Car Snobs - I Despise Them
Discussion
TarpaTow said:
It probably isn't that people look down on you just because you have a Ford, and a little Fiesta at that. Having started with a Peugeot but always wanted to be in a BM it's just that when you're in a proper quality ultimate driving machine you just know that other drivers are looking enviously at you.
It's a great feeling when I'm in the BM and I just know that people are looking at me and know how successful I've been, even the ones who deliberately look the other way.
Having a great car really impresses on others the calibre of person they're dealing with, people that are successful in closing deals, have great taste and the financial ability to get behind the wheel of a status symbol. Why do you think Presidents etc are driven around in big limousines like 7-series BMs and not little Fiestas or Aygos etc.
I wouldn't necessarily look down on you in your car but I suppose the fact that I was in a BM might mean you were subconsciously looking up to me and that's understandable but it's only because you recognise the messages that a BM delivers.
Anyway, once you're a bit older and in your 20s like me you'll be able to get into a decent car and won't feel quite so bad.
If you speak to one of your local BM sales executives now, they'll be able to start working with you in a personal relationship manager type of way to get you into a better car as you get a bit older.
Just calling your Fiesta a ST170 doesn't really get away from the fact that it's a Ford, not a BM or Maserati but I suppose might make you feel better. Don't worry about that, I used to refer to my second Peugeot as a 206CC as I had the drop top sports and Peugeot wouldn't make the right impression in conversation.
And girls would be more impressed if you said you drove a BM than an ST.
You truly are an inspiration to us all, a walking talking beacon of hope and an example that hard work really does pay off. Could even someone such as me turn my life around at this late stage with the help of a BMW sales executive, or would it be better to accept defeat, be content with my lot in life while admiring you from my inferior car as you speed by to your important finance meetings? Like many I dream of working in finance and driving a 320D M Sport. It's a great feeling when I'm in the BM and I just know that people are looking at me and know how successful I've been, even the ones who deliberately look the other way.
Having a great car really impresses on others the calibre of person they're dealing with, people that are successful in closing deals, have great taste and the financial ability to get behind the wheel of a status symbol. Why do you think Presidents etc are driven around in big limousines like 7-series BMs and not little Fiestas or Aygos etc.
I wouldn't necessarily look down on you in your car but I suppose the fact that I was in a BM might mean you were subconsciously looking up to me and that's understandable but it's only because you recognise the messages that a BM delivers.
Anyway, once you're a bit older and in your 20s like me you'll be able to get into a decent car and won't feel quite so bad.
If you speak to one of your local BM sales executives now, they'll be able to start working with you in a personal relationship manager type of way to get you into a better car as you get a bit older.
Just calling your Fiesta a ST170 doesn't really get away from the fact that it's a Ford, not a BM or Maserati but I suppose might make you feel better. Don't worry about that, I used to refer to my second Peugeot as a 206CC as I had the drop top sports and Peugeot wouldn't make the right impression in conversation.
And girls would be more impressed if you said you drove a BM than an ST.
TooMany2cvs said:
HB Viva.
I started out with a Ford poplar, the one with separate front wings. Jeez, what a load of fun and crap. An HB Viva!! Don't you look back and think how fantastically things have moved on. And then you find yourself in an M25 traffic jam and wish for the old days; open road and Ford Poplar/HB Viva/whatever.... :-)Just enjoy what you have.
My first car at 23 was a 98 Renault Clio, gold and basic spec. I loved it! Replaced it with 2 newer Clio's, then a fiesta, loved all but the third Clio which was a disaster.
I then got a gf with kids and had a baby, so bought a Audi a3 tfsi, and then a F10 5 series. I've loved all my cars one way or another, but have realised i am wasting too much cash on them right now.
So my F10 goes tomorrow, replaced by a Toyota avensis shed. I could just be wasting more money here, one thing for sure I will enjoy not giving two s
ts about my car again, and enjoy not worrying about expensive repairs and depreciation.
Just enjoy your car and save your money.
My first car at 23 was a 98 Renault Clio, gold and basic spec. I loved it! Replaced it with 2 newer Clio's, then a fiesta, loved all but the third Clio which was a disaster.
I then got a gf with kids and had a baby, so bought a Audi a3 tfsi, and then a F10 5 series. I've loved all my cars one way or another, but have realised i am wasting too much cash on them right now.
So my F10 goes tomorrow, replaced by a Toyota avensis shed. I could just be wasting more money here, one thing for sure I will enjoy not giving two s
ts about my car again, and enjoy not worrying about expensive repairs and depreciation.Just enjoy your car and save your money.
As others have said, enjoy what you have. My first car was a reasonably average 1.0 petrol thing. Did the job, but I enjoyed it. Nowadays my fleet consists of an old Landie and a diesel Citroen. Shortly about to add a Rover 75 estate to the line up. Not PH cars and I find it amusing, I'm mid 20's yet for some reason I'm more interested in an old Rover than some of the cars my mates have - M140i, A45, Golf GTI, M2 etc. I find it comical anyway, and I still enjoy my cars, regardless of what others have keys to.
TarpaTow said:
It probably isn't that people look down on you just because you have a Ford, and a little Fiesta at that. Having started with a Peugeot but always wanted to be in a BM it's just that when you're in a proper quality ultimate driving machine you just know that other drivers are looking enviously at you.
It's a great feeling when I'm in the BM and I just know that people are looking at me and know how successful I've been, even the ones who deliberately look the other way.
Having a great car really impresses on others the calibre of person they're dealing with, people that are successful in closing deals, have great taste and the financial ability to get behind the wheel of a status symbol. Why do you think Presidents etc are driven around in big limousines like 7-series BMs and not little Fiestas or Aygos etc.
I wouldn't necessarily look down on you in your car but I suppose the fact that I was in a BM might mean you were subconsciously looking up to me and that's understandable but it's only because you recognise the messages that a BM delivers.
Anyway, once you're a bit older and in your 20s like me you'll be able to get into a decent car and won't feel quite so bad.
If you speak to one of your local BM sales executives now, they'll be able to start working with you in a personal relationship manager type of way to get you into a better car as you get a bit older.
Just calling your Fiesta a ST170 doesn't really get away from the fact that it's a Ford, not a BM or Maserati but I suppose might make you feel better. Don't worry about that, I used to refer to my second Peugeot as a 206CC as I had the drop top sports and Peugeot wouldn't make the right impression in conversation.
And girls would be more impressed if you said you drove a BM than an ST.
Awesome post. Sarcasm at is best! It's a great feeling when I'm in the BM and I just know that people are looking at me and know how successful I've been, even the ones who deliberately look the other way.
Having a great car really impresses on others the calibre of person they're dealing with, people that are successful in closing deals, have great taste and the financial ability to get behind the wheel of a status symbol. Why do you think Presidents etc are driven around in big limousines like 7-series BMs and not little Fiestas or Aygos etc.
I wouldn't necessarily look down on you in your car but I suppose the fact that I was in a BM might mean you were subconsciously looking up to me and that's understandable but it's only because you recognise the messages that a BM delivers.
Anyway, once you're a bit older and in your 20s like me you'll be able to get into a decent car and won't feel quite so bad.
If you speak to one of your local BM sales executives now, they'll be able to start working with you in a personal relationship manager type of way to get you into a better car as you get a bit older.
Just calling your Fiesta a ST170 doesn't really get away from the fact that it's a Ford, not a BM or Maserati but I suppose might make you feel better. Don't worry about that, I used to refer to my second Peugeot as a 206CC as I had the drop top sports and Peugeot wouldn't make the right impression in conversation.
And girls would be more impressed if you said you drove a BM than an ST.
Edited by E34-3.2 on Monday 15th January 00:07
OP, you’re 18 and already have a car - a fast one at that.
Instead of wasting energy about what others think about yours, or why folk spend their money/allowance on bla, bla, you’d be better off spending that energy on burdz.
If you already have one of these too, spend said wasted energy on how to enjoy her, or how to upgrade/trade-in (but please don’t worry about what others think of her!)
Instead of wasting energy about what others think about yours, or why folk spend their money/allowance on bla, bla, you’d be better off spending that energy on burdz.
If you already have one of these too, spend said wasted energy on how to enjoy her, or how to upgrade/trade-in (but please don’t worry about what others think of her!)
TooMany2cvs said:
smashy said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
I drove this when I was 18.
Look on the bright side
Is that a Vauxhall Victor?Look on the bright side
Gaspowered said:
TooMany2cvs said:
smashy said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
I drove this when I was 18.
Look on the bright side
Is that a Vauxhall Victor?Look on the bright side
Double wishbone front suspension too, quality mobile
av185 said:
Not paying cash for your cars is a sure sign you cannot really afford them.
I paid cash for all 3 of my cars and the Mrs one but your statement is absolute twaddle regardless. Different peoples circumstances are....different.
By your reasoning you must have bought your house with cash, otherwise it's a sure sign that you really can't afford it.
Gary C said:
Gaspowered said:
TooMany2cvs said:
smashy said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
I drove this when I was 18.
Look on the bright side
Is that a Vauxhall Victor?Look on the bright side
Double wishbone front suspension too, quality mobile
av185 said:
Not paying cash for your cars is a sure sign you cannot really afford them.
? I'm not sure I follow your logic there. When buying a new car, there are many reasons why someone may choose finance. The most common one is that if you have a lot of savings, investments can return a much higher percentage than you pay on the loan for the car, so it makes more financial sense to finance the car rather than pay cash.Just to stop you guessing, I buy my cars secondhand with cash, so I'm not being defensive, I'm just pointing out that your statement is untrue.
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