Why are so many car buyers "Fanboys?"
02-20-14, 09:35 AM
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People tend to stick with what they know.. As the example above if the Honda treats them well they will buy another one.. A few bad experiences with a Brand vehicle they will move onto something else.. Its human Nature..
This thread is pointless....
This thread is pointless....
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02-20-14, 09:36 AM
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"People tend to stick with what they now.." - tmf2004
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
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02-20-14, 09:47 AM
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"People tend to stick with what they now.." - tmf2004
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
Obviously, the numbers change if you consider leasing or you just change cars frequently but the average age of a car right now is 11 years and if I'm keeping a car for that long, I'm going to go with the brand that has taken care of me in the past
02-20-14, 10:01 AM
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Eh, I just buy whatever model suits the needs of me and my family, and don't worry about what other people are driving. But that's the great thing about choices. We all get to make our own.
02-20-14, 10:04 AM
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I have owned many different brands. The only thing they will always have in common is that they are Japanese. I like my motoring headache free. Over the years I have gravitated to Lexus for its superior build quality ,reliability, and most of all the customer service ( outside the hacks and morons at Bell Lexus in AZ)
02-20-14, 10:05 AM
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"People tend to stick with what they now.." - tmf2004
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
02-20-14, 10:27 AM
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Everyone has a "type" or something that resonates better with them. That doesn't necessarily mean they're against change.
My Grandfather is not a "fan boy" but he is loyal. He's never owned anything but Ford. Now recently he's looked at other things but his safety net will always be Ford. I took him and my grandmother to dinner one night in the Lexus and g'ma says "Father, I'll take one in Arrest Me Red." "It's very nice, but why red?" "So you can see me on TV. You know it'll be a hot pursuit!"
My Grandfather is not a "fan boy" but he is loyal. He's never owned anything but Ford. Now recently he's looked at other things but his safety net will always be Ford. I took him and my grandmother to dinner one night in the Lexus and g'ma says "Father, I'll take one in Arrest Me Red." "It's very nice, but why red?" "So you can see me on TV. You know it'll be a hot pursuit!"
02-20-14, 10:48 AM
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"People tend to stick with what they now.." - tmf2004
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
Conversely, trying something different every time out doesn't make you the anti-fanboy. It just makes you someone who wants to try something different.
02-20-14, 10:52 AM
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"People tend to stick with what they now.." - tmf2004
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
That's my whole point. Why don't people want to know something different? Why not experiment a little? I find myself wanting cars (if I can afford them) that are not common. For example, I will never (again) buy a car that is common to rental fleets. That was my problem when I considered the Cadillac CTS, prior to getting my first Lexus. When I bought a car that is now common in rental fleets (but wasn't back in 2002), and I'm referring to the Nissan Altima, I asked the dealer how many people buy the 4 cylinder version versus the much hotter V6 (back then it came with the same engine as the Maxima), I was told 85% of Altima buyers purchased the emasculated version, the 4 cylinder, so I Insisted on the V6. When I bought my wife a new 2012 Acadia, I insisted on the more upscale Denali model. I just don't like what I call "me-too" cars. So I will never buy a Ford, or a Camry, or an Accord. I think the Lexus RX is a "me-too" car. There are just too many of them.
What made the 4GS so attractive, aside from the way it felt during my test drive, is that it isn't as omnipresent or common as the BMW 5 series or E350. On that basis, the only competition for my money this last time around was the Jaguar XF.
But I'll change, and maybe try something different 18 months from now. I saw a good looking Kia on TV. I think it was a K900 or something like that.
I stay with Toyota or Honda because I've never had any serious issues.
The difference with me and a fanboy is I call a spade a spade.
No sugarcoating an issue because it's a Honda or Toyota product for me.
Fanboys will put a spin on anything negative..
02-20-14, 01:40 PM
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Some people feel the need to justify their purchase by espousing the benefits of _____________ , while bashing a competing product.
I don't get involved in the back and forth; it's mostly drivel.
I don't get involved in the back and forth; it's mostly drivel.
02-20-14, 02:04 PM
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So far I have tried Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Toyota, Infiniti, Acura, BMW, and Volkswagen. The next brand would be Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, or Land Rover if I have a lot of money which is very unlikely haha....so probably I would go back to Honda again. I am not loyal to any particular brand, but I do prefer imports a bit more than American brands.
02-20-14, 02:41 PM
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I think I'm a fanboy in regards to brands that I like, but that doesn't necessarily translate in to what I buy. But most of all I think familiarity is the #1 factor, because we as humans are hardwired that way. We do things a certain way over and over again that have proven to be successful in some sense.
Wait...where did the LS go?! Congrats on the ISF!
I have owned many different brands. The only thing they will always have in common is that they are Japanese. I like my motoring headache free. Over the years I have gravitated to Lexus for its superior build quality ,reliability, and most of all the customer service ( outside the hacks and morons at Bell Lexus in AZ)
02-20-14, 03:18 PM
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While I will admit that i am a huge fan of Ford, I have owned other brands (Pontiac, Lexus). I still favor Ford though, due to my early exposure to Ford trucks. It's a bit sentimental to me.
But i also love GM.
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But i also love GM.
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