MS3 Age & Occupation Thread

[parkerfe]

I'll preface my question by stating that I know talent and reputation factor into what I'm about to ask.

I was wondering how driving a Mazda compared to a BMW would appear to your clients? People tend to be superficial and may choose with their eyes over their heads. I wasn't sure if you were concerned about such things.

Again this is not a question of talent or reputation, but a question of perception. I'm not even sure what branch of law you work in. So it may not be a concern.

Personally I've lusted after BMWs for a Long time. I just can't rationalize the cost of ownership. I've been with Mazda becasue I've always seen them as a budget BMW.

Thanks

I am a plaintiff attorney/litigator. Most of my clients don't even know what kind a car I drive unless I tell them. Our contact is by phone and e-mail or in the office, at depositions or in the courtroom, not in my car . While some of my repeat clients know I have a Ferrari, it doesn't seem to phase them much. What most of us "car guys" don't realize is non-car guys view cars as transportation only and are ambivalent to what kind of car we drive. A lot of my friends in the Ferrari club use economical beaters such as the MS3 as daily drivers anyway. The new symbol of intelligence is driving a fuel efficient green car, not a BMW or MB.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Thanks for the reply

I am a plaintiff attorney/litigator. Most of my clients don't even know what kind a car I drive unless I tell them. Our contact is by phone and e-mail or in the office, at depositions or in the courtroom, not in my car . While some of my repeat clients know I have a Ferrari, it doesn't seem to phase them much. What most of us "car guys" don't realize is non-car guys view cars as transportation only and are ambivalent to what kind of car we drive. A lot of my friends in the Ferrari club use economical beaters such as the MS3 as daily drivers anyway. The new symbol of intelligence is driving a fuel efficient green car, not a BMW or MB.

Which Ferrari?

And yes I agree with you. People who could care less about cars don't "see" them unless it's something extraordinary (e.g. a Lamborgini or Ferrari driving in downtown Boston). In fact I'd say that many marques have diluted their prestige via cheap leases. I see a ton more BMW's and Audis being driven (and driven badly) by people who clearly aren't enthusiasts. So I suppose to them a BMW M5 is no different than their leased black 3 series or their Audi A6

 

[461_SS]

I know its OT, but you have the same last name as me. lol

 

[bhstall]

34 toolmaker....first time to drive a mazda yesterday....bought a ms3 today....im real impressed

 

[parkerfe]

Which Ferrari?

And yes I agree with you. People who could care less about cars don't "see" them unless it's something extraordinary (e.g. a Lamborgini or Ferrari driving in downtown Boston). In fact I'd say that many marques have diluted their prestige via cheap leases. I see a ton more BMW's and Audis being driven (and driven badly) by people who clearly aren't enthusiasts. So I suppose to them a BMW M5 is no different than their leased black 3 series or their Audi A6

I currently have a 1982 BB512i Boxer. It is a weekend "toy" which I drive about 2500 miles a year. I have previously owned a 328GTS, 400GT, Testarossa. 330GTC and 348 Spider.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Who has the same last name as you?

I know its OT, but you have the same last name as me. lol

And what is OT?

 

[parkerfe]

And what is OT?

Off topic

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Duh

Off topic

Had I been awake I probably would have had a clue! Thanks for not rubbing it in.

 

[AAMguy]

22. system trainer and supervisor.

 

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[DaleNixon]

Who is your daddy, and what does he do?

 

[Domino81]

Why not? There are 16-year-olds who can "afford" a Speed3 .

Assts barely make $20k a year. At least here they do. :shrug:

 

[MS3Pilot]

20, work for jet connections flying a Citation X.

 

[FrequentFlyer]

20, work for jet connections flying a Citation X.

Not a bad gig for a 20 year old.

31 here. I'm a Captain/O-3 AGR with the NJ Air National Guard flying KC-135's.

 

[kunzjob]

20, work for jet connections flying a Citation X.

awesome, where did you get your ratings?

 

[GoneBabyGone]

25

Life Support Engineer
National Aquarium in Baltimore

darn dolphins...

 

[SwampAss]

I have a change. I'm 34 and now an Information Systems Security Manager.

In short, I maintain classified WANs, LANs, and standalones for the DoD. No more unclass. Hoooray for working in a box with no windows!

 

[lifesgood]

50, Aircraft Technician.

 

[speedsports]

23.

Industrial Designer... I design awesome powertools, handtools, and outdoor power equipment.

 

[MS3Pilot]

awesome, where did you get your ratings?

It's fun, of course I'm an f/o so I don't "fly" much. Got all my ratings except multi at Executive Flyers Aviation in Bedford, MA.