I used to have a tow truck and actually went and towed some of my friends vehicles home for them when they were out partying. Made sure they got home safe.
I've heard "Ya ain't from 'round here, are ya" before. I had a wonderful time in the southern states and only once did I have to explain that there's no ocean between Canada and the U.S.!
Yes they do, but very limited for choices. Drive down the coast sounds wonderful, which one? There's so many on the planet. Not much for convertibles though, owned an MGB and didn't like it. Mind you I had long hair then.
RE: The worst reason
It's OK. We're still friends, just not that kind of friends.