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Old 9 February 2012, 06:07 PM   #1
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New Rolex or new car?

I went with new rolex


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Old 9 February 2012, 06:11 PM   #2
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Hahaha, hope you don't regret it. WIIGH, great sub c
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Old 9 February 2012, 06:24 PM   #3
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I'd choose the car.

That Rolex? dial is too far out of focus.
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Old 9 February 2012, 06:37 PM   #4
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yea it is. I only drive 7kms to work and back 3-4 days a week (12hr shifts) So the wife has a new car.
The two cracked headlights, the dent in the back and far side are all from shitty workplace. I dont care about this care so its all good.
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Old 10 February 2012, 05:17 AM   #5
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I only drive 7kms to work and back 3-4 days a week
I'd get a push bike!!

love the watch, you made the right decision
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Old 9 February 2012, 06:42 PM   #6
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i'm not a car person at all, i don't even like driving but i still appreciate nice cars

you made the right choice mate!
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Old 9 February 2012, 07:08 PM   #7
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Old 9 February 2012, 07:34 PM   #8
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if it rolls, it is still a new car. you made the right choice, congrats!
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Old 9 February 2012, 07:54 PM   #9
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car.. so u have made the right choice..
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Old 9 February 2012, 08:12 PM   #10
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car.. so u have made the right choice..
that is an interesting statement. so a secind hand porsche for 50k is crap. a brand new mini cooper s is crap, this site is full of crap cars too:
http://www.lotpro.com/prices/new/all/40000/50000/
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Old 9 February 2012, 09:44 PM   #11
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car.. so u have made the right choice..
Wow. U have high standards. Fully loaded jeep grand Cherokee, ford explorer Toyota 4runner....crap. Wow sees.
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Old 9 February 2012, 10:23 PM   #12
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I will go with a new Rolex without a second thought. Car only depreciates but Rolex maintaines their value well.
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Old 10 February 2012, 10:01 AM   #13
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Wow. U have high standards. Fully loaded jeep grand Cherokee, ford explorer Toyota 4runner....crap. Wow sees.
Wow.....all the cars I have bough in my life are crap cars then!
Im not much on spending all that money on something that drops 20 percent or more time u drive off the lot
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Old 20 February 2012, 12:34 AM   #14
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that is an interesting statement. so a secind hand porsche for 50k is crap. a brand new mini cooper s is crap, this site is full of crap cars too:
http://www.lotpro.com/prices/new/all/40000/50000/
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Wow. U have high standards. Fully loaded jeep grand Cherokee, ford explorer Toyota 4runner....crap. Wow sees.
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That`s really hilarious statement, also untrue as hell!

And about OP`s choice, well...I`m watch person more than car person, so...
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WoW, What a odd comment, I would say 90% of the board drives crap cars then by that logic. My 9 year old Lexus must be crap since I haven't sank a dime into besides a water pump ,timing belt ,and oil changes.
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I really don't need any new watches, so now I'm saving up for a new car, which I won't get until the one I'm driving bites the dust and no matter how much I have saved up, it's highly doubtful that I will spend more than $30k.
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he's just trying to tell you that he is a baller compared to the rest of us...
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Wow.....all the cars I have bough in my life are crap cars then!
Im not much on spending all that money on something that drops 20 percent or more time u drive off the lot
yeah guys, im not changing my statement.. not because i am trying to show off or something or what liuk3 said.. but uhm i live in a country whereas the car price is almost double the price in the united states / overseas.. so in another perspective, my statement also equal to "any car below usd 25k is a crap car.. "

and yeah i have high standard.. :)
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Old 10 February 2012, 12:36 AM   #15
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car.. so u have made the right choice..

That`s really hilarious statement, also untrue as hell!

And about OP`s choice, well...I`m watch person more than car person, so...
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Old 10 February 2012, 08:36 AM   #16
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car.. so u have made the right choice..


WoW, What a odd comment, I would say 90% of the board drives crap cars then by that logic. My 9 year old Lexus must be crap since I haven't sank a dime into besides a water pump ,timing belt ,and oil changes.
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Old 10 February 2012, 09:00 AM   #17
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any car under USD 50,000,- is still a crap car....


I really don't need any new watches, so now I'm saving up for a new car, which I won't get until the one I'm driving bites the dust and no matter how much I have saved up, it's highly doubtful that I will spend more than $30k.
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Old 9 February 2012, 07:56 PM   #18
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Nice Rolex, I hope your car doesn't break down anytime soon.
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Old 9 February 2012, 08:45 PM   #19
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Your call...you will have the watch longer than the car, and it gets better mileage.
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Old 9 February 2012, 08:51 PM   #20
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I think you made a great choice as Rolexes hold their value better than cars. I'm not a car person and would of made the same choice you did.....and I agree as my wife drives a newer car but does not have a Rolex(her choice)!!!
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Old 9 February 2012, 10:26 PM   #21
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Your watch will far out live any car you may decide to purchase. As long as you have the reliable transportation that you need I say you made the right decision.
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Old 9 February 2012, 10:37 PM   #22
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Definetly Rolex.
But in your case, Rolex and a Car....
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Old 9 February 2012, 10:45 PM   #23
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that a boy i always ask my self the same question and i get the same answer every time i go for the ROLEX!!!!!!!!!!!! lol no brainer.
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Old 9 February 2012, 11:24 PM   #24
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Car depreciates in Value!! Good Choice!! Hopefully you have many friends that can pick you up when the ride breaks down!!
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Old 9 February 2012, 11:31 PM   #25
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Good choice!

The Sub will surely outlast the car. Plus, you can take the watch anywhere you go (the same can't be said for the ride).
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:37 AM   #26
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good choice, it's only a dent...
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Old 10 February 2012, 03:25 AM   #27
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Thats what I woulld have done. The resell on your Rolex will out class most cars for sure.
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Old 10 February 2012, 03:31 AM   #28
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Probably worth it to have a beater car you don't care about especially if you're working in a crummy area. Get the watch!
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Old 10 February 2012, 03:51 AM   #29
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I'm not a car person and would have chosen a watch as well. That's assuming the car is reliable.
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Old 10 February 2012, 04:01 AM   #30
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I'm not a car person and would have chosen a watch as well. That's assuming the car is reliable.
2 smashed headlights, 3 dents.

Somethings wrong with the electrics So I have to charge it every 2 days else it wont start.
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