What do Billionaires drive?

The_Blob · 02-22-2008, 07:58 PM

An interesting article from Forbes.

http://www.forbesautos.com/advice/to...ill_cars_promo

For some weird reason, the above link stopped working. The link below works.
http://www.forbesautos.com/advice/to...lionaires.html

Neema · 02-22-2008, 08:08 PM

"The cars and trucks driven by those in the Top 10 of the 2006 Forbes list was, in short, shocking. You won’t find a Bugatti, Ferrari or BMW driven by these billionaires."

mpimping · 02-22-2008, 08:14 PM

bill gates had a porsche when he was young and a 959 not too long ago...

E82tt6 · 02-22-2008, 08:15 PM

IMO this proves that Billionaires are boring.

Etnies · 02-22-2008, 08:17 PM

Forbes is a f*cking joke.

Neema · 02-22-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Etnies

Forbes is a f*cking joke.

Not saying your wrong, and I have no idea about Forbes, but im interested to see why you think so? Just for trivia's sake.

E(@M# · 02-22-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E82tt6

IMO this proves that Billionaires are boring.

just smart investors....at the root of the very reason they amassed all that money in the first place

323d · 02-22-2008, 08:41 PM

why would they want to drive when they could take a private jet or helicopter anywhere!

Neema · 02-22-2008, 08:43 PM

I dunno about them, but being into cars is being into cars.....regardless of whether your a billionaire or not. So since Im into cars, if I were a billionaire, I would still indulge in all of my automotive fantasies. So I guess these guys arent really that passionate about fine automobiles, or they've out grown that.

Neema · 02-22-2008, 08:46 PM

I can see how it might a play a role in their security though, but if someone is planning on robbing a billionaire, im sure they would have some sort of plan first. Or who knows, maybe they would have been like "ohh look theres Bill gates in his bentley....lets go rob him right now."

grumpybear · 02-22-2008, 08:48 PM

we don't drive anything, we have people to drive us around...

TurboFan · 02-22-2008, 08:52 PM

I'd say most people that are billionaires aren't into cars - they're into whatever made them the money, and that probably isn't an expensive, rapidly depreciating asset like a car.

Larry Ellison is a friggin' idiot, he just oozes slime. A rich idiot, and rich slime, but a slimey idiot no less. The rest have the porsches becuase someone told them they're great cars. The guys in the old volvos and lincolns are great. I love subtle wealth. Warren Buffet still lives in a $300,000 house in suburban Omaha.

grumpybear · 02-22-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

Warren Buffet still lives in a $300,000 house in suburban Omaha.

not spending his money on stupid shit is one of the reasons why he's one of the richest people in the world and 99% of the people on this board either wait for mommy/daddy to hand them money or live paycheck to paycheck

Chunga · 02-22-2008, 08:59 PM

Course there are a different between new and old money. New money mostly cant be controled and have to be showen. Comes to easy.
Old money is from work - sometimes in generations. And here is the old rules counting. You never get rich if you spend money and keep your dignity.
Most new rich is looking to funny when they try to show it. No style at all.
Its not money who makes people - its style.

dreamk · 02-22-2008, 09:14 PM

i think they don't drive. they are driven!

just4kickz · 02-22-2008, 09:22 PM

mmm... friend's rich parents own a ferrari, lambo, old porsche, and a mercedes and by rich i mean... the company they own is worth more than a billion

their car selection makes them seem like average multimillionaires i guess? haha like an average rapper.

323d · 02-22-2008, 09:31 PM

most billionare waste millions on starting new projects.. thats their "hobby" to them, but un-like cars, they get profit in return.

Etnies · 02-22-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

Not saying your wrong, and I have no idea about Forbes, but im interested to see why you think so? Just for trivia's sake.

Check out this review.

What you got from this "news piece", BMW makes a 2007 550i that is called an M5 for $58k and is sometimes known as an M3 whose body style and interior refinements are from a 2008 and it separates itself from the other luxury sedans by the trunk opener. And those "in the know" buy an M5 because it has stitched leather steering wheel with three special colors.

Aside from that unbelievably terrible auto review, their news pieces just lack substance. It's as if they cater to 10 year old wannabe-millionaires. Garbage.

Hawkeye · 02-22-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E(@M#

just smart investors....at the root of the very reason they amassed all that money in the first place

One owns two Bentleys, a racing yacht and a MIG fighter jet.. I don't think this fits the profile you describe.

Etnies · 02-22-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpybear

not spending his money on stupid shit is one of the reasons why he's one of the richest people in the world and 99% of the people on this board either wait for mommy/daddy to hand them money or live paycheck to paycheck

He's one of the richest people in the world because he's smart at what he does. You don't amass billions in wealth by saving here and there. In Layman's terms, you go on the offensive, not defensive, to be a billionaire.

I wouldn't put much stock in Forbes lists. This one about what celebrities drive is no exception

AcMilan714 · 02-22-2008, 10:00 PM

I would love to see the land and homes they own. Thats where you can usually tell who has the big bucks..

These people are used to limos and private jets. But if i was in there shoes i would need 3 cars. Porsche turbo, 4dr sport sedan like a e55, m5, (or anything at this level) and last nice suv (range rover, ml amg, etc)

I love cars but even with all that money i couldnt see myself buying something more than 150k....

The_Blob · 02-22-2008, 10:11 PM

Bill Gates' home looks quite humble considering the amount of money he makes.

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Neema Major General 832 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	I dunno about them, but being into cars is being into cars.....regardless of whether your a billionaire or not. So since Im into cars, if I were a billionaire, I would still indulge in all of my automotive fantasies. So I guess these guys arent really that passionate about fine automobiles, or they've out grown that. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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Neema Major General 832 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	I can see how it might a play a role in their security though, but if someone is planning on robbing a billionaire, im sure they would have some sort of plan first. Or who knows, maybe they would have been like "ohh look theres Bill gates in his bentley....lets go rob him right now." __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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TurboFan Ski bum 331 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I'd say most people that are billionaires aren't into cars - they're into whatever made them the money, and that probably isn't an expensive, rapidly depreciating asset like a car. Larry Ellison is a friggin' idiot, he just oozes slime. A rich idiot, and rich slime, but a slimey idiot no less. The rest have the porsches becuase someone told them they're great cars. The guys in the old volvos and lincolns are great. I love subtle wealth. Warren Buffet still lives in a $300,000 house in suburban Omaha. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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Chunga Captain 37 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 black saphire 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark, sealand iTrader: (0)	Course there are a different between new and old money. New money mostly cant be controled and have to be showen. Comes to easy. Old money is from work - sometimes in generations. And here is the old rules counting. You never get rich if you spend money and keep your dignity. Most new rich is looking to funny when they try to show it. No style at all. Its not money who makes people - its style. __________________
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AcMilan714 First Lieutenant 131 Rep 359 Posts Drives: e90 328i, e36 325is. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: HB So Cali iTrader: (0)	I would love to see the land and homes they own. Thats where you can usually tell who has the big bucks.. These people are used to limos and private jets. But if i was in there shoes i would need 3 cars. Porsche turbo, 4dr sport sedan like a e55, m5, (or anything at this level) and last nice suv (range rover, ml amg, etc) I love cars but even with all that money i couldnt see myself buying something more than 150k....
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