Guy Dumps His Lexus In Random Driveway, Starts Shouting Demands When He Can’t Get It Back

There seems to be a correlation between having a luxury vehicle and obnoxious behavior. Try Googling “entitled people” and “fancy cars” to see what I mean, or you can read today’s story.

A man parked his brand-new Lexus in his neighbor’s driveway, thinking it was acceptable. He then had the nerve to threaten legal action against the homeowner for parking in front of his vehicle and blocking him in. 

The homeowner is sharing their experience on the AITAH subreddit, wondering if they were in the wrong. You will find the entire text below. 

Many people who drive luxury vehicles also have unpleasant personalities

Person sitting in a car looking frustrated, possibly dealing with an entitled neighbor issue over parking.

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This person came home one day to find a car parked in their driveway

Text about neighbor conflict over driveway parking near events venue.

Text recounting an encounter with an entitled neighbor who parked in someone's driveway, causing frustration.

Text about parking in own driveway despite entitled neighbor parking there.

Text image discussing notes left by an entitled neighbor about driveway parking.

Text story about a person needing a jump start but being refused help by a neighbor due to fear of car damage.

Entitled neighbor arguing over parking spot with a person in a parking lot.

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Drama ensued as the man who owned the fancy vehicle parked on his neighbor’s property threatened legal action

Text about a neighbor upset over driveway parking, with a person unable to move their car until the next day.

Text about a boyfriend and a neighbor with a Lexus, who is real mad and impatient.

Text about a boyfriend attempting to fix a car but unable to identify the problem.

Text excerpt detailing an argument with an entitled neighbor over driveway parking.

Text about dealing with entitled neighbor's car parked in driveway.

Text exchange about parking dispute with entitled neighbor.

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The connection between driving a luxury car and offensive behavior is likely due to the abundance of resources

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To follow up on what I mentioned in the intro, here are two studies that establish a connection between having a fancy vehicle and a sense of entitlement. 

The first is a 2020 study published in the Journal of Transport & Health. It revealed that the more expensive a person’s vehicle is, the less likely they are to yield to a pedestrian on the street. 

Specifically, every $1,000 increase in vehicle price showed the driver was 3% less likely to stop and give way. 

Another 2020 study by the University of Helsinki found that luxury vehicle owners are likelier to ignore traffic rules and drive recklessly. Researchers found this tendency was most prevalent among Audi and BMW drivers. 

According to the study’s author, Jan-Erik Lönnqvist, such behavior stems from the image these people want to portray of themselves and their attachment to “high quality.” 

“All makes of car have a specific image, and by driving a reliable car, they are sending out the message that they themselves are reliable,” he stated. 

Lönnqvist’s explanation connects with the findings of a 2012 study that found that the higher a person’s social class, the more likely they are to engage in unethical behavior. 

Researchers concluded that a person’s increased resources and independence from others leads them to prioritize their self-interest over another person’s welfare. It then makes them more susceptible to unreasonable and uncouth behavior, like what the man with the Lexus in today’s story showed. 

You can’t win against an entitled person set in their ways, even if you tried, so avoiding them is still the best way to go. As workplace psychologist and executive coach Stefan Falk tells CNBC, engaging with them only leads to negative outcomes. 

However, the man was clearly out of line, and the homeowner was within their rights to take action. They could have escalated the matter with the Homeowners Association, which has more authority to dole out necessary sanctions. 

Most commenters agreed that it was the man who was at fault

Comment about a neighbor parking in someone's driveway from an online discussion.

Comment about an entitled neighbor parking in someone's driveway illegally, suggesting towing.

Text comment about an entitled neighbor parking in someone's driveway, receiving justified backlash.

Reddit comment about an entitled neighbor parking in a private driveway, discussing towing consequences.

Reddit comment supporting a person cussed at by entitled neighbor for parking in their driveway.

Comment expressing frustration over an entitled neighbor parking in someone's driveway.

Comment discussing an entitled neighbor parking in someone else's driveway.

Comment about entitled neighbor parking on private property.

Comment discussing entitled neighbor parking in driveway and advice on using cones to prevent trespassing.

Text exchange about a neighbor parking in someone's driveway, discussing potential consequences and reactions.

Comment about entitled neighbor trespassing on a driveway, stating he got what he deserved.

But the few who criticized the author called them out for being a “doormat”

Comment about an entitled neighbor parking in someone's driveway, suggesting immediate towing.

Online comment criticizing a person for allowing a neighbor to park in their driveway, labeling them a pushover.

Comment advising someone to tow cars parked in their driveway by entitled neighbors.

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