Fox News Report on Flashy Porsches....
#16
Drifting
While I'm sure there are folks that buy sports cars to impress others, I can imagine that a good percentage of us buy these things to enjoy your driving... just for us, and we don't really care what others think.
The only reason I didn't buy mine at age 28 or 35 was I could not afford one at that time. Its not a mid-life crisis or trying to attract women, its just a matter of having the financial ability to realize the dream I've had since I was 8.
The only reason I didn't buy mine at age 28 or 35 was I could not afford one at that time. Its not a mid-life crisis or trying to attract women, its just a matter of having the financial ability to realize the dream I've had since I was 8.
#17
It is just a research from students. I read something the same last year. Here are couples more from last year:
Btw, Do you know why Porsche begins with a “P” ? LOL
She knows why Porsche begins with a "P."
http://www.aolnews.com/2010/12/05/st...-in-overdrive/
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/enter...tml?id=1870063
Btw, Do you know why Porsche begins with a “P” ? LOL
She knows why Porsche begins with a "P."
http://www.aolnews.com/2010/12/05/st...-in-overdrive/
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/enter...tml?id=1870063
#18
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Fox "News" very often presents agendas and opinions as news. They often interview members of their own organization rather than outside experts to control the discssion. I believe this was the only "news" organization to imply or state that WMDs in Iraq were a given. They are the lowest of the low.
In this case ( re: Porsches), I think someone has a personal axe to grind.
In this case ( re: Porsches), I think someone has a personal axe to grind.
LMAO, no need to fear the truth Fuhrer, this is just some reporter informing you of a study that was done
just cause you don't like the outcome of the study, dont demonize the whole news agency.
besides, peacocks are cool
#19
It is really interesting to me that so many people would just like to eliminate Fox. Do you really just want to listen to only the liberal perspective? So much of fox gives a balance to the overwhelming number of left leaning outlets. If more liberals would listen to the conservative point of view instead of trying to drown it out, there might be more meeting of minds. After all we are a 50/50 country in our views and most of the conservatives I know listen to both sides. I know this is off topic but sometimes my button just gets pushed.
#20
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And, here we go...
#21
Poseur
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I bought my first Porsche at 19. I wasn't buying it for the girls--it was because of the handling. Sadly, I became addicted and have had to have one ever since.
#22
Nordschleife Master
my car gets noticed
my suits (and ties) get noticed
my shoes get noticed
people notice my t-shirts, art work, etc., etc.
so what...
and I'm pretty sure it isn't "skittles blue"
my suits (and ties) get noticed
my shoes get noticed
people notice my t-shirts, art work, etc., etc.
so what...
and I'm pretty sure it isn't "skittles blue"
#23
Pretty dumb article, I didn't buy mine to attract women, I'm married. In fact I only drive my car to places no one goes except men with their sport cars, that is the back country roads.
Those women who are attracted to your expensive cars are usually gold diggers so a short-term sexual relationship is all that we want anyways. lol.
Those women who are attracted to your expensive cars are usually gold diggers so a short-term sexual relationship is all that we want anyways. lol.
#25
Drifting
Greygoose, you are truly a doofus..........from the other old guy with the skittles blue car....do I sense the green eyed monster lurking beneath your assinine statement !
Don't worry....jealousy will pass! Just give it time !
Don't worry....jealousy will pass! Just give it time !
#26
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While I'm sure there are folks that buy sports cars to impress others, I can imagine that a good percentage of us buy these things to enjoy your driving... just for us, and we don't really care what others think.
The only reason I didn't buy mine at age 28 or 35 was I could not afford one at that time. Its not a mid-life crisis or trying to attract women, its just a matter of having the financial ability to realize the dream I've had since I was 8.
The only reason I didn't buy mine at age 28 or 35 was I could not afford one at that time. Its not a mid-life crisis or trying to attract women, its just a matter of having the financial ability to realize the dream I've had since I was 8.
And then there's the downside - https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-drivers.html
#27
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The scholarly article from which Fox News quoted was "Peacocks, Porsches, and Thorsten Veblen: Conspicuous Consumption as a Sexual Signaling System", Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Sundie, Jill M., Douglas T. Kenrick, Vladas Griskevicius, Joshua M. Tybur, Kathleen D. Vohs, & Daniel J. Beal (2010). This is a link to the article's abstract. The piece was based, in part, on Veblen's (1899) work on the apparent attempts by the new rich to gain social status (power).
If the co-author's work interests you, go here to learn more. Go here to learn more about Veblen's work.
Fascinating stuff.
Marshal
If the co-author's work interests you, go here to learn more. Go here to learn more about Veblen's work.
Fascinating stuff.
Marshal
Last edited by Marshal_Mercer; 06-17-2011 at 12:09 AM. Reason: Nothing to see here. Move along. Nothing behind the screen.
#28
Wow! My choice like many here, was logically narrowed down to the Civic vs the 911. I chose the Porsche. Now I have to figure out what to do if any rain gets on it. Is there a body shop for that?
#29
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It's on Fox News... enuf said!
#30
Nordschleife Master
I am actually shocked at the Far Left Liberal comments made at FOX. I noticed the article on foxnews.com but didn't bother reading since I have better things to do. Why are you all so afraid of a real news agency? How about keeping the politic's to yourselves and use Rennlist for it's true purpose.