Comments on: A BMW? Or A Civic Plus A Ferrari?

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:31:03 +0000

Couple of years back I was in the market for a Volvo C70; I wanted that convertible like there was no tomorrow!!
I sat down with my wife & did the math… We ended up buying a Mazda5 – enough room for us campers – and once in a while, I indulge in renting one to drive out for the week-end!!
The fun part of it is that even with all that as expenses, we’re still able to go on 2 cruises per year!!!
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is!!
Great suggestion for us car guys.
Mark

By: Preet

Preet — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:54:27 +0000

I like hybrids too – but mostly for the fact that some of them run silently at low speeds and low loads – it’s cool in a freaky way.

The thought of saving money on fuel (even though the outlay may be greater) is more psychologically pleasing as well…

By: Four Pillars Investing

Four Pillars Investing — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:01:30 +0000

[...] had an interesting idea about buying a Civic and renting a Ferrari. I’ve never rented a fancy sports car but I always thought that renting made a lot more [...]

By: Charles in Vancouver

Charles in Vancouver — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:27:06 +0000

My idea of a cool car is a hybrid

So I’m a member of the Co-operative Auto Network in Vancouver which has plenty of car types. I don’t own a car, but if I ever want to impress some cute eco-conscious boy on a date, I can cheaply take out one of their Priuses and pick him up at his door

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By: Dillon

Dillon — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:00:27 +0000

Spend at least some time with the Ferrari pulling up beside BMW’s at stoplights and revving the engine. Trust me, they will instantly recognize you as a fellow automotive enthusiast and give you a big thumbs up!

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:59:43 +0000

Yes Preet, mixing finance and cars. What a good way to start the day.

By: Rendell @ BrandlessBlog.com

Rendell @ BrandlessBlog.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:01:19 +0000

Hi,

I think that is really a very very good suggestion.

You get to:
1) Continue Driving (A to B)
2) Save on monthly expenses
3) Experience: driving your dream car (optional)

It’s a WIN-WIN-WIN solution!

Rendell
BrandlessBlog.com