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Snake Vargas · 10-31-2005, 07:56 PM

And although it's not easy if you haven't been there, and it sounds like a truism, don't forget that merely by having a computer and maybe a car we're all better off than many people around the world. I doubt any of us are actually starving to death here.

Anyhow, yeah, similar to what Mr. Merc said, don't worry about what others have, or the next newest bestest thing. The thing about being car enthusiasts is that you're always aware of the next car, a better car, this and that. It makes you (and me) want it, because it is better, right? But that's what breeds dissatisfaction and the desire to have more or newer things, as well as seeing what other people have.

I suppose the thread was about people buying things to keep up with others, or simply for the badge or prestige, though, and not so much rational consumerism (if there is such thing) as such. I wouldn't be surprised if people bought expensive things for the idea of it, and not so much for the actual use or benefits it offers over other products. I guess it makes us feel better when we are constantly buying things, thus things change and we're "doing better", right?

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When Imhotep said that people bought BMWs first and foremost for the badge, I think he didn't mean to say that they didn't test drive them, but more that it was the most important consideration. Whether or not the actual figure was correct or not, I would believe that many people do such a thing.

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Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Why must everyone have to live in the fast lane? And although it's not easy if you haven't been there, and it sounds like a truism, don't forget that merely by having a computer and maybe a car we're all better off than many people around the world. I doubt any of us are actually starving to death here. Anyhow, yeah, similar to what Mr. Merc said, don't worry about what others have, or the next newest bestest thing. The thing about being car enthusiasts is that you're always aware of the next car, a better car, this and that. It makes you (and me) want it, because it is better, right? But that's what breeds dissatisfaction and the desire to have more or newer things, as well as seeing what other people have. I suppose the thread was about people buying things to keep up with others, or simply for the badge or prestige, though, and not so much rational consumerism (if there is such thing) as such. I wouldn't be surprised if people bought expensive things for the idea of it, and not so much for the actual use or benefits it offers over other products. I guess it makes us feel better when we are constantly buying things, thus things change and we're "doing better", right? --- When Imhotep said that people bought BMWs first and foremost for the badge, I think he didn't mean to say that they didn't test drive them, but more that it was the most important consideration. Whether or not the actual figure was correct or not, I would believe that many people do such a thing.