Stereotypes of cars

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not that this matters, but I'm tired of the lesbian Subaru thing. Subarus are ubiquitous. They're driven by moms and dads, everyone in Colorado, anyone who wants to feel outdoorsy, and apparently lesbians.

I mean, the whole thread is stupid, obviously, but for some reason I find that one particularly grating. I think it's because I picture the same poster making the comment every time she sees the word Subaru.

Except it's actually quite true. I drive a Subaru (married with kids) but I am actually more of fan since reading this. They were the first to market to lesbians and it was a very conscious choice:

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/06/how-subarus-came-to-be-seen-as-cars-for-lesbians/488042/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not that this matters, but I'm tired of the lesbian Subaru thing. Subarus are ubiquitous. They're driven by moms and dads, everyone in Colorado, anyone who wants to feel outdoorsy, and apparently lesbians.

I mean, the whole thread is stupid, obviously, but for some reason I find that one particularly grating. I think it's because I picture the same poster making the comment every time she sees the word Subaru.

Except it's actually quite true. I drive a Subaru (married with kids) but I am actually more of fan since reading this. They were the first to market to lesbians and it was a very conscious choice:

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/06/how-subarus-came-to-be-seen-as-cars-for-lesbians/488042/

It honestly is a fairly true stereotype on the east coast. It's a little different in, say, Portland, OR where they are also super-popular with the 30 year old male programmer who likes the outdoors. Colorado may be more like Portland than it is like the east coast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bought a Subaru recently, but not an Outback or Forester. Am I a lesbian or not?

If you bought a WRX or STI, you have too much testosterone. If you bought a legacy, you wanted a family sedan, and saw that it was a better value than an accord.

[Anonymous]

90s minivan - I'm in this country legally, but the other 10 people living in my rental may or may not be.

BMW 3 series - I'm in my 30s or 40s and leasing this car to show off to my coworkers.

Mercedes c-class - I'm in my 40s or 50s and leasing this car to show off to my coworkers, and I'm probably also a middle-aged black lady.

Toyota Corolla, newer model - I'm 25 and this is the first new car I've ever bought!

Toyota Corolla, older model - I probably don't have insurance and that's why I'm driving 5 miles under the speed limit.

Anything Nissan - No one told me this wasn't a race car *speeds past you going at least 15 mph over the speed limit*

Mazda Miata - Empty nester who just traded in the SUV for something ~fun~

Prius - Empty nester who just traded in the SUV for something that gets better gas milage. Hey, did you know if I don't go over 25 mph I'm only using the car's electric power? *oblivious to long line of cars stuck behind him*

Subaru WRX - I thought The Fast and the Furious movies were a documentary.

[Anonymous]

This thread is funny, mostly inaccurate, and you can feel the insecurity throughout.

I drive a 3 series and I love it. Yes it is leased, but that's only because I was coming off of a lifetime of Momobiles and didn't know how much I would like driving a sedan. I love it and will be buying it when my lease is up next month.

Husband drives an 8 year old Mitsubishi Lancer. Not sure what either car says about us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:90s minivan - I'm in this country legally, but the other 10 people living in my rental may or may not be.

BMW 3 series - I'm in my 30s or 40s and leasing this car to show off to my coworkers.

Mercedes c-class - I'm in my 40s or 50s and leasing this car to show off to my coworkers, and I'm probably also a middle-aged black lady.

Toyota Corolla, newer model - I'm 25 and this is the first new car I've ever bought!

Toyota Corolla, older model - I probably don't have insurance and that's why I'm driving 5 miles under the speed limit.

Anything Nissan - No one told me this wasn't a race car *speeds past you going at least 15 mph over the speed limit*

Mazda Miata - Empty nester who just traded in the SUV for something ~fun~

Prius - Empty nester who just traded in the SUV for something that gets better gas milage. Hey, did you know if I don't go over 25 mph I'm only using the car's electric power? *oblivious to long line of cars stuck behind him*

Subaru WRX - I thought The Fast and the Furious movies were a documentary.

Right on PP. I thought of this while driving today! Why on earth are Corolla owners such slow, shaky and indecisive drivers? They can't decide if they want to get over or get off, they seem incapable of staying inside of lane lines, and they insist on driving ten miles below the speed limit in the fast lane. Maddening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not that this matters, but I'm tired of the lesbian Subaru thing. Subarus are ubiquitous. They're driven by moms and dads, everyone in Colorado, anyone who wants to feel outdoorsy, and apparently lesbians.

I mean, the whole thread is stupid, obviously, but for some reason I find that one particularly grating. I think it's because I picture the same poster making the comment every time she sees the word Subaru.

Except it's actually quite true. I drive a Subaru (married with kids) but I am actually more of fan since reading this. They were the first to market to lesbians and it was a very conscious choice:

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/06/how-subarus-came-to-be-seen-as-cars-for-lesbians/488042/

It honestly is a fairly true stereotype on the east coast. It's a little different in, say, Portland, OR where they are also super-popular with the 30 year old male programmer who likes the outdoors. Colorado may be more like Portland than it is like the east coast.

Maybe it's because I'm from Colorado and everyone has them there--or at least they used to. And yes the person that comes to mind is a 30-year-old male programmer. The girls (not sure if they're lesbians!) are more Rav4. But it does help to know that's how it was marketed and that it's an East Coast thing and not one poster.

[Anonymous]

Camry=boring, overly practical person.

Yes I drive a Camry. I'd love to upgrade to something slightly less vanilla, but this car has been so good to me.

[Anonymous]

What about the Mazda 3?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about the Mazda 3?

Someone told me Subarus were for lesbians so I got this instead.

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Anonymous wrote:Haven't any of you ever meet a nice BMW driver?

No.

+1

Nope.

Yeah, they have the nerve to drive cars you can only dream of affording. What assholes!

Nope! I could buy half a dozen new beamers with cash right on hand. But thanks for confirming the BMW driver stereotype as a buncha insecure pricks

You're not exactly coming across as totally secure yourself...no one cares that you can pay cash for your cars. Saying that is just as obnoxious as your claim about BMW drivers (and just as juvenile).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I bought a Subaru recently, but not an Outback or Forester. Am I a lesbian or not?

If you bought a WRX or STI, you have too much testosterone. If you bought a legacy, you wanted a family sedan, and saw that it was a better value than an accord.

What about an Impreza Hatchback? Tell me my fortune

[Anonymous]

Lexus drivers....Nuevo rich prior Toyota owners

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lexus drivers....Nuevo rich prior Toyota owners

Nuevo? Are the owners Spanish speaking?

[Anonymous]

Tesla: You also wait three days to buy first generation Apple products.