[Aatish]

Originally Posted by se15679875

So you own a Ferrari outright (presumably, because you're not into leasing) and you have the means to buy an Aston or an M6 and you drive a 335i

The average Ferrari owner makes $560,000+/year and is worth $6 million USD+ (per car and driver). Why are you driving an entry level luxury car meant for people who make $150,000-$250,000/year?

Yes, yes, and yes.


Here's why I drive a 3-Series right now.

1. My current situation. I'm single, splitting my time living in 2 completely different environments, driving high miles per year. Could I being driving a new S-Class right now? Yes. Would I? No. Life has taught me to think practically. A S-Class is a superb car...but do I really need an S-Class right now? No.

2. I didn't get it to be different, or stand out from the crowd, in fact that exact opposite. I got it because I needed a car that would help me grow my business ventures, and still keep me entertained. Yes, people well below my income level drive my exact car, and in some cases better cars. Good for them. I appreciate a nice things, a 335 is a nice thing.

3. Just because someone has money, doesn't necessarily mean he/she should spend said money without thinking things through. Money comes and goes. It's good to place value on items. Buying an expensive car to put miles on is throwing away perfectly good money. Yes, I like my 335. I would never pay the sticker price for my car. I could buy a pair of Tod's loafers and wear them everyday...but spending more than $150 on shoes is pointless in my mind. Hence, I wear $100 Porsche Design loafers I got on sale.

Also, a calling a luxury item entry level is an oxymoron in my mind.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by EALm4

What's good with the matches, gents? Anyone have something lined up today/tomorrow/weekend?

Fixing a date as I type.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Fixing a date as I type.

Any updates about Sweetie my friend ?

[se15679875]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Yes, yes, and yes.


Here's why I drive a 3-Series right now.

1. My current situation. I'm single, splitting my time living in 2 completely different environments, driving high miles per year. Could I being driving a new S-Class right now? Yes. Would I? No. Life has taught me to think practically. A S-Class is a superb car...but do I really need an S-Class right now? No.

2. I didn't get it to be different, or stand out from the crowd, in fact that exact opposite. I got it because I needed a car that would help me grow my business ventures, and still keep me entertained. Yes, people well below my income level drive my exact car, and in some cases better cars. Good for them. I appreciate a nice things, a 335 is a nice thing.

3. Just because someone has money, doesn't necessarily mean he/she should spend said money without thinking things through. Money comes and goes. It's good to place value on items. Buying an expensive car to put miles on is throwing away perfectly good money. Yes, I like my 335. I would never pay the sticker price for my car. I could buy a pair of Tod's loafers and wear them everyday...but spending more than $150 on shoes is pointless in my mind. Hence, I wear $100 Porsche Design loafers I got on sale.

Also, a calling a luxury item entry level is an oxymoron in my mind.

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

[Banana Hammock]

Originally Posted by se15679875

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

What is with these members from Hong Kong and having their head up their ass? First Grimlock and now this guy.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by se15679875

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

Hey, whatever makes you happy.

You asked a question, I happily provided an answer.

I'm happy with what I've done so far. That's all that really counts for me.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Any updates about Sweetie my friend ?

Talking with her right now. Will provide summary later.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by se15679875

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

That's BS ! Aatish is my friend and I saw his cars (even his GF) and know of what he is able or not .
He is "NOT" talking BS ! "YOU" are talking BS .

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Yes, yes, and yes.


Here's why I drive a 3-Series right now.

1. My current situation. I'm single, splitting my time living in 2 completely different environments, driving high miles per year. Could I being driving a new S-Class right now? Yes. Would I? No. Life has taught me to think practically. A S-Class is a superb car...but do I really need an S-Class right now? No.

2. I didn't get it to be different, or stand out from the crowd, in fact that exact opposite. I got it because I needed a car that would help me grow my business ventures, and still keep me entertained. Yes, people well below my income level drive my exact car, and in some cases better cars. Good for them. I appreciate a nice things, a 335 is a nice thing.

3. Just because someone has money, doesn't necessarily mean he/she should spend said money without thinking things through. Money comes and goes. It's good to place value on items. Buying an expensive car to put miles on is throwing away perfectly good money. Yes, I like my 335. I would never pay the sticker price for my car. I could buy a pair of Tod's loafers and wear them everyday...but spending more than $150 on shoes is pointless in my mind. Hence, I wear $100 Porsche Design loafers I got on sale.

Also, a calling a luxury item entry level is an oxymoron in my mind.

I loved my 335... It was a 2007 that was paid off in 2009. I drove it until October 2015.

I didn't replace it because I still enjoyed driving it every day and it suited my purposes perfectly. I was also having my first kids and buying a home and all sorts of other good stuff so I completely understand this post.

Just because something is older/cheaper/not as flashy doesn't mean that cost-be-damned it isn't still one of the best tools for the job.

Truth be told I may still be driving that car today if it weren't for wanting to escape from my kids (whom I love dearly) for a week and do a Euro delivery trip with my wife through the swiss and austrian alps which is ultimately what convinced me to pull the trigger and buy the M.

[ASBSECU E93]

Damn - for a quick minute, I thought I was being called a cheap ass

[ASBSECU E93]

Damn - just saw the new tag....Depends, really?!?!

[shoei]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Damn - for a quick minute, I thought I was being called a cheap ass

You are ? It's one of the certainties in life...

Death
Taxes
ASB frugalness aka Scrooge McDuck...

[Banana Hammock]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Damn - just saw the new tag....Depends, really?!?!

At least you're not being accused of being cheap.

Depends are some premo diapers.

[ASBSECU E93]

Hey shoei - Tractors cost WAY more than a basic 3 series....just sayin

Besides - Todd shoes aren't southern country appropriate...

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by se15679875

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

I think....and this is no knock on him-

His family is wealthy. The cars are obviously his parents or someone's. I respect that he doesn't want to leach off them completely and at least live grounded.

I'm trying not to stereotype him but some of my middle eastern friends are extremely affluent, and drive lower end bimmers/MB. Their folks however- how rolls royces/lambos/ferraris etc

Just my .02

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by se15679875

that's all great but I don't believe you bro. I think you're in over your head trying to project a version of yourself on these forums that you're not. People as financially successful as you claim to be aren't so forthright about it on car forums. They're on here, but they stay low key.

You're delusional.

[se15679875]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

That's BS ! Aatish is my friend and I saw his cars (even his GF) and know of what he is able or not .
He is "NOT" talking BS ! "YOU" are talking BS .

"I know you are but what am I!" What are we 3?

Don't even get me started on you Mr. "I (unsuccessfully) mack on/flirt with every woman that posts in Bimmerpost OT"

You'd think after years of unrequited attention from these women you'd get the hint

[shoei]

Originally Posted by duck fat

At least you're not being accused of being cheap.

Depends are some premo diapers.

Ironically, he has been known to wear Depends as well...

Trouble controlling bowels at that certain age demographic and all...

[se15679875]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

You're delusional.

"Guys people who are uber successful actually waste hours of their day posting on bimmerpost OT and casually humble brag about it"

Right, I'm delusional

[ASBSECU E93]

Is this the ghost of banned past...??

[ASBSECU E93]

Hey shoei - I can't hear you over there with my bad hearing and all....come a little closer so I can smack you with this depends

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by se15679875

"I know you are but what am I!" What are we 3?

Don't even get me started on you Mr. "I (unsuccessfully) mack on/flirt with every woman that posts in Bimmerpost OT"

You'd think after years of unrequited attention from these women you'd get the hint

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