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>The extra you’re paying for a Porche, for example, has more to do with the message you want to convey to others, not with the usefulness of the product itself.
by offtop5 6y ago
>The extra you’re paying for a Porche, for example, has more to do with the message you want to convey to others, not with the usefulness of the product itself.
One of my best friends, who does better dating wise than anyone I know, drove a 98 Volvo. He was making well over 150k, but had so much quiet confidence he had no need to project anything.
I make a similar amount, still wear clothes from Old Navy and when I do own a car it's the cheapest newish one I can find.
Both me and my friend are essentially social media / online dating free. If your obsessed with trying to impress people you'll only attract those seeking to take advantage of you. The insecurity of needing to be someone makes you an easy target.
- saiya-jin 6y agoI got an issue with this common trope about fast cars bought only by clueless folks who compensate their messed up childhood or rather small body parts in some way. Have you guys actually properly driven (ideally on track) proper race-ish car? Porsche has several models which are kind of you can take on normal roads for long drives and drive race track with great success/fun. Basically 911s above 400 hp with rear wheel drive or best caymans. Not many in that category and price levels. Actually typical american muscle car is more in the 'doesn't make sense' category since whole added value is just straight line performance, not overall driving quality. Maybe too european view but definitely common. They might be minority in terms of sales, but those folks are out there. And they drive new models too.
- offtop5 6y agoIf you can buy it cash , go for it. I'm talking about the folks who finance cars they have no real capacity to afford. They aren't taking these cars to the track.
- lotsofpulp 6y agoPerhaps you and your friend are status signaling by signaling you don't have to status signal.