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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Among car enthusiasts, absolutely nothing about volvo indicates any type of status[/quote]

I don’t think being a “car enthusiast” equates with any sort of status. The people I know who are really into cars fell into money (like inheritance or good timing with a stock offering) and/or having a midlife crisis and seeking some sort of symbol to make them feel special.

I can’t imagine getting excited over an object as basic as a car. If you spend enough of your life in a car to be an enthusiast about what you drive, then you’re probably boring.[/quote]

You are correct that car enthusiasts don't care about vehicle status, that's for posers who need the badge. Car enthusiasts enjoy working on and driving cars that are more fun to own. It's the experience of owning and loving the vehicle for its history, unique character, style, handling, or power that we appreciate and seek each other out. Owning the car isn't for bragging rights, but it forms a common bond amongst enthusiasts who enjoy their car because it's nostalgic, or something you always wanted to own as a child. Just like any hobby, there are alot of people who enjoy their cars on a deeper level that isn't just transportation. Some like to race them, restore them, take them overloading and off roading. If you treat as utilitarian, then it's just an appliance which most of the population uses it for. You don't have to like it, but it's like saying Louboutin is just a pair of shoes and why would anyone buy it when you can just get a basic pair of Keds. [/quote]

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