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21433 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:26 AM

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#12414 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [dewey] by 2001gs430 Apr 21, 2008 (11:43 am)
Replying to: dewey (Apr 21, 2008 10:51 am) Dewey, if a single cab owner decided the buy a luxury vehicle to use as a cab, then your point is 100% valid. My understanding that it is the manufacturer that decides on making vehicles to be available in fleets for taxi companies or car rental agencies. I am pretty sure that these fleets are not 550i or E550 class vehicles. Replies to this message: dewey (Apr 21, 2008 12:05 pm)
#12415 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [dewey] by bristol2 Apr 21, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Apr 21, 2008 10:51 am) exclusive and inclusive have similar meanings in North America One of the interesting quirks of Americans is that the top-25% of earners believe themselves to be in the top 1% while the top 50% believe themselves to be in the top 25%. Basically we are all convinced of our own value! I know from experience that the display of wealth is viewed completely differently between Europe and the US. Replies to this message: dewey (Apr 21, 2008 12:12 pm) jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:20 pm) circlew (Apr 21, 2008 12:33 pm) and 2 more... houdini1 (Apr 21, 2008 12:47 pm)
#12416 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [2001gs430] by dewey Apr 21, 2008 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: 2001gs430 (Apr 21, 2008 11:43 am) Certainly BMW and Mercedes build fine cars and even though they may be cost effective when used as taxis, the original thought was yes, but it sure doesn't help their image as exclusive luxury vehicles. I was specifically referring to the assertion made above by a forum member here. I was referring to luxury marques in general and not specifically with respect to a model like a BMW 550i.
#12417 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [bristol2] by dewey Apr 21, 2008 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: bristol2 (Apr 21, 2008 12:02 pm) In the early 90s there was an outcry about CEOs making 131 times the salary of an average worker. So in order to restrain hefty CEO pay the SEC required that compensation should be publicly disclosed with the idea that CEO compensation comittees will feel more responsible about pay. Turns out that such disclosure increased CEO pay from 131 times to 398 times of an average workers' salary. Why? Because when every CEO knew what the top CEOs were earning the majority of CEOs felt that they too were just as worthy as those top CEOs. So the majority of average CEOs began to earn top CEO salaries while the superstar CEOs earned even higher stratospheric salaries. It's so true most people do over-rate themeselves. The majority dont like being average while in fact statistically the majority are just average. Replies to this message: jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:20 pm) circlew (Apr 21, 2008 12:33 pm) jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:45 pm) anthonyp (Apr 21, 2008 6:18 pm) houdini1 (Apr 21, 2008 12:47 pm)
#12418 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [dewey] by jlbl Apr 21, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Apr 21, 2008 12:12 pm) It's so true most people do over-rate themeselves. The majority dont like being average while in fact statistically the majority are just average. How true; here, there and everywhere. Regards, Jose Replies to this message: circlew (Apr 21, 2008 12:33 pm) jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:45 pm) anthonyp (Apr 21, 2008 6:18 pm) houdini1 (Apr 21, 2008 12:47 pm)
#12419 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [jlbl] by circlew Apr 21, 2008 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:20 pm) In reality, no one is just average. If you believe your average, well, alright then. Regards, OW Replies to this message: jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:45 pm) anthonyp (Apr 21, 2008 6:18 pm)
#12420 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [circlew] by jlbl Apr 21, 2008 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Apr 21, 2008 12:33 pm)
#12421 of 21433 Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [jlbl] by houdini1 Apr 21, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: jlbl (Apr 21, 2008 12:20 pm) Well, I would just like to thank all the little people who have helped me to ascend to...
#12422 of 21433 Bristol classics by jlbl Apr 21, 2008 (1:45 pm)
link title link title link title Bristol2 posted days ago notice relative to Bristol cars. Those above are links to some Bristol classics. Fine cars. Enjoy! Regards, Jose
#12423 of 21433 Re: Lexus? Luxury? [circlew] by gcluv09 Apr 21, 2008 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Apr 21, 2008 2:45 am) Hmm not exactly sure, but Mercedes' concept is to flash the brake lamps rapidly under heavy deceleration. Volvo makes the brake lamps brighter, and BMW is experimenting with brake lamps that "grow larger" under hard braking. High wattage? Replies to this message: circlew (Apr 22, 2008 3:07 am)

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