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To not go on another date because of his car..

283 replies

bluebellmountain · 01/09/2023 20:46

Met a guy OLD, we have been on 4 dates, twice we've met in public, once I picked him up to go out to eat and once I have been to his house. He seemed a great guy, we hit it off pretty quickly, I feel comfortable around him, he seems genuine and kind. Own house, good job etc.

I was out after work this evening to say goodbye to a colleague moving on, so id got a lift to work and was planning on getting a taxi home. This guy text to ask how I was etc and turns out he was nearby and heading to the gym so offered to drop me home, I was excited to see him so agreed.

He arrives to pick me up and my heart sank, his car was fine, a mondeo, pretty standard car but it had been modified to make that stupid noise when you accelerate, you know the kind of boy racer unnecessarily loud car. I got in and said wow that's rather noisy and he gave me some explanation as to what had been done to the car, how much it cost etc.. and it's really really put me off him.

I'm 35, he's 38, surly we're far too old to be driving round in a car like that. I was actually embarrassed to be in the car with everyone looking at every bang it made.

Am I an awful person, should I look past this? He was being nice and doing me a favour and all I could think of was getting out of there! Would this put you off someone who, granted I don't know well, but seems to be pretty good in every other area.

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CandidClarisse · 10/09/2023 10:46

Borrow it and accidentally on purposely write it off... maybe a fire or something lol 😂

perfectcolourfound · 10/09/2023 10:55

Usually, my position is very much live and let live. People can have any hobbies they want, so long as they are legal and not hurting anyone else.

BUT I understand why this would put you off, because it represents some things that's really unattractive to most people...immaturity / not caring about noise inflicted on other people / attention-seeking. All really unattractive.

His more recent comments cement that.... nobody likes listening to children screaming, but it's a part of life, often unavoidable. Whereas he's choosing to spend money on something with the intent of making sa loud noise that other people don't like. Which tells me he's selfish.

Loubelle70 · 10/09/2023 11:04

bluebellmountain · 01/09/2023 20:46

Met a guy OLD, we have been on 4 dates, twice we've met in public, once I picked him up to go out to eat and once I have been to his house. He seemed a great guy, we hit it off pretty quickly, I feel comfortable around him, he seems genuine and kind. Own house, good job etc.

I was out after work this evening to say goodbye to a colleague moving on, so id got a lift to work and was planning on getting a taxi home. This guy text to ask how I was etc and turns out he was nearby and heading to the gym so offered to drop me home, I was excited to see him so agreed.

He arrives to pick me up and my heart sank, his car was fine, a mondeo, pretty standard car but it had been modified to make that stupid noise when you accelerate, you know the kind of boy racer unnecessarily loud car. I got in and said wow that's rather noisy and he gave me some explanation as to what had been done to the car, how much it cost etc.. and it's really really put me off him.

I'm 35, he's 38, surly we're far too old to be driving round in a car like that. I was actually embarrassed to be in the car with everyone looking at every bang it made.

Am I an awful person, should I look past this? He was being nice and doing me a favour and all I could think of was getting out of there! Would this put you off someone who, granted I don't know well, but seems to be pretty good in every other area.

Everyones different, id probably think a boy that hadn't grown up, but some men left to their own devices do this kind of sh*t . They've had no relationship responsibilities etc. Is he ready to share his life and make concessions, and visa versa. I would go on another date but i would delve a little further into how he clicks, does he still live at home with parents etc..job?..is he a boy whom hasn't grown up or a bored adult lol. I wouldnt be overjoyed at it but id probably laugh after.

Lilyburnspotts · 12/09/2023 18:11

It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me but if we were to be a long term thing I'd insist on a 'family' car and that... Boy racer thing...be his hobby!

swimsong · 12/09/2023 18:26

See how he responds to you humorously mocking him over it.

Sasqwatch · 25/02/2024 12:46

continentallentil · 01/09/2023 20:55

It is tragic.

However, give it a bit and see if it becomes and endearing quirk which you can wean him off.

Not too long mind you.

It is tragic

Leave it at that.

BroughttoyoubyBerocca · 25/02/2024 12:54
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How many hours does he spend tinkering with car at weekends, that would be the concern for me.

Pjmaskmummy · 25/02/2024 12:59

It's a shame if he seems good in every other way and it was nice of him to give you a lift but I'd feel the same as you too

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