Originally Posted by +fireamx
I stand by my original post and your little public "resume" proves my point, "my we are proud of ourselves aren't we."
Actually, the simple statement you made (I'm 47 not that far in front of you) says it all. Most people would have said "I'm 47 and not that far behind you". But then you are an accountant and 47 comes before 59 now doesn't it?
Sounds like I touched a nerve.
For the record, My Father was in the car business, for over 33 years, I had my own lot for 5 years so I know the stereotype of which you speak very well. I can't tell if you're more upset I jokingly referred to you as a lawyer, or because I called you a used car salesman.
And just how did I insult Infinite? Simply because I told him to look up the meaning of the word cult? I think he's a big boy and he's fully capable of handling his own battles with out your help. But if you think that's what you need to do to win friends, good for you.
We do have few things in common, I became a 2 seater guy at the age of 6 thanks to neighbor and his 57 Bird. My 1st. name is James, and I use to work in the tire industry. So what were you some kind of car expert at the age of 7?
As I said I don't agree with your assessment of the Crossfire's future, but then you're the Former Tire Store owner/Car Dealer/Accountant/7 year old prodigy so what do I know. Only time will tell, unfortunately I won't be around to see it.
Just to show what nice guy I am, you can have the last word.
Thanks for you kindness---it's the first that you have shown. I was not posting a " a public resume"---just trying to clear up your misstatement---However, you just stated what your dad and you do or did for a living---for the record, for the last 4 decades, right after "nailing" me with a dig---wow.
As for being proud---well, to answer---yes. Many have done better, many have done worst---I have done okay. Considering that I was not lucky enough to have my dad and mom around. They died in a car wreck when I was 17, so getting through school, taking care of my little brother, with what two 40 year old school teachers, who had large debt and very little life insurance, left two minor children---Yeah, I did okay, and I am proud that I did not turn to drugs and/or booze and my decision not to give up when all was bad!!!
You were not "jokingly" saying---it's called covert hostile or at times openly hostile---for no reason. Why you are so rude and defensive is beyond me. You have insulted me by calling me a "prodigy"---I said I started liking cars about then---that's all---not that I knew them to all ends at 7. If you remember, you are the one that started the 7 thing. You even said that you "know the stereotype of which you speak very well"---just to jab---hostile for no reason.
You jabbed with "turning things around to suit you" remark---I was not turning anything around. I was just stating that your two examples had a WOW factor of racing that helped their collectivity---that was it, and if you reread it, it was not hateful or personal at all. But it must have "touched your nerve" because you came back on a personal level. I have found that when someone is having trouble defending their position they go for personal digs---name calling, yelling, etc. You, like me, have a right to your opinion, but what gives you the right to get personal?
And that fact that I know 47 come before 59 "says it all"---Says what? That I know a number line.You started the young age thing and that was why I was using "closer" rather than "behind"---keeping with the topic I was on. That's not accounting that's just how the numbers fall. I really do not get it.
As for "Sounds like I touched a nerve"---no. I do not know you well enough to care one way or the other. Not "hurt"---More "curious" why you feel you must attack on a personal level when all I did was disagree with good examples in a polite way about the future of our cars .
I do need to apologize for Infinite statement. The quote was "I do not agree with your conclusion. But that is just me! And no offense.... you haven't been around long enough to see what I have seen." It was not from you. but from another member, and I should have checked. I just read that hit on his age, then yours about my age, and incorrectly connected the two---for that I was wrong. As for making friends, I like people, but I was not trying to "win" anyone.
I think our cars fall more towards my examples than your race/ big block muscle examples---that was all. If our cars ALL had big block monster motors like your examples, I would be more likely to agree with you. I gave good reasons why I thought not, and at the MOST tried to clear up your personal jabs---that was it.