My car is not a leaning post... Am i wrong to be annoyed?

carguy143 · 8th August 2013, 19:03

Sorry for a somewhat negative post here everyone but is it just me that finds it both rude and highly disrespectful to sit on or lean on someone else's car?

Just because my car may not be the cleanest or shiniest doesn't mean i don't treat my car with respect. I would be grateful if people would do the same for my car. I WOULDN'T dream of leaning on, let alone touching someone else's car without their permission. I thought some others at our meets would feel the same but having seen the behaviour of some of our members last night at a meet, I guess not. The only reason I didn't say anything at the time is because I didn't want to put a dampener on the mood.

Please, stay the hell OFF my car, it is not a bench or a leaning post!!!

That is all.

Rik.

Bolin · 8th August 2013, 19:16

I agree that it is very rude.

Once at a meet, a guy who hadn't even spoken to me sat on the slam panel of my car, which I thought was very rude.

I didn't say anything though, as I knew exactly how clean my slam panel was and thought it served the chap right for being so rude

Grumpy1 · 8th August 2013, 19:19

Got to agree with you there Rik. What a liberty!

I know our cars have a reputation for being extremely comfortable, but on the exterior.....? Very disrespectful in my opinion.

Chad.

KWIL · 8th August 2013, 19:22

I am with you, however in the same circumstances I think the air would have been "electric" to say the least at the time.

andyg2011 · 8th August 2013, 19:24

Too True Rik

Gate Keeper · 8th August 2013, 19:24

I am with you there. I had to tell someone today, not to lean on my car and they were most offended that I dared mention it. What is it about some people. They do not just get it. On the bumper, on the rear lights cluster... ..I heard it crack and moan with the big butt that had sat against it.

pab · 8th August 2013, 19:28

Why would someone feel the need to lean on your car.

carguy143 · 8th August 2013, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

on the rear lights cluster... ..I heard it crack and moan with the big butt that had sat against it.

I had the same when he moved off my MG 7 rear light cluster..

Brabus · 8th August 2013, 19:37

Totally agree. Been to lots of show where I have asked people to get of my car. What's wrong with them . I'm sure the same people would complain if you sat on theirs.

Gate Keeper · 8th August 2013, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

Why would someone feel the need to lean on your car.

He made light of it saying my car was strong enough to take his weight.

8th August 2013, 19:03	#1
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	My car is not a leaning post... Am i wrong to be annoyed? Sorry for a somewhat negative post here everyone but is it just me that finds it both rude and highly disrespectful to sit on or lean on someone else's car? Just because my car may not be the cleanest or shiniest doesn't mean i don't treat my car with respect. I would be grateful if people would do the same for my car. I WOULDN'T dream of leaning on, let alone touching someone else's car without their permission. I thought some others at our meets would feel the same but having seen the behaviour of some of our members last night at a meet, I guess not. The only reason I didn't say anything at the time is because I didn't want to put a dampener on the mood. Please, stay the hell OFF my car, it is not a bench or a leaning post!!! That is all. Rik. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

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Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	I agree that it is very rude. Once at a meet, a guy who hadn't even spoken to me sat on the slam panel of my car, which I thought was very rude. I didn't say anything though, as I knew exactly how clean my slam panel was and thought it served the chap right for being so rude __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

8th August 2013, 19:19	#3
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Got to agree with you there Rik. What a liberty! I know our cars have a reputation for being extremely comfortable, but on the exterior.....? Very disrespectful in my opinion. Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

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andyg2011 This is my second home no mg/rover ATM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Morecambe Posts: 4,464 Thanks: 92 Thanked 230 Times in 183 Posts	Too True Rik __________________ Full T4 Testbook diagnostics and Replacement Key Service see BigRuss and Marinabrian Please click below for nano website and 2014 dates etc etc http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/i...nocard_sig.jpg Thanks Andy

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,060 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I am with you there. I had to tell someone today, not to lean on my car and they were most offended that I dared mention it. What is it about some people. They do not just get it. On the bumper, on the rear lights cluster... ..I heard it crack and moan with the big butt that had sat against it. Last edited by Gate Keeper; 8th August 2013 at 19:25.. Reason: added

8th August 2013, 19:22	#4
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	I am with you, however in the same circumstances I think the air would have been "electric" to say the least at the time.

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Why would someone feel the need to lean on your car.

8th August 2013, 19:37	#9
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	Totally agree. Been to lots of show where I have asked people to get of my car. What's wrong with them . I'm sure the same people would complain if you sat on theirs. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541