Are Catholic privates less flaunty about wealth vs independent privates?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

[Anonymous]

What's crazy is when the full pay are driving the honda/toyotas and the aid families are rolling in in the Mercedes/BMWs/Rovers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's crazy is when the full pay are driving the honda/toyotas and the aid families are rolling in in the Mercedes/BMWs/Rovers.

But also you don't know how much they paid for them. We have a 2010 Lexus that we paid $18k for in 2019. It was low mileage and in excellent condition. Sometimes it's cheaper to get a low-mileage used luxury than a newer non-luxury if you like all the bells and whistles. Adding on upgrades to non-luxury gets expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Yes I know. Now go ahead and ask me how I know.

The point is that there is a big variety of wealth and perceived wealth. The only pattern I have noticed is among those who make use of the schools after care. And even then, there is still a mix.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

WTH? Why are you so triggered by what others spend their money on?

My kids go to our parish school in a Honda but we could drive a fancier car if we cared. I am not intimidated by other families’ cars, it’s probably a mix. We don’t golf or have horses. I wouldn’t describe anyone in our community as “rich and brash” so I wonder if your opinion is based more about the Catholics in your immediate community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's crazy is when the full pay are driving the honda/toyotas and the aid families are rolling in in the Mercedes/BMWs/Rovers.

And how do you know who is full pay and who receives aid? Do you work in the aid office?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

Again, ignorance. LOL

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

Again, ignorance. LOL

Yeah. My spouse and I somehow managed to pay off two mortgages in the two fanciest zip codes and have no debt. We are a family that only drives Hondas. Most reliable car out there. Literally just change the oil on time and the things will last two decades in good condition.

People that judge a person's wealth on the name brands they wear (or don't wear) or the car they drive are really ignorant. And people that judge a person's self-worth by that are even uglier.

[Anonymous]

SUVS come in very handy for families. They tend to be expensive. It comes with the territory. I don't think people are trying to be flashy by driving them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SUVS come in very handy for families. They tend to be expensive. It comes with the territory. I don't think people are trying to be flashy by driving them.

If you spend over 100k on a car you are being flashy. 100k on a suburban just says I have money, but want to pretend that I'm not being flashy

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

Again, ignorance. LOL

Yeah. My spouse and I somehow managed to pay off two mortgages in the two fanciest zip codes and have no debt. We are a family that only drives Hondas. Most reliable car out there. Literally just change the oil on time and the things will last two decades in good condition.

People that judge a person's wealth on the name brands they wear (or don't wear) or the car they drive are really ignorant. And people that judge a person's self-worth by that are even uglier.

Why do you have 2 mortgages in the same zip code?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SUVS come in very handy for families. They tend to be expensive. It comes with the territory. I don't think people are trying to be flashy by driving them.

If you spend over 100k on a car you are being flashy. 100k on a suburban just says I have money, but want to pretend that I'm not being flashy

Are there other options for large SUVS that are much less? Plus since when is a suburban 100K? That is not accurate.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SUVS come in very handy for families. They tend to be expensive. It comes with the territory. I don't think people are trying to be flashy by driving them.

If you spend over 100k on a car you are being flashy. 100k on a suburban just says I have money, but want to pretend that I'm not being flashy

My kids are not at Catholic schools but we love having an SUV. It was one of the best investments we made. We also have a smaller car as well and it does not fit anything in it when we travel. SUVs are a great thing to have and it did not cost anywhere near 100K. Between 60-80 and yes that is a lot but it is a good investment and useful especially if you choose to drive to vacations and elsewhere with a large family rather than fly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Catholic schools have a pretty balanced mix of wealthy, working wealthy/UMC and middle class. I see just as many Hondas and VWs and Buicks as I see Mercedes and Yukon Denalis and BMWs.

The one thing I have noticed at our NOVA catholic school is the difference in the cars or presumed wealth of the parents at drop off in comparison to the cars at after care pickup. There are a lot fewer luxury cars among those of us rushing to pick up by 5pm!

I definitely notice this stuff and I am sure others do as well. And those that actually care more about these things seem to flock together.

A lot of the working wealthy/UMC drive Toyotas and Hondas, you know? Your ignorance is showing.

Your tired old wasp wannabe ignorance is showing. These rich brash Catholic families with kids playing expensive travel sports and golf and equestrian are not driving old Hondas and Toyotas. Feds who can barely afford their mortgage are driving old Hondas and Toyotas.

Again, ignorance. LOL

Yeah. My spouse and I somehow managed to pay off two mortgages in the two fanciest zip codes and have no debt. We are a family that only drives Hondas. Most reliable car out there. Literally just change the oil on time and the things will last two decades in good condition.

People that judge a person's wealth on the name brands they wear (or don't wear) or the car they drive are really ignorant. And people that judge a person's self-worth by that are even uglier.

DP. I totally get what you are saying. But OP's question was about flaunting wealth. None of us has access to other families' bank account balances or can calculate their net worth, but a fancy car often (but not always) is a means of flaunting wealth. You can drive a Toyota Camry and be a billionaire. You can drive a BMW and be broke. But if you are the type of person who wants to flaunt their wealth - whether you actually have it or not - you drive a luxury car.

Why does everyone get so defensive about driving average cars and being wealthy!? Warren Buffett drives a ten year old car...we know you can be wealthy and not care about cars.