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So Jeep really just gets by on parasocial relationships, doesn't it? (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 months ago by LaGG_3@hexbear.net to c/cars@hexbear.net

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I recently bought a car that's a common "wave at other people who have the same car" car, and it got me thinking about how these parasocial relationships are among the few positive experiences one has when driving. Like it's hard not to be amused when someone else in a similar car waves or walking out of the grocery store and noticing an early model "parking buddy" next to me while I pack my weekly shopping trip in the trunk.

It's no secret that modern Jeeps are utter shit, and a lot of the owners don't off-road them. Stellantis just banks on Wranglers being kinda cute cars and the parasocial relationships people have with other owners of cars like that.

Anyways, I'm just happy to have a stupid manual transmission car again after like 10 years lol

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[–] damnatum_seditiosus@hexbear.net 4 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I was about to say the same too! I love it. I make a purposely ignore for people on 3 wheels monstrosity, you're not fooling anyone.

I also had the same experience with my beat up camper van.

[–] Carl@hexbear.net 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I could never ignore a trike - I drive a sidecar bike and that's basically a trike designed by someone who doesn't understand the benefits of symmetry.

I like can ams the best, or those tiny little convertibles I see sometimes. Those look like a lot of fun to operate!

[–] damnatum_seditiosus@hexbear.net 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

You're right, it's petty from me, but over here most of the drivers are boomers.

But I feel like it's not the same ?

I had to endure endless conversations of : "Is this a good bike?" in motorcycle license class to ride mine! They have it easy !

But yeah I tend towards excluvism for less than 4 wheels drive 😅

How is the sidecar driving though ? I have a 250cc bike and doubt it would be able to have that excess weight, but I dream of a road trip on it and a way to carry stuff.

Also, the only info about that kind of vehicule is from Bryan from Fortnine.

[–] Carl@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The sidecar is super fun to ride, so long as you go into it knowing that you are learning to operate a completely new type of vehicle. All of your motorcycle instincts will be wrong, and it's not like driving a car either. But I've put my dog in the sidecar and driven around with her and there's nothing like it.

I would suggest renting or borrowing one if you can before throwing down the serious amount of cash or takes to buy/build one.

[–] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago

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[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I make a purposely ignore for people on 3 wheels monstrosity

Like a Yamaha Tricity? Is it wrong that I've always wanted one? They look comfy

[–] damnatum_seditiosus@hexbear.net 1 points 5 months ago

Nah it's not, it's probably way more comfy than my current bike. But I have the Spyder in mind, because it's the most used one here.

[–] CommunistBear@hexbear.net 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If it's an old guy on a 3 wheeled motorcycle, I'm cool with them. A guy I know rode his whole life but had to stop when his knees and hip couldn't do it anymore but he insisted on riding a trike. My biggest gripe is usually Harley guys who think they're too cool for those of us on different bikes

[–] damnatum_seditiosus@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago

Oh yeah absolutely. But Harley is dying over here. I see more and more "adventure" bikes around.