Each of us has an affinity to a specific species of Auto Enthusiast. After observing the animal called "AutoEnthusiator" for some time, I have concluded there are certain behaviours that can be classified into different species, although there are common traits shared by all species of this animal.
Please have a gander at the various species of AutoEnthusiastor and kindly vote for the one that you MOST closely resemble.
1. The ScientistThe Scientist likes to constantly mod and upgrade the car and loves the technical aspect of the entire experience. The Scientist's main goal is to maximize the car's potential and to build a body of knowledge along the way. You typically see these types of animals hanging around DYNO's more than usual and these animals usually have technical or hands on professions.
2. The SocialiteThe Socialite likes to meet people and be seen with his/her ride more than the average person. The Socialite will hang around coffee shops or car shows more than all the other types of species. The Socialite will always have the cleanest most attractive car as compared to the other species. More often than not, the Socialite will be driving around alone or with an attractive blonde in the passenger seat.
3. The Road WarriorThe road warrior is always alone when driving. In some cases the passenger seat has been removed. The road warrior uses his/her car as a weapon and can always be found at the track or attracting attention on the street. The road warrior is willing to absorb damage to the car to win the battle. The road warrior has an Alpha Male mentailty and is a predator, so caution is to be taken when approaching this species.
4. The CruiserThe cruiser is a passive version of the road warrior and is less confrontational. However, cruiser's can easily be provoked during high speeds so maintain caution when approaching. The cruiser aims for the euphoric experience of winding roads and long drives. There are an equal number of cruiser's with and without passengers.
5. The WorkerThe worker's primary objective is to make money in his career. The car is simply an accessory that fuels passion #1. In many cases the car serves as a pleasant distraction to the primary objective and when attention is focused on the car, it is served by the same high energy that fuels the passion #1. It is this species that usually has the most resources to perform upgrades and in some cases this species has a fleet of cars to choose from when it chooses to get distracted.
It may be hard to choose, and many people would belong to ALL types depending on the mood of the hour, but select just 1 type and take a stand on who you really are. Think of the type you enjoy most or behave the most like.
