8th Dec 2021, 20:43
In a sense you're right. There are a lot of "silly" comments on here referring to car owners that are out of touch with reality just because they have their dream car, such as " performing better at work, or (this is a real good one) - a dream car that can "keep you out of the doctor's office".
9th Dec 2021, 04:59
Well you are wrong there. I was thrilled driving into work with a fantastic car. Started off the day highly enthusiastic and motivated. Like putting on a fine suit and feeling great with clients and in meetings. Better than driving some beater and hiding it in the parking lot. Or clients seeing a very unprofessional look selling high end real estate.
9th Dec 2021, 20:44
A lot of those people driving the beaters have among the highest net worths at the workplace. Fact.
10th Dec 2021, 18:13
And that "fact" is based on what? Your brother's friend's cousin knew some wealthy guy who drove some old car? So most of the beaters you see on the road are driven by people with high "net worths"? They must like fixing their beaters in the Pep Boys parking lot... or on the side of the road. How often do you see Gucci shoes on the feet sticking out from under a beater in the Wal-Mart parking lot?
10th Dec 2021, 18:20
Yep, in the movie "Roadhouse" Patrick Swayze is pulling in $500 dollars a night being the head bar bouncer and daily driving a 1965 beater Buick Riviera while his 1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC is being stored away from the drunken hoodlum vandalists. Personally I would take the Riviera in beater condition over the MB 560.
10th Dec 2021, 21:38
I have one that I care zero about. Again, right off the bat another money comment as that comes before every thing. Not quality of life, not a true dream car you’ve always wanted. I did make the comment on I believe cars can keep you out of the doctors office. As a collector it keeps me out of bars, over indulging, laying on couches etc. It provides club fun, racing and track events, being around great groups of friends. Walking the entire boardwalk, Carlisle, Michigan mile, 7 cities 7 days Powertour etc to see all the cars. My wife and children participate. We have restored cars together as a family. Many on here do distant car shows. Sure you can join a gym. And I swim everyday doing laps. But I firmly believe quality of life keeps you out of the Dr's office, not just buying a car doing that. And surprise millionaires do buy non beaters and still have a high quality of life spending. It’s like choosing to live in a shack. The quality of life being more significant vs how much on everything. If you have it, you have it. Spend or hoard it all. That’s only your decision. Knocking others is not making you a favorite on a post like this one. This car is not like buying a new “Dawn”.
11th Dec 2021, 15:40
A lot of people driving new exotic and luxury cars have the highest net worth on the planet. They also do not dwell on cost of everything as well.
11th Dec 2021, 21:02
You seem to be confused about the difference between millionaires and billionaires. Yes, billionaires drive exotic cars. Typical millionaires of the type who build wealth the hard way and didn’t get lucky tend not to waste money on depreciating assets. People who are not millionaires or billionaires try to look wealthier than they are. Like by doing something such as buying a new car to show off to coworkers.
12th Dec 2021, 01:46
Patrick Swayze also flew planes as a pilot and had a 40 million net worth in his personal life. Or would you rather compare to a movie character making $156k working 6 days a week. Likely with no health insurance to pay for stabbings and being stitched up. After taxes I can see he cannot be as rich as you are commenting upon as the fantasy movie character. It never ends on here with suspended disbelief. Let’s live in reality and simply each pick what we like. The world I'll guarantee will not fall on you over what people buy.
12th Dec 2021, 17:09
Watch the movie again. The bar owner paid for the medical expenses. No need to get technical. Just stating an example on why someone would drive a beater over something nicer.
13th Dec 2021, 03:36
Just so you know "$156k" in the late 80s (when the movie was made) inflated to today is roughly $340,000. Not a bad salary wouldn't you agree?
13th Dec 2021, 19:14
OK then. How many people in the USA with a 300k income drive a Buick with a road sign thrown through the windshield? And stop at junkyards to buy used tires on rims and throw inside the car and trunk? Sure you might relish it, but I feel it was purchased more for anticipated vandalism while at work. And why buy what was a new Mercedes then if he preferred the Buick. Lastly, an even greater question. Why on earth am I wasting my time responding to this? Your analogy isn’t even based on fact. A fictional movie no less.
14th Dec 2021, 20:48
How is it fictional when it's a legit reason and again just an example (film or reality) on why someone would purchase a beater when you have an expensive car you want to keep in new condition.
15th Dec 2021, 03:55
You claim that the movie is fictional? The plot is factual and can happen to any establishment that serves alcohol.
16th Dec 2021, 04:41
There are a handful of reasons including the movie in question on why somebody with a prized vehicle would daily drive something of much lesser value. Let's leave it at that shall we?
16th Dec 2021, 14:08
Who would ever think you would buy a Rolls Royce and have a discussion on the Roadhouse movie? My dream is to own a Ferrari. No doubt an up charge. Somehow I'm sure we will hear that a 25 year old small pickup will be giving me the thrill of my life. And some other comparison to what multi millionaires must buy for their rattle trap vehicle today. Life is fun; at times part with a little money and get far more in return. As quality of life. Beats sitting home rolling up quarters, trust me.
7th Dec 2021, 17:50
"22:47 What do you possibly get being on a Rolls Royce review?"
I was responding to the sentiment that somehow buying a car - any car - can help someone do things like perform better at work. Really? It's just a car. That and I have seen so many comments from the same people that somehow we should all go out and buy really nice cars because it's somehow the mark of success. That is all so very silly. And yes, I would have no issue saying these exact words to someone who suggested this in real life and not just the internet. It's a free world after all...