Yes indeed, be careful about judging people because how they look or are dressed. Back in the early 90's I worked in a bank Jackson, MS, largest in the state. I was on the 'commercial floor', overlooking the retail lobby. One day an older gentleman, dressed in hunting clothes came in and sat down at one of the teller's desks to open an account for his niece, who was attending Millsaps College in Jackson. When the teller realized who he was she called the CEO and said in a panicked voice 'Mr. Sam Walton is in the lobby to open an account'. Several top officers, myself included, soon appeared and asked Mr Sam if he wanted to come up to the private offices to complete his transaction - he said "no thanks, this young lady is taking good care of me". He was not unknown at our bank - our chairman and Mr Sam were hunting buddies.
Yeah, well, an $80k car new is still going to have $80k car prices for parts, no matter how much the depreciation curve looks like an anvil thrown out of a de-orbiting space shuttle. Do not make the mistake of buying any of their higher-performance models. You'll hemorrhage money fixing a used AMG or M-series. My DD is a Porsche... it's kinda sad seeing newbies signing up on the forums bellyaching about the eye-wateringly expensive repair costs. If you want a Honda-cheap parts and repairs, buy a Honda.
No ill intent meant towards you or any other car salesman, Bill.Your the benefactor of these types.
Some of the richest guys I know, do stuff like that. It's how they got rich. They don't waste money, and it's a hard habit to break when they get where they could.
It's half plus 7. That's the hard-fast rule.
Bought our little boat in 2009. Have nothing but great memories. With retirement approaching we are considering moving up to something larger, but I have not begun the search in earnest.
