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1 year old Audi Q5 being charged £11k for wear and tear :-(
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Strider590 wrote: »You know that's complete BS, because social status is the primary driver behind vehicle choice. Social status is ALL about the perception of what other people think.............
I know very few people who bought a car to impress the neighbours or show off (there are some though, and that alone is a bit sad).
Most non-car people tend to rely on adverts (which is why they are all aspirational - fancy holidays, lovely scenic drives, outdoor activities), or reviews. You don't need to know anything about cars to be more impressed by a whatcar review of a BMW 3 series than a Skoda Fabia.
Or they might just pick a brand that's regarded as prestige and they like the look of. I also know a few people who have no idea what they drive, because they just don't care.
I also know quite a few people who feel they are superior for driving an older car because they are avoiding the ratrace of sheeple.
I drive an old car because I can't afford a newer one. I drive a school-run mobile because I have kids.0 -
What a load of BS, I drive a newish Honda because I can afford to pay cash and want a decent car with comfort and reliability, I could not give a toss about social status or what other people think about what I drive, you really are a narrow minded individual.Strider590 wrote: »You know that's complete BS, because social status is the primary driver behind vehicle choice. Social status is ALL about the perception of what other people think.............0 -
Hermione_Granger wrote: »Why does his girlfriend working at an Audi dealership mean that he knows that everyone who buys an Audi is "obnoxious"?
Motorguy has it spot on.
If in doubt, have a quick look at some of Strider's other posts and you should soon see what I mean.
As your user names suggests that you drive or like BMW cars, have a quick look at what Strider thinks of BMW drivers:
They are all potential fraudsters.
They are all "knobs"
Most BMW drivers don't know how to drive properly
and most BMW drivers are clueless morons
Now do you still wonder why I described someone as arrogant & ignorant when they refer to others as "obnoxious, clueless, fraudsters, morons and knobs" simply because of their choice of car?
Before you ask, no, I don't own an Audi or BMW and I've never even driven one.
ok thanks for that, I was just looking at the post, didn't realise Strider has a history on here.
Got to say his comments about BMW drivers made me laugh. Yes I do have a BMW, it's 20 years old, was very cheap and it's more of a project car. During the week I drive a simple 10 year old 206
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Strider590 wrote: »
You know that's complete BS, because social status is the primary driver behind vehicle choice. Social status is ALL about the perception of what other people think.............
Nope. Not for me. You must have some god awful friends if EVERYONE you know is motivated only to buy cars to impress other people.
Cant think of anyone in my social group / friends / work colleagues / family who drive a car to impress others.
Sorry your friends are so shallow.Strider590 wrote: »
Someone buys a "nice car", they may know sweet FA about cars, so what exactly defined their idea of a "nice car"?
Nice spec, all the toys they want, fulfills their requirements, is within the budget they have set themselves?
Seems a fairly standard approach to me?Strider590 wrote: »
Who at some point in the mid-80's decided that the crappy BMW 3 series back then was a "luxury" car? It was awful car, but if you wanted to be a step above everyone else, you had to have one and BMW have been playing on that for several decades now.
For a time they were a bit different, something new, and they held their value well. You might have paid a bit extra but they lasted longer and they were worth more come resale time.Strider590 wrote: »
I think people like to believe they are individuals, the illusion of individuality, the illusion of freedom, when actually they're just the same as everyone else.
Please make your mind up! You told us on the previous page that people were trying to be the same as everyone else! At least have a reconciled consistent view!Strider590 wrote: »
I sit and I watch and I laugh at the majority of the human race who just spend their entire lives trying to be the same as everyone else.0 -
What a load of BS, I drive a newish Honda because I can afford to pay cash and want a decent car with comfort and reliability, I could not give a toss about social status or what other people think about what I drive, you really are a narrow minded individual.
Hes judging others by his own standards of insecurity.
If his life was as wholly reconciled as hes letting on, not one !!!! would he give about what other people did or what they they drove or how they drove what they drove!0 -
Strider590 wrote: »
Who at some point in the mid-80's decided that the crappy BMW 3 series back then was a "luxury" car? It was awful car, but if you wanted to be a step above everyone else, you had to have one and BMW have been playing on that for several decades now.
Got to agree with you here - I bought a new 3 series in the mid 90s because it was something I thought I always wanted.
How disappointed was I? Granted - it had no squeeks or rattles but it also had no radio, everything was an option and driving enjoyment was non-existant.0 -
bertiewhite wrote: »Got to agree with you here - I bought a new 3 series in the mid 90s because it was something I thought I always wanted.
How disappointed was I? Granted - it had no squeeks or rattles but it also had no radio, everything was an option and driving enjoyment was non-existant.
I think things have moved on a tad - AFAIK a radio is now a standard fitment on all BMWs.
As for everything being an option - that's exactly how many BMW enthusiasts want it.
That way you can spec a car almost exactly how you want it.
A car with everything may well have some features that are totally unwanted.
I had that problem with LandRover - I wanted an HSE model but without the compulsory glass sunroof - I even offered to pay extra NOT to have it.
The slide below the glass was not effective enough at keeping out stray light so I had to use black card and gaffer tape in an attempt to keep all the unwanted light from getting in.
I suggest you go and have a look at the current 3 series.0 -
Now we have established that people who drive expensive cars are not bothered about other people who drive equally expensive cars, but are somewhat disparaging of the people who can't afford them (who in turn are envious of people who can afford to run expensive cars.....)-
What exactly is £11,000 of wear and tear on an Audi that has only done 13,500 miles?I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
(except air quality and Medical Science)0 -
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I drive a Volvo.
It's all about status and the neighbours for me. I want them to think I've turned into an old fart.
(Actually it was all about the seats. Proving I have indeed turned into an old fart.)0
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