Its all about money with some people.....
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andygo said:
TubbyRutter said:
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying f
k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
Reply with "More than you can afford Pal" then race off!k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?That should learn im.
Elskeggso said:
O/T, but has anyone experienced positive feedback with a nice car in other countries? I know America can be OK, I guess it depends on the car really.
I get lots of good feedback in Europe with the Mustang. I've lost count of the number of times that I've been asked to "rev it" by an official, whether its a customs/immigration person, or a ferry deck hand, and so forth. I know the word "horse", as in "how many horses?" in four different languages.We have a Smart FourTwo in the US and you simply can't go anywhere without someone bounding over and talking to you about the car, "is eet lectric?". We spent 3-4 days in Tennessee, North Carolina and northern Georgia in February, and eventually counted 17 groups of people came to talk to us about the Smart.
I've had people stop and block a whole road so they can talk to me about Smarty. Never mind the traffic jam they caused "y'all 'ave a nice car, is eet letric, son?"
Its got so ridiculous the other week that i drove our SUV just to be left alone.
Arese said:
Well then you're both nosey cheeky s. It's none of your business how much someone paid for something. Do you ask your mate "How much did you pay for this then?" when they buy a new house etc?
If the person has told you about the car, then I can't see a big problem with asking how much it costs, providing you do it in a polite and 'feel free to not tell me' way. It's an interesting piece of information that isn't neccessarily awkward to pass on.s. It's none of your business how much someone paid for something. Do you ask your mate "How much did you pay for this then?" when they buy a new house etc?Just like I will often ask if someone's wife is good in bed.
Its all about the tone of your voice. If you ask it in a bitter way, then shame.
I've had negative comments about the MX-5, about being flash, etc., from people in 2 year old Focii and Picassos. The fact that it's a 15 year old £2k car doesn't seem to register.
Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
FMV said:
My mate bought a plate for £800 he tells everyone he paid £395 for it. Some of his relatives have spent months trying to get similar for anywhere near the price. Amuses him no end.
It's called the 'Wife gambit'. Normally applies to shoes, or tops that will be hung in the wardrobe for an indeterminate time before being sent to the charity shop with the tags still on.People hate seeing success in others in this country thats the conclusion I've come to. I know this isnt by any stretch directly comparable but I noticed recently having got a Z4M the looks of pure hatred you get from some people (plus the odd comment when you have the top down) beggars belief. Sometimes I think people see the car you drive and automatically assume your this that or the other (insert noun followed by "tosser" is usually how it goes). If I drove down the same road in my van nobody would bother themselves to comment.
On the flipside you do get genuinley austentatious people whos cars serve no other purpose than to make a statement of wealth. These people I have no time for and in my experience these are the people that owe the bank 5 million quid anyway so technically people in the job centre are wealthier.
Maybe some people confuse the latter with the former and thats why people have attitude. I say good luck to the guy.
On the flipside you do get genuinley austentatious people whos cars serve no other purpose than to make a statement of wealth. These people I have no time for and in my experience these are the people that owe the bank 5 million quid anyway so technically people in the job centre are wealthier.
Maybe some people confuse the latter with the former and thats why people have attitude. I say good luck to the guy.
Britain - The country of the underdog
USA - The country of the Top Cat
We HATE success in this country, if a thick footballer or crap singer ends up making a mint, the media with knock them down sure as eggs.
OK, I don't particularly like them, or what they do, but hats off to Beckham, Katie Price, Rooney et al.
If anybody asks about my toys, Yacht, Maser etc. I always tell them the bank manager paid for it....
USA - The country of the Top Cat
We HATE success in this country, if a thick footballer or crap singer ends up making a mint, the media with knock them down sure as eggs.
OK, I don't particularly like them, or what they do, but hats off to Beckham, Katie Price, Rooney et al.
If anybody asks about my toys, Yacht, Maser etc. I always tell them the bank manager paid for it....
triggersbroom said:
What is the politest way of saying fk off when someone asks you how much you paid for something?
I just smile politely and reply "I'd rather not say". Works in most cases.k off when someone asks you how much you paid for something? I've only had comments on the Sagaris from work colleagues twice so far. One came out with the old "we're obviously paying you too much" and I replied "no, you're not. Trust me."
And another said "if I went contracting could I buy a car like that, Jon?" and I replied "possibly. But only if you're passionate about cars, are prepared to spend way too much on them, don't mind being in debt, and are prepared for it to break down". Sometimes the undeserved reputation of TVRs can work to your advantage.
And on a side note, when permie colleagues give me grief over how much they perceive I earn as a contractor I just tell them that if they thing the grass is so green on my side of the fence, why aren't they doing it too? Funny how they never have an answer for that.
Edited by JonRB on Thursday 2nd April 18:56
el stovey said:
Rags said:
This is very true, however you can't choose your friends / aquaintences
Of course you can choose your friends and acquaintances. How did you get yours?NiceCupOfTea said:
Or you could just rev it hard whilst cupping your hand round your ear and straining to hear him?
I spotted the Fast and The Furious quote and I've spotted your Top Gun quote too, matey!!!I've actually used this revving technique on some horrible old harridan that was whinging about the noise of my Akrapovic'd supermoto, complete with the "I can't hear you"
NiceCupOfTea said:
I've had negative comments about the MX-5, about being flash, etc., from people in 2 year old Focii and Picassos. The fact that it's a 15 year old £2k car doesn't seem to register.
Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
So true. Bought the missus an MX5, for £1300. Got loads of comments. Does my head in especially from people in £6k or £7k Clios and Astras. Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
Is it my fault i didnt by a car that will depreciate as soon as i start the engine and leave the garage?
ben_reza said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
I've had negative comments about the MX-5, about being flash, etc., from people in 2 year old Focii and Picassos. The fact that it's a 15 year old £2k car doesn't seem to register.
Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
So true. Bought the missus an MX5, for £1300. Got loads of comments. Does my head in especially from people in £6k or £7k Clios and Astras. Likewise, I try not to tell people that I have 2 cars - again, the total worth of which is about half that of others with their newish dullwagons.
Is it my fault i didnt by a car that will depreciate as soon as i start the engine and leave the garage?
ts!
My mates used to call me a flash b***rd for driving the old 350i despite the fact it cost half the cost of their cars. People just see a sports car and assume it's worth 50k or something. I think the same goes for Mercs and BMWs. Anyone who has one (no matter how old, decrepit and rust beaten) is clearly rich.......
Funny how people are in the UK, jealous of success rather than thinking that if they work hard they could get there too.
Funny how people are in the UK, jealous of success rather than thinking that if they work hard they could get there too.
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