Everyones buying a new car.... is it your turn?

[Blue Roo]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Pumping up the tyres of old cars is about affordability. Im sure a new Porsche trumps the old Porsche in every which way. New Porsche owners (and new AMG owners) would scoff at old Porsche or Mercedes owners etc. We can all pretend old cars are classy etc but does the queen/dignatories drive around in old cars?

As I said a new Aurion would trump most old cars including the old Porsche.

Ok Hulk! Lets get something's into prospective.

Yes a new Porsche would beat the old Porsche in power, handling, brakes, styling, electrics or whatever. That's call car evolution. And I doubt that AMG or Porsche owners would scoff at the older models and the owners. As some of the older models are classics.


And if you want "Status" go for a drive in an old car from the Australian Muscle Car Era. Like an XYGT Falcon or an R/T Charger. And see how many looks you will get to compared to a modern Porsche or AMG.

I think you would be very surprised.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

How would a kid feel being dropped off in an old bomb when other parents drop their kids off in new Audi, BMW x5, Mercedes AMGs?

Geez when my 2 (now grown up) kids were at Boarding School I used to drop them off most Sunday evenings in this .......... They, and the other kids, loved it !
(Admittedly it was cleaner than in this pic )

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

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[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Danny

These are the same age group who like testing how many times they can jerk off in a single day. I think that's pretty telling if you ask me

Wait, you mean you don't do this anymore?

[Express]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Wait, you mean you don't do this anymore?

Practice makes perfect.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Or it could be the inaugural entry for...

The Pool Room.

We should have a new section on the forum, maybe down the bottom which is like lightly moderated chat where we can get away with threads like this on a perminent basis

[Danny]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Wait, you mean you don't do this anymore?

Just like drinking Damo - Once you hit your late 20's, you don't recover as easily as you once used to.

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

We should have a new section on the forum, maybe down the bottom which is like lightly moderated chat where we can get away with threads like this on a perminent basis

As long as people remain respectful the threads continue. There are a few bad prunes on here that always try derail them. Thanks to the many on here who debate topics respectfully. I love hearing everyones opinions. (Whether they are right or wrong )

Old cars are great. But if money isnt the limiting factor who wouldnt want a new car.

[99AUXR]

I must say between this and another warranty claim thread on here I think the mods have been more accepting lately and its much appreciated as there seems to be abit of humor

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Old cars are great. But if money isnt the limiting factor who wouldnt want a new car.

Another new car for sure be nice for run about so dont clock up allot of KM on the F6, but to get rid of my F6 for a new car. . . doesnt interest me too much I really like the BFII shape and wanted a car that I would be able to keep.

So I paid a little extra to get the tidiest lowest KM one. Im almost 22 and should have logically put my money elsewhere but it was something I always wanted as a kid.

[cs123]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

But if money isnt the limiting factor who wouldnt want a new car.

Some people don't see the value in buying a new car. I've owned new cars but these days the wife gets the new car and I'll just drive the older car. It just sits at the long term airport carpark anyway.

Some people like cars with a few years on them so they can customise them a little without the drama of warranty.

Some people like really old cars to restore and make new. They love to drive them and they really get attention when you drive down the road.

I understand if you're a little preoccupied with status, that fine, but remember it's your issue. Other don't have that sort of hangup and don't require a car for self confidence.

I'm not sure how much of your posts are serious thought bubbles or if you are trying to bait others into discussion. If you're serious I'd suggest you stop and assess where you are in life

[blackwasp]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

As long as people remain respectful the threads continue. There are a few bad prunes on here that always try derail them. Thanks to the many on here who debate topics respectfully. I love hearing everyones opinions. (Whether they are right or wrong )

Old cars are great. But if money isnt the limiting factor who wouldnt want a new car.

no 1 guy pays 25k cash for a 5 yo car and no 2 guy finances a brand new 60k car
hulk if you could choose to be which guy, who would you choose?

[gossy]

Has anyone actually ever met hulk?

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by Danny

Just like drinking Damo - Once you hit your late 20's, you don't recover as easily as you once used to.

Speak for yourself

For the drinking of course

[Cranky243]

In your way of thinking a N/A FG 2008 model trumps your Bf XR6T Hulk?

[V8 Ghia Mike]

Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

If your neighbors and friends are givng you grief, then it's not the car you need to trade in, its your entire social circle........

Right on!

[LoudPipes]

One thing I could never do is base a decision on what my neighbours or friends thought.

What a sad existence it would be to have your life controlled by the expectations of others.

[CyberWasp]

A 20 - 25K car is sort of like what happens with mobile phones.
You buy one knowing it will be of little value in a 5 years, pay it off and start again with the latest model.
4 - 5K a year is not so bad for a new/newish car that is under warranty / fixed services ect.

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by cs123

Some people like really old cars to restore and make new. They love to drive them and they really get attention when you drive down the road.

I understand if you're a little preoccupied with status, that fine, but remember it's your issue. Other don't have that sort of hangup and don't require a car for self confidence.

Read your first paragraph and then read the second above...

The first paragraph you talk about status and wanting to get attention with an old car..

The second you critique me for being preoccupied with status? Others dont require a car for self confidence.. but you contradict yhis in your first paragraph.

Are you confused?

[BLU-220]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Geez when my 2 (now grown up) kids were at Boarding School I used to drop them off most Sunday evenings in this .......... They, and the other kids, loved it !
(Admittedly it was cleaner than in this pic )

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that truck has more torque than the amg c63 and that's a fact

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by blackwasp

no 1 guy pays 25k cash for a 5 yo car and no 2 guy finances a brand new 60k car
hulk if you could choose to be which guy, who would you choose?

No 1 guy is by far the better man but no2 guy trumps him on first impression / status.

Thats why you need to ask pertinent questions to flush out the bluff/fake.

I own my cars 100%, no finance on depreciating assets for me.

If you have to get finance to buy a car,
(Non business use) can you really afford it?

My mates who buy new cars mostly have their own business and can claim most of their expenses through their business. Great if you have a good business to pay for the vehicle.

But for the private guy (usually young guy) buying a new car on finance, copping all the depreciation and interest on the chin.. financial suicide.

[falcon_bandit]

Originally Posted by gossy

Has anyone actually ever met hulk?

this is the only known photo of the man himself

[cs123]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Read your first paragraph and then read the second above...

The first paragraph you talk about status and wanting to get attention with an old car..

The second you critique me for being preoccupied with status? Others dont require a car for self confidence.. but you contradict yhis in your first paragraph.

Are you confused?

I don't disagree that some people buy cars for status, but I think you take this to the next level.

[PHawk]

Gotta hand it to Hulk, he has got a knack for keeping us at our keyboards!!

[Falcon SXR8]

Originally Posted by falcon_bandit

this is the only known photo of the man himself

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I can't see how many ks on the clock there though so I don't know how to judge the dude

[Express]

Originally Posted by falcon_bandit

this is the only known photo of the man himself

My opinion of him has now gone way up.

[falcon_bandit]

Originally Posted by Falcon SXR8

I can't see how many ks on the clock there though so I don't know how to judge the dude

i can mate, just have to zoom in a little

[LoudPipes]

Originally Posted by BLU-220

that truck has more torque than the amg c63 and that's a fact

Well that throws a spanner in the works and makes it an even harder choice between the two. I’d have to phone a friend to see what they’d prefer I drive.

[CoupeKing]

Whenever I cruise into the country, I think I see more sheep as I leave Melbourne than all of country Victoria combined.

[MAD]

Can't see his bank balance either.


Some people do buy for status.
Those people are stupid. /thread

[superyob]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

As long as people remain respectful the threads continue. There are a few bad prunes on here that always try derail them. Thanks to the many on here who debate topics respectfully. I love hearing everyones opinions. (Whether they are right or wrong )

Old cars are great. But if money isnt the limiting factor who wouldnt want a new car.

Whether you are for real or not, don't try to take the high road here Hulk. Your dogged disrespectful insinuations that try to uphold some fallacious moralilty is designed to bait and elicit the responses you complain about...