Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 16:47     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.


I Toyota corolla will easily outlast a Benz. Same for a Sube, or even a Honda Civic. When I see people driving high end cars, and particularly European brands, it is mostly about the look and image, status. No different than one paying $2000 for a handbag or $10K for a Rolex watch. You can easily purchase a brand new car for $25K that will be just as, if not more reliable than the high end cars and last longer. Keep in mind, when you spend on the higher end items, it usually means, it costs more to take care of them. People can say all the BS about "feeling good" driving a car, but I bet you there is not much of a difference in the feel, power in a Accord V6 ($30K new car) vs. a 5 series BMW ($60K vehicle). They just need to keep telling themselves than to justify paying 2X the price to get a high end label.


No one has to try to justify anything to themselves. If they can afford it, they buy it. Point blank.

It's those who can't afford it who make up all the reasons why having something outside of their reach is such a bad idea.

I'm the poster who gladly and proudly paid cash for a Benz. Nothing better than driving a luxury car without having to worry about monthly payments for it. I also owned a Toyota which was a very, very good car. BUT it wasn't as trouble free for as long or look as good as my Benz so many years later.

Will never regret the choice.

If us luxury car owners like it and aren't taking money from your pockets for a high end label, why should you care??????
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 16:43     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.


You've gotta be kidding me! You're also the only person I know who's had such bad luck with a Benz. Of course, I'm comparing you-an anonymous poster--to people I know in real life.

3 TRANSMISSIONS with only 50 k miles?????? How old was this thing? Where did you buy it? Sorry you had such horrible luck, but I've been having a great time~

Did you not get the preventative Services A & B? If you didn't keep up with the maintenance, that would make sense. The key is to do so that it doesn't get to the point of needing repairs-not waiting on it to need repairs.

Again, sorry about your bad experience. That's awful!
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 16:39     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.


12 years later I have not had one problem with the car. The battery finally died at year 11. (I was told the battery had a shelf-life of 5 years.) The best thing is that it is still very new looking. People are shocked to find out its age. You know how you can see an aged luxury car a mile away? Not mine.

No need to lie about the reason I paid cash for my Benz. Clearly, it's because I could and had any choice of cars. This one's worked out for me. Don't regret it at all. Plan to continue to drive it till the wheels fall off. Exactly the reason I purchased it.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 16:15     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
A whole lot of envy and consumerism in this thread. Who cares if your neighbor is driving a Range Rover? Who cares if your neighbor is leasing it or financing it with high interest debt or inherited money from his Great Uncle Pennypacker. Honestly, I don't get this attitude at all. FYI - I don't own a car but if I did it'd be something reliable and affordable like a Honda or Toyota.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 16:00     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
i lived in greenbelt for many years. I saw a whole lot of luxury vehicles around those parts. I suspect a healthy percentage of the people driving said vehicles likely were leasing them and made around 70-80k per year.

I don't think you can identify the kind of job someone has by the car they drive. I am in biglaw, make nearly 300k base and drive a 6 year old Nissan with scratches all over it. I know a guy from HS who is in sales and makes maybe 150-170k and drives the Cadillac SUV, does the prole family vacation (cruise ship to some island somewhere, doesn't matter because you don't get off the boat), and generally does all he can to spend every last cent.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 14:26     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.


I Toyota corolla will easily outlast a Benz. Same for a Sube, or even a Honda Civic. When I see people driving high end cars, and particularly European brands, it is mostly about the look and image, status. No different than one paying $2000 for a handbag or $10K for a Rolex watch. You can easily purchase a brand new car for $25K that will be just as, if not more reliable than the high end cars and last longer. Keep in mind, when you spend on the higher end items, it usually means, it costs more to take care of them. People can say all the BS about "feeling good" driving a car, but I bet you there is not much of a difference in the feel, power in a Accord V6 ($30K new car) vs. a 5 series BMW ($60K vehicle). They just need to keep telling themselves than to justify paying 2X the price to get a high end label.


Buying used is actually smarter than buying brand new for a lot of reasons.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 14:22     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.


I Toyota corolla will easily outlast a Benz. Same for a Sube, or even a Honda Civic. When I see people driving high end cars, and particularly European brands, it is mostly about the look and image, status. No different than one paying $2000 for a handbag or $10K for a Rolex watch. You can easily purchase a brand new car for $25K that will be just as, if not more reliable than the high end cars and last longer. Keep in mind, when you spend on the higher end items, it usually means, it costs more to take care of them. People can say all the BS about "feeling good" driving a car, but I bet you there is not much of a difference in the feel, power in a Accord V6 ($30K new car) vs. a 5 series BMW ($60K vehicle). They just need to keep telling themselves than to justify paying 2X the price to get a high end label.


Are we really comparing a Subaru or Honda Civic to a Mercedes?


Your average Mercedes buyer, the PP not withstanding, isn't concerned about reliability. I am guessing that very few are weighing the pros and cons of a MB over a Subaru

And to the point above, drive a BMW five series and then a Honda Accord and tell me that there is no difference in feel or power - that is just silly.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 14:04     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:There are thousands of people in the DMV that get a $1000 monthly car allowance.


Seriously? This isn't the 1950's.

Don't call DC the DMV.


DC refers to the tristate area, not just DC. That wasn't obvious to you? No-one is calling "DC the DMV". NP


NP. No it doesn't, it refers to the District of Columbia. Hence the DMV. But more importantly whether or not you like it people use it. Get over it.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 13:11     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


You mean his money.


No, I should properly have said our money. We combined all of our accounts long ago. My DH doesn't relish even discussing money, and I have a graduate degree in finance. Thus, I am in charge of all our family finances, including all investment decisions. He is more inclined to spend than I am, but he defers to my judgment on these things.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 13:03     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Many can easily afford them. They are typical physicians, small businessmen, dual govt workers, etc. However, I see many who really have no business driving such vehicles and are stretching....trying to fit it so to speak. Others who can't afford new, purchase used to fit in - I suppose. I always wondered why someone who is stretched purchases a used BMW with 50K miles (and no warranty) for $30K vs. purchasing a brand new vehicle for the same price...??
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 12:58     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


You mean his money.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 12:55     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.


I Toyota corolla will easily outlast a Benz. Same for a Sube, or even a Honda Civic. When I see people driving high end cars, and particularly European brands, it is mostly about the look and image, status. No different than one paying $2000 for a handbag or $10K for a Rolex watch. You can easily purchase a brand new car for $25K that will be just as, if not more reliable than the high end cars and last longer. Keep in mind, when you spend on the higher end items, it usually means, it costs more to take care of them. People can say all the BS about "feeling good" driving a car, but I bet you there is not much of a difference in the feel, power in a Accord V6 ($30K new car) vs. a 5 series BMW ($60K vehicle). They just need to keep telling themselves than to justify paying 2X the price to get a high end label.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 11:29     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.



This is correct, though rather harshly put. I am happy that buying a Mercedes worked out for that PP. I was not so lucky. I traded on my Mercedes when it need its third new transmission. It had only 50,000 miles on it at the time. Worst car I have ever owned.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 10:58     Subject: Re:What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
I know a lot of finance and physicians who have Range Rovers. When you make high six/seven figures, it is not a big deal. They may lease or buy but can afford it either way. DH may lease a RR through his business LLC. Our problem is we don't have enough garage/driveway space. Already have 3 cars and our housekeeper and nanny come and go.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 10:37     Subject: What do all these people driving new Range Rovers do for a living?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would you want to?

FWIW, I could easily afford a Range Rover (DH is biglaw equity partner). I drive a Sienna, which is a far more practical choice. I prefer to invest my money rather than engage in ostentatious consumption. A car is a depreciating asset.


But it's a depreciating asset that many can easily afford.

I paid cash for a brand new Benz. And I did so because I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that the car would last just about forever with little to no problems. And that's exactly what I got. A darned good quality car.


Is this your first car? Because you sound like you know absolutely nothing about them. Benz's are not known to last forever, or anywhere near it. If you want reliability then there are much better brands out there. Don't lie to yourself about the reason you paid cash for that benz. High-end does not equate to reliable when it comes to cars, Cars 101.