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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

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It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Unusual? Yes. In a bad way? Absolutely not.

My spouse is partner in a consulting firm and drives an accord.

automakers and banks democratized luxury cars so they are no longer a status statement. Quite the opposite, rich people like pp now brag about the modest cars they drive. Oh, look at me I am so humble I drive an accord

Zuckerberg reportedly drove an Acura.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Unusual? Yes. In a bad way? Absolutely not.

My spouse is partner in a consulting firm and drives an accord.

automakers and banks democratized luxury cars so they are no longer a status statement. Quite the opposite, rich people like pp now brag about the modest cars they drive. Oh, look at me I am so humble I drive an accord

It's not bragging. It's just not important at all. I'm looking at my investment account, planning a vacation, thinking about how high Solana will go. I'm not browsing cars. I can't even think of a person who would care what I drive.
My two very well off bosses don't even own a car or they rarely drive. One prefers a bike and the other borrowed a his own 15-year old Land Rover he gave to a friend last time I saw him in a car. They take uber a lot I think. Car has ended up being a nuisance as they both travel a lot.
As for OP, I'd buy a small SUV for city driving, sedan for commute, but a 'luxury' Japanese car if indeed driving others around.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

Maybe it’s strange to you, but this kind of thing is definitely commented on and executive presence matters.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Not at all! I worked for a very successful company and the CEO drove a Camry.

Nobody cares about your high income. We have well paying jobs and don’t drive luxury European cars. Just keep whatever you have clean and well maintained.

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Anonymous wrote:-Mid 40’s male
- in a position at work where high income is inferred (like partner, c level, etc)
- frugal by nature but don’t want to appear “cheap” but also don’t want to appear showy
-plan to keep the car 8-10 years
- like to spend $50k or less

Replacing an older base model Acura sedan bought used. Could just buy a new Acura sedan.

Thoughts?

Get a sported out WRX with 6 speed manual, which shows you like driving but is very cheap compared to exotic sports cars (which are impractical for many reasons)

The Acura Integra is also available in a manual.

Get a lotus, that would definitely impress your neighbors 6-year old kid.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

NP here but no, because my Dad was driving a 10-year-old VW Rabbit while he was a CFO.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:-Mid 40’s male
- in a position at work where high income is inferred (like partner, c level, etc)
- frugal by nature but don’t want to appear “cheap” but also don’t want to appear showy
-plan to keep the car 8-10 years
- like to spend $50k or less

Replacing an older base model Acura sedan bought used. Could just buy a new Acura sedan.

Thoughts?

Get a sported out WRX with 6 speed manual, which shows you like driving but is very cheap compared to exotic sports cars (which are impractical for many reasons)

The Acura Integra is also available in a manual.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Unusual? Yes. In a bad way? Absolutely not.

My spouse is partner in a consulting firm and drives an accord.

automakers and banks democratized luxury cars so they are no longer a status statement. Quite the opposite, rich people like pp now brag about the modest cars they drive. Oh, look at me I am so humble I drive an accord

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Unusual? Yes. In a bad way? Absolutely not.

My spouse is partner in a consulting firm and drives an accord.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

You mean like Buffet?

Everyone knows he drives a large Cadillac sedan.

Ford Mach-E. It's electric but not crazy expensive. Looks good and is super fun to drive.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

You mean like Buffet?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

Not if that Civic was a Type R or even a lowly Si. 🙂

Actually I’d find a CEO driving a Civic to be refreshing. Much better than CEO pocketing buckets of money while us underlings make less money.