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Originally Posted by GregWeld
Darren....
I'm not saying right or wrong with your decision to dump the Porsche for a VW etc.
But it's the "dumbing down" of America that you're giving in to.
I drive a bunch of top end cars -- nobody gives me any grief about it. If they did - I'd look at them like they were zombies and I'd just consider "the source".
Personally -- I'm more than happy to be "wealthy". I pay plenty of taxes - I'm glad I have to... that means I'm doing okay. I don't live in a fancy house - I live in the house I love... with my shop right out the back door... in a quiet neighborhood. I've had 3 neighbors come over to ask about the new Freightliner in the driveway. They get excited when I say -- if you think that's big - wait 'til the new trailer gets here! They think it's great.
By the way --- me BUYING those things --- creates jobs --- I'm paying 9.9% state sales tax on them.... That tax alone is more than many people EARN. I'm okay with that. It's the price you pay for living in AMERICA.
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I wouldn't say that the only reason I sold the Porsche was for the heat, but it was interesting none the less. My friends/family think it is great what I have done. I love the house we live in as well. I have a huge shop, my boy has a motocross track and I have all the toys to keep it in shape! My wife did get rid of her car because of the heat at work. I bought her a 07 e55 AMG. God I loved that car! She is a VP at a company and does extremely well. She plays "the game" in this company and it was more a political move, but the crap generated from a car was amazing!
Greg, you sound like my accountant! Be glad you can afford to pay taxes!