Does your car make people think you're richer than you are?
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The Lexus has been commented on twice now. Once while getting new tyres fitted another customer I was chatting to said 'says you, owning a Lexus' when I commented about the price of tyres. Yesterday a petrol station man jokingly said 'I'm sure you can afford it' while nodding towards the car when I declined the half price chocolate he offered!
The TVR gets similar.
Both cars cost less than a new (decently specced) Focus, the LS only £1800. Odd isn't it, but I quite like it
The TVR gets similar.
Both cars cost less than a new (decently specced) Focus, the LS only £1800. Odd isn't it, but I quite like it
Most of my fellow students see leather electric seats, built in nav etc, and assume I must be minted, but the car cost less than my watch (£2k), and yet barely anyone notices that 
But yes, it is a good feeling to drive around in something nice that costs less than the depreciation on a new 'budget' car
But yes, it is a good feeling to drive around in something nice that costs less than the depreciation on a new 'budget' car
I'd imagine your TVR is similar to my Elise. People see sportscar and think it must cost a lot of money, without even being aware of things like depreciation.
It used to happen when I had a raggy old mk1 MR2 as well - pull into a petrol station when there was a tramp there, and he'd instantly head over to beg from me - happily ignoring the new Fiesta or whatnot that's worth 6 times more!!
It used to happen when I had a raggy old mk1 MR2 as well - pull into a petrol station when there was a tramp there, and he'd instantly head over to beg from me - happily ignoring the new Fiesta or whatnot that's worth 6 times more!!
The problem is that people always see a car (or it's badge and numberplate at least) and assume
a - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
a - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
Garlick said:
The Lexus has been commented on twice now. Once while getting new tyres fitted another customer I was chatting to said 'says you, owning a Lexus' when I commented about the price of tyres. Yesterday a petrol station man jokingly said 'I'm sure you can afford it' while nodding towards the car when I declined the half price chocolate he offered!
The TVR gets similar.
Both cars cost less than a new (decently specced) Focus, the LS only £1800. Odd isn't it, but I quite like it
Yup, it's a funny old thing, the cost of being rich is remarkably low these days The TVR gets similar.
Both cars cost less than a new (decently specced) Focus, the LS only £1800. Odd isn't it, but I quite like it
johnpeat said:
The problem is that people always see a car (or it's badge and numberplate at least) and assume
a - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
maybe he doesn't like ta - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
ts? :Pjohnpeat said:
The problem is that people always see a car (or it's badge and numberplate at least) and assume
a - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
Of course, he may just not want to be ripped off when going on a running machine... a - that the person paid full price for it new
b - that they pay full dealer price for servicing and repairs
c - that they bought it with cash (like everyone does).
I tend to be the opposite - whenever I see a newish car I see a credit agreement dangling around the owner's neck (unless it's obviously a company car in which case I see the bags under their eyes from earning it!!)
There's a lad goes to the local cheapo gym (carpark packed with ricers and other misc. smokers) in his 2-year-old 997 S cabrio and whilst I'm sure he thinks he looks amazing, I think I know WHY he's going to the cheap gym (the posh one up the road has a carpark full of new XJs, Mercedes, Audis, late-model Porsches, Cayennes, X5s - you know the list).
What does the posh one offer - do exotic ladies mop your weary brow while you run?? Otherwise I'm out, I'd go to the cheap one too!! Actually, sod that, I'd rather go for a run or a bike ride, rather that paying somebody money so I can pretend to go for a run or a bike ride...
Funny though, the posh one is probably an extension of your point - people like to spend more money than necessary to show off, and keep up with the neighbours. With the right car an essential part of that.
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