Has anyone ever rebuffed an owner who wanted a chat?

[Futuramic]

I am aware of the existence of the arrogant tossers thread, and to my mind they should all burn in hell, or at least be forced to take the bus. However has anyone here ever tried to get rid of an enthusiastic car owner wanting to talk?I have, just the once.I was in Sainsburys car park when a middle aged woman (I have a posh accent and a bouffant so they like me, shame the ones my age don't) bounded up and announced "I've just bought a brand new Mini Coper S". I replied "Excellent" or something along those lines.She then asked me what I had, at the time an Orion on the G. I said "It was very cheap and fun to drive so I'm happy".She responded with "Oh I'm much happier than you are" and proceeded to bore on about how vastly expensive her Mini was and how she was rich enough to afford it.I sidled away impolitely and left.Has this happened to anyone else? Although the generally narcissistic will boast at anyone they can find.

[FredTransit]

Erm, that's not an enthusiast wanting a chat, it's somebody bragging! I would have done exactly the same thing, only it's unlike they would find me as I park in the outer reaches, often so i can drive through two spaces, specially in a luton or LWB van.

[Mr H Sceptre]

I tend to find with over enthusiastic owners, play dumb & ask them how fast it goes It soon shuts them up. You're usually greeted with a curt reply along the lines of 'old cars aren't meant to be driven fast' etc etc & they soon shut up & sod off.Job done.

[reallyloud]

I have to say I'm normally quite civil to those who take an interest in anything I drive, but occasionally I will get some tosser who will go out of their way to tell me what I drive is crap/wrong/shit. I tend to just stare at them until they walk away - the glassy psycho look often works wonders.I've also witnessed arguments amongst classic car owners, with either party insisting they're right. Its normally over 13mm bolts or incorrect bushes.

[shite_meister]

I am aware of the existence of the arrogant tossers thread, and to my mind they should all burn in hell, or at least be forced to take the bus. However has anyone here ever tried to get rid of an enthusiastic car owner wanting to talk?I have, just the once.I was in Sainsburys car park when a middle aged woman (I have a posh accent and a bouffant so they like me, shame the ones my age don't) bounded up and announced "I've just bought a brand new Mini Coper S". I replied "Excellent" or something along those lines.She then asked me what I had, at the time an Orion on the G. I said "It was very cheap and fun to drive so I'm happy".She responded with "Oh I'm much happier than you are" and proceeded to bore on about how vastly expensive her Mini was and how she was rich enough to afford it.I sidled away impolitely and left.Has this happened to anyone else? Although the generally narcissistic will boast at anyone they can find.

Thats just bizzare! I would of said to her something along the line of "So?"

[j-j]

I am aware of the existence of the arrogant tossers thread, and to my mind they should all burn in hell, or at least be forced to take the bus. However has anyone here ever tried to get rid of an enthusiastic car owner wanting to talk?I have, just the once.I was in Sainsburys car park when a middle aged woman (I have a posh accent and a bouffant so they like me, shame the ones my age don't) bounded up and announced "I've just bought a brand new Mini Coper S". I replied "Excellent" or something along those lines.She then asked me what I had, at the time an Orion on the G. I said "It was very cheap and fun to drive so I'm happy".She responded with "Oh I'm much happier than you are" and proceeded to bore on about how vastly expensive her Mini was and how she was rich enough to afford it.I sidled away impolitely and left.Has this happened to anyone else? Although the generally narcissistic will boast at anyone they can find.

Such bizarre behavior - where the bonk do you live?I sometimes get people coming over for chats but they're usually surprised to find a car like mine still going! I do enjoy hearing from people who recall them when new or who owned one etc.Going back to your lunatic in the car park.. I would actually enjoy responding to their statement - "Happiness is relative" or something, or " I believe you think so but I'm better looking" or even just plain "marvellous, are you mentally ill?"

[blimp]

Going back to your lunatic in the car park.. I would actually enjoy responding to their statement - "Happiness is relative" or something, or " I believe you think so but I'm better looking" or even just plain "marvellous, are you mentally ill?"

I would stick to the last one. Concise and to the point.

[Guest]

Going back to your lunatic in the car park.. I would actually enjoy responding to their statement - "Happiness is relative" or something, or " I believe you think so but I'm better looking" or even just plain "marvellous, are you mentally ill?"

I would stick to the last one. Concise and to the point.

Or, 'I've just bummed your daughter in the back of my car. She was great!'

[VWPowered]

Thats just bizzare! I would of said to her something along the line of "So?"

i'd of said 'hey misses you a lesbian, i heard the gay society love those new mini's'

[gtd2000]

Thats just bizzare! I would of said to her something along the line of "So?"

i'd of said 'hey misses you a lesbian, i heard the gay society love those new mini's'

Bit of a contradiction - no?

[pogweasel]

Regarding Mrs_Happy in the car park, I would suggest fixing her with a stern / scary and asking "Have you ever been raped?". For extra effect start undoing your trousers whilst doing this. Guaranteed to make her leave you alone, and reduce her happiness quotient by a significant margin.

[morris_ital_lover]

Regarding Mrs_Happy in the car park, I would suggest fixing her with a stern / scary and asking "Have you ever been raped?". For extra effect start undoing your trousers whilst doing this. Guaranteed to make her leave you alone, and reduce her happiness quotient by a significant margin.

...and a surefire way to get you a free chat/ride with some uniformed men in a nice white car!m0rris

[pogweasel]

Well, I suppose there is a chance of that....

[morris_ital_lover]

Well, I suppose there is a chance of that....

Although in east yorks they use protons, worth it for free ride in future shite?m0rris

[Guest]

Well, I suppose there is a chance of that....

Although in east yorks they use protons, worth it for free ride in future shite?m0rris

Desperate! Just invite me mate Rob from Crewe round, he's got a Proton Impian. He makes special deliveries like.He's a top lad, but I'd keep him away from your wife

[Parky]

Young guy working at an MOT station in Hainault was very interested in my Chevette years ago. Asked lots of questions about it, like "Did I keep it in a garage?" and "Surely you must have some decent security system on it?". Seemed a nice fella, so I was happy to chat to him about my car. Was woken at 2am the following morning by man not dissimilar to the guy from the MOT place breaking the locks on my car. Rushed out with a big maglite (fully expecting to use it for "protection") and he legged it into a mates waiting Mini. Got the description, number plate, the lot. Sadly the Mini wasnt registered with the DVLA so Plod couldnt trace it.Drove to the MOT station the next day. Guy saw me and legged it and two of his mates blocked my entry to the premises. Wonder why that was? Guilty as f*ck, but no proper evidence. Thieving g*t. Maybe thats why some owners dont want to talk too much?

[ashmicro]

My standard quip when talking to classic car bores (usually owner of old MGs) is "That's nice. My mate had one of those when he and I were in the Army"Some people can't resist asking "OOH, did you ever kill anyone?"And I reply "yes, but not when I was in the army"They usually clear off PDQ!