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Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by ojosco7248(m): 7:00am On Dec 27, 2017 |
because dey wants to show up |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by doyinbaby(f): 7:02am On Dec 27, 2017 |
I work hard for my money....I do whatever I like with it 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by chygoz3(m): 7:05am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Sometimes it could be a business decision. Having a certain kind of car could allow you roll with people in a higher social class. This in turn could help you get contracts among such people. I once heard a story about a guy who attended a business/contract meeting driving a 'small' car. The guy impressed the stakeholders so much during his pitch and he was assured of getting the contract. After the meeting, the MD walked with him as they were discussing until they got to where the guy parked his car. The countenance of the MD changed immediately he saw the guy's car but the MD said nothing. On his way driving back to Lagos, he got a text which informed him that unfortunately they could not offer the contract to him. What do you think could have prompted that? 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Nobody: 7:07am On Dec 27, 2017 |
It's choice o, the more money you have, the more likely you are to acquire more luxury goods. We don't live forever, so we need to have a good standard of living while here. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by FedericGodwin: 7:08am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Joelete:Who told you the history of the family within 24hrs? How would you know if he was just transferred from where he built his own house? Stop being mischievous and generalization. You can only be very sure if your family members have done same before. Face your life and make your money |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by BagWay: 7:08am On Dec 27, 2017 |
camry 2.4 special edition
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Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by agarawu23(m): 7:09am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Readonee35L:So u will live in a tenant house and use 3m to buy car while your mates are using the money to start their own house 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Nobody: 7:11am On Dec 27, 2017 |
To oppress your peers. |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Nobody: 7:12am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Jakumo: how much do garbo truck driver make in the usa .....incase u dont know dey make over $50 an hour ...from this trash u re writing it is obvious u ve never been to the states.......... |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by bellville: 7:14am On Dec 27, 2017 |
jaychubi:You are very right. Back then in 2008 I had a colleague whose salary was just N120k. He bought an expensive car on loan and had to pay back 100k monthly from his salary. All of us thought he was stupid. The first day he brought his car to the firm (law firm), he parked it in our our boss' space. Our boss got to know he owned the car. Before we knew it, he chose him as his proxy at board meetings of some notable companies where he had controlling shares. With that car, he had access to some clubs on the island and brought in good briefs. He left the firm to set up his own practice shortly after. This same guy chose to live in one bedroom apartment (bq) in a posh estate in Lekki when the same money he paid as rent could have gotten a 2bedroom flat in Dolphin. He said "I won't live in Dolphin, I have my reasons". He really knew what he was doing. 8 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by agarawu23(m): 7:17am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Jakumo:what u are saying in cconclusion is...; guys buy big cars to hunt ladies 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by holysina(m): 7:17am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Joelete:I disagree with u to an extent, some people buy big cars because of the type of business they do, they need to appear comfortable to their clients , no one wants to entrust their money in the hands of some one that looks hungry. One of my brother has two house in enugu, a duplex in onitsha but he lives in a self contain in enugu, drives a Toyota fortuner and a venza |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by seguno2: 7:18am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Misplaced priorities for blacks who have no good road, no maintenance culture and end up under-utilising the fuel guzzlers. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by tete7000(m): 7:21am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Different strokes for different people, we are all wired differently. What you consider a priority may not be another man's priority. Everyone is free to make his choices as it suits him/her. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by seguno2: 7:23am On Dec 27, 2017 |
holysina: Is it only the size/cost of a car that determines how comfortable it is? 419 people are always appearing “comfortable” to falsely earn the trust of their victims. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by DieBuhari: 7:23am On Dec 27, 2017 |
jaychubi: 100% The thread can be closed now. Joelete this is the true answer to your question 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by jimjemo: 7:26am On Dec 27, 2017 |
The so called expensive cars are made for human use. It is not peculiar to some class of people , what's important is not to be in self deceit while using those rides ! |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by coolh3ad(m): 7:33am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Joelete: ...and how.are you sure they do not have their various businesses and are already building their houses. |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by symbianDON(m): 7:33am On Dec 27, 2017 |
firstly, op, I don't know of anyone who drives a venza, crosstour or a GLK who lives in a one room apartment...that one na lie secondly, owning a 'big' car is quite important as soon as you can afford it....it's called creating impressions haven't you heard that impressions, especially first, matter a lot? why do think police treat 'seemingly' poor and averagely rich men with contempt and disdain while giving the 'seemingly' very rich preferential treatment at checkpoints? why do you think everyone tries to be nice to folks driving obviously expensive cars as opposed to ones driving the regular camry 2.2 and co? impressions, my people, impressions!!! people will relate with you the way you put yourself across to them! 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Abudu2000(m): 7:34am On Dec 27, 2017 |
So nobody here thinks expensive cars are more durable with better resale value?? No one here is thinking how faster cars would take u to ur destination?? Neither of you here is thinking of the comfort especially in seasons like this when u can travel with your family and have a nice time. I guess all of y'all here living a real proverish life indeed and u see rich ppl as a threat..I ve got 5cars and counting, different occasions 4 each 7 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by NwaliE01: 7:35am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Just know that there are some places you can't enter with your camry pencil light. Wealth is in class and same to social status. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Abudu2000(m): 7:38am On Dec 27, 2017 |
symbianDON:my brother leave the pooor minded ones to comment rubbish all they want, maybe that's why they are poor anyway. How can someone say that in USA car is just a show off when they are sparsely populated Even another idiot up there thinks expensive cars are waste of money. They forget the resale value, the fast and durable experience compared to their regular golfs. It's just preference tho, how can u take a Camry to a real corporate function and expect respect.. There's a reason the rich get rich and the poor grow poorer tho |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by InvertedHammer: 7:42am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Joelete: The curse of black race--live for the moment. Of course, there are exceptions. You see them all the time. Those Nigerian girls driving nice cars are the worst beggars. / 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by goldtooth: 7:49am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Jakumo: I like the way you articulate your thoughts and use words I am tripped 1 Like |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by holysina(m): 7:52am On Dec 27, 2017 |
seguno2:I am trying to make u understand that people don't only buy big cars to show off or brag, alot of people buy it for business purpose. Every one has a reason for buying a big car while staying in a rented apartment |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by groomed: 7:53am On Dec 27, 2017 |
greenhulk:the op no get car. Simple. He doesn't have a ride. Someone who has doesn't reason or talk like him. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by ExpressDiggers: 8:00am On Dec 27, 2017 |
symbianDON: You have not seen? My broda u have definitely not been to Warri, i swear. I bliv what d op is saying is DAT priority matters. I know a good no. dat pray for breakthru. wen small change enter thier hands, they run n get a big car while their roof is leaking |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Maj196(m): 8:01am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Nigeria sef u buy car wahala u no buy na still wahala. Smh |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by Mechejy: 8:02am On Dec 27, 2017 |
falcon01:for oyedepo,oyakhilome,okotie,oritsejafor na to please thier flesh & blood |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by chronique(m): 8:05am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Different strokes for different folks. I remember growing up and we had about 4/5 cars and we lived in a rented apartment. I dont know if it was the increment in rent that finally made my old man decide he had had enough of the house and he quickly rushed to complete the back part of his duplex and we moved in and started living in the house, while work was going on to complete other parts of the house. Personally, I see cars more as my stock, than an asset and that's cos I sell cars for a living. But I really have a problem with anybody who lives in a face-me-i-face-you apartment, and drives a car of anything close to 2m. To me, that is a misplaced priority. In fact,I do not think you need a car if you live in such an apartment. |
Re: Why Do People Buy Expensive Cars? by miqos02(m): 8:05am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Joelete:they are spending their money not yours |
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