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Title: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on October 19, 2009, 02:57:20 PM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.
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Post by: disturbia on October 19, 2009, 02:58:30 PM
sometimes it appears the car you drive shows what a success you actually aren't.

i dont understand why being in debt = success
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Post by: Butterbean on October 19, 2009, 02:59:26 PM
No
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Post by: HTexan on October 19, 2009, 03:08:58 PM
no, i known people with very nice cars/SUVs and they live in shacks and can't afford gas.
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Post by: Emmortal on October 19, 2009, 03:09:47 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Sam Walton once when I was fairly young (8 or 9'sh), he pulled up to the Strawberry Festival in a 1970's beat up pick up truck.  Most rich people don't spend their money on frivlous things such as cars (some do of course) because they got rich by knowing how to save their money.

Judging someones success by the car they drive is quite stupid.  There are thousands of Armenians running around in leased BMW and Mercedes that are burried to the hilt in debt but have the outward appearance of being wealthy.
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Post by: Ursus on October 19, 2009, 03:09:57 PM
I drive a Ford Mondeo and I am equally as unsuccessful as my car suggests
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Post by: body88 on October 19, 2009, 03:12:15 PM
no, i known people with very nice cars/SUVs and they live in shacks and can't afford gas.


So you're saying that you know people who drive 60-100K + cars that live in "shacks"?  I've yet to meet someone who drives a 80,000 car that does not make good money.  Nine times out of 10, if you see a person driving a really expensive car, they are pretty successfull.  A three series BWM is an entry level car, ant not considered "nice" by any stretch of the imagination.  So yes, if you consider 30k cars "nice" nad "exclusive" then perhaps you could judge differently....but when you get into the 60 grand + range, that goes out the window.
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Post by: Mr Nobody on October 19, 2009, 03:13:18 PM
No
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Post by: body88 on October 19, 2009, 03:14:18 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Sam Walton once when I was fairly young (8 or 9'sh), he pulled up to the Strawberry Festival in a 1970's beat up pick up truck.  Most rich people don't spend their money on frivlous things such as cars (some do of course) because they got rich by knowing how to save their money.

Judging someones success by the car they drive is quite stupid.  There are thousands of Armenians running around in leased BMW and Mercedes that are burried to the hilt in debt but have the outward appearance of being wealthy.


Hogwash.  If you're making over a million per year, or even 200 - 300k per year, a 75k car is nothing.  Drive around any weathy area in any state, and you aint going to find driveways will of fords and hondas.  You'll see big sedans and expensive suv's + sports cars.  The guy you speak of is an exception, not the rule, because most wealthy people do have very nice automobiles.
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Post by: _bruce_ on October 19, 2009, 03:24:43 PM
No way...

...unless it's Bentley, Ferrari, etc. - though none can tell for sure if it's really theirs and if they've worked hard for it...
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: HTexan on October 19, 2009, 03:31:34 PM
So you're saying that you know people who drive 60-100K + cars that live in "shacks"?  I've yet to meet someone who drives a 80,000 car that does not make good money.  Nine times out of 10, if you see a person driving a really expensive car, they are pretty successfull.  A three series BWM is an entry level car, ant not considered "nice" by any stretch of the imagination.  So yes, if you consider 30k cars "nice" nad "exclusive" then perhaps you could judge differently....but when you get into the 60 grand + range, that goes out the window.

I'm saying i nice is 55-70 range. My Range Rover Sport was a tad over 65 grand, i wouldn't buy a more $$$ car then that. It is just excessive for a daily driver IMO.
So wrong, a person can work only for their car. I known people.
FYI, i think 3-series is a nice car, the current gen kind-of sucks tho. Yet, I am more of a SUV/truck or 60-70 muscle car guy tho.
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Post by: Tapeworm on October 19, 2009, 03:32:54 PM
Financial success is measured by how little priority you give money.
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Post by: disturbia on October 19, 2009, 03:36:04 PM
Financial success is measured by how little priority you give money.

ooooo such confusciousments
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Post by: no one on October 19, 2009, 03:38:25 PM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

dont think so.
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Post by: Meso_z on October 19, 2009, 03:40:28 PM
Unfortunately women do measure a mans "success" by the car he drives.
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Post by: noworries on October 19, 2009, 03:41:24 PM
My mom always said my uncle was a show-off because of the cars he had like a Rolls and a Testarossa.  My mom was a bank executive for one of the largest banks in California and she drove an Audi and then a Z car and finally a MB 450 SLC then she died.  Up until I was in Jr. High she only drove a VW.  One of her clients was a millionaire many times over and drove Fiats (he collected them).  Some people like to show off what they have and others like to show-off because they really don't have and want to give that illusion
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: ToxicAvenger on October 19, 2009, 03:43:16 PM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

any moron with decent credit here in the USA can get a nice car....unless they paid for it in cash...

i measure success by education level and where a person lives...
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Post by: BayGBM on October 19, 2009, 03:57:29 PM
any moron with decent credit here in the USA can get a nice car....unless they paid for it in cash...

i measure success by education level and where a person lives...

Ditto. Some people are really into cars; others are not.   A very wealthy person who is not a car aficionado might be very content driving his Ford Taurus or Toyota Camry.  Similarly, a person of modest means who is really into cars could put most of his resources into a having a nice car but have little else in life.  The same can be said of jewelry, clothes, etc.

I measure success by education (my bias) and the choices one makes in life.
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Post by: wikkedonez on October 19, 2009, 04:08:51 PM
A lot of idiots get leased cars and can't afford the payments anyway. :-\
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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 04:12:48 PM
muhahhhaah all you guys talking about repayments pffft  :-*
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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 04:19:30 PM
A lot of idiots get leased cars and can't afford the payments anyway. :-\
I suppose if some bimbo falls for it whos laughing then  ;)
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Wiggs on October 19, 2009, 04:21:03 PM
No because in America morons overextend themselves and get their dreamcars they can't afford.  So I'm no longer impressed by benz or BMW.  I gotta see somthing that really blows my mind (especially here in Vegas) I saw a Rolls Royce Phantom at work last week fucking beautiful car. I was impressed.  Saw  Massarati on the freeway, I was impressed.
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Post by: Hulkster on October 19, 2009, 04:24:35 PM
Quote
i dont understand why being in debt = success

because some debt is good debt.

I drive a relatively nice car (Ford Escape bought brand new)- (that will be all paid off in two years) after which I should be able to get at least 5 more years of driving payment free.

I have a mortgage (own my own house) but that won't be paid off for a while lol

If I was making the shit wage I used to be making before I got a real job, I wouldn't have my own house or my own nice car.

but I had to incur some debt to do it..

so, sometimes, debt can be good.

Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 19, 2009, 04:25:53 PM
Success is objective. I consider myself successful. My wife makes 6 figures, I stay at home and take care of the house and a 5 year old daughter, go to the gym whenever I want, eat whatever I want ( and stay in decent shape), and besides our van and home, we are debt free. That allows us to take whatever vacations or time off we want without worrying in most cases if we can afford it or not.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hulkster on October 19, 2009, 04:27:07 PM
the other thing is that to get 'good debt' you need to have good credit.

ie you need to be approved for a mortgage, car loan etc.

you generally don't get approval for these things if you are not earning good money. and pay your bills etc.

so, its sort of an 'indirect' measure.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: MB_722 on October 19, 2009, 04:27:50 PM
No because in America morons overextend themselves and get their dreamcars they can't afford.  So I'm no longer impressed by benz or BMW.  I gotta see somthing that really blows my mind (especially here in Vegas) I saw a Rolls Royce Phantom at work last week fucking beautiful car. I was impressed.  Saw  Massarati on the freeway, I was impressed.

I still love BMW and Benz & I know what you mean.
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Post by: Mr Nobody on October 19, 2009, 04:27:59 PM
the other thing is that to get 'good debt' you need to have good credit.

ie you need to be approved for a mortgage, car loan etc.

you generally don't get approval for these things if you are not earning good money. and pay your bills etc.

so, its sort of an 'indirect' measure.
x2
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Post by: pugalist666 on October 19, 2009, 04:30:01 PM
No because in America morons overextend themselves and get their dreamcars they can't afford.  So I'm no longer impressed by benz or BMW.  I gotta see somthing that really blows my mind (especially here in Vegas) I saw a Rolls Royce Phantom at work last week fucking beautiful car. I was impressed.  Saw  Massarati on the freeway, I was impressed.
i saw a black man with a job once , that was impressive
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Post by: Mr Nobody on October 19, 2009, 04:31:50 PM
i saw a black man with a job once , that was impressive
:D
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Post by: #1 Klaus fan on October 19, 2009, 04:33:00 PM
Am I the only one on this forum who doesn't have a car?
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Post by: MB_722 on October 19, 2009, 04:33:57 PM
Am I the only one on this forum who doesn't have a car?

I doubt it. I bet some don't even have a bicycle.

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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 04:34:40 PM
I doubt it. I bet some don't even have a bicycle.


mass 04 comes to mind
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Post by: #1 Klaus fan on October 19, 2009, 04:35:17 PM
I doubt it. I bet some don't even have a bicycle.



Yay, I have a 10-year-old bike.  :D :D :D
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Post by: Parker on October 19, 2009, 04:45:09 PM
No. A person could have a nice car, could have poor health. If you know anything about the tuner industry, there are  a lot guys who have hooked up cars, spend thousands of dollars in them,  ut are eating Raman noodles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, just to afford the new turbo for their car.

That 325 is the base model 3 series, the 135i costs more.

Many people put priority in their cars, becuase it can the first thing a person sees. For instance, I had a 1987 Ford Taurus, that I nicknamed "Birth Control"... It had been in several accidents, the hood popped up, and on cold days the locks would unlocked by themselves . Also the rear dampers would collapse when it was cold. I could never take a date out in that. I then got a new car.

But I never wanted to be judged on what I drove, only on who I was.

Sidney Pointe (sp) had said some to the effect that success is when you as father can look at your kids and see that you have done your Job as a father. I agree.
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Post by: noworries on October 19, 2009, 04:47:18 PM
any moron with decent credit here in the USA can get a nice car....unless they paid for it in cash...

i measure success by education level and where a person lives...

There are thousands of unemployed college grads and eve homeless.  education means nothing in the job market unless you go ot and actually use what you have education in and even that you are not guaranteed anything.  I never went to college (a year total in J.C.) but most people would consider me pretty successful (at least in my prime).  I still do very well considering everything.  And plenty of people live in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Laguna Beach and other very prominent areas that have filed bankruptcy or are in serious debt.  I think you measure success by each persons individuality.  Take for example Goodrum.  Goodrum considers himself successful when making $2000 last year and maybe $1000 a month now.  To most of us that is ghetto-feed.  But, to him he is in heaven.  So each person is successful in his own right
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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 04:48:04 PM
There are thousands of unemployed college grads and eve homeless.  education means nothing in the job market unless you go ot and actually use what you have education in and even that you are not guaranteed anything.  I never went to college (a year total in J.C.) but most people would consider me pretty successful (at least in my prime).  I still do very well considering everything.  And plenty of people live in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Laguna Beach and other very prominent areas that have filed bankruptcy or are in serious debt.  I think you measure success by each persons individuality.  Take for example Goodrum.  Goodrum considers himself successful when making $2000 last year and maybe $1000 a month now.  To most of us that is ghetto-feed.  But, to him he is in heaven.  So each person is successful in his own right
not exactly biased here are we?
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Post by: uberman09 on October 19, 2009, 04:53:05 PM
Success is objective. I consider myself successful. My wife makes 6 figures, I stay at home and take care of the house and a 5 year old daughter, go to the gym whenever I want, eat whatever I want ( and stay in decent shape), and besides our van and home, we are debt free. That allows us to take whatever vacations or time off we want without worrying in most cases if we can afford it or not.

dont u feel like a man-toy or a neutered "half" Man for not having a job?  :-\
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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 04:53:59 PM
dont u feel like a man-toy or a neutered "half" Man for not having a job?  :-\
jealous?
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Post by: uberman09 on October 19, 2009, 04:54:38 PM
looks like you dont have a job either  :)
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Post by: Wiggs on October 19, 2009, 04:55:48 PM
Success is objective. I consider myself successful. My wife makes 6 figures, I stay at home and take care of the house and a 5 year old daughter, go to the gym whenever I want, eat whatever I want ( and stay in decent shape), and besides our van and home, we are debt free. That allows us to take whatever vacations or time off we want without worrying in most cases if we can afford it or not.

More power to you.  I could never do it.  I have to make my own money.  Ultimately it's both's money but it's gotta have my name on it.
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Post by: Royalty on October 19, 2009, 07:10:00 PM
I may take some flack for this....but here it goes


I notice many of you are basing success by how you compare with others. Like life's a competition. A race to get money, diplomas, material items (these things aren't bad mind you)


But....


I feel every person is put here for a reason. If you accomplish what you were put here to do....you are successful (even if you aren't the most highly educated, or you don't live in Beverly hills, or you aren't a pro athlete)
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Post by: jaejonna on October 19, 2009, 07:14:58 PM
I can get my dick sucked by a hot ass girl withing 30 min.= success
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Post by: bigdumbbell on October 19, 2009, 07:16:51 PM
i wanted a bentley i could afford so i got a 1994   last year     lol
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Post by: Palpatine Q on October 19, 2009, 07:19:58 PM
Success is measured by how many hot women you have fucked, and how many times you have fucked them.

Bonus points for anal and facials
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Post by: noworries on October 19, 2009, 07:41:14 PM
not exactly biased here are we?

Not biased just stating facts.  I hated school. I knew very early on I aint making my money with my brains.  Strange though nowadays I am actually making my money from my brains but that isn't from school but from experience.  In some instances a nice car is important because it is a first impression thing.  Real Estate agents should have nice cars.  Cause they are driving people who may buy something off them around and they need to exude success.  these people are not going to see your bank account or your house, or how you live but they re going to see and be in your car.  So a nice car is a must.
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Post by: bigdumbbell on October 19, 2009, 07:54:43 PM
Not biased just stating facts.  I hated school. I knew very early on I aint making my money with my brains.  Strange though nowadays I am actually making my money from my brains but that isn't from school but from experience.  In some instances a nice car is important because it is a first impression thing.  Real Estate agents should have nice cars.  Cause they are driving people who may buy something off them around and they need to exude success.  these people are not going to see your bank account or your house, or how you live but they re going to see and be in your car.  So a nice car is a must.
entry level housing is where it's at. and to drive in those hoods, you dont need to arrive like a gangsta
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Post by: Signifying Monkey on October 19, 2009, 07:55:36 PM
entry level housing is where it's at. and to drive in those hoods, you dont need to arrive like a gangsta

what's it?
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Post by: ManBearPig... on October 19, 2009, 08:03:44 PM
No. A person could have a nice car, could have poor health. If you know anything about the tuner industry, there are  a lot guys who have hooked up cars, spend thousands of dollars in them,  ut are eating Raman noodles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, just to afford the new turbo for their car.

That 325 is the base model 3 series, the 135i costs more.

Many people put priority in their cars, becuase it can the first thing a person sees. For instance, I had a 1987 Ford Taurus, that I nicknamed "Birth Control"... It had been in several accidents, the hood popped up, and on cold days the locks would unlocked by themselves . Also the rear dampers would collapse when it was cold. I could never take a date out in that. I then got a new car.

But I never wanted to be judged on what I drove, only on who I was.

Sidney Pointe (sp) had said some to the effect that success is when you as father can look at your kids and see that you have done your Job as a father. I agree.


I agree too, but with the new batch of idiots out there, it's much easier to just lease a " 'Lade" than raise a kid.  (no race homo, applies to everyone)
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Post by: ManBearPig... on October 19, 2009, 08:06:03 PM
and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)
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Post by: bigdumbbell on October 19, 2009, 08:07:44 PM
what's it?
$$$
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Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 19, 2009, 08:13:07 PM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

Alex23 actually is wealthy as hell.  My uncles company does his accounting, and needless to say (from what I've over heard) he's making nearly 7 figures...

(Sorry if you'd rather me have kept that quiet Alex!)
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Post by: gordiano on October 19, 2009, 08:18:37 PM
no, i known people with very nice cars/SUVs and they live in shacks and can't afford gas.


Exactly. I know some dumb asses, whose goal in life is to get a "nice ride".  ::) Preferably one they CANNOT afford.



Dude, I was driving by this trailer park neighborhood, and this fucking dude has a decked out H2, with rims and all. No garage to put it in, or anything. Thing is just out there. Lives in a beat up fucking trailer..... fucking car is worth more than his "home".:-\
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Post by: Signifying Monkey on October 19, 2009, 08:19:53 PM
Exactly. I know some dumb asses, whose goal in life is to get a "nice ride".  ::) Preferably one they CANNOT afford.



Dude, I was driving by this trailer park neighborhood, and this fucking dude has a decked out H2, with rims and all. No garage to put it in, or anything. Thing is just out there. Lives in a beat up fucking trailer..... fucking car is worth more than his "home".:-\

You realize HTexan is a "college" kid who claims to own a 70k Range Rover? 
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Post by: gordiano on October 19, 2009, 08:25:10 PM
Success is objective. I consider myself successful. My wife makes 6 figures, I stay at home and take care of the house and a 5 year old daughter, go to the gym whenever I want, eat whatever I want ( and stay in decent shape), and besides our van and home, we are debt free. That allows us to take whatever vacations or time off we want without worrying in most cases if we can afford it or not.

Good for you guys. How do you think the 49ers will fare this next game (against Texans)?
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Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 19, 2009, 08:25:24 PM
Not biased just stating facts.  I hated school. I knew very early on I aint making my money with my brains.  Strange though nowadays I am actually making my money from my brains but that isn't from school but from experience.  In some instances a nice car is important because it is a first impression thing.  Real Estate agents should have nice cars.  Cause they are driving people who may buy something off them around and they need to exude success.  these people are not going to see your bank account or your house, or how you live but they re going to see and be in your car.  So a nice car is a must.

Emphasis should be taken off "Education Level" and put on actual "Education".  Two of the most idiotic people I know have Masters Degrees, they spend day after day at their mediocre jobs making mediocre money.  :-\
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Post by: Alex23 on October 19, 2009, 08:41:49 PM
I grossed about 245k in 2008 but I'm still fat and miserable and all alone posting sureally on the internats.
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Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 19, 2009, 08:43:43 PM
I grossed about 245k in 2008 but I'm still fat and miserable and all alone posting sureally on the internats.

Thought you had a beautiful chocolate soul mate at home?
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Post by: bigdumbbell on October 19, 2009, 08:44:27 PM
I grossed about 245k in 2008 but I'm still fat and miserable and all alone posting sureally on the internats.
yes, sweatheart and some of us are chubby chasers   :)
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: gordiano on October 19, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
You realize HTexan is a "college" kid who claims to own a 70k Range Rover? 

No, I did not. Now, how is this? No offense to HTexan, but he's in school, and yet, here he comes off....how shall I put this....not so bright. He drives a 70k car? Camps out, stands and waits in line for the new Iphone.....et cetera. How is that possible? H,  you gotwealthy folks taking care of you? Are you related to the Bush family?
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Post by: MB_722 on October 19, 2009, 09:24:33 PM
and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)

+1
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Post by: Palpatine Q on October 19, 2009, 09:34:06 PM
what's it?

"IT" is investting in rental properties.
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Post by: Alex23 on October 19, 2009, 09:56:58 PM
yes, sweatheart and some of us are chubby chasers   :)

cHUBBY CHasing is extremely comforting for many reasons.
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Post by: kiwiol on October 19, 2009, 10:21:07 PM
I drive a relatively nice car (Ford Escape bought brand new)- (that will be all paid off in two years) after which I should be able to get at least 5 more years of driving payment free.

Do the license plates say "Ronnie99"?
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Post by: disturbia on October 19, 2009, 10:33:37 PM
Thought you had a beautiful chocolate soul mate at home?

epic skipping the question
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Post by: G o a t b o y on October 19, 2009, 10:40:31 PM
Quote from: disturbia link=topic=302762.msg432692v2#msg4326922 date=1255989510
sometimes it appears the car you drive shows what a success you actually aren't.

i dont understand why being in debt = success


Who the hell goes into debt to buy a car?  Seriously?  Vehicle loans are for L0sers like J0sh.  ::)
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Post by: webcake on October 19, 2009, 11:39:33 PM
Just get your parents to buy you one.....
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 19, 2009, 11:41:04 PM
I measure success by the length of my cock.
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Post by: io856 on October 19, 2009, 11:42:27 PM
Just get your parents to buy you one.....
x2  :D
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Post by: Alex23 on October 19, 2009, 11:44:14 PM
I measure success by the length of my cock.

I measure mine by what sticks at the end of it.
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Post by: webcake on October 19, 2009, 11:44:28 PM
I measure success by the length of my cock.

So your success fluctuates throughout the day?
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Post by: Alex23 on October 19, 2009, 11:51:02 PM
So your success fluctuates throughout the day?

or worse "tucked in" ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=302512.0;attach=344079;image)
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Post by: webcake on October 20, 2009, 12:01:17 AM
or worse "tucked in" ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=302512.0;attach=344079;image)

nzmm looking large and in charge. Hair looking improved too.....
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Post by: disturbia on October 20, 2009, 12:03:32 AM

Who the hell goes into debt to buy a car?  Seriously?  Vehicle loans are for L0sers like J0sh.  ::)

lolol your desperate attempts to grasp at straws to insult me are beyond pathetic now,....you're finished. me>you
I always found it interesting you never ever disputed the fact your wife is a fat, worthless, saggy titted, mega ass hairy faced mud skinned paki piece of crap. 

lolol if vehicle loans are for losers, well, there sure a lot of losers, including you with your loans,..give it up fatty, game over
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:07:27 AM
nzmm looking large and in charge. Hair looking improved too.....

I have a hair update actually..... As I grow it out it is looking much improved. You will all be shocked when I post pics next. And not just because my hair is blonde  :o
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Post by: Signifying Monkey on October 20, 2009, 12:09:57 AM
I have a hair update actually..... As I grow it out it is looking much improved. You will all be shocked when I post pics next. And not just because my hair is blonde  :o

the combover found a new fan!
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Post by: webcake on October 20, 2009, 12:10:44 AM
I have a hair update actually..... As I grow it out it is looking much improved. You will all be shocked when I post pics next. And not just because my hair is blonde  :o

Perhaps it is time you seriously consider growing it out and then rocking the hitler youth haircut. Any self respecting white bb'er should experience this great event at least once!
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:11:57 AM
the combover found a new fan!

You wait and see. I just have a naturally deep hairline.

I will grow back the flowing locks like I had when I was overseas  8)
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Post by: io856 on October 20, 2009, 12:25:46 AM
hey nzmm that pic of you with the eyeliner had me fooled bro... then I thought farrk no way I bet it's breath smells + coarse male skin  :D
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Post by: io856 on October 20, 2009, 12:28:45 AM
Perhaps it is time you seriously consider growing it out and then rocking the hitler youth haircut. Any self respecting white bb'er should experience this great event at least once!
lol you're too funny
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:29:35 AM
hey nzmm that pic of you with the eyeliner had me fooled bro... then I thought farrk no way I bet it's breath smells + coarse male skin  :D

Could be my twin  ;D

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Post by: io856 on October 20, 2009, 12:30:19 AM
hahhahahahha good stuff
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:30:53 AM
Perhaps it is time you seriously consider growing it out and then rocking the hitler youth haircut. Any self respecting white bb'er should experience this great event at least once!

I'm half way there  ;)
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Post by: io856 on October 20, 2009, 12:31:40 AM
did you site inject your bis? they look swole
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Post by: io856 on October 20, 2009, 12:34:54 AM
lesson of the day..

the "i rocked up outta bed dont give shit suck my dick" look gets you pussy at the end of the night

the "tanned, jacked up, muscular, lean" look gets schmoes drooling over you
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:35:06 AM
did you site inject your bis? they look swole

All natural baby!!  ;D
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on October 20, 2009, 12:36:14 AM
lesson of the day..

the "i rocked up outta bed dont give shit suck my dick" look gets you pussy at the end of the night

the "tanned, jacked up, muscular, lean" look gets schmoes drooling over you

Are there things "io856"?
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: @Brandon on October 20, 2009, 01:12:54 AM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

What do you think?

Your highschool reunion.

The fat kid from Bangladesh  
shows up in a Ferrari.

Still fat and dressed in a tablecloth.

He keep taking about foodstamps, his trailer
and his getbig ownings.

You try to talk about the global economy and he
replies: "fuck that globa conomomy stuff, listen to this,
my arms you know they messure 18  inches"
Later his girlfriend shows up
with a "happy parole cake"(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vwt55TQq-3k/SNhZ-fSPigI/AAAAAAAAC6M/5kgernj25B0/s320/trailer_trash.jpg)

He showed up in a Ferrari so....


Still, sometimes you can meassure monetary wealth by
their cars, if someone have 100 expensive cars.
But you cant use it a rule.
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Post by: noworries on October 20, 2009, 03:40:47 AM
What do you think?

Your highschool reunion.

The fat kid from Bangladesh  
shows up in a Ferrari.

Still fat and dressed in a tablecloth.

He keep taking about foodstamps, his trailer
and his getbig ownings.

You try to talk about the global economy and he
replies: "fuck that globa conomomy stuff, listen to this,
my arms you know they messure 18  inches"
Later his girlfriend shows up
with a "happy parole cake"(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vwt55TQq-3k/SNhZ-fSPigI/AAAAAAAAC6M/5kgernj25B0/s320/trailer_trash.jpg)

He showed up in a Ferrari so....


Still, sometimes you can meassure monetary wealth by
their cars, if someone have 100 expensive cars.
But you cant use it a rule.

Johnny Falcon sister at the family reunion.  always fun to see
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Post by: spinnis on October 20, 2009, 04:24:59 AM
The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

Thats one reason why american fucked up the worlds economy..
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Post by: Royalty on October 20, 2009, 04:33:32 AM
Thats one reason why american fucked up the worlds economy..

right, poor stewardship and demanding to buy what is unaffordable
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Post by: ManBearPig... on October 20, 2009, 04:37:14 AM
Thats one reason why american fucked up the worlds economy..

it's also the reason why we're the number 1 economy....
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 06:09:05 AM
Good for you guys. How do you think the 49ers will fare this next game (against Texans)?
Got to get to Schaub or it may be a long day.
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 06:14:30 AM
dont u feel like a man-toy or a neutered "half" Man for not having a job?  :-\
Not really. Being Asian, it's important to us to make sure our family comes first. I gave up a $60,000 a year job just to make sure that my daughter was raised my me and not some housemaid or daycare center. The money isn't that important when family is concerned.
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Post by: uberman09 on October 20, 2009, 06:50:31 AM
1 do you plan on not working at all for the rest of your life?

2 how do your family and hers react when they know you re unemployed and the "woman" of the house?

3 what if you screw your kids education even staying at home with them for years, imagine they get into gangs drugs or anything and arent good at school even if you spent years trying to condition em, wouldnt you consider all of this as a failure?

4 Cant you just read some psychology books about kids that anyone can buy , give em a decent education everyday while keeping working at the same time like tons of people do? You know there are millions of guys who work out, raise their kids properly and yet have jobs rights ? so why cant you do the same?

5 Dont you have other "excuses" for not going to work like every other men?

6 What do other working men think of you? They know that if you dont work you must be doing something else to compensate, like being your wife's bitch at home?

7 If your working wife dies or leaves you, how much money do you have in your bank account? I guess you decided to never break and that you would "always" stay together but...what if shit happens ?
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 10:32:32 AM
1 do you plan on not working at all for the rest of your life?
No. I would go back to work when my daughter is a little older.

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2 how do your family and hers react when they know you re unemployed and the "woman" of the house?
My daughter is great with people, well behaved and smart as hell. They think that it's great that a "man" can take care of the home and kids. Many of the men in the family wished they could swap with me. ;)

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3 what if you screw your kids education even staying at home with them for years, imagine they get into gangs drugs or anything and arent good at school even if you spent years trying to condition em, wouldnt you consider all of this as a failure?
Pretty dumb question. Any parent would consider themselves a failure if that happened to their kid. ::) The statistics are on my side though. Being Asian, expectations are set higher, we excel education, are the higher paid ethic race in the US, and have few that are in prison. So no worries here.

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4 Cant you just read some psychology books about kids that anyone can buy , give em a decent education everyday while keeping working at the same time like tons of people do? You know there are millions of guys who work out, raise their kids properly and yet have jobs rights ? so why cant you do the same?
Good for them. Let them raise their kids the way they want. I choose differently. In my family and my wife's, someone always stayed home. Wife makes way more than I do, so the choice was obvious.

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5 Dont you have other "excuses" for not going to work like every other men?
Bwahaha! Sounds like jealousy here.

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6 What do other working men think of you? They know that if you dont work you must be doing something else to compensate, like being your wife's bitch at home?
Other men wish they could do the same. And you last comment speaks of how you would treat your woman. Sorry you don't see it's about family.

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7 If your working wife dies or leaves you, how much money do you have in your bank account? I guess you decided to never break and that you would "always" stay together but...what if shit happens ?
We both have over 7 figure life insurance policies so dying without money ain't no fear. As for how much I have in the bank......I stay at home so that should give you an idea. And shit happens all the time. I just happen to learn how to control the bad shit as much as possible.I'm the good man that many wives wish their husband was. :D
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Post by: freespirit on October 20, 2009, 10:34:42 AM
No.
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Post by: freespirit on October 20, 2009, 10:37:24 AM
I'm the good man that many wives wish their husband was. :D

Oh really?  ???
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Post by: nicky.smth on October 20, 2009, 10:49:01 AM
This is getbig..Success is defined how shredded your glutes are..WTF is a matter with you peeps..
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 10:50:37 AM
Oh really?  ???
Most working women complain that their husbands don't help out at home. I don't ever hear that. ;)
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Post by: ManBearPig... on October 20, 2009, 10:55:44 AM
Most working women complain that their husbands don't help out at home. I don't ever hear that. ;)

does she come home from work drunk sometimes and beats the shit out of you?
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Post by: Palpatine Q on October 20, 2009, 10:58:30 AM
No. I would go back to work when my daughter is a little older.
My daughter is great with people, well behaved and smart as hell. They think that it's great that a "man" can take care of the home and kids. Many of the men in the family wished they could swap with me. ;)
Pretty dumb question. Any parent would consider themselves a failure if that happened to their kid. ::) The statistics are on my side though. Being Asian, expectations are set higher, we excel education, are the higher paid ethic race in the US, and have few that are in prison. So no worries here.
Good for them. Let them raise their kids the way they want. I choose differently. In my family and my wife's, someone always stayed home. Wife makes way more than I do, so the choice was obvious.
Bwahaha! Sounds like jealousy here.
Other men wish they could do the same. And you last comment speaks of how you would treat your woman. Sorry you don't see it's about family.
We both have over 7 figure life insurance policies so dying without money ain't no fear. As for how much I have in the bank......I stay at home so that should give you an idea. And shit happens all the time. I just happen to learn how to control the bad shit as much as possible.I'm the good man that many wives wish their husband was. :D

Total and complete ownage of a bitter douchebag right there.

Props to you Flip....being a good Dad is the very definition of success
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Post by: The_Punisher on October 20, 2009, 11:16:03 AM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

well, the car you drive sometime rank your status, but it's not always the fucking case. our CEO at my Job is making over 700k, but he's drive a 2010 nissan maxima
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Post by: Man of Steel on October 20, 2009, 11:18:17 AM
Overspending in general is typically due to feelings of entitlement.  

"I deserve it."  (the classic)
"I grew up with very little as a child so I'm gonna get it now as an adult."  
"When I was a kid my parents couldn't afford to give us Christmas gifts so I'm gonna buy that car to honor them."  
"My great-great-great grandfather was enslaved on a cotton plantation so I deserve that new car today."

Someone else already mentioned it, but really it's the illusion of wealth that people seek and not the wealth itself.  Attaining the wealth requires the development of skills via education and plain ole hardwork....illusionites only desire materialism and a fleeting lifestyle and would only break a sweat to attain that next item that gives the appearance of money.  I know folks that will only wear, drive and live in the best regardless of income levels or debt.....if it doesn't have a label they ain't gonna buy it.  These men and women are the types that would happily spend $150 on a designer shirt.  Me, I'd rather spend $25 on a shirt and make it look like a million bucks, but I still believe in a presentable, professional wardrobe because the great unwashed masses are shallow-minded delusionites and need that fashion statement for the sake of security in doing business (actual credentials be damned LOL).  

I have a running joke that in most big corporations the hourly wage collectors and clerks wear more expensive clothes and drive more expensive cars than the majority of executive leadership.....I've seen this at every place I've worked.  
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Post by: Man of Steel on October 20, 2009, 11:18:58 AM
well, the car you drive sometime rank your status, but it's not always the fucking case. our CEO at my Job is making over 700k, but he's drive a 2010 nissan maxima

The average millionaire next door drives a Ford Taurus (or something similar).
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Post by: The_Punisher on October 20, 2009, 11:21:10 AM
No because in America morons overextend themselves and get their dreamcars they can't afford.  So I'm no longer impressed by benz or BMW.  I gotta see somthing that really blows my mind (especially here in Vegas) I saw a Rolls Royce Phantom at work last week fucking beautiful car. I was impressed.  Saw  Massarati on the freeway, I was impressed.


true. the other day, there was a big traffic on interstate where I live. I thought it was a freaking accident until I got near an exit and saw it was a Guy who parked his yellow Lamborghini on the shoulder. he was obviously taken something from the trunk. drivers actually slowdown traffic to peek at the lamborghini
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Post by: Bobby on October 20, 2009, 11:22:59 AM
and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)

that is it...profits rolling in 24hrs a day

does she come home from work drunk sometimes and beats the shit out of you?

lmao ;D

btw i would like to have a sugarmom too :'(
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 11:23:17 AM
does she come home from work drunk sometimes and beats the shit out of you?
That would be cool! She don't drink though.
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Post by: @Brandon on October 20, 2009, 11:31:32 AM
and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)

Good answer.

And props to OldFlip.
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 11:33:55 AM
Total and complete ownage of a bitter douchebag right there.

Props to you Flip....being a good Dad is the very definition of success
Ain't it the truth. There are lots of "dads" out there that have abandoned their children and don't accept the responsibility. Other dad's just come home an expect that mom's take care of everything cause he's too damn tired, even though his wife may have a full time job too. I'm not saying it can't be done, but if both parents are working, someone else is taking care of their kid. We choose to take care of her ourselves.
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Post by: HTexan on October 20, 2009, 11:35:45 AM
The average millionaire next door drives a Ford Taurus (or something similar).
If it a SHO  ;D
Seriously, most drive company cars.
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Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 20, 2009, 11:36:32 AM
You won't ever see me in anything fancier then a 1990's Mercedes.   :)
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 11:38:25 AM
If it a SHO  ;D
Seriously, most drive company cars.
Actually it's pretty true about just driving an average vehicle for the "average" millionaire.

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According to this book, the average millionaire drives a Ford F-150 pickup truck. 80% made their money in one generation, and only 20% had more than 10% of their income come from inheritances. The average millionaire does not drive the latest-year's car, nor does he or she wear expensive clothes. The average millionaire invests around 20% of his or her income annually.
http://blog.lendingclub.com/2007/10/10/incredible-statistics-about-millionaires-in-america/
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Post by: MB_722 on October 20, 2009, 11:41:23 AM
I'd drive this ...  :D

(http://files.mercedes-fans.de/gallery_pictures/2009/10/4e6cb277d1f9d58b6c73a1c7d8c17eac.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29552.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29553.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29554.jpg)

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Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 20, 2009, 11:42:03 AM
I'd drive this ...  :D

(http://files.mercedes-fans.de/gallery_pictures/2009/10/4e6cb277d1f9d58b6c73a1c7d8c17eac.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29552.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29553.jpg)
(http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/img/uploaded/image29554.jpg)



VERY VERY NICE
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on October 20, 2009, 11:43:42 AM
What I've been wanting to do is.... Take a 1980's 300d or something cheap, cut it up a bit (chop the top, etc...), and build a hot rod.  Maybe run a Mercedes V10 engine in it.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Man of Steel on October 20, 2009, 11:45:02 AM
Actually it's pretty true about just driving an average vehicle for the "average" millionaire.


It is true....folks that have earned their wealth are aware of what they are spending and how it impacts their bottom line.  They have money and know it, but aren't at all concerned about letting others know that they do.  When you have genuine wealth you realize it's best to keep it under wraps because the inevitable cluster of piranha will always appears with arms and hands outstretched.  Illusionates and delusionites with no chance of building real wealth life in a fantasy world of designer labels and over-extension always searching for the next "thing to buy" to make them feel better about who they are (or aren't).
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 11:51:58 AM
It is true....folks that have earned their wealth are aware of what they are spending and how it impacts their bottom line.  They have money, they know, but aren't at all concerned about letting others know that they do.  When you have genuine wealth you realize it's best to keep it under wraps because the inevitable cluster of piranha will always appears with arms and hands outstretched.  Illusionates and delusionites with no chance of building real wealth life in a fantasy world of designer labels and over-extension always searching for the next "thing to buy" to make them feel better about who they are (or aren't).
I completely agree. We have no credit card or personal loan debt. We bought our last vehicle on a 48 months no interest program. We have at least 12 months worth of income to pay our monthly bills in savings and the rest in investment and TSP. We don't buy what we can't afford and basically live a conservative life. When we do vacation (every 6 months) we spend cautiously, but still have a great time. I'm more than sure that if we keep saving money, that we will retire with 7 figures.
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 11:57:37 AM
And yes I do really workout, but my hamstrings really suck.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=68537.0
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: body88 on October 20, 2009, 12:17:25 PM
I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:

(http://images.quickblogcast.com/70636-62997/2008_bmw_7_series.jpg)

It's a 100K + ride!
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Palpatine Q on October 20, 2009, 12:22:44 PM
I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:

(http://images.quickblogcast.com/70636-62997/2008_bmw_7_series.jpg)

It's a 100K + ride!

who cares....you don't drive one.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Bobby on October 20, 2009, 12:42:57 PM
with all the millions in the world, what is the point in buying a 100.000 dollar car ???

it still has an engine and four wheels...it doesn't fly, it doesn't drive itself, you still get tickets if you speed.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: body88 on October 20, 2009, 01:00:21 PM
who cares....you don't drive one.

Don't you have some crack to smoke? 
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hereford on October 20, 2009, 01:12:41 PM
Overspending in general is typically due to feelings of entitlement.  

"I deserve it."  (the classic)
"I grew up with very little as a child so I'm gonna get it now as an adult."  
"When I was a kid my parents couldn't afford to give us Christmas gifts so I'm gonna buy that car to honor them."  
"My great-great-great grandfather was enslaved on a cotton plantation so I deserve that new car today."

Someone else already mentioned it, but really it's the illusion of wealth that people seek and not the wealth itself.  Attaining the wealth requires the development of skills via education and plain ole hardwork....illusionites only desire materialism and a fleeting lifestyle and would only break a sweat to attain that next item that gives the appearance of money.  I know folks that will only wear, drive and live in the best regardless of income levels or debt.....if it doesn't have a label they ain't gonna buy it.  These men and women are the types that would happily spend $150 on a designer shirt.  Me, I'd rather spend $25 on a shirt and make it look like a million bucks, but I still believe in a presentable, professional wardrobe because the great unwashed masses are shallow-minded delusionites and need that fashion statement for the sake of security in doing business (actual credentials be damned LOL).  

I have a running joke that in most big corporations the hourly wage collectors and clerks wear more expensive clothes and drive more expensive cars than the majority of executive leadership.....I've seen this at every place I've worked.  

Cool post.

I had a neighbor where I used to live that had an Escalade, with the shiny spoke wheels and everything. Bitch was on full WIC, TANF, kids got free lunch and everything yet she had a new car with a multi-thousand dollar stereo system in it. Also knew an illegal mexican that had a late-model Honda. It was a way nicer car than I drive and shit, I was making literally like 6 times more than him. Nothing like having a nice newer car when you live in section 8 housing.

Point is, ANYONE can get a sweet ride these days. They will loan to anyone.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: noworries on October 20, 2009, 02:00:41 PM
Here is one.  My uncle Joe who lives here in Vegas is a hugely successful businessman and millionaire many times over (owned Don Miquel Mexican Food, Nemos, Lionstone Distilleries and other companies but made many more millions in the t-shirt industry).  He drives a 2006 Cadillac (the smaller one)  nothing special and his wife drives a Buick something.  I was helping them sell some jewelry they didn't want anymore.  I have a 13.5 carat diamond in a 15 carat ring (pic included).  They want $200,000.00 for it.  I set them up with a buyer here in vegas and they went.  I guess as soon as they left the guy calls me.  He say to me "I thought you uncle had money.  He drove up in some car and had on jeans and a t-shirt with tennis shoes.  He comes in and I was talking to a guy and I didn't know who he was and he interrupted me while I was with this other person.  He waited around for about 10 minutes and he left".  Are you sure the diamond was even real.  He sure doesn't look like he was doing that great".  (it was something like that)  Well I told him who he was then my uncle called me.  He starts telling me the guy had him waiting in the lobby with the ring and several other pieces he had.  He said he was listening to the guys talking to the person he was with and they guy was offering nothing for jewelry and said he didn't have the money to buy his diamond.  Anyway, you don't have to look the part to have alot of money.  Anyone who know Pete G. knows how much money he has and he only wore jeans and t-shirts and tennis shoes. 

So you can not always judge a book by it's cover.  By the way any of the Getbig millionaires who need a nice ring for their wife get ahold of me, we still have the ring
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 02:07:03 PM
I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:

(http://images.quickblogcast.com/70636-62997/2008_bmw_7_series.jpg)

It's a 100K + ride!
Seen lots of vids where they drive that car in the Middle East. Then use it for "drifting".........
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
Cool post.

I had a neighbor where I used to live that had an Escalade, with the shiny spoke wheels and everything. Bitch was on full WIC, TANF, kids got free lunch and everything yet she had a new car with a multi-thousand dollar stereo system in it. Also knew an illegal mexican that had a late-model Honda. It was a way nicer car than I drive and shit, I was making literally like 6 times more than him. Nothing like having a nice newer car when you live in section 8 housing.

Point is, ANYONE can get a sweet ride these days. They will loan to anyone.
My neighbor had one too..............then it got repoed and a little later his house foreclosed.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: body88 on October 20, 2009, 02:14:50 PM
Seen lots of vids where they drive that car in the Middle East. Then use it for "drifting".........

The LI is over 100k  Nice drift car.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 02:15:57 PM

So you can not always judge a book by it's cover.  By the way any of the Getbig millionaires who need a nice ring for their wife get ahold of me, we still have the ring
Something that kills me is when females "compare" diamond wedding rings with each other and whose ever is bigger indicates that their husband loves them more than her peers. ::) Poor schmoe is probably paying out the ass for the ring, and is still trying to keep up his wife's lifestyle.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 20, 2009, 02:19:55 PM
Something that kills me is when females "compare" diamond wedding rings with each other and whose ever is bigger indicates that their husband loves them more than her peers. ::) Poor schmoe is probably paying out the ass for the ring, and is still trying to keep up his wife's lifestyle.


i laugh at guys who actually marry women that have that attitude.  They are in for a life that I sure as hell wouldn't want.  Idiots.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Signifying Monkey on October 20, 2009, 02:20:13 PM
Seen lots of vids where they drive that car in the Middle East. Then use it for "drifting".........

You must have tons of free time to watch "lots of vids"
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 02:21:39 PM
You must have tons of free time to watch "lots of vids"
Yep. I live a pretty comfortable life.  :-*
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hulkster on October 20, 2009, 02:32:05 PM
Do the license plates say "Ronnie99"?

I wish 8)
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: lax on October 20, 2009, 02:38:04 PM
It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

a very common, sad story
its what most people do and aspire to
which is why thay are terminally in debt
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Alex23 on October 20, 2009, 04:21:36 PM
a very common, sad story
its what most people do and aspire to
which is why thay are terminally in debt

Don't assume shit "laxactive"...

I graduated college at 23 with a Master's in CS, first job out of college I started at 92k... that was 1999 during the .com boom, in the Bay Area, add 4 rounds of stock options, a company that went public (Informatica), enough money to retire 5 years later, never took a paycut and had raises / bonuses every year; do the math, but I think the whole concept isn't something you can put your arms around, it's beyond your comfort zone, a financial reality you don't even know exists.

I worked my ass off for the last 10 years, came out of college with 90k in debt, my parents didn't give me a dime...

Regarding posting about all this on here, the house, the cars, the money... most of the time it's for fun but also to inspire others and show that it's possible, even at 33yo to work hard and have assets... without being a drug dealer or being "neegar rich" (no offense)..
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Parker on October 20, 2009, 04:39:53 PM
Seen lots of vids where they drive that car in the Middle East. Then use it for "drifting".........
Driting a 7 series, highly stupid, it's a limo. And RPF, finding a Mercedes V10, would be like finding a Yugo with a V12, they don't exist, unless you built the engine or did a engine swap with another manufacturer.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hulkster on October 20, 2009, 04:44:18 PM
Quote
most of the time it's for fun but also to inspire others and show that it's possible, even at 33yo to work hard and have assets... without being a drug dealer or being "neegar rich" (no offense)..

yup. its possible but not easy. my parents are quite proud that I have a nice house and car and I am doing it all on my own.

now, I have to find a rich chick with big tits, a full bush and no gag reflex and I am set.. ;D
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Ex Coelis on October 20, 2009, 05:20:15 PM
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Signifying Monkey on October 20, 2009, 05:22:18 PM
Yep. I live a pretty comfortable life.  :-*

Yep. The life of a woman.  :-*
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Ex Coelis on October 20, 2009, 05:36:37 PM
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: CalvinH on October 20, 2009, 06:25:18 PM
My Maserrati does 185,I lost my licence and now I don't drive
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 20, 2009, 06:35:14 PM
Yep. The life of a woman. :-*
Yep. Without all the drama. Get to stay home play some PS3, watch movies whenever I want, sleep in, not deal with commuting, eat good food and not answer to anybody or worry if I'll get fired. ;D I'm cool with that.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Palpatine Q on October 20, 2009, 07:01:46 PM
My Maserrati does 185,I lost my licence and now I don't drive

I go to parties...sometimes until four

It's hard to leave when you can't find the door
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: ChristopherA on October 20, 2009, 07:12:51 PM
I go to parties...sometimes until four

It's hard to leave when you can't find the door
Its hard to handle this fortune and fame.Everybodies so differant I havent changed.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Alex23 on October 20, 2009, 07:15:38 PM
I go to parties...sometimes until four

It's hard to leave when you can't find the door

I don't wanna bitch but I lost my rolex in the hottub inside my private jet.... or couldn've been one of the 7 hookers I flew back from Vegas with... go figure...


;D
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: CalvinH on October 20, 2009, 07:29:55 PM
Its hard to handle this fortune and fame.Everybodies so differant I havent changed.


They say I'm crazy but I have a good time.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Pecs on October 21, 2009, 06:23:35 AM
A BIG NO
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Man of Steel on October 21, 2009, 09:25:14 AM
Don't assume shit "laxactive"...

I graduated college at 23 with a Master's in CS, first job out of college I started at 92k... that was 1999 during the .com boom, in the Bay Area, add 4 rounds of stock options, a company that went public (Informatica), enough money to retire 5 years later, never took a paycut and had raises / bonuses every year; do the math, but I think the whole concept isn't something you can put your arms around, it's beyond your comfort zone, a financial reality you don't even know exists.

I worked my ass off for the last 10 years, came out of college with 90k in debt, my parents didn't give me a dime...

Regarding posting about all this on here, the house, the cars, the money... most of the time it's for fun but also to inspire others and show that it's possible, even at 33yo to work hard and have assets... without being a drug dealer or being "neegar rich" (no offense)..

That's pretty awesome Alex.  I too paid my way through school....every dime of it.  Now I didn't earn have what you did on my first job out of school LOL, but I've built and built over the years.  Within my field (analytics) I won't ever earn the huge dollars....I'm honest about that.  Still, what you posted is possible if you have the intellect to develop the skillset and couple it with the ability to communicate.  I can communicate, but unfortunatley I'm just not the smartest in the bunch LOL!  I pushed forward and have been successful (relative term of course), but again it is possible to do what you did if you bust ass and the stars align a bit LOL.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Alex23 on October 21, 2009, 04:13:58 PM
That's pretty awesome Alex.  I too paid my way through school....every dime of it.  Now I didn't earn have what you did on my first job out of school LOL, but I've built and built over the years.  Within my field (analytics) I won't ever earn the huge dollars....I'm honest about that.  Still, what you posted is possible if you have the intellect to develop the skillset and couple it with the ability to communicate.  I can communicate, but unfortunatley I'm just not the smartest in the bunch LOL!  I pushed forward and have been successful (relative term of course), but again it is possible to do what you did if you bust ass and the stars align a bit LOL.


Thanks Man, I firmly beleive the starts do aling when you bust your ass for a consistent period of time.

what ype of analytics you work on? Financial?
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hulkster on October 21, 2009, 07:50:43 PM
it takes time sometimes to land a 'real job' too. and thats when you start earning real money.

when I graduated university (biology) and then did a post grad 1 year progam at a local college, it took a year get a job in my feild. getting in was highly competitive. thats just life.

During that time, I worked a crappy retail job while applying for jobs in my feild.

Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Alex23 on October 21, 2009, 07:53:42 PM
it takes time sometimes to land a 'real job' too. and thats when you start earning real money.

when I graduated university (biology) and then did a post grad 1 year progam at a local college, it took a year get a job in my feild. getting in was highly competitive. thats just life.

During that time, I worked a crappy retail job while applying for jobs in my feild.


Glad to hear you're working in your field brother... biology/chemistry is a cool field. I originally started my major in biochem. Unfortunately I've been programming since I was 11yo... so when little contract and opportunities showed up I sold out and switched my major to Electrical enginnering.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: Hulkster on October 21, 2009, 08:17:29 PM
what I did at university (bio) sort of lead me into what I did at the post grad (environmental engineering). I became interested in water and wastewater treatment (which is all biology and chemistry) and I landed a spot in that feild..

the prospects directly out of university for those with a bio bachelor's degree in my area were not that great. you need a masters or PhD to get anything decent directly in biology.

otherwise, your stuck working in a lab for $10 per hour on contract work for the rest of your life..

not good..

Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: alejandro_torres on October 21, 2009, 09:28:51 PM
I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:

(http://images.quickblogcast.com/70636-62997/2008_bmw_7_series.jpg)

It's a 100K + ride!

my dad has the 2006 730d... nice ride.. love it

about the cars... it does show how much money you got or you can show others you have... but there are exeptions. one of my friends, his parents own 90% of the transport biz in paraguay, so he is a millionare many times over and over and over.. he just won a "Licitacion" to work with the state of 10 million dolars a year for 5 years with itaipu and won the gambling "licitacion" too.. which gives free 9 million a month... and he drives a bmw 318 97...
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: dyslexic on October 21, 2009, 09:55:29 PM
People always think this is an expensive car. Maybe it was years ago...

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/tricepora/laterk.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: big14 on October 22, 2009, 04:10:48 AM
my dad has the 2006 730d... nice ride.. love it

about the cars... it does show how much money you got

Yes in your country pakistan, they cant even afford to rent a car for 1hour the rule applies.
In a normal country it is different, ask daddy to send you to school in UK or something.
Alex23s hummer is from 1996 it is hardly anything to speak about, something weird about that guy.
Lots of selpromotion in this thread, amusing.
But Sevaste was even funnier posting a pic of himself wearing a Romanian suit in the getbig millionaire
thread. seva never even had a car in his entire life.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: alejandro_torres on October 22, 2009, 05:02:44 AM
Yes in your country pakistan, they cant even afford to rent a car for 1hour the rule applies.
In a normal country it is different, ask daddy to send you to school in UK or something.
Alex23s hummer is from 1996 it is hardly anything to speak about, something weird about that guy.
Lots of selpromotion in this thread, amusing.
But Sevaste was even funnier posting a pic of himself wearing a Romanian suit in the getbig millionaire
thread. seva never even had a car in his entire life.


actually is paraguay...

been to school in the states for a year... hated it... the kinda started college there but hated it more... one of my friend is at london right now and says all its got is a shitty weather.. so i rather live in pakistan paraguay... :)
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: webcake on October 22, 2009, 05:06:06 AM
If you have more than 1 decent car, it's fair to say (well hopefully, anyway) that you have a bit of coin.
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: hipolito mejia on October 22, 2009, 05:06:25 AM
actually is paraguay...

been to school in the states for a year... hated it... the kinda started college there but hated it more... one of my friend is at london right now and says all its got is a shitty weather.. so i rather live in pakistan paraguay... :)

Eres (sos) paraguayan?
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: io856 on October 22, 2009, 05:08:13 AM
If you have more than 1 decent car, it's fair to say (well hopefully, anyway) that you have a bit of coin.
hehe I know of this one businessman who has many a fancy car yet has personal debts of up to $12 mill  ;D

but what having fancy cars tells the person IS SUCCESSFUL because SUCCESS is getting what you want and what other people desire got nothing to do with the means(debt) to get there
Title: Re: Do you measure success by the car someone drives?
Post by: alejandro_torres on October 22, 2009, 05:08:45 AM
Eres (sos) paraguayan?

si soy