Reflections

My cars have always been an important part of my life. I have always thought that a person's car should be a reflection of their personality, especially when that person is a car enthusiast. When I'm out in public, I want to be proud of the vehicle I'm seen driving on the streets. Maybe this is mainly a "car-guy" thing, but I believe it is somewhat true for everyone out there, even if they are unaware of the part of their personality they are displaying to the public.
Now days, there may not be many of us true car enthusiasts on the streets, but we can often spot each other instantly by what we're driving. Even if we're not in our favorite "specialty car", what ever we're driving is usually a nice vehicle, kept clean, and and in good mechanical condition.
Then there is the other end of the scale. We all see them every day, an older, dirty, beat up, ugly, piece of crap, vehicle on the streets. Makes me wonder what type of person would drive such a vehicle, and would want to be seen in public that way. I know there are a lot of things going on in peoples lives, and many circumstances out of our control, but those thoughts cross my mind when I see those vehicles on the streets.
On a recent 2000 mile road trip, over a two day period of time, I witnessed three different instances of very poor, very discourteous, and dangerous driving, displayed by other motorists on the highway. Two out of those three were driving the type of  "piece of crap" vehicles I was just talking about. I can't help but think those vehicles must be a true reflection of those driver's personalities.  We don't want to ever be lumped into that group.

I always hope my car is a reflection of my personality.