Fancy cars and the people that buy them.

[f355spider]

The classic "I can afford to buy one but I can't afford to own one".

Scott

These guys could clearly afford it...but they simply weren't expecting to be that bad...lesson learned.

 

[f355spider]

If you cannot afford to maintain a new high-line car, then you really cannot afford to maintain an older one!

New Ferraris come with 7 years free maintenance. Even if resold, the free maintenance stays with the car. But maintenance on a newer Ferrari is not that bad...what they should offer is a 7 year warranty!

 

[stormgol]

dream ride. Gt supercars are my favorite. ton of power and ready to cross vast distances. if i could afford these cars, i would own many.

 

[slo town]

New Ferraris come with 7 years free maintenance. Even if resold, the free maintenance stays with the car. But maintenance on a newer Ferrari is not that bad...what they should offer is a 7 year warranty!

My BIL had three Ferraris (and all at the same time), a steel bodied 308, a 246 Dino, and a single headlight version of the 330GT. None of them were very demanding and were for the most part trouble free.

Scott

 

[Brons2]

Seriously. I have been driving my Ferrari on the freeway and had people roll up in the fast lane (I'm in middle lane, light traffic) and flip me off. Even had people edge into my lane, sort of an intimidation tactic, then race off. I'll slow and move far to the right and let them drive on. I guess it makes them feel superior? Except for going to a Club or car event, my GF simply doesn't like to ride in it due to the possible undue attention.

I've had this happen in our Mach-E when it's on BlueCruise, I guess they just get triggered because I have my hands off the steering wheel or want to force the car to disconnect or something. Never had this happen with any other car I've owned. Unfortunately or fortunately, my family has been in the car every time this happened, kept my resultant road rage in check.

One thing I like about our Lightning is that unless people notice the front fascia or the decals, it otherwise looks like a normal F-150. The black door handles on the XLT trim even give it kind of a poverty truck look. People seem to be more friendly towards a pickup truck driver around here.

 

[Brons2]

dream ride. Gt supercars are my favorite. ton of power and ready to cross vast distances. if i could afford these cars, i would own many.

What's the headroom like on those things? They don't exactly look roomy for a 6'7" guy (me).

I tried to sit in the driver's seat of a Viper one time. I could not even get my left leg in far enough to shut the door. Guess that's one more car I'll never own.

Corvettes...are not comfortable for me, but at least I can sit down, shut the door, and operate the pedals. The C8 is supposed to have pretty good head and legroom, maybe I'll go to a car show some time and try to sit in one.

 

[Trav]

A RR like this one is my favorite style, owning one in mint condition is historic preservation and a labor of love for something more than just a machine.

 

[eljefino]

They WANT the inconvenience. They want to have their secretary drop them off at the foreign car mechanic during work hours to "prove" they're better than everyone else who has to work a 9-5. They WANT the drama of needing to bum a ride because "their Rolls is in the shop" because otherwise how would you know they have a Rolls?

It's like when Mr perfect goes and sees a dominatrix, he wants to be told no, because no one ever tells him no.

 

[4wheeldog]

I was taught the concept of diminishing returns at a very young age. Very seldom have I had any inclination to slip onto the expensive side of that line. Hard to justify spending more than Toyota/Honda/Subaru money when those marks are more reliable than more expensive cars. And I have always been happier with a ten year old Toyota than a ten year old Audi.

 

[eljefino]

Johnny Cash and his Ferrari. Something tells me he felt like superstardom wasn't for him:

 

[wings&wheels]

My father was very out spoken and I guess I inherited some of that from him. We would be driving his 4 door Valiant and he would point out a flashy car and say " That guy wants to prove a point " or something similar.

Or, they may simply enjoy driving a very well handling, well riding, well-appointed or other featured that appeals to them vehicle.

 

[wings&wheels]

Seriously. I have been driving my Ferrari on the freeway and had people roll up in the fast lane (I'm in middle lane, light traffic) and flip me off. Even had people edge into my lane, sort of an intimidation tactic, then race off. I'll slow and move far to the right and let them drive on. I guess it makes them feel superior? Except for going to a Club or car event, my GF simply doesn't like to ride in it due to the possible undue attention.

I've had this and I give them all the room one the road, do what I can to avoid them and chalk it up to envy, stupidity or most likely both. The upside, is after a while you can see it coming most of the time. Try driving a "pink" 911

 

[f355spider]

Johnny Cash and his Ferrari. Something tells me he felt like superstardom wasn't for him:

It really isn't that bad...I owned both a 308GTS (same as the one pictured) and a later 328GTS. Granted I'm a small guy, only 5'8", but even 6 foot plus owners learn to get in...you have to step in with your right foot first...all the way over, then slide your butt in...it takes a few tries the first days of ownership, but you learn the technique.

Some don't want to learn and just do whatever...like Johnny was.

 

[OVERKILL]

Low IQ


Hi IQ

That seems vastly over simplified. Lots of incredibly smart people might be car people and, with some success, may wish to indulge. On the other hand, the non-car folks probably wouldn't.

Also, there's absolutely nothing preventing somebody with a high IQ from making stupid decisions, lol. Typically, somebody blessed in that department has other issues like ADHD, anxiety, OCD and maybe a touch of the spectrum. Blessings come with baggage.

 

[02SE]

What's the headroom like on those things? They don't exactly look roomy for a 6'7" guy (me).

I tried to sit in the driver's seat of a Viper one time. I could not even get my left leg in far enough to shut the door. Guess that's one more car I'll never own.

Corvettes...are not comfortable for me, but at least I can sit down, shut the door, and operate the pedals. The C8 is supposed to have pretty good head and legroom, maybe I'll go to a car show some time and try to sit in one.

The guy in charge of the interior design of the 2013-2017 Viper, was Klaus Busse. He is 6' 8", and stated one of his priorities was being able to comfortably drive the car. The other goal being to drastically improve the interior fit and finish over previous generations. I fit fine in ours, even wearing a helmet, but I am shorter than you.

You might try the last generation, they are lots of fun.

 

[OVERKILL]

I was taught the concept of diminishing returns at a very young age. Very seldom have I had any inclination to slip onto the expensive side of that line. Hard to justify spending more than Toyota/Honda/Subaru money when those marks are more reliable than more expensive cars. And I have always been happier with a ten year old Toyota than a ten year old Audi.

When you are paying to service your private jets, the cost of keeping an Aston in shape is rather inconsequential. It's not about the reliability of the marques; a well-serviced Luxo-barge is going to be more reliable than some clapped-out Subaru, it's about relative affordability to keep something on the road reliably. Anything can be an outright weapon if you lack the means to maintain it.

 

[f355spider]

My BIL had three Ferraris (and all at the same time), a steel bodied 308, a 246 Dino, and a single headlight version of the 330GT. None of them were very demanding and were for the most part trouble free.

Scott

They still are. Most issues are finding parts, but the aftermarket is making accurate reproductions now.....esp with the prices of 246s and 330s climbing a bunch the last 10 years...and even lowly 308s are starting to see an upswing more recently.

 

[JeffKeryk]

My father was very out spoken and I guess I inherited some of that from him. We would be driving his 4 door Valiant and he would point out a flashy car and say " That guy wants to prove a point " or something similar.

I'm sure there are plenty of people like that; I have a friend who needs to be wealthy in his mind. Image is everything. I do not envy that attitude because I know I am just that broke drunk going nowhere fast.

Of course there are many reasons to buy a pricey car. Who am I to judge who people are and how do I know their motives?

I still love that Taycan Turbo down the street. Even if it has battery issues... It's gorgeous!
I loan my vehicles out. In an expensive car, a scratch would make me cry.

 

[OVERKILL]

I'm sure there are plenty of people like that; I have a friend who needs to be wealthy in his mind. Image is everything. I do not envy that attitude because I know I am just that broke drunk going nowhere fast.

Of course there are many reasons to buy a pricey car. Who am I to judge who people are and how do I know their motives?

Bingo. Sure, it could be a sales guy up to his eyeballs in debt trying to project an image, or it could be a billionaire with a cottage on Rosseau who likes pushing his Porsche on the twisty roads to get there. That's the problem with stereotypes.

 

[ls1mike]

Vancouver is filled with those cars now...probably the only city in the Pacific NW where you regularly seen Bentley's, Rolls Royce, Lambo and Ferraris all over they city, every day. There are a lot of them sold in Seattle...but you rarely see them out.

I live in the Poulsbo area and we have more than a few on this side now. Always enjoy seeing them.