I'm glad I was born poor.

Props to you for knowing what's good for you and being able to depend on yourself at a young age. Enjoy your accomplishments in good health.

 

This again?

 

The 355 is like 50-60k, sorry to burst your delusional bubble but anyone with a half decent job can afford that in the US, especially on payments. I'm willing to bet those construction workers sitting on the tail gate, drove trucks worth more.

 

Yup.. I have been asked many times "how do you afford such a car?". I ask them the same question about their brand new fully loaded lexus SUV.

 

Could this come off sounding any more elitist? So if I get this right, unless you drive a 458 another persons Ferrari isn't good enough? I think you missed the whole point of his post. There are plenty of people out there who could financially wipe their ass with the check used to purchase a 458. Some of those people never worked a day in their life for the honor to do so.

I have a 100 times more respect for someone who can actually tell me something about the car and history of the company and not just a zero to 60 time. Someone who works hard to get the things in life they are passionate about. That goes for any Ferrari, the Mondial I have or the 63 GTO that most of us will never even be able to see in person. In the end it's about the car, not just the cost.

 

Shootfighter, I understand,

I had a junker car in high school, but could not afford the basic insurance to drive it. It just stayed parked. Now I own a Testarossa and 2 classic motorcycles and 2 hot rods. Yea you can say it is not worth anymore than a fancy pickup truck. but IMHO people don't have the same type of passion for there common pickup truck than a Ferrari.


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Yeah, just about anyone can buy a Ferrari but the cost of ownership to include proper service and maintenance is something that few can truly afford.

 

******bag post of the year.

 

I "get" what you're trying to say..

But in my reading it sounded more like "I have a serious chip on my shoulder". Congrats on your success in life. We've all faced adversity to get where we are... and that does make our lives interesting. FYI I've met some of those rich pampered kids that are excellent people, that I respect and are diametrically the opposite of what you portray.

 

Youve never been to the midwest i take it? I swear some kids were as passionate about trucks as are about ferraris though i think for many that is because a ferrari was thought to be beyond reach.

 

I really like your post, I started on a bus, my first car was a used honda and I loved it!, because is was so much better than walking or public transport, 20 years later was able to purchase an FF, after having several great cars, a dream come true, still can't believe I drive a Ferrari!!!!, I understand, enjoy every minute, life is short, happiness comes for within, appreciatte evreru day and everything you are fortunate enough to have

 

As usual i agree with your post. Well said and i agree with your observations.

 

IMO.... This reply right here is the reason you started this thread.
It is your ulterior motive for bragging about yourself .
Your resentment of people in better financial straights is quite apparent.
It is a poor topic to start , and even poorer to try to finish.
I would have moderator close thread before we have a bloodbath

 

Wow. Since when did owning, driving and loving cars turn into such a who's who in a d*** swinging contest?

 

For sure.

 

What, pointing out to you that the car you adore may be no more valuable than the pickups that the hoi polloi drive makes the critic a "pretentious drama queen?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieuBkWHfCuc

Look, I "get" your point about enjoying the spoils of success, but your comment about drama queens made me question your agenda.

 

Good grief.

I'm glad you appreciate life, the wife it brought you, and vice versa.

 

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Mark

 

I love the original post, congrats to you for your happiness. I think it was a heart felt appreciation of the car, his wife, and life. I really enjoyed the story and actually was disappointed when it ended!

I believe he was only conveying this appreciation, and not in any way trying to belittle anyone, rich or poor. It did not appear to me anyone should have been offended, but sometimes we misunderstand written statements without the ability to express emotion.

Enjoy your car and those blessings you already appreciate.

 

I know people that grew up poor and I know people that have grown up with extreme wealth and I can tell you it's absolutely not how much money you are raised with but has everything to do with your own personality and what kind of person you want to be and the wisdom and guidance adults in your life impart with you growing up. I am a true believer that everyone has a right to either succeed or fail in life.

I have heard similar ramblings from poor soul years back. He was jaded and resented anyone that owned their own home or car or even if your parents owned a house. He was very certain that he was the only person in the world that ever worked for what he had. He viewed it as some sort of badge of honour and made sure to tell any who would listen. He did however squander a ton of money on cars while others around him made wiser decisions with their money like buying homes.