Everyones buying a new car.... is it your turn?

[new2ford]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

If you just want to **** off the Ricers you can do that with an old 2006 E55 pulling a trailer.... http://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/5...king-350z.html
(the second -full- video is the best one)



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Yep, the power take-off on those John Deeres is great if you want to boost performance! (jks)

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by superyob

Boy am I embarrassed and full of chagrin that I did not buy a Kelvinator Aurion. On the odd occasion that I drive my 44 year old ZD to school, I just have to hang my head in shame when those nasty students all look at my car and point and scream out horrid things like 'Cool car,' or 'Love your car sir.'

I presume you are a teacher? You sure that's what they say? No sarcasm levelled by the students?

As a teacher you would know well the status of dropping your child to school in a car that shows you can "afford stuff"...

How would a kid feel being dropped off in an old bomb when other parents drop their kids off in new Audi, BMW x5, Mercedes AMGs? Isn't that why kids wear uniform to stamp out the designer clothes kids from looking down on the kmart kids?

But it happens out in the carpark when parents drop them off

That's one of the main reasons why kids ask to be dropped off around the corner "I'll walk from here".

Cars are a status symbol, new cars, the more expensive the better. Don't Put your head in the sand, drive em up in your old EL falcon and watch them go red with embarrassment.

You know it's true

[HULK_I6T]

Another mate advised of a new car, triton 4x4 ute with all the fruit

I'm looking about and it looks to be my turn for a round of drinks (new car)..... Or fade away from the pack

[superyob]

^^^ Hulk you are too much!!!

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by Stefan

I do notice hulk has not abused anyone, but most are giving it to him in spades.

That's me, I invite all opinions and won't be dragged into the gutter, many try as that's the only way they can defend their choices.

The issue I raised is real in society, people like to ignore it due to affordability reasons.

but let's face it "status" is the major reason why people spend excessive money on cars... To be better than the next guy

[superyob]

I do admire your attempt at supposed stoicism in the face of much criticism Hulk but do not pretend that your language is not insulting in intent. You are playing your game just as much as everyone else on this thread...

[Falcon Coupe]

[Ratmick]

Originally Posted by new2ford

Yep, the power take-off on those John Deeres is great if you want to boost performance! (jks)

It'd be sitting the other way on the trailer then mate

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

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It's true but I'm just a reflection of society

Let's say your a father and your daughter is off for her first date..

A). The bloke shows up in a el falcon, lowered with loud exhaust, long hair and scruffy lookin.

You would think who's this hobo, tell your daughter to get back inside the house and tell this bloke to rack off.

b). The bloke shows up in a brand new BMW, dressed well, shows you his bank statement with a good balance, you think this guy at least shows some respect. He might have a chance at winning your approval in due course.

Yes I know its tough but that's society, look the part or be left outside. Get a new car!!! It's a start

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

but let's face it "status" is the major reason why people spend excessive money on cars... To be better than the next guy

Bollocks

Most people I know buy a particular car because they like it and it suits their needs (some just because it suits their needs).

I couldn't give a toss what my neighbour/brother/cousin/friend buys and how new it is.

If someone I know buys what I consider a cool car, I will appreciate it and congratulate them.

If they own/buy a heap of crap, I just think good on them they have other priorities, each to their own.

[jmack]

Id be asking what drugs is he selling or who is this ******

[Franco Cozzo]

He is right with people judging on first impressions, thats human nature, but lets throw a spanner in the works with the hypothetical

Whats if:

A) The raggy lookin' dude with the EL is an Anglo
B) The neat looking, well off guy with the new BMW is of Middle Eastern decent.

But the father is a racist?

I'm sure if the dude with the BMW ends up married chances are the BMW gets sold and he ends up driving a Kia Carnival 10 years later

[superyob]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

I find with "car enthusiasm", you're either a fan of modern or old school, I prefer modern cars but I do appreciate the effort that goes into old school cars, if its carby fed its not my cuppa tea but I do appreciate and understand the effort that go into these things.

Unfortunately it seems there is not much respect going our way from the old school brigade though.

The question is when does my "modern" become old school?

I heard this same complaint from a young fellow who liked a lot of old school music as well as the new stuff. He would say that although he liked the old stuff, he was constantly bagged out by older folk (me included) who just don't like the new.

I suppose your first love will always be your greatest, if that makes sense...

Even Hulk I6T will start bagging the generation following him and their tastes and values at some stage...

[Charliewool]

I'm intrigued by the image of the young well dressed dude waving his bank statement under Daddy's nose?
(My daughter's obviously going out with the wrong types)

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Charliewool

I'm intrigued by the image of the young well dressed dude waving his bank statement under Daddy's nose?
(My daughter's obviously going out with the wrong types)

Photoshop the decimal point to the right about 7 times.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

It's true but I'm just a reflection of society

Let's say your a father and your daughter is off for her first date..

A). The bloke shows up in a el falcon, lowered with loud exhaust, long hair and scruffy lookin.

You would think who's this hobo, tell your daughter to get back inside the house and tell this bloke to rack off.

b). The bloke shows up in a brand new BMW, dressed well, shows you his bank statement with a good balance, you think this guy at least shows some respect. He might have a chance at winning your approval in due course.

Yes I know its tough but that's society, look the part or be left outside. Get a new car!!! It's a start

With the bloke turning up in his BMW showing off his car & bank statement will make me suspicious thinking the ***** is a pimp, he would be frogmarched off my premises quick & smart.

Hulk I honestly think you are too deluded with this Status image you have.

[Charliewool]

Hulk, when you were "dating" did you show your bank statement to Daddy?
AND do tell what model of car you picked your prospective beau(s) up in?

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

That's me, I invite all opinions and won't be dragged into the gutter, many try as that's the only way they can defend their choices.

The issue I raised is real in society, people like to ignore it due to affordability reasons.

but let's face it "status" is the major reason why people spend excessive money on cars... To be better than the next guy

There's some truth here - I love my FG GT 335 but my wife says that we could have had a "nice BMW or Mercedes for the money we spent you know". I can only assume that her motives are status-related because it certainly wouldn't be performance-related. That doesn't make her shallow, just normal.

[bluovl]

Hulk, I need your help! I'm going to be in the U.S. in a couple of months and I have to front up at a car show (think 3500-4000) cars.
At that show I will be mingling with owners of Hemi Cudas, early big block Vettes and genuine Cobra owners. Should I ignore them? Embarrassing plebs they are! What do I say to them? Because they would be feeling like crap already right??

Do I tell them they look stupid and should have bought a car that's a taxi that's used in Munich?? How would they react?

Maybe you could come with me but we wont tell anyone we are flying with a domestic carrier and not a private jet, because that would be embarrassing wouldn't it.

Grow up.

[Trump]

[MercurySilver]

Yeah coz everyone rocks up on the first date and whips out a bank statement to show the girls oldies

That's how I wooed my misses.
Lol

[MercurySilver]

Double post

[Trump]

Hulk, does the kid driving the BMW look like this:

[cs123]

This thread should be a sticky

[Ratmick]

Originally Posted by MercurySilver

Yeah coz everyone rocks up on the first date and whips out a bank statement to show the girls oldies

That's how I wooed my misses.
Lol

Maybe that's where I went wrong, I didn't do that and look what happened...

[Trump]

Originally Posted by cs123

This thread should be a sticky

Or it could be the inaugural entry for...

The Pool Room.

[superyob]

Originally Posted by cs123

This thread should be a sticky

What's a sticky?

[cs123]

Originally Posted by superyob

What's a sticky?

Threads that are pinned so they always appear at the top of the page when you view a forum. Go back to the Pub and have a look, you will see sticky threads.

[jpblue1000]

Originally Posted by superyob

What's a sticky?

usually what the bmw driver with bank statements tries to become later in the evening. C'mon luv ya know ya want it!! date rapist is what springs to mind by Hulks, upstanding young suitor description.

JP

[Danny]

This is such an entertaining read for me, Whether this guy is for real or not... Seriously, they're cars.... cars!! Christ, if this Hulk is for real, mate you'd have to be pretty simple, I mean teenage schoolboys in their immaturity see cars as a status symbol!

These are the same age group who like testing how many times they can jerk off in a single day. I think that's pretty telling if you ask me