Dang Ultra, you're almost as old as @Tcoat!

Funny you mention that. When I started posting last year, I thought I was part of the old fart brigade. Man, was I wrong. 51 is about middle of the road around here.

Just be aware that they will find something else to make fun of even if you sell your scion. WRX, GTI, Focus ST? Still a man-child's car. Luxury? Then you have the opposite problem. "Look at the 27 year old in the BMW! Did your dad buy that for you? Must be nice!"

Buy and drive what you want.


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Like someone else said - I could understand if your job was vehicle related / realtor showing houses or something, but only insecure shit heads care about what other people drive. If someone looks down on you because you own a scion it means they have a small penis. Btw I drive w brz.



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You should sell it.

Why?

Because you made this thread.

Very simple. :)

I don't understand how there could be a 3 page long discussion about this. Lol

LoL! Eh, 50ish is the new 30ish!
So I keep telling myself that! :lol:

Don't make me go get my hat ..........

Is that a common thing? The original owner of my car traded it in on a used IS-F

Hahaha!

Your choice, but I think your problem is deeper than what you're driving. It's your perception, and, as people have pointed out, how you are so dependent on how people perceive you.

I take it you're a follower and certainly not a leader? After all, you're too concerned about what people think of you and what you own. If I was in your place, I'd laugh at any negative judgement people would give me. Why? Because it's obvious they're idiots, jealous, insecure or all of the above. Sure, everyone has opinions, but what's the point of putting others down for it? In fact, I wear a suit 99.9% of the time. I get looks from people and it's not the, "What a crappy car" kind of look either. It's more of a, "He must have money..."

I don't hide the fact I work at a Toyota/Scion/Lexus dealership. (I'm even wearing my Toyota/Scion jacket that I dished out good money to have custom embroidered!) Not only am I a sales consultant and an internet sales specialist, but I -AM- the Scion Ambassador. And you know what? I'm PROUD of it because I earned it. When someone scoffs when they hear "Scion," I call them out on it. Do YOU even know what's wrong with Scion or are you just going based off of what others say? People who think Scion is a lesser brand of Toyota is obviously uneducated. If anything, since 3 out of 4 of the models Scion carries is built in Japan, I'd say quality (QDR) is BETTER. The Japanese is all about that. Do you know Toyota's foundations? It's safety, durability and reliability. Scion vehicles carry the same EXACT warranties (NOT less) as Toyota. If Scion was the lesser brand, I doubt it would have as good of a warranty.

So, it comes down to YOUR personal issue of perception. FR-S, BRZ, 86, GT86, or ANY other car, it doesn't matter which you really own. If you've convinced yourself that it's no longer a fun car, then that's it. It's over. I'm proud of not only my car, but the fact that I was able to accomplish getting it. Your perception also affects how you carry yourself. Because I love my car and I'm proud to own it, I carry myself in a manner that people look at my car in a positive light. If you act like you have a shitty car, people will see it as a shitty car. If you act like it's the most amazing machine in the world, people will have a more positive impression. But you know what? If you perceive that you have an awesome car, you WON'T care any of the negative stuff people say.

I don't know. It's what I would consider if I needed a comfy DD though.

If there's another car that interests you and you can afford it...just sell it.

Life's too short. Enjoy it while it lasts (assuming you can afford it).

Don't worry about what others think. I used to work at a similar kind of place where everyone drove new Porsches, Range Rovers, Audis, etc. We all knew how much each other were making (lock step salary) so people would always ask why I drove a Scion given I could drive something more expensive. It was actually a great conversation starter because I'd talk about tracking the car on weekends (which people always had a million questions about) and wrenching on the car getting it ready (which people seemed amazed I could do). In that kind of environment, you gain a lot more respect just being yourself and doing whatever the hell you want to do, rather than being the guy who buys a starter BMW because it's what everyone else in your position is doing.

That said, if you no longer enjoy the FR-S and another car would fit your needs better, you should definitely trade it in. You mentioned driving mostly on straight roads and giving up tracking, so I could definitely see a more refined/comfortable car fitting your needs better.