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Old 06-18-2019, 06:47 AM
 
Location: D.C.
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Why do people care what other people drive, we are a nosy society and how does what other people drive effect you life.
Because we live in an insecure society fueled by capitalism. But what I find funny (or inspirational) is when I meet someone who clearly has the means to have whatever they want, nothing is beyond their budget, they choose the minivan, or grey suv. Those who truly have it, don’t want to be known for it. Those who don’t have it, don’t want to be known for it. And those who have some of it, want to be known for it. I say this from the over-leveraged gated country club neighborhood that I bought a fixer-upper in a few years ago, and genuinely laugh at nearly every single neighbor I have because of it. The “Jones” are an entertaining bunch to watch from a distance. Must suck to be so insecure to think a car matters who you are as an adult.

I have the Mercedes because it cost less than a Camry at the time (thanks new car fanatics), never had one before and was curious. I kept the VW because it was only worth $14k with 34k miles and 2 years old at that time, which for a car that was set up by the same guy who sets up the 911, is a steal and not worth letting go of for that price.
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Old 06-18-2019, 06:55 AM
 
Location: Podunk, IA
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Because we live in an insecure society fueled by capitalism. But what I find funny (or inspirational) is when I meet someone who clearly has the means to have whatever they want, nothing is beyond their budget, they choose the minivan, or grey suv. Those who truly have it, don’t want to be known for it. Those who don’t have it, don’t want to be known for it. And those who have some of it, want to be known for it. I say this from the over-leveraged gated country club neighborhood that I bought a fixer-upper in a few years ago, and genuinely laugh at nearly every single neighbor I have because of it. The “Jones” are an entertaining bunch to watch from a distance. Must suck to be so insecure to think a car matters who you are as an adult.
Or maybe a person just wants a nice car for regular car money.
This actually does happen.
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Old 06-18-2019, 07:13 AM
 
Location: D.C.
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Or maybe a person just wants a nice car for regular car money.
This actually does happen.
Yep, I’m in that bucket like you, and doubt either one of us passes judgement on someone because of their car.
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Old 06-18-2019, 07:26 AM
 
Location: Floribama
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Wondering why broke people buy expensive cars is no different than wondering why a fat person buys a triple bacon cheeseburger. Sometimes it’s just amazing watching other people’s self destructive behavior.
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Old 06-18-2019, 07:38 AM
 
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Because we live in an insecure society fueled by capitalism. But what I find funny (or inspirational) is when I meet someone who clearly has the means to have whatever they want, nothing is beyond their budget, they choose the minivan, or grey suv. Those who truly have it, don’t want to be known for it. Those who don’t have it, don’t want to be known for it. And those who have some of it, want to be known for it. I say this from the over-leveraged gated country club neighborhood that I bought a fixer-upper in a few years ago, and genuinely laugh at nearly every single neighbor I have because of it. The “Jones” are an entertaining bunch to watch from a distance. Must suck to be so insecure to think a car matters who you are as an adult.

I have the Mercedes because it cost less than a Camry at the time (thanks new car fanatics), never had one before and was curious. I kept the VW because it was only worth $14k with 34k miles and 2 years old at that time, which for a car that was set up by the same guy who sets up the 911, is a steal and not worth letting go of for that price.
Let's see, you live in a gated community and drive a Benz while making fun of other people "keeping up with the Joneses". Yeah, your opinion is credible
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Old 06-18-2019, 08:43 AM
 
Location: NWA/SWMO
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Amazing how many 50k+ vehicles I see parked in middle class neighborhoods, and Q7s parked in the lot at Target. Never saw that 25 years ago. Back then if you saw someone driving a new Mercedes you knew they were well off!

Do all these people finance everything to the hilt? I would think the last thing you would want to own if you had any sort of debt whatsoever would be a luxury car.
Lightly used lux cars are cheap AF. Dont hate.
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Old 06-18-2019, 08:48 AM
 
Location: NWA/SWMO
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Wondering why broke people buy expensive cars is no different than wondering why a fat person buys a triple bacon cheeseburger. Sometimes it’s just amazing watching other people’s self destructive behavior.
Do you work out daily?
Do you read?
Do you get 8 hours of sleep?
Do you put what you should in savings?
Do you drive a vehicle and live in a house perfectly in line with finances?

Noone is perfect. Being perfect is also boring. Pick the lifestyle you can live, and live it. Be prepared to both hear, and talk smack about it sometimes, too, lol!
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Old 06-18-2019, 08:54 AM
 
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Lightly used lux cars are cheap AF. Dont hate.
They are cheaper than the new ones but not cheap. Example, Mitsubishi is cheap AF, not the lightly used lux cars.
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Old 06-18-2019, 09:02 AM
 
Location: NWA/SWMO
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They are cheaper than the new ones but not cheap. Example, Mitsubishi is cheap AF, not the lightly used lux cars.
Depends on your definitions of luxury, cheap af, and lightly used, I guess. For the price of a new, well optioned accord, you can have a lightly used bmw, lexus, or benz, was my point. Would OP also judge a new accord owner?
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Old 06-18-2019, 09:04 AM
 
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Years ago a friend bought a 64 Caddy convertible. Car was 15 years old and a great cruiser for a 25 year old kid. His dad goes for a ride and says "you know, people aren't going to think you are rich!"

My buddy was stunned, he bought the car because it was cool, not because he thought people would see him as "rich" but his dad was from the generation that only rich guys drove Cadillacs.

Perception varies widely by age group even if they are looking at the exact same car!
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