Anyone into cars but not credit?
Discussion
MrBarry123 said:
DoubleD said:
I would be interested to see where you got your facts from?
Quite.My guess is that he is just massively jealous of the guys and girls who drive around in nice cars and therefore uses the justification that they can't actually afford said cars as a way to make himself feel better as either a) he can't afford them or b) that they can't possibly be as successful as him*.
*He's probably not very successful.
Ultimately there's a large number of people on here who don't like the idea that someone far younger than them can drive around in a car they couldn't possibly have obtained when they were that age. They hate that what once was their status symbol - the new BMW, Mercedes, Porsche etc. - has been hijacked by young ruffians and that they now cannot elevate themselves above these trainer wearing youths purely through their choice of automobile.
BigLion said:
MrBarry123 said:
DoubleD said:
I would be interested to see where you got your facts from?
Quite.My guess is that he is just massively jealous of the guys and girls who drive around in nice cars and therefore uses the justification that they can't actually afford said cars as a way to make himself feel better as either a) he can't afford them or b) that they can't possibly be as successful as him*.
*He's probably not very successful.
Ultimately there's a large number of people on here who don't like the idea that someone far younger than them can drive around in a car they couldn't possibly have obtained when they were that age. They hate that what once was their status symbol - the new BMW, Mercedes, Porsche etc. - has been hijacked by young ruffians and that they now cannot elevate themselves above these trainer wearing youths purely through their choice of automobile.
BigLion said:
There will be exceptions, but I guarantee you that what I say is broadly true - if people want to live in the same 2 bed terrace as the one they grew up in, them knock yourselves out - but I'd suggest having some broader ambition too for goodness sake.
There is a reason why so many immigrants who came here in the 60s have outshone their counterparts in England and given their children a far better place to build from - hard work, living within means and not having a sense of entitlement that they should have the latest and best at all costs.
Don't lease a new C63, wear a £10k omega watch, £750 yeezie (sp) trainers and £130 diesel jeans, eat at the best restaurants and then go back to a s
t hole that you rent with zero account balance.
Forget the show and out-doing your friends - build a financial base have some substance...you might find it fantastically fun now, but life will hopefully extend beyond tomorrow.
Life is about balance and not having your own home or two pennies to rub together, but driving around in a £800 pcm lease is sheer stupidity.
if someone chooses to lease whatever car, for whatever money, while wearing whatever jeans and watch, what on earth has it got to do with you?There is a reason why so many immigrants who came here in the 60s have outshone their counterparts in England and given their children a far better place to build from - hard work, living within means and not having a sense of entitlement that they should have the latest and best at all costs.
Don't lease a new C63, wear a £10k omega watch, £750 yeezie (sp) trainers and £130 diesel jeans, eat at the best restaurants and then go back to a s
t hole that you rent with zero account balance. Forget the show and out-doing your friends - build a financial base have some substance...you might find it fantastically fun now, but life will hopefully extend beyond tomorrow.
Life is about balance and not having your own home or two pennies to rub together, but driving around in a £800 pcm lease is sheer stupidity.
Edited by BigLion on Monday 24th October 23:14
IF someone spends £800 a month to lease a car, it does not, as you seem to think, necessarily mean that they are living in a s
tty area living hand to mouth.I think you need to get a grip.
twoblacklines said:
Probably because in a few years when they are homeless, his taxes will be paying for their benefits.
Yep. Leasing is a one way ticket to being homeless. I once got a quote. Just a quote. And it naturally lead to me living in a cardboard box for 3 weeks.
Leasing. Not even once.
twoblacklines said:
Probably because in a few years when they are homeless, his taxes will be paying for their benefits.
Then in a few years you can be all smug to your mate when he's eating dog food and living under a bridge because he leased that car. 
Or,
More likely, he'll keep on leasing, you won't and the world will keep on spinning.
twoblacklines said:
Probably because in a few years when they are homeless, his taxes will be paying for their benefits.
What about all the people we are already paying benefits for who have never worked a day in their lives and never paid tax? What about the people who are unable to work through disability and live on benefits. I work, I pay tax and I will spend my money however I like.BigLion said:
Because typically if you can't afford to buy a car outright, then I doubt in reality you can genuinely afford the depreciation of such a car or the associated running costs.
You may be able to tolerate the costs it, but it won't be in a way that is financially balanced with other things in life, especially over the longer term.
Sure it's great fun whilst young, but you will no doubt regret it later when you don't have a penny to your name and other priorities come into play - such as travelling, buying a house, paying for a child's upkeep etc.
It's a bit like education, it's nicer to watch tv than do homework (on the basis you could die tomorrow), but in reality you should be studying and have one eye on the future.
If you want to live hand to mouth when you slightly older and reside in a st hole neighbourhood then go knock yourself out.
How many times a day do you hear the words 'sanctimonious' and 'prick' in the same sentence? It's a lot, isn't it? I'm guessing a lot.You may be able to tolerate the costs it, but it won't be in a way that is financially balanced with other things in life, especially over the longer term.
Sure it's great fun whilst young, but you will no doubt regret it later when you don't have a penny to your name and other priorities come into play - such as travelling, buying a house, paying for a child's upkeep etc.
It's a bit like education, it's nicer to watch tv than do homework (on the basis you could die tomorrow), but in reality you should be studying and have one eye on the future.
If you want to live hand to mouth when you slightly older and reside in a s
t hole neighbourhood then go knock yourself out.
Rawwr said:
BigLion said:
Because typically if you can't afford to buy a car outright, then I doubt in reality you can genuinely afford the depreciation of such a car or the associated running costs.
You may be able to tolerate the costs it, but it won't be in a way that is financially balanced with other things in life, especially over the longer term.
Sure it's great fun whilst young, but you will no doubt regret it later when you don't have a penny to your name and other priorities come into play - such as travelling, buying a house, paying for a child's upkeep etc.
It's a bit like education, it's nicer to watch tv than do homework (on the basis you could die tomorrow), but in reality you should be studying and have one eye on the future.
If you want to live hand to mouth when you slightly older and reside in a st hole neighbourhood then go knock yourself out.
How many times a day do you hear the words 'sanctimonious' and 'prick' in the same sentence? It's a lot, isn't it? I'm guessing a lot.You may be able to tolerate the costs it, but it won't be in a way that is financially balanced with other things in life, especially over the longer term.
Sure it's great fun whilst young, but you will no doubt regret it later when you don't have a penny to your name and other priorities come into play - such as travelling, buying a house, paying for a child's upkeep etc.
It's a bit like education, it's nicer to watch tv than do homework (on the basis you could die tomorrow), but in reality you should be studying and have one eye on the future.
If you want to live hand to mouth when you slightly older and reside in a s
t hole neighbourhood then go knock yourself out.Try to ask someone who has PCP for example of explain to you how it works - I bet they don't even understand the interest they are paying or the construct of the deal and how much it is truly costing them.
f1nn said:
BigLion said:
There will be exceptions, but I guarantee you that what I say is broadly true - if people want to live in the same 2 bed terrace as the one they grew up in, them knock yourselves out - but I'd suggest having some broader ambition too for goodness sake.
There is a reason why so many immigrants who came here in the 60s have outshone their counterparts in England and given their children a far better place to build from - hard work, living within means and not having a sense of entitlement that they should have the latest and best at all costs.
Don't lease a new C63, wear a £10k omega watch, £750 yeezie (sp) trainers and £130 diesel jeans, eat at the best restaurants and then go back to a st hole that you rent with zero account balance.
Forget the show and out-doing your friends - build a financial base have some substance...you might find it fantastically fun now, but life will hopefully extend beyond tomorrow.
Life is about balance and not having your own home or two pennies to rub together, but driving around in a £800 pcm lease is sheer stupidity.
if someone chooses to lease whatever car, for whatever money, while wearing whatever jeans and watch, what on earth has it got to do with you?There is a reason why so many immigrants who came here in the 60s have outshone their counterparts in England and given their children a far better place to build from - hard work, living within means and not having a sense of entitlement that they should have the latest and best at all costs.
Don't lease a new C63, wear a £10k omega watch, £750 yeezie (sp) trainers and £130 diesel jeans, eat at the best restaurants and then go back to a s
t hole that you rent with zero account balance. Forget the show and out-doing your friends - build a financial base have some substance...you might find it fantastically fun now, but life will hopefully extend beyond tomorrow.
Life is about balance and not having your own home or two pennies to rub together, but driving around in a £800 pcm lease is sheer stupidity.
Edited by BigLion on Monday 24th October 23:14
IF someone spends £800 a month to lease a car, it does not, as you seem to think, necessarily mean that they are living in a s
tty area living hand to mouth.I think you need to get a grip.
BigLion said:
I speak the truth, sorry not to have a sheep like mentality. Sometimes the truth can hurt, but it's still the truth.
Try to ask someone who has PCP for example of explain to you how it works - I bet they don't even understand the interest they are paying or the construct of the deal and how much it is truly costing them.
How many times a day do you hear the words 'sanctimonious' and 'prick' in the same sentence? It's a lot, isn't it? I'm guessing a lot.Try to ask someone who has PCP for example of explain to you how it works - I bet they don't even understand the interest they are paying or the construct of the deal and how much it is truly costing them.
BigLion said:
It has nothing to do with me, but I thought this was a thread on a forum where we discussing the issue and airing opinions etc.? Have I got this wrong?
Possible as an alarming number of posters forget the etiquette of discussion and debate. There's a distinct correlation between the facile responses and unecessary insults and the camp people align themselves to. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff