RC,

I do not post very often, but I do sympathize with what you say.  Years ago when I bought my first 911, I had colleagues and friends get pretty hostile with me when they found out I was getting a Porsche.  Funny thing is that after their bantering, they would then tell me that when I get the car, they want a ride in it.  I would just sit there with a WTF look on my face wondering what just happened.  Needless to say, none of these people got any rides in my car and don't even know what I have in my garage.  Now, I only talk cars to people who are like minded.