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#15243 of 16249 Re: wacky weather [nyccarguy] by stickguy

Nov 07, 2012 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 07, 2012 8:58 pm)
I was actually hoping for a few inches on the road so I could check out the new AWD RDX I imagine it will do just fine.

#15244 of 16249 Re: wacky weather [nyccarguy] by habitat1

Nov 08, 2012 (6:12 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 07, 2012 8:58 pm)
Glad to hear that you're doing well in the face of a double punch. The DC area was lucky to have missed the brunt of the hurricane, but I have a few friends in New Jersey and New York that are still without power and a colleague who's childhood home on Staten Island was wiped out. Fortunately he was able to evacuate his elderly mother and father in time, and they are physically safe, but emotionally devastated.
 
Puts ELLPS debates in perspective - and my condolences to anyone adversely affected.

#15245 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [victor23] by flightnurse

Nov 08, 2012 (6:47 am)

Replying to: victor23 (Nov 07, 2012 4:04 pm)
Victor thank you for the lesson in medical residency, I've been in the medical profession now 13 years and seen it all when it comes to residents and doctors and what they drive.
 
Why people lease BMW and MB is simple, because they want to and because they can. For residents/doctors it is a way to reward themselves for the work they put in to get where they are today. In some ways I do not blame them.

#15246 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Nov 08, 2012 (6:53 am)

Replying to: sweendogy (Nov 07, 2012 4:09 pm)
Sweeny, where did I say support staff? Support staff would be CNA's and phlebotomist, transporters who do not make the kind of money to lease a BMW.
 
I said, ancillary staff. This would be Ultra Sound Tech, and Echo tech, Rad Techs and such,.

#15247 of 16249 Re: wacky weather [nyccarguy] by billyperksii

Nov 08, 2012 (10:16 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 07, 2012 8:58 pm)
I am keeping mine in the garage, all the salt and sand-yuck, not on my ZAINOED TL.

#15248 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [flightnurse] by victor23

Nov 08, 2012 (11:59 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Nov 08, 2012 6:47 am)
I've been in the medical profession now 13 years and seen it all ... people lease BMW and MB ... because they want to and because they can... to reward themselves for the work ...I do not blame them.
 
Nobody doubts your credentials, just looking at your userID. You've seen, but you are not telling anybody. So, I took pains to post the story. Of course people buy when they want to and can, nothing wrong with that, and thanks for the lesson in economics, too. Nobody ever blamed anybody for anything, and, BTW, thanks for all hard work.
 
The only message I am trying to convey (third time already) is just that the reasons for buying mostly don't have anything to do with the process of driving. BMW and MB are rarely used as "enthusiast's car", no matter the trim. Just to remind: the original question (which I was trying to answer) was "Why would a non-enthusiast pick a BMW lease over a Camry purchase".

#15249 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [victor23] by sweendogy

Nov 08, 2012 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: victor23 (Nov 08, 2012 11:59 am)
I'm interested to what colors the medical communities gravitate towards-

#15250 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [sweendogy] by habitat1

Nov 08, 2012 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Nov 08, 2012 12:14 pm)
Hemoglobin Red. Porsche will do it for an extra $4,000.

#15251 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [habitat1] by victor23

Nov 08, 2012 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Nov 08, 2012 1:21 pm)
MRI non-metallic

#15252 of 16249 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [victor23] by kirstie_h HOST

Nov 08, 2012 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: victor23 (Nov 08, 2012 11:59 am)
"Why would a non-enthusiast pick a BMW lease over a Camry purchase".
 
Nicer car for the same monthly payment? Some people come to the conclusion that they're always going to have a car payment, or at least for the foreseeable future. And, if they're not going to exceed the mileage limit, a lease could be a good option for them.
 
I have driven a whopping total of 1,650 miles since January 1 of this year. I don't have a car payment, but if I were to take on one, I would consider a lease instead of purchase, set a budget, and get the car that I believe I'd most enjoy for that payment.

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