One of my favorite things is to MAKE my grand nieces, and others, drive the M3P when I tell them to, "give it about an inch of throttle..." The look on their faces is worth the price of admission.
Fancy cars and the people that buy them.
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If I ever spotted you nearby, I would do the same thing. The only difference would be, is that I would pull up right next to you in a non- aggressive manner and make sure you can clearly see me giving you the finger; this one
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The people who can actually afford such cars didn't attain that wealth by being preoccupied with what others think.
On the contrary, those who are preoccupied with what others things are making $1200 car payments on a $3000 income and will be poor forever as a result of making bad decisions. What do you mean I can't afford it? The bank says I can!
No, the bank sees a cash cow. People who make banks rich are not themselves rich.
On the contrary, those who are preoccupied with what others things are making $1200 car payments on a $3000 income and will be poor forever as a result of making bad decisions. What do you mean I can't afford it? The bank says I can!
No, the bank sees a cash cow. People who make banks rich are not themselves rich.
My wife grew up in a very wealthy town in CT and we still know many people she grew up with there. One friend (male) drives a Bentayga and his wife drives a Charger Hellcat...both because they can. When you have tens of millions of dollars and everyone around you drives $250k SUVs, it doesn't seem all that weird. They both grew up wealthy but both are really down to earth people otherwise who'd invite you their $5M home for dinner and then want to know all about you and your life. They're just normal people born into money.
^^PWMDMD: As long as she doesn't berate you for changing your own oil. (ha-ha)
I built houses in Georgetown, Reading, Weston and Cannondale...maybe I built her parents house!
I built houses in Georgetown, Reading, Weston and Cannondale...maybe I built her parents house!
I have a sailboat, really don't want to say the length or brand . As a sailor you can appreciate any sailboat not caring about the length or the cost. When like-minded people get together and talk sailing nobody is talking about money the length of their boat how much money it takes to keep it up or anything to that effect. People with expensive boats don't look down at guys with a little 50k boat .
It's seems to me in the car world people that can't afford a nicer vehicle have a grudge or jealousy of a person who can . Like my best friend always says " I never got a job from a poor guy "
It's seems to me in the car world people that can't afford a nicer vehicle have a grudge or jealousy of a person who can . Like my best friend always says " I never got a job from a poor guy "
If people didn't buy these cars, the car companies would be out of business. So I'm glad they do. I like to see exotic cars on the road. They're cool! Would I ever own one, even if I had unlimited funds? No, but I'd have the largest fleet of square bodies on the East Coast!
Many of those people want to be exclusive and head turning. Some may just like the cars.
What I struggle with is when someone ask me my opinion on buying a car and I recommend not buying it tell them why show them on my phone the known issues and the next day they bought it. A few weeks later saying I should have listened to you when the problem arises.
What I struggle with is when someone ask me my opinion on buying a car and I recommend not buying it tell them why show them on my phone the known issues and the next day they bought it. A few weeks later saying I should have listened to you when the problem arises.
If you ever see a guy pull up beside you, waving, giving you the thumbs up, and mouthing the words 'awesome car' its probably me.
You seem very knowledgeable about that. Are you speaking from experience? LOL
People often ask about my Tesla; I ask 2 questions:
- How ya gonna charge?
- Can you really afford this car?
Years ago a gal at work asked me to help buying a Civic; her salary and money in general were an issue. I called the sales manager at a local Honda dealership and set her up with a nice strippie for a fair price, within her budget.
She came in the next day with a top of the line EX. Sheesh.
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I really don’t think that people feel superior based on a car. Honestly if the OP feels that way, the customer is servicing their vehicle at the wrong place. I would want my car treated by the shop as if it were their own. Not judging me nor questioning how I’ve justified my purchase.
I’ll say this for the umpteenth time. In 2001, a typical BMW 3 series driver had a median income of $140k. The car was almost $40k.
Today, an ordinary SUV is $65k and a nice one $90k. I would venture a guess the median income in 2025 is not $140k for those buying the vehicles. Why judge? Times have changed.
I’ll say this for the umpteenth time. In 2001, a typical BMW 3 series driver had a median income of $140k. The car was almost $40k.
Today, an ordinary SUV is $65k and a nice one $90k. I would venture a guess the median income in 2025 is not $140k for those buying the vehicles. Why judge? Times have changed.
The wealthy folks I know who own these type of vehicles include my neighbors drive a normal car so they have an extra at their disposal.
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I actually keep mine turned down so they won't do that, the Mach-E in Whisper mode and the Lighning in normal mode. I drive in traffic a lot.
But if you want rocket acceleration at barely the tip of the toe, put the Mach-E in Unbridled or the Lightning in Sport, they will take off enough to make your stomach sink.
So I just looked it up out of curiosity.
Apparently you can get a Ghost with decent mileage for about $80k.
Apparently you can get a Ghost with decent mileage for about $80k.
Meh..buy what you want. Even if it makes no sense. I did.
Car collector who never had a driving license.
https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/charlie-watts-a-man-and-his-cars/
https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/charlie-watts-a-man-and-his-cars/
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