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Post by gibson on Aug 25, 2014 6:05:20 GMT -5
He subscribes to:
Car & Driver
Road & Track
Auto Week
Rolls down his window to hear any Ferrari/Lambo he sees on the street.
Looks through the window of any Porsche/Ferrari/Lambo in a parking lot, like a boy.
He drives a 2007 335i with a manual trans. Might get a Civic Si next.
He has money. Could buy a Veyron and it wouldn't dent his budget. Make that two.
I once asked him why he's never bought any of these cars he apparently lusts for.
He told me he'd feel embarrassed to be driving one. As if he were telling the world: "aren't I better than you?"
And he'd feel guilty about the low MPG.
Is this common among old, rich men?
What is the reason for his odd behavior?
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Post by Yankeefan1955 on Aug 25, 2014 6:32:34 GMT -5
That's why you get a nice/cool car that doesn't scream "douchebag"
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Post by Tim05 on Aug 25, 2014 8:52:08 GMT -5
I think there is something to be said for wealthy people that try not to falunt what they have and live normal lives. However, if he has worked hard all his life and has earned what he has, he should also be able to enjoy it. If it's what he truly desires, he should go for it! He doesn't have to flaunt it around in front of people. He doesn't have to worry about the low mileage if he doesn't drive the car for every day use, seems to me these types of cars are summer rides, not a trip to pick up milk.
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Post by deathstar on Aug 25, 2014 12:26:51 GMT -5
Talked with a Ferrari restorer about this very subject. He told me that parking a Ferrari in public is more hassle than it's worth. Too many people that want to be you and damage your car with vandalism than those who want to be happy for you...
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Post by gibson on Aug 25, 2014 12:27:34 GMT -5
That's why you get a nice/cool car that doesn't scream "douchebag" Depends on the intent of the owner. Some 911 owners know every technical and historical aspect of their cars. Others are, well, poseurs. |
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Post by xea989 on Aug 25, 2014 12:30:00 GMT -5
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Post by Google Bot on Aug 25, 2014 12:30:26 GMT -5
I wouldn't be able to deal with having a car on the level of Lambo/Ferrari/Exotic because I would lose my sh*t when some asshole door dinged it or keyed it.
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Post by xea989 on Aug 25, 2014 12:30:35 GMT -5
^ME too
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Post by gibson on Aug 25, 2014 12:30:46 GMT -5
A friend of mine had a Supra.. it was ****ing annoying.
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Post by xea989 on Aug 25, 2014 12:30:55 GMT -5
but how much could he legitimately spend on a pizza?
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Post by xea989 on Aug 25, 2014 12:31:22 GMT -5
He could just get whatever he wanted and keep it in the garage. Take it to random track days in an enclosed trailer if he is too much of a whimp to have it out on the street.
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Post by gibson on Aug 25, 2014 12:31:38 GMT -5
There is that.
A lot of people will look at a Ferrari as a middle-finger on wheels when the owner just wants to enjoy the sounds and sensations of a wonderful car.
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Post by Google Bot on Aug 25, 2014 12:31:47 GMT -5
Haters
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Post by Chris Johnson on Aug 25, 2014 12:31:58 GMT -5
can your dad afford an 84 dollar watch?
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Post by gibson on Aug 25, 2014 12:32:18 GMT -5
He's worn a $50 Citizen for 15 years.
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