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quiet · 02-07-2003, 03:02 AM

i had to laugh when i read this:

"And why would a guy making 300k a month off his video site drive a Honda?", followed up with "he can't afford to drive better. Plain and simple." in another thread.

very entertaining philosophy

MetaformX · 02-07-2003, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
i had to laugh when i read this:

"And why would a guy making 300k a month off his video site drive a Honda?", followed up with "he can't afford to drive better. Plain and simple." in another thread.

very entertaining philosophy

Because ricers rock!
Didnt anyone see fast and the furious? A good toyota is better than a ferrari

rdunn404 · 02-07-2003, 03:33 AM

YOU ARE NOT YOUR JOB...YOU ARE NOT THE CONTENTS OF YOUR WALLET!

Fletch XXX · 02-07-2003, 03:38 AM

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Originally posted by rdunn404
YOU ARE NOT YOUR JOB...YOU ARE NOT THE CONTENTS OF YOUR WALLET!

I prefer 'You are not what you own.'

FUGAZI

"Merchandise"

When we have nothing left to give
There will be no reason for us to live
But when we have nothing left to lose
You will have nothing left to use

We owe you nothing
you have no control

Merchandise keeps us in line
Common sense says it's by design
What could a businessman ever want more
than to have us sucking in his store

We owe you nothing
You have no control

You are not what you own
You are not what you own
You are not what you own
You are not what you own

Brown Bear · 02-07-2003, 06:13 AM

All the upper-class people in Edmonton drive Hondas.

slapass · 02-07-2003, 06:27 AM

Here if you have some extra $$$ you drive a Mercedes. I opted for the Nissan Altima with the 3.5. I can have the kids, the dog and grandma in it and still blow them away. That way I still have the extra $$$.

DarkJedi · 02-07-2003, 06:34 AM

so why are you evading the Concord question ?

McAttack · 02-07-2003, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
i had to laugh when i read this:

"And why would a guy making 300k a month off his video site drive a Honda?", followed up with "he can't afford to drive better. Plain and simple." in another thread.

very entertaining philosophy

Man that's pretty ignorant from whoever posted that. That seems to be a problem from certain people in this industry. They equal Flash with success. They don't understand the concept of living a simple life and still have money.

and I KNOW they're everywhere, in every industry, but to anyone that's ever done trade shows in a different line of work, you'll understand. Ever see a company "Be a failure" because their party was in a hotel this year, whereas last year it was on a ship? I mean I've heard the most ridiculous stories of "Why so and so is dying" It's like watching Geraldo.

Quiet, I respect the fact that you're not a flashy guy on GFY, I don't know you personally but from what I can gather, you seem down to earth. If you like your Honda, then great, that's what you should drive. If you like pink 10 speed bikes, then thats' what you should have.

FATPad · 02-07-2003, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
i had to laugh when i read this:

"And why would a guy making 300k a month off his video site drive a Honda?", followed up with "he can't afford to drive better. Plain and simple." in another thread.

very entertaining philosophy

Honda doesn't scream, "I AM SOMEBODY", and we all know that's what important.

jimmy3way · 02-07-2003, 09:39 AM

There are people who cannot justify spending money on a car.

I think they're fuckin' crazy, but ah well...I know this guy who's a big time investment banker, he can buy and sell most of the porn people I know and he drives a new Accord, he pays cash for them every few years.

jammyjenkins · 02-07-2003, 09:43 AM

A car is one of the worst investments you can make.

It immediately starts depreciating.

You might as well flush money down the toilet.

It's a utility to get you from A to B. And should be bought as such.

p00p · 02-07-2003, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJedi
so why are you evading the Concord question ?

*bump*

G Sharp · 02-07-2003, 09:49 AM

Hmmm this talk about cars and spending raises an interesting point I realized recently.

IF you own your own business and claim business expenses, it is SMARTER to LEASE a vehicle than buy one. This way, you only pay for the part of the car you use instead of hanging on to a quickly depreciating asset.

Advantages:
1) you can trade it in after lease expires--you will always have the latest model

2) you don't get saddled with depreciation

3) tax write off along with all other vehicle maintenance costs

4) greater license to be loose with car maintenance -- much looser than if you OWNED the vehicle.

Of course, like any principle, this has exceptions: if you are buying a classic car or a car that will be a classic and there is a good probability of asset appreciation, then buy a car.

Raph · 02-07-2003, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MetaformX

Because ricers rock!
Didnt anyone see fast and the furious? A good toyota is better than a ferrari

oh true that, true that :D

It's all in the mechanics anyway ... you end up paying more than the mechanics are worth in a Ferrari because of the prestige

nocostporn · 02-07-2003, 09:52 AM

I drive the concord

nocostporn · 02-07-2003, 09:52 AM

meep meep

Raph · 02-07-2003, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by nocostporn
meep meep

pooonnn poooooonnn

Pornwolf · 02-07-2003, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by nocostporn
meep meep

I just got finished watching that!

machineg · 02-07-2003, 10:07 AM

my lisence has expired , but I would rather die than drive a honda .

nothing to do with cost , my car is an 87 jetta .
I just hate hondas.

Lane · 02-07-2003, 10:12 AM

about the title of the thread....

some might call it a culture consumption, some might say its living large.

you can use 2 different terms for the same thing and one can make it sound negative but the other one positive.

TDF · 02-07-2003, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lane
about the title of the thread....

some might call it a culture consumption, some might say its living large.

you can use 2 different terms for the same thing and one can make it sound negative and but the other one positive.

very interesting point...it's one that I call 'Power Percieved'

Raph · 02-07-2003, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lane
about the title of the thread....

some might call it a culture consumption, some might say its living large.

you can use 2 different terms for the same thing and one can make it sound negative but the other one positive.

and even then .. some people perceive living large has a negative thing

Mutt · 02-07-2003, 10:19 AM

kudos to the guy who went 'meep meep'. This has been a crusade i have been on for over 20 years, i could have devoted the time to helping raise money to find a cure for cancer, but I have my priorities right. THE FUCKING ROAD RUNNER DOES NOT - I REPEAT DOES NOT GO "BEEP BEEP!"! MEEP MEEP! is what he goes. Even the fucking theme song is wrong, beep beep my ass!

Thank you

Lane · 02-07-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Raph

and even then .. some people perceive living large has a negative thing

i dont know how someone can consider living large as negative. you might consider the possible consequences of it as negative but it depends on the consistancy of your financial situation.

Brujah · 02-07-2003, 10:25 AM

The Millionaire Mind

Raph · 02-07-2003, 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by Lane

i dont know how someone can consider living large as negative. you might consider the possible consequences of it as negative but it depends on the consistancy of your financial situation.

yeah I guess that's it .. people burning money they can't afford to burn .. if you're a multi-millionaire and have no money problems .. then go all the way .. but some people still perceive that as negative .. jealousy mostly I guess

Kat - Fast · 02-07-2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by jammyjenkins
A car is one of the worst investments you can make.

It immediately starts depreciating.

You might as well flush money down the toilet.

It's a utility to get you from A to B. And should be bought as such.

Most of the guys I work with and a few of my buddies can't figure this out - they ask why I ride around on £2000 worth of beaten up bike when I can afford a brand new one. Why would I want to ride a brand new bike all year round (700 miles a week) crash it a few times, drop it a couple more, scratch the paintwork with luggage... and end up with brand new bike looking like a £2k beaten up one after a year??

Buy what you like not what everybody thinks you should own

Raph · 02-07-2003, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jammyjenkins
A car is one of the worst investments you can make.

It immediately starts depreciating.

You might as well flush money down the toilet.

It's a utility to get you from A to B. And should be bought as such.

that's only your views on it .. a car for me has to be quite the opposite of "just a utility" ..

G Sharp · 02-07-2003, 10:31 AM

Anybody here read Robert Kiyosaki?

Kat - Fast · 02-07-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raph

that's only your views on it .. a car for me has to be quite the opposite of "just a utility" ..

Penis pills cost a LOT less

p00p · 02-07-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kat

Most of the guys I work with and a few of my buddies can't figure this out - they ask why I ride around on £2000 worth of beaten up bike when I can afford a brand new one. Why would I want to ride a brand new bike all year round (700 miles a week) crash it a few times, drop it a couple more, scratch the paintwork with luggage... and end up with brand new bike looking like a £2k beaten up one after a year??

Buy what you like not what everybody thinks you should own

You should invest all that money you are saving in riding lessons....

Raph · 02-07-2003, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by Kat

Penis pills cost a LOT less

and it's a lot worse as an investment

Kimmykim · 02-07-2003, 10:35 AM

LOL, all cars do not depreciate in value, just another myth perpetuated on the masses.

http://shelikestowatch.com/barrett

Pornwolf · 02-07-2003, 10:49 AM

I say just make enough money so you don't have to worry about it. Buy whatever you will enjoy. I don't know too many guys that wouldn't like to hit the curves in a Ferrari. If you have never driven such a machine then wait until you do to respond.

PS: The Millionaire Mind sux ass. The types of people profiled and compared were barely millionaires. somone should up the millionaire bar to 8 figures or better.

jammyjenkins · 02-07-2003, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raph

that's only your views on it .. a car for me has to be quite the opposite of "just a utility" ..

such as what?

are you wasting money purely for egotism?

G Sharp · 02-07-2003, 10:51 AM

Not ALL... many... but not ALL.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kimmykim
LOL, all cars do not depreciate in value, just another myth perpetuated on the masses.

http://shelikestowatch.com/barrett

McAttack · 02-07-2003, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kat

Most of the guys I work with and a few of my buddies can't figure this out - they ask why I ride around on £2000 worth of beaten up bike when I can afford a brand new one. Why would I want to ride a brand new bike all year round (700 miles a week) crash it a few times, drop it a couple more, scratch the paintwork with luggage... and end up with brand new bike looking like a £2k beaten up one after a year??

Buy what you like not what everybody thinks you should own

So really, your friends shouldn't be asking why you're not buying a new bike, they should be asking why you never got riding lessons.

Raph · 02-07-2003, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jammyjenkins

such as what?

are you wasting money purely for egotism?

perhaps you're the one hooked up on what others think ..

for me a car has to be confortable, have a great sound system, moon roof, and lots of other stuff that makes riding a car such a nice experience .. it's not at all about getting seen

Kat - Fast · 02-07-2003, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by McAttack

So really, your friends shouldn't be asking why you're not buying a new bike, they should be asking why you never got riding lessons.

Simple statistics - more miles = more crashes. Ask the other Brits on the board what the weather here has been like over the past few weeks - snow, high winds etc

nocostporn · 02-07-2003, 11:02 AM

I drive a G-5 and own my shack of a condo,thats all I need right now...Anybody that feels the need to have over 3 cars is seeking attention and/or lots of poon.Having mutiple homes is a good thing but I don't see too many of those being shown off around here

jammyjenkins · 02-07-2003, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Raph
perhaps you're the one hooked up on what others think ..

you won't be saying that after you've seen my car

;)

Quote:

for me a car has to be confortable, have a great sound system, moon roof, and lots of other stuff that makes riding a car such a nice experience .. it's not at all about getting seen

fair enough

I purely see a car as a utility that has to work, so I put as little money into it as possible

gives me more cash for more important, fun, and permanent things

like going out for one

and putting money into property

I feel that we work hard for our money, and future income is uncertain, so why throw money away?

alias · 02-07-2003, 11:05 AM

Don't let them get you down, can I have a grand?

FATPad · 02-07-2003, 11:08 AM

One of my friends has enormous commutes from time to time. For 6 months, he spent 2.5 hours driving each way to and from work. Now it's about 1.5 hours. It could change again in 6 months.

3 to 5 hours a day in his car, not counting driving anywhere else for anything.

Why wouldn't he buy a really nice car? He's spending 12.5% to over 20% of his life in his car.

Sly_RJ · 02-07-2003, 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by nocostporn
I drive a G-5 and own my shack of a condo,thats all I need right now...Anybody that feels the need to have over 3 cars is seeking attention and/or lots of poon.Having mutiple homes is a good thing but I don't see too many of those being shown off around here

Why does multiple vehicles mean you're seeking attention?

Different events require different vehicles.

I would want a truck, a nice speedy car, and then maybe a classy car. Not because I want attention, but because they're each needed for different things.

nocostporn · 02-07-2003, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sly_RJ

Why does multiple vehicles mean you're seeking attention?

Different events require different vehicles.

I would want a truck, a nice speedy car, and then maybe a classy car. Not because I want attention, but because they're each needed for different things.

over 3 cars

jammyjenkins · 02-07-2003, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sly_RJ
I would want a truck, a nice speedy car, and then maybe a classy car. Not because I want attention, but because they're each needed for different things.

such as what?

convince me that you're not flushing money down the toilet

nigga what · 02-07-2003, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by stevo
Hey Quiet on March 19, 2002 you posted:
"haven't been on a concorde before, but definitely something i'm planning to do. i've heard it's a sweet experience..."

And then on November 15, 2002 you wrote:
"i also took my dad on the concorde for a new years celebration a couple of years back. that was extremely cool."
"1st class rocks. but i still don't think it's justified. the concorde flight i took - that was crazy. but still not justifiable."
"the concorde is the most amazing plane i've ever been on. my dad has always been obsessed with jets, and always wanted to go supersonic. so we went on a 3 hour flight to no where (ended up in the same place we took off from). very cool. very expensive"

So have you or have you not been on the Concorde, or was there a New Years celebration between March & November???

FATPad · 02-07-2003, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by jammyjenkins

such as what?

convince me that you're not flushing money down the toilet

Just out of curiosity, why in the hell do you think people need to convince you of anything?

Let's see your house, clothes, cars, toys, stereo, TV, computer, and the food in your fridge so we can all decide if you're spending money no good reason.

alias · 02-07-2003, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nigga what
Originally posted by stevo
Hey Quiet on March 19, 2002 you posted:
"haven't been on a concorde before, but definitely something i'm planning to do. i've heard it's a sweet experience..."

And then on November 15, 2002 you wrote:
"i also took my dad on the concorde for a new years celebration a couple of years back. that was extremely cool."
"1st class rocks. but i still don't think it's justified. the concorde flight i took - that was crazy. but still not justifiable."
"the concorde is the most amazing plane i've ever been on. my dad has always been obsessed with jets, and always wanted to go supersonic. so we went on a 3 hour flight to no where (ended up in the same place we took off from). very cool. very expensive"

So have you or have you not been on the Concorde, or was there a New Years celebration between March & November???

this guys is relentless, hey nigga post the urls to to these threads/posts

jammyjenkins · 02-07-2003, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FATPad
Just out of curiosity, why in the hell do you think people need to convince you of anything?

Let's see your house, clothes, cars, toys, stereo, TV, computer, and the food in your fridge so we can all decide if you're spending money no good reason.

touchy

did I ask you the question?

nope

then fuck off

02-07-2003, 03:02 AM	#1
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	a culture of consumption i had to laugh when i read this: "And why would a guy making 300k a month off his video site drive a Honda?", followed up with "he can't afford to drive better. Plain and simple." in another thread. very entertaining philosophy __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

02-07-2003, 06:13 AM	#5
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02-07-2003, 09:39 AM	#10
jimmy3way Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Top Secret Hideout Posts: 2,508	There are people who cannot justify spending money on a car. I think they're fuckin' crazy, but ah well...I know this guy who's a big time investment banker, he can buy and sell most of the porn people I know and he drives a new Accord, he pays cash for them every few years. __________________ One thing, I forgot this last detail: the Biz Markie will always prevail.

02-07-2003, 09:52 AM	#15
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02-07-2003, 03:33 AM	#3
rdunn404 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 999	YOU ARE NOT YOUR JOB...YOU ARE NOT THE CONTENTS OF YOUR WALLET!

02-07-2003, 06:27 AM	#6
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,622	Here if you have some extra $$$ you drive a Mercedes. I opted for the Nissan Altima with the 3.5. I can have the kids, the dog and grandma in it and still blow them away. That way I still have the extra $$$.

02-07-2003, 06:34 AM	#7
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	so why are you evading the Concord question ?

02-07-2003, 09:43 AM	#11
jammyjenkins So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,371	A car is one of the worst investments you can make. It immediately starts depreciating. You might as well flush money down the toilet. It's a utility to get you from A to B. And should be bought as such.

02-07-2003, 09:49 AM	#13
G Sharp So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,343	Hmmm this talk about cars and spending raises an interesting point I realized recently. IF you own your own business and claim business expenses, it is SMARTER to LEASE a vehicle than buy one. This way, you only pay for the part of the car you use instead of hanging on to a quickly depreciating asset. Advantages: 1) you can trade it in after lease expires--you will always have the latest model 2) you don't get saddled with depreciation 3) tax write off along with all other vehicle maintenance costs 4) greater license to be loose with car maintenance -- much looser than if you OWNED the vehicle. Of course, like any principle, this has exceptions: if you are buying a classic car or a car that will be a classic and there is a good probability of asset appreciation, then buy a car.

02-07-2003, 10:07 AM	#19
machineg Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,090	my lisence has expired , but I would rather die than drive a honda . nothing to do with cost , my car is an 87 jetta . I just hate hondas. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

02-07-2003, 10:12 AM	#20
Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	about the title of the thread.... some might call it a culture consumption, some might say its living large. you can use 2 different terms for the same thing and one can make it sound negative but the other one positive. __________________ Last edited by Lane; 02-07-2003 at 10:17 AM..

02-07-2003, 10:19 AM	#23
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	kudos to the guy who went 'meep meep'. This has been a crusade i have been on for over 20 years, i could have devoted the time to helping raise money to find a cure for cancer, but I have my priorities right. THE FUCKING ROAD RUNNER DOES NOT - I REPEAT DOES NOT GO "BEEP BEEP!"! MEEP MEEP! is what he goes. Even the fucking theme song is wrong, beep beep my ass! Thank you __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

02-07-2003, 10:25 AM	#25
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02-07-2003, 10:31 AM	#29
G Sharp So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,343	Anybody here read Robert Kiyosaki?

02-07-2003, 10:35 AM	#33
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	LOL, all cars do not depreciate in value, just another myth perpetuated on the masses. http://shelikestowatch.com/barrett

02-07-2003, 10:49 AM	#34
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	I say just make enough money so you don't have to worry about it. Buy whatever you will enjoy. I don't know too many guys that wouldn't like to hit the curves in a Ferrari. If you have never driven such a machine then wait until you do to respond. PS: The Millionaire Mind sux ass. The types of people profiled and compared were barely millionaires. somone should up the millionaire bar to 8 figures or better. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

02-07-2003, 11:02 AM	#40
nocostporn Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,228	I drive a G-5 and own my shack of a condo,thats all I need right now...Anybody that feels the need to have over 3 cars is seeking attention and/or lots of poon.Having mutiple homes is a good thing but I don't see too many of those being shown off around here __________________ CashTheChecks.com -coming soon- "Exclusive sites for Exclusive Webmasters" ICQ-119966868,add me first don't message

02-07-2003, 11:05 AM	#42
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02-07-2003, 11:08 AM	#43
FATPad Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,693	One of my friends has enormous commutes from time to time. For 6 months, he spent 2.5 hours driving each way to and from work. Now it's about 1.5 hours. It could change again in 6 months. 3 to 5 hours a day in his car, not counting driving anywhere else for anything. Why wouldn't he buy a really nice car? He's spending 12.5% to over 20% of his life in his car. __________________ <a href="http://www.adultcontent.co.uk">Adult Content UK - Great British Content</a>

02-07-2003, 11:18 AM	#47
nigga what Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 36	Originally posted by stevo Hey Quiet on March 19, 2002 you posted: "haven't been on a concorde before, but definitely something i'm planning to do. i've heard it's a sweet experience..." And then on November 15, 2002 you wrote: "i also took my dad on the concorde for a new years celebration a couple of years back. that was extremely cool." "1st class rocks. but i still don't think it's justified. the concorde flight i took - that was crazy. but still not justifiable." "the concorde is the most amazing plane i've ever been on. my dad has always been obsessed with jets, and always wanted to go supersonic. so we went on a 3 hour flight to no where (ended up in the same place we took off from). very cool. very expensive" So have you or have you not been on the Concorde, or was there a New Years celebration between March & November???