Stereotype – a commonly held public belief about specific social groups, or types of individuals
The world is filled with clichés and stereotypes and the world of motor cars and their drivers is, of course, no exception. In an attempt to find a little slice of weekend fun we did a straw poll in the offices of MTI and came up with our own list of cars and their very stereotypical drivers. We’re sure it will enrage some people (heterosexual Honda S2000 drivers for a start) but it’s just the opinion of a few seasoned old motor trade pro’s. This list is by no means exclusive or exhaustive so everyone is welcome to voice their own opinion or dispute an entry. The train is now arriving in the small French town of Cliché……
So….if you drive one of these then you’re…
Honda S200, BMW Z3 – A hairdresser, an effeminate male
Land Rover Discovery – A farmer, an old person, a vet
Porsche Boxster – A bit of a show off, someone having a mid-life crisis, a male with small genitals
Vauxhall Vectra – A dullard, a company driver, or both
Mini cooper – A fashion victim, daddy’s little princess, an effeminate male
Peugeot 106 – A Chav, “hoodie” wearing thicko prone to violent outbursts, of low intelligence
Chrysler 300 – A person who wants a Bentley but can’t afford one and ended up with two of these thanks to BOGOF
Saab – A Doctor, an Architect
Beetle convertible – A Girl, eco friendly middle class housewife, woman, grandmother, pre-op transexual
Skoda Octavia estate – A dog owner, college lecturer, music teacher
Nissan Primera – A taxi driver
Citroen Berlingo – An ederly, retired couple who own matching tartan blankets and flasks
Mercedes S600, BMW7 Series – Banker, company director, arrogant
BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, Lincoln Navigator, Aston Martin DB7, Ferrari 360 – mediocre professional footballer – probably playing in Hull City reserves
Citroen 2cv – Primary school teacher
Smart car – A stupid person