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Luxury Cars are the Only Cars Worth Driving

TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
edited September 2007 in Social Entropy++
After much deep thought and pondering, I have come to the conclusion that luxury cars are they only cars worth driving. Unfortunately, with the sum of $2000 in my bank account something and fine as a new luxury car appears out of the question for the moment. I have seen some old luxury cars from the 80s in the paper for $2000 or less, and I am definitely considering buying one. I pretty much require a fancy car with leather seats and the like, which I sure as hell won't find in an old ass Honda or Chevy.

Right now I just need some model recommendations to look into for a used luxury car that runs, is less than $2000, and has leather seats. What are your suggestions? Also this is a general luxury car thread so feel free to discuss your luxury cars or discuss how great luxury cars are here.

Here are some pictures to get us started.

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Above are the two flagships of luxury, a Bentley and a Rolls Royce.

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    edited August 2007
    I drive a truck and it runs, which is my definition of "luxury"

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    PbPb Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Get a rickshaw. I doubt importing an authentic china-man can be that expensive.

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    KovakKovak did a lot of drugs married cher?Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    okay

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I don't understand

    you want to pay money to look like an enormous asshole?

    can't you do that for free?

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    MeissnerdMeissnerd Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Take the bus

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    PbPb Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I don't understand

    you want to pay money to look like an enormous asshole?

    can't you do that for free?

    No, he wants to look like an enormous asshole, but he doesn't want to pay a lot of money!

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I drive an Acura, it is way worth driving. Is that luxury?

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Meissnerd wrote: »
    Take the bus

    Last time I checked the bus is shitty whereas a luxury car is actually nice.

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    edited August 2007
    I would feel uncomfortable in a super expensive car

    I'd probably be fine with a Ford Focus or something

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Gafoto wrote: »
    I drive an Acura, it is way worth driving. Is that luxury?


    Acuras make it in to the ultra low end luxury segment of the luxury car market.

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Meissnerd wrote: »
    Take the bus

    Last time I checked the bus is shitty whereas a luxury car is actually nice.

    last time I checked, luxury cars were pretty shitty and not at all practical (not like "the gas mileage is a little impractical", like "H3 without any of that's tiny amount of appeal"), and there is no reason to have one.

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I would feel uncomfortable in a super expensive car

    I'd probably be fine with a Ford Focus or something

    I would feel uncomfortable in a shitty ass car like a Ford Focus. If you like Fords perhaps you could consider a Lincoln because they are luxury cars made by Ford.

    Here is a picture of one:

    98lincolntowncarrv5.jpg

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Gafoto wrote: »
    I drive an Acura, it is way worth driving. Is that luxury?


    Acuras make it in to the ultra low end luxury segment of the luxury car market.

    So I can look down on, say, fast food employees and mexicans but not the average american?

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    CriticalCritical Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    With $2000, you won't be able to lick the oily asshole of a Rolls or a Bently.

    Try an '85 BMW with the rear bumper falling the fuck off.

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    I would feel uncomfortable in a super expensive car

    I'd probably be fine with a Ford Focus or something

    I would feel uncomfortable in a shitty ass car like a Ford Focus. If you like Fords perhaps you could consider a Lincoln because they are luxury cars made by Ford.

    nah I don't want a car with the name of two presidents

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    AirAir Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    luxury cars yes


    start off lookin at old bmws and mercedes
    i dont think you will find anything at the bentley level for any small price
    so yea maybe thats executive level

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I wouldn't be so angered by this if you didn't make it seem like you were trying to get one of these cars for the sole purpose of appearing to be affluent.

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Meissnerd wrote: »
    Take the bus

    Last time I checked the bus is shitty whereas a luxury car is actually nice.

    last time I checked, luxury cars were pretty shitty and not at all practical (not like "the gas mileage is a little impractical", like "H3 without any of that's tiny amount of appeal"), and there is no reason to have one.

    Last time I checked a Hummer is way crappier than any luxury car. Luxury cars are actually extremely practical. They purvey (I hope I used that word right) a sense of taste and style, unlike something as gaudy and ghastly as a Hummer. Luxury cars provide the ultimate in a quality ride, and are much more comfortable. Do you like sitting on a seat made out of carpet? Neither do I, and that is just one reason why a luxury car with leather seats is a far more practical choice.

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Air wrote: »
    luxury cars yes


    start off lookin at old bmws and mercedes
    i dont think you will find anything at the bentley level for any small price
    so yea maybe thats executive level

    Yeah, I know I won't be able to get a Rolls Royce or something yet (although there's one in the classified section my paper from 1987 at only $20,000!) but I think a Cadillac, BMW, or a Benz would be a fine starter car.
    I wouldn't be so angered by this if you didn't make it seem like you were trying to get one of these cars for the sole purpose of appearing to be affluent.

    I can't help it that you're jealous I have the money for a luxury car and you don't.

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    CriticalCritical Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Meissnerd wrote: »
    Take the bus

    Last time I checked the bus is shitty whereas a luxury car is actually nice.

    last time I checked, luxury cars were pretty shitty and not at all practical (not like "the gas mileage is a little impractical", like "H3 without any of that's tiny amount of appeal"), and there is no reason to have one.

    Last time I checked a Hummer is way crappier than any luxury car. Luxury cars are actually extremely practical. They purvey (I hope I used that word right) a sense of taste and style, unlike something as gaudy and ghastly as a Hummer. Luxury cars provide the ultimate in a quality ride, and are much more comfortable. Do you like sitting on a seat made out of carpet? Neither do I, and that is just one reason why a luxury car with leather seats is a far more practical choice.

    Luxury cars are not "practical". A piece of shit Ford Focus or a Kia is "practical", since it does the job you need it to for the least amount of money.

    Your pining for a luxury car is the equivalent of Ron Burgundy yelling "Hey everyone! Come and see how good I look!"

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Air wrote: »
    luxury cars yes


    start off lookin at old bmws and mercedes
    i dont think you will find anything at the bentley level for any small price
    so yea maybe thats executive level

    Yeah, I know I won't be able to get a Rolls Royce or something yet (although there's one in the classified section my paper from 1987 at only $20,000!) but I think a Cadillac, BMW, or a Benz would be a fine starter car.
    I wouldn't be so angered by this if you didn't make it seem like you were trying to get one of these cars for the sole purpose of appearing to be affluent.

    I can't help it that you're jealous I have the money for a luxury car and you don't.

    but I thought you said you didn't have the money for a luxury car

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Last time I checked a Hummer is way crappier than any luxury car. Luxury cars are actually extremely practical. They purvey (I hope I used that word right) a sense of taste and style, unlike something as gaudy and ghastly as a Hummer. Luxury cars provide the ultimate in a quality ride, and are much more comfortable. Do you like sitting on a seat made out of carpet? Neither do I, and that is just one reason why a luxury car with leather seats is a far more practical choice.

    Luxury cars are bulky, difficult to drive and always have terrible gas mileage. Honestly, are you even old enough to drive?

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Air wrote: »
    luxury cars yes


    start off lookin at old bmws and mercedes
    i dont think you will find anything at the bentley level for any small price
    so yea maybe thats executive level

    Yeah, I know I won't be able to get a Rolls Royce or something yet (although there's one in the classified section my paper from 1987 at only $20,000!) but I think a Cadillac, BMW, or a Benz would be a fine starter car.
    I wouldn't be so angered by this if you didn't make it seem like you were trying to get one of these cars for the sole purpose of appearing to be affluent.

    I can't help it that you're jealous I have the money for a luxury car and you don't.

    Sorry, if your idea of "money for a luxury car" is less than $2000 than I, apparently, have the money to buy enough luxury cars that I can rope them together, stand on the front, whipping them one by one and shouting "HYAAAH!" while, behind me, every celebrity who has ever appeared as a guest on SNL partakes in a rousing recital of the Swan Lake.

    EDIT: But not enough money to correctly use "then" and "than", apparently.

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    Little JimLittle Jim __BANNED USERS regular
    edited August 2007
    why would you want a luxury car when you could instead by spared from the the eventual angry revolution from below?

    you should really think ahead

    comrade

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Air wrote: »
    luxury cars yes


    start off lookin at old bmws and mercedes
    i dont think you will find anything at the bentley level for any small price
    so yea maybe thats executive level

    Yeah, I know I won't be able to get a Rolls Royce or something yet (although there's one in the classified section my paper from 1987 at only $20,000!) but I think a Cadillac, BMW, or a Benz would be a fine starter car.
    I wouldn't be so angered by this if you didn't make it seem like you were trying to get one of these cars for the sole purpose of appearing to be affluent.

    I can't help it that you're jealous I have the money for a luxury car and you don't.

    but I thought you said you didn't have the money for a luxury car

    I already said I was buying a used one didn't you read my post?

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    CriticalCritical Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Haha.

    Shank, honestly I usually think you're kinda dippy, but that was a good post.

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    Little JimLittle Jim __BANNED USERS regular
    edited August 2007
    are you a guido

    be honest

    it's important

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    I would feel uncomfortable in a super expensive car

    I'd probably be fine with a Ford Focus or something

    I would feel uncomfortable in a shitty ass car like a Ford Focus. If you like Fords perhaps you could consider a Lincoln because they are luxury cars made by Ford.

    nah I don't want a car with the name of two presidents

    How about a Cadillac we have never had President Cadillac.
    Gafoto wrote: »
    Treeloot wrote: »
    Last time I checked a Hummer is way crappier than any luxury car. Luxury cars are actually extremely practical. They purvey (I hope I used that word right) a sense of taste and style, unlike something as gaudy and ghastly as a Hummer. Luxury cars provide the ultimate in a quality ride, and are much more comfortable. Do you like sitting on a seat made out of carpet? Neither do I, and that is just one reason why a luxury car with leather seats is a far more practical choice.

    Luxury cars are bulky, difficult to drive and always have terrible gas mileage. Honestly, are you even old enough to drive?

    On the contrary luxury cars provide a far nicer ride than any non luxury vehicle. I am old enough to drive in fact I'm almost 19.

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Whatever you buy, add spinners.

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    Bloods EndBloods End Blade of Tyshalle Punch dimensionRegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I ride a bike.

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Critical wrote: »
    Haha.

    Shank, honestly I usually think you're kinda dippy, but that was a good post.

    awwww

    but thank you.

    but awwww.

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    FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    god you fuckers

    what's wrong with having a nice, comfortable car?

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    OrestesOrestes Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I get to drive an Acura CSX '07, it's luxury enough for a 17 year old.

    Fuck I'm a little bitch.

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    On the contrary luxury cars provide a far nicer ride than any non luxury vehicle. I am old enough to drive in fact I'm almost 19.

    Go back and read what I've written. Have you ever seen a Rolls-Royce Phantom? Have you ever sat in one? It is like being at the helm of the fucking Titanic. Bentleys, Maybachs and all that shit is no better. They are all huge vehicles and are not fun to drive. Parking gigantic vehicles is a huge pain in the ass.

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Treeloot wrote: »
    On the contrary luxury cars provide a far nicer ride than any non luxury vehicle. I am old enough to drive in fact I'm almost 19.

    You didn't even back that up with any sort of talk about superior suspension or background noise-cancellation or anything. In fact, the only real thing you've brought up to differentiate luxury cars from non-luxury cars is a leather interior, and that's not exactly an automobile accessory that belongs solely to the financial bourgeoisie of the American population, even if it isn't a sign of poverty.

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Orestes wrote: »
    I get to drive an Acura CSX '07, it's luxury enough for a 17 year old.

    Fuck I'm a little bitch.

    How did it feel to pay a few extra thousand for that badge on the front, because you didn't get anything else worthwhile over a Civic?

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Little Jim wrote: »
    are you a guido

    be honest

    it's important

    I'm not Italian.

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    Charles KinboteCharles Kinbote Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    My idea of a nice ride in an urban situation is a Mini Cooper, even if it is a bit affluent (to put it lightly), but that's not because of its features or its interior but because it's so small that its very easy to keep track of ones surroundings and park without worrying and blah blah blah.

    My idea of a nice ride in a rural/highway situation is anything with A/C that I can stretch out in.

    This is very subjective. Don't claim that it isn't, and don't state that luxury cars just automatically provide a "far nicer ride". This thread pretty much belongs in DnD at this point.

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    TreelootTreeloot Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Gafoto wrote: »
    Treeloot wrote: »
    On the contrary luxury cars provide a far nicer ride than any non luxury vehicle. I am old enough to drive in fact I'm almost 19.

    Go back and read what I've written. Have you ever seen a Rolls-Royce Phantom? Have you ever sat in one? It is like being at the helm of the fucking Titanic. Bentleys, Maybachs and all that shit is no better. They are all huge vehicles and are not fun to drive. Parking gigantic vehicles is a huge pain in the ass.

    I have seen a Rolls-Royce Phantom on the mother fucking street. It was huge. It was amazing. The craftsmanship was unbelievable. It was fantastic.

    Really I think you just need to read up on luxury vehicles.

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    OrestesOrestes Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Gafoto wrote: »
    Orestes wrote: »
    I get to drive an Acura CSX '07, it's luxury enough for a 17 year old.

    Fuck I'm a little bitch.

    How did it feel to pay a few extra thousand for that badge on the front, because you didn't get anything else worthwhile over a Civic?

    Pretty shitty actually. Well..... I did get leather on the inside! and...... Oh, oh, side mirror turn signals!

    However, I called myself a bitch because I only paid for the extra couple for the badge, my parents paid for the Civic part!

    Man, I'm a little bitch.

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