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328 Appreciation From Others On The Road

Discussion in '308/328' started by rocket50, Jul 25, 2021.

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  1. rocket50

    rocket50 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Took the 328 out this morning for a little drive and it just seems that I get more waves and thumbs up from guys on motorcycles than other sports cars. Maybe because they are more of the gearheads and can appreciate automotive art better than others? Anybody else with this experience? Thoughts?
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

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    +1 -- Same thing happens to me (but more from the Sports Bike Riders than the Hogs). I make it a point to (preemtively) wave to other sports/muscle cars (which often stuns them ;)) -- we are brethren, not enemies!
     
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    I've owned a '92 NSX for five or six years. I just bought a 308 a week or two ago. I'm often surprised at the lack of interest that the NSX gets. The 308, so far, has not failed to get a wave, thumbs up, chatting, or whatever when I drive it (which has been daily, for the most part!). I suppose people "know" the 308 much better, but I really don't understand it. I'd be checking out either if I saw them on the road!
     
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    With my 328 I can’t get gas without someone starting a conversation.
     
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    That's funny. I've stopped for gas twice so far and both times I got as much attention as if I had been driving a Honda Civic. My 328 seems to be invisible.
     
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    It's probably because 99% of the public aren't car people. To them, an NSX is just an Acura with a spoiler. Only car people would understand why an NSX is special. In contrast, the Ferrari is recognized by everyone for what it is.
     
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    Most people don't know it's a Honda, either, interestingly. I've had show them all the Honda labels on it to get them to believe me! I get a few people thinking it's a Corvette and some thinking it's a Ferrari, lol. But yeah, I think that Ferrari, and specifically the 308, is generally just much, much more recognizable... everyone has seen Magnum, p.i., it seems.
     
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    Mine is more from the Hogs which is even more surprising. But then it is on back roads so maybe we both appreciate the other enjoying the road.
     
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    For 22 years, its non stop adulation everytime I go for a drive, plus my good looks draws them in as well !!! lol Look the 3x8 s are timeless, its that simple, and In the top five of the most beautiful cars ever built in the world . I was In Huntington beach a few years ago on main street, a lambo huricon made a right onto main street, a guy walking said " thats a nice car, but yours in nicer !! " referring to my 328 .

    Thank you
     
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    In So. Cal I can rarely get gas without one or two people wanting to check out my 328
     
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