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Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, happiness, etc. buy things because they bring you joy. At least in this market you aren’t out much if a car does not make you
by bitexploder 4y ago
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, happiness, etc. buy things because they bring you joy. At least in this market you aren’t out much if a car does not make you get that feeling inside. For me my nice car is a beautiful work of engineering and art. It represents the cool things we can build as humans and reminds me I need to keep doing that myself (building, creating). It may sound trite, but it inspires me and brings me happiness in its own way. But it is the more subtle long term kind. Satisfaction is maybe a better word. And I do drive and use it. It’s time will come and go :)
- karmakaze 4y agoI get this from two experiences. My first car was a used Alfa Romeo 75 (aka Milano). I got it because it looked really cool. I discovered it was a hell of a lot of fun to drive, high-compression normally aspirated V6 has such great throttle response. And a weight distribution that just loves to 4-wheel drift. Later I did drive a BMW for a bit, well knowing the 'BMW drivers are assholes' reputation. But I wasn't going to let some asshole drivers deny my fun. It was a Z3 roadster, but I wished it was the Z3M coupe.