Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 20:10     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.


In places like DC where every other car is a luxury brand, yes. But in other parts of the country, people do not flaunt their wealth and there is less competition to keep up appearances.

I think the myth started when The Millionaire Next Door referenced a survey where the majority of wealthy people at that time drove Jeep Grand Cherokees. I've also heard in separate studies that the most popular car for people worth over X amount is the Ford F150. Which makes sense because of the number of small business owners of blue collar businesses like construction, etc.

I am in a larger midwestern city and despite the wealth, you rarely see Lexus, BMW, Mercedes. It's refreshing to see the understated wealth.


What?! No in Dc drives fancy cars. And we have a lot more wealth than most of the country. Where I'm from in Florida porsches, Lamborghinis, Mercedes and BMW were way more common and I don't think people made as much money.


I’ve been to many large midwestern cities. The wealthy people often drive nice European cars.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 20:00     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:The line between luxury and non is pretty thin anymore. It's not like it used to be when there was a marked difference. But today when you step into any car, it feels luxurious. Leather, fancy trim, big screen with nav, heated seats.

The only reason to get a luxury brand now is to show that you've made it.


We're shopping for a new SUV and everything I want non-luxury is about $40K+. For that price, I can get a luxury (not sure I want one) but the non-luxury once you start adding features put you up much higher. We've always drove cheaper cars. I'm getting older and want something nicer.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 19:51     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
The only millennial couple I know drives a super cheap car, and the DH makes almost $1m a year. I don't get it at all. Why not get something safe for your family?
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 19:08     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:My beloved, 10-year-old Chevy Trailblazer just surpassed 200,000 miles this week and has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I wish they still made them.

Lately I've been test driving new cars and have found the Chevy models give a much nicer interior and driving experience for a lower price than do their foreign counterparts. I'll probably buy a Traverse for that reason.


I just got the new 18 Traverse. I love it. It is roomy and well laid out. Considering I spend 4 hours a day in the car, I need to love it. I looked at everything out there but the only makes that met my criteria on internal features were Chevy and Ford. If I wanted the luxury brands, I could have jumped to Cadillac/Lincoln but the “base” makes met my needs.

I’ve had an American made car for the last 20 yrs. I think with all cars, you can always end up with a dud off the line. But so far, I’ve never had a problem with my American car. Since mechanically they’re all about the same now, it really does come down to what your preference is for the interior. I love the new Traverse interior.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 18:59     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.


In places like DC where every other car is a luxury brand, yes. But in other parts of the country, people do not flaunt their wealth and there is less competition to keep up appearances.

I think the myth started when The Millionaire Next Door referenced a survey where the majority of wealthy people at that time drove Jeep Grand Cherokees. I've also heard in separate studies that the most popular car for people worth over X amount is the Ford F150. Which makes sense because of the number of small business owners of blue collar businesses like construction, etc.

I am in a larger midwestern city and despite the wealth, you rarely see Lexus, BMW, Mercedes. It's refreshing to see the understated wealth.


What?! No in Dc drives fancy cars. And we have a lot more wealth than most of the country. Where I'm from in Florida porsches, Lamborghinis, Mercedes and BMW were way more common and I don't think people made as much money.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 18:43     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.


In places like DC where every other car is a luxury brand, yes. But in other parts of the country, people do not flaunt their wealth and there is less competition to keep up appearances.

I think the myth started when The Millionaire Next Door referenced a survey where the majority of wealthy people at that time drove Jeep Grand Cherokees. I've also heard in separate studies that the most popular car for people worth over X amount is the Ford F150. Which makes sense because of the number of small business owners of blue collar businesses like construction, etc.

I am in a larger midwestern city and despite the wealth, you rarely see Lexus, BMW, Mercedes. It's refreshing to see the understated wealth.

A higher end GC and F-150 are still in the $40-50k range though.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 18:34     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.


In places like DC where every other car is a luxury brand, yes. But in other parts of the country, people do not flaunt their wealth and there is less competition to keep up appearances.

I think the myth started when The Millionaire Next Door referenced a survey where the majority of wealthy people at that time drove Jeep Grand Cherokees. I've also heard in separate studies that the most popular car for people worth over X amount is the Ford F150. Which makes sense because of the number of small business owners of blue collar businesses like construction, etc.

I am in a larger midwestern city and despite the wealth, you rarely see Lexus, BMW, Mercedes. It's refreshing to see the understated wealth.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 18:29     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:I think they’re shit cars.

I grew up in a family of Chevrolet’s and the cars always had issues.

Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are much better and similar price range.


In the past, yes. The domestic brands had issues. But I encourage you to take a look. I agree that there is no reason to look at them now if you can find what you want in the Japanese brands. But if not, and there is something in the domestic lines that catches your eye, don't discount them. They are different cars today.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:46     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
My beloved, 10-year-old Chevy Trailblazer just surpassed 200,000 miles this week and has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I wish they still made them.

Lately I've been test driving new cars and have found the Chevy models give a much nicer interior and driving experience for a lower price than do their foreign counterparts. I'll probably buy a Traverse for that reason.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:42     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
My 17 year old daughter has a 2017 Chevy Cruze bought at end of season 20% off MSRP clearance sale at internet pricing for $16,000.

I helped her buy it as used Hondas and Toyotas were that much without a warranty.

I swear none of her friends care about the car itself anymore as amazon effect they go for cheapest.

But the Apple Car Play feature that hooks to her IPHONE and charges it was a big hit and the gas milleage which is 38 mpg at times.

The car itself. whatever, but I can do DC to NY roundtrip on one tank of gas. Cheap car, cheap looking, cheap to buy cheap to drive.


Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:40     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.

I feel like it’s one of those Internet legends that people loooove to believe is true but doesn’t really play out in real life that often.

Kind of like the “the weirdos in high school become millionaires while the popular kids remain in their hometown working at subway!” meme some people like to cling to. Rarely works that way.

Movie legend thing.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:37     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Anonymous wrote:The line between luxury and non is pretty thin anymore. It's not like it used to be when there was a marked difference. But today when you step into any car, it feels luxurious. Leather, fancy trim, big screen with nav, heated seats.

The only reason to get a luxury brand now is to show that you've made it.

True. I drove a BMW but that thing was in the shop all the god damn time. Bought a fully loaded Honda Pilot and I honestly don’t feel like I downgraded that much. It’s a pretty darn nice vehicle. (It also is much more reliable.)
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:36     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
I still don’t get the beard thing. And it’s a DCUM trope that rich people drive no name cars. Every doctor and nearly every successful lawyer I know drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Don’t know if it’s a hipster thing.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:30     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
Or you’re in debt up to your eyeballs and want others to THINK you’ve made it.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2018 17:30     Subject: Are Chevy's a new Hipster thing?
I think they’re shit cars.

I grew up in a family of Chevrolet’s and the cars always had issues.

Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are much better and similar price range.