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I have a w140 s320, that I love. I changed the wheels to amg rims and the car is perfect condition. Would you still think this car gets respect or just an old piece of junk?
Last edited by Ultrarunner; 10-23-2014 at 05:26 PM..
Reason: change mercs to Mercedes
Would you still drive it if it wasn't "getting respect" anymore?
That's what counts.
If it's in "perfect condition" and performs to your needs, then what difference does it make if somebody else doesn't care for it?
or is the pleasure in your ownership based solely upon your concern what others think about your image?
you know, you can have "getting respect from others" as ONE of your criteria without it being a sole criteria or even the main criteria. Nothing wrong with that. Why do you think it has to be one or the other? Hmm?
When I build a custom car, it's primarily because it's what I want and what I like, but getting respect from my peers for building it does factor in slightly, as do the smiles, waves, and comments of appreciation from others when driving it around. It's not the MAIN reason, but it IS a factor. It's much of the reason I don't dress like a slob, and keep my hair cut, and bathe, too. Respect from others as part of a first impression IS important to the human condition.
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you know, you can have "getting respect from others" as ONE of your criteria without it being a sole criteria or even the main criteria. Nothing wrong with that. Why do you think it has to be one or the other? Hmm?
When I build a custom car, it's primarily because it's what I want and what I like, but getting respect from my peers for building it does factor in slightly, as do the smiles, waves, and comments of appreciation from others when driving it around. It's not the MAIN reason, but it IS a factor. It's much of the reason I don't dress like a slob, and keep my hair cut, and bathe, too. Respect from others as part of a first impression IS important to the human condition.
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Who someone is as a person is far different than whatever 'stuff' they own, and 'stuff' can't change who they are as a person.
Are you talking about respect from Mr. Jones on your street? I'm pretty sure the general public thinks an old Merc is a piece of junk, even a 90's V12 SL600. It has nothing to do with the car's capabilities or rareness, but everything to do with the fact that it's not the current generation. If it doesn't look "new" or if it's not an obvious classic from the 50's then it's junk.
you know, you can have "getting respect from others" as ONE of your criteria without it being a sole criteria or even the main criteria. Nothing wrong with that. Why do you think it has to be one or the other? Hmm?
When I build a custom car, it's primarily because it's what I want and what I like, but getting respect from my peers for building it does factor in slightly, as do the smiles, waves, and comments of appreciation from others when driving it around. It's not the MAIN reason, but it IS a factor. It's much of the reason I don't dress like a slob, and keep my hair cut, and bathe, too. Respect from others as part of a first impression IS important to the human condition.
IF the OP had any other considerations, they didn't mention them as a key factor in their pride of ownership.
What you do and care about for YOUR cars wasn't the question, Merc63. Nor mine ... and I don't drive new(er) cars at all.
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Who someone is as a person is far different than whatever 'stuff' they own, and 'stuff' can't change who they are as a person.
Stuff, cars, and clothes can indeed reflect who they are as a person. You'll get a completely different idea of who a person is if you see them driving this:
vs seeing someone driving this:
vs seeing them driveng something like this:
or this:
The stuff doesn't CHANGE who they are, it REFLECTS who they are. Pretty simple ****ing concept.
IF the OP had any other considerations, they didn't mention them as a key factor in their pride of ownership.
YOU were the one making the assumption that it was a SOLE factor, however. Asking if they still get respect does NOT indicate it was asked as a sole factor, so making that assumption that it was either none or all is a flaw on your part.
I have a w140 s320, that I love. I changed the wheels to amg rims and the car is perfect condition. Would you still think this car gets respect or just an old piece of junk?
The vast majority of people will just see an old Mercedes. This is true with all cars but particularly with luxury brands as part of the ownership experience is the badge and the reason people care about the badge is because of the perception that its more expensive than a similarly sized and equipped vehicle from a non luxury manufacturer and elevates your status. Luxury vehicles tend to depreciate rather quickly so driving an old one doesn't carry the same weight and many people will think you bought an old one because you couldn't afford the new one.
That said, I'm a car guy so I can respect a clean looking older vehicle. It's not nearly as exciting as a new car but who really cares what other people think. Enjoy the car!
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