lets just put it this way, it's Japanese

[Beav]

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[DreamingOfSpeed]

Originally Posted by ensteele

That is why we love this car so much = nobody know what the heck it is.

That and no one knows how old my car really is. I get "what year did subaru make This? All the time but i never tell. Nobody needs to know my car is 15 years old. After why would i drive this old car when i could afford a new one. If they dont know they cant question it. (Yes i know people who think old cars are junk and shouldnt be driven. I know better. But then i also buy my clothes used b/c i'm smarter than they are, or maybe i just need the money for parts. )

[L.O.R.D. SVX]

Originally Posted by DreamingOfSpeed

That and no one knows how old my car really is. I get "what year did subaru make This? All the time but i never tell. Nobody needs to know my car is 15 years old. After why would i drive this old car when i could afford a new one. If they dont know they cant question it. (Yes i know people who think old cars are junk and shouldnt be driven. I know better. But then i also buy my clothes used b/c i'm smarter than they are, or maybe i just need the money for parts. )

I had a guy ask me if it was the 2006 model . I let people know what year it is only because I like to see their reactions.