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Old 6 February 2012, 11:42 PM   #61
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My sub gripping the wheel of a lotus. I just can't see that hand gripping a kia or a saturn. With that being said you can't have one with out the other.
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Old 7 February 2012, 12:54 AM   #62
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Chicks dig cars, Men dig watches....who do you want to impress?
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Old 7 February 2012, 12:56 AM   #63
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Chicks dig cars, Men dig watches....who do you want to impress?
THIS is exactly the issue...I am not trying to impress anyone.
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Old 7 February 2012, 12:58 AM   #64
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THIS is exactly the issue...I am not trying to impress anyone.
I was throwing rocks at the bees nest with that one.

Honestly, I dont see how you can get any nice car for the price of a Rolex unless it was super diamond encrusted(and ugly).

Nothing lasts forever. Get what you want to enjoy RIGHT NOW as opposed to down the road.
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Old 7 February 2012, 02:25 AM   #65
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Interesting points. I will say that, in years of reading about BMW M's on our enthusiast boards, I can't ever recall anyone mentioning their watches, or showcasing a time piece in photos of their ///M's.
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Old 7 February 2012, 12:36 PM   #66
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I believe in buying pre-owned in both areas. I've pretty much got what I want and it certainly didn't break the bank. But my tastes aren't too expensive, classic or exotic.
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Old 7 February 2012, 12:58 PM   #67
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Would love to have a 997TT cabrio as a daily commuter. There is no substitute saying is a personal permagrin thing. I vote for a car !
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Old 7 February 2012, 01:03 PM   #68
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No question. A car. Always a nice car. I can't stress enough how common sense that seems to me.
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Old 3 March 2012, 04:57 AM   #69
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I'm new to the forum. I bought a 911SC Targa and a 36 mm SS DJ within 6 months of one another, in 1985. Nearly 30 years later the watch is on my wrist, and the car is in my garage (license plate reads FOSSIL). I am now looking for a second Rolex; I will keep the car. I tend buy and hold.
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Old 3 March 2012, 06:18 AM   #70
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Rolex and a Ducati.

You can chuckle as you pass all the 'expensive' cars. I still love the fact that a $17k bike can pass most sports cars with ease....of course the car your passing doesn't.
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Old 3 March 2012, 07:08 AM   #71
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I have no interest at all in luxury car. Zero. I do have an interest in a new GMT either SS or TT. For the price of one of those in like new, or mint condition here on the classified, or Ebay, it would be hard to get much more than a pre-pre-pre loved "beater" to drive to work in. I'll go for the new Rolex, for the price of a low end used car.
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Old 3 March 2012, 07:17 AM   #72
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Not sure which one I'd give up

So I'm glad I don't have to...
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Old 3 March 2012, 08:35 AM   #73
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Old 3 March 2012, 08:57 AM   #74
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I'll keep my Rolexes and my 800+HP C6 (well until the C7 comes out next spring). If I had to choose ill take my car. Rolexs are nice but they don't go 200 mph and run the quarter in low 11s. My car gets noticed 100x more than my watches and it brings me more joy. I consider an expensive car $100k+. I consider an expensive watch $25k+. So I would take the car because IMO of expensive the car is worth 4x the watch. I consider my SS Rolexes fairly expensive for what they are but I don't consider my $55-60k truck expensive. It's all relative.
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Old 3 March 2012, 10:06 AM   #75
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I think the ego meter on this thread has pegged and exploded!
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Old 3 March 2012, 10:22 AM   #76
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For me this is an easy answer...nice gold Rolex for sure! Especially considering I live in DC where having a nice car isn't considered very smart since its all street parking (unless your the top 1%) and nice cars tend to get stolen. Best to have a "reliable vehicle" like my Toyota Highlander and a few nice watches then a Range Rover and a Seiko.

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Old 3 March 2012, 10:46 AM   #77
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rolex watches usually hold their value well, or even appreciate over time (especially sports model), not so for most cars
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