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Originally Posted by Pete R
This is a perfect example of why attacking the 1% is bad. Say 30years ago they raised all the rich peoples taxes. so it was "fair". Well, they'll be okay but they don't buy things like a new 928s. The 928 doesn't exist. So every salesman ,mechanic and parts supplier for 30 years loses business. How much have we all spent on our cars? There's no 928 int, 928 motorsports, 928 Specialists, 928's r us. How many families does that support? They say the rich will by a different car.. well maybe.. a crap can disposable car, that is gone in 10 years that no one treasures. and no one continues to profit from. It all started with a rich guy with extra money. All the luxury items they buy are built, sold,transported, maintained, are rebought buy the other 99%. You guys don't really think the 1% are working on their own stuff do you?
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A few of them.
I'm a surgeon. So I suppose that puts me in the "1%"
Trust me. At least at THIS end of the 1% it doesn't go as far as you'd like to think it does.
So yeah - I probably fall in the 1% - but I drive a $7500 (on a good day - and only because I've invested the hours to MAKE it that) 31 year-old 928. I grew up poor enough that we had an outhouse, and running water happened when we kids ran to the spring to get it (and I'm not THAT old - mid-40's). I appreciate a good value, and I cut coupons, shop in thrift stores and enjoy flea markets. And I love Craigslist! And I am extremely grateful for the opportunities this country and this educational system offer to ANYONE.
I work on my cars because I ENJOY resurrecting them. I enjoy driving them knowing that I am responsible for my comfort - or discomfort - if it breaks down.
But that said, if I thought I could afford a Lotus Exige today, well, I would STILL look for a used one...
