Some prestigious cars bring out the worst in even the best of people. Insufferable drivers will do the darndest things—like drive nice and slow in the passing lane so everyone sees them or take up multiple parking spots so their fancy rides don’t catch the cooties from lesser cars.
It’s worth noting that insufferable drivers are the problem—not the vehicles they drive. But, again, some so-called prestigious cars act as triggers for those who can be triggered. Once these drivers get behind the steering wheels and buckle their seatbelts, they morph into automotive monsters.
Some Things Bring Out the Worst in People
While you might already know some car brands that turn normally rational motorists into obnoxious motorists, here’s a look at 14 vehicles that tend to have the most insufferable drivers.
Remember that these are stereotypes that don’t apply to everyone. If you own something below and the stereotypes don’t apply to you, keep on motoring.
Tesla
While the leader of electric vehicles sold in the United States, Tesla somehow triggers different emotions in different people. Some believe the typical Tesla driver is a smug environmentalists who turn their nose up at the unwashed masses who still drive around in fossil-fuel-burning automobiles like modern-day troglodytes.
While not all Tesla owners are tree-huggling environmentalists who hate internal combustion engine cars, the stereotype suggests some are insufferable.
Porsche 911
While it’s understandable that Porsche owners would be proud of their prancing steeds, some owners treat the roads and highways like their own personal race track. That’s enough to get most sane people to shake their heads in bewilderment.
From burning rubber when the light turns green to weaving in and out of traffic aided by the 0-60-mph time of around 4 seconds, Porsche owners sometimes exhibit an entitled attitude behind the wheel. You’d think they actually owned the company.
BMW 3 Series
When compiling a list of prestigious vehicles with the most insufferable drivers, you can’t leave out the BMW 3 Series. In fact, there’s a case to be made that the entire BMW lineup, past, present, and future, makes the list.
There’s the perception that BMW drivers are aggressive behind the wheel, engaging in abrupt lane changes, tailgating, and speeding. They’re also allergic to using their turn signal indicators.
Audi A4
Audi A4 drivers are known for tailgating any vehicle in front of them—car, truck, SUV, tractor-trailer, and just about anything else. While they have no issues tailgating anything except perhaps a police car, they’re often a sensitive bunch who lean on the horns when triggered.
Mercedes-Benz
The stereotypical Mercedes-Benz owner gives off bourgeoisie vibes—the sort of person who is well off and demands the finer things life has to offer.
Cadillac Escalade
If Cadillac Escalade drivers had to pack all the stereotypes about them into the cargo space, they might not have enough room. And that’s saying something since the Cadillac Escalade is a big boy as far as SUVs go.
Detractors say the SUVs are unnecessarily big and have more power than most people need. Cadillac Escalade drivers—some of them anyway—give off leader-of-the-pack vibes. They’re known for throwing their weight around on the road with little to no regard for smaller cars.
Jaguar F-Type
People who own the Jaguar F-Type tend to prioritize style over substance. So, the sleek design and luxurious interior rank above the raw performance and everyday practicality. Although better suited to the catwalk (pun intended), some Jaguar F-Type owners drive like the highway is their personal racetrack.
Maserati Ghibli
The Maserati Ghibli is a head-turner if there ever was one. Among other things, these vehicles are known for their killer good looks, impressive performance, and loud exhausts.
However, the prevailing opinion is that the people who own them are more concerned with appearances than with reliability and practicality. But, hey, if you have the money to afford what’ll probably be nothing more than a cool weekend car, you’re probably not worried about others’ perceptions.
Chevrolet Corvette
When people see someone driving a Chevrolet Corvette, they immediately think the driver might be trying to recapture some of their youth. That’s particularly so if the driver appears to be middle-aged.
The reason is that the Chevrolet Corvette is stereotyped as a midlife crisis vehicle. It’s the sort of thing someone might buy to show that they’ve still got it, whatever “it” means.
Bentley Continental GT
The Bentley Continental GT is featured prominently on many a dream-car shortlist. It’s one of those vehicles that signals to others that you’ve made it. But the stereotype is that it’s a symbol of excess—as though a Bentley Continental GT owner is trying too hard to show everyone they’re loaded and have deep enough pockets to buy status symbols.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
You know you’re filthy rich when you can buy a car for someone else to drive you around in. One example is the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which has long been a symbol of wealth. Owners often spend most of their time riding in the backseat as they’re chauffeured around.
Lamborghini Huracán
If you drive a Lamborghini Huracán, you better be prepared for the backlash from people who assume you’re an attention-seeking motorist who wants everyone to know when you arrive and when you depart.
You might be familiar with some social media posers who post videos of themselves driving Lamborghini Huracán around and about.
Ferrari 488
Drivers of Ferrari 488 cars are known to be passionate automotive enthusiasts. While Ferrari 488 owners are seen as attention-seekers, they also have a bad reputation for treating the road as their own and being reluctant to tap on the brakes to allow other vehicles to merge into traffic.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
If you see someone driving an Alfa Romeo Giulia, you can assume there’s a good possibility they’re a social butterfly. Close to six in 10 Alfa Romeo Giulia owners admit they like visiting trendy restaurants and watering holes. And 44% say that when they consume alcohol, they do so to get hammered. That’s compared to just 17% of the general public.
These Vehicles Have Some of the Most Hard-to-Stomach Owners
While any such list is subjective—it’s based on stereotypes, after all—there’s often a kernel of truth behind these prevailing conceptions. Some prestigious cars bring out the worst in people.
And that’s something that can’t be denied. If you own one but don’t fit the stereotype, take no offense. Just keep on driving.
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