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Hobbies & Interests => Automotive Discussion => Topic started by: civixer on April 24, 2015, 02:48:45 PM
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Hello everyone... This is my first post here and I have always been fascinated with sports cars! I know that we, Hmong, have many millionaires out there already but I was just wondering if any of you know any Hmong who own any exotic car ( Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin etc... ) out there? I am aware that many Hmong do own M3s, M5s, NSX... and even 911s but I guess these other exotic cars are rare in the Hmong community... but then again, I may be wrong!! Please share! No names needed!! :)
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Dude this is the worst place to ask! Are you looking to marry one?
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I know a fews guys who own 60k-100k cars, but I don't believe those to be exotics unless they're used. Nowadays a Toyota Avalon is almost 50k. LOL I've been looking at a few C6 Z06s and Vipers. Never owned a domestic before and these look promising.
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I know a fews guys who own 60k-100k cars, but I don't believe those to be exotics unless they're used. Nowadays a Toyota Avalon is almost 50k. LOL I've been looking at a few C6 Z06s and Vipers. Never owned a domestic before and these look promising.
I've owned a C5 Vette and even though it's considered a "high end" domestic model, the quality was not as good as my average Toyota and Honda models in terms of dependability. Hopefully the new ones are better. The Vette and Viper have a good starting point if you are looking for power and torque.
Out of the domestic models I've owned, the Wrangler was the most dependable.
I had a friend that bought a first year Viper (94?) back in 1994 and it didn't come with A/C, I'm like that much money spent and no A/C? ??? :o
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Thanks for the replies! In MN, I've seen a few Hmongs driving '03+ VIPERS, one w/ a new VETTE, and yes, even one w/ a GTR!! With so many successful Hmong enterpreneurs in the US, I'm sure they could buy either a FERRARI or LAMBO if they wanted to... Although I have not seen one in MN yet, I believe I will one day! 😊 Perhaps those of you living in warmer states such as California would have a better chance to see a Hmong owner of such exotic car!
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Thanks for the replies! In MN, I've seen a few Hmongs driving '03+ VIPERS, one w/ a new VETTE, and yes, even one w/ a GTR!! With so many successful Hmong enterpreneurs in the US, I'm sure they could buy either a FERRARI or LAMBO if they wanted to... Although I have not seen one in MN yet, I believe I will one day! 😊 Perhaps those of you living in warmer states such as California would have a better chance to see a Hmong owner of such exotic car!
Perhaps some have my take in regards to things like that. Even if money is no object, I can't see myself living in mega mansion or own a fleet of exotic cars like Bugatti, Ferrari, Lambo, McClaren, etc., because a car like a Supra or Vette or Viper or GT-R can perform as well as some Ferrari and Lambo models for much less money stock vs. stock. Therefore, it would be an overkill to me just to pay more for the name plate or brand. I feel the same way in moto world too, I can't see myself paying more for a Ducati, MV or HD when models from other brands offers the same and in some cases more for less money.
With that said if one just want to say "I owned a Ferrari" for the name tag, to show off/get attention ("hey look at me"), or other reasons, it's not that much to pick up a used model like this $38k with 20k miles Ferrari:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4966120328.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4966120328.html)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00t0t_1vydr9PFk5o_600x450.jpg)
It's not that much more than this $30k 94 Supra TT with much higher mileage (97K miles):
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4992023203.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4992023203.html)
(http://images.craigslist.org/01111_2jOgbZS0PDG_600x450.jpg)
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Perhaps some have my take in regards to things like that. Even if money is no object, I can't see myself living in mega mansion or own a fleet of exotic cars like Bugatti, Ferrari, Lambo, McClaren, etc., because a car like a Supra or Vette or Viper or GT-R can perform as well as some Ferrari and Lambo models for much less money stock vs. stock. Therefore, it would be an overkill to me just to pay more for the name plate or brand. I feel the same way in moto world too, I can't see myself paying more for a Ducati, MV or HD when models from other brands offers the same and in some cases more for less money.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4966120328.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4966120328.html)
This is true for track and thats why I haven't gotten myself to purchase a straight line car. In HPDE the S2000 does just a well as any other car & is a blast to drive without all the maintenance. I figure if I buy a Supra, NSX or anything similar I can just add a turbo to the S2000 and be par with them unless I'm going for looks that is.
I'm just looking to move to a bigger engine and I love the sound of a I6/V6 or V8 car. O0
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Everyone has their own reasons when buying a car especially when it comes to a sport car! Maybe it's the high horsepower or the thrill of the speed it can achieve or maybe it is the attention that it brings... Whatever the reason, it always brings joy to the owner! The way I see it, if you can... Why not! 😊 As for myself, I've always been a fan of Lamborghini and, of course, would love to own one since it has always been my dream car since childhood. Realistically, at the present time, it is indeed just a dream! But with hard work and determination, any dreams can become reality... Such as that Hmong Ferrari owner back in '92! O0
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Everyone has their own reasons when buying a car especially when it comes to a sport car! Maybe it's the high horsepower or the thrill of the speed it can achieve or maybe it is the attention that it brings... Whatever the reason, it always brings joy to the owner! The way I see it, if you can... Why not! 😊 As for myself, I've always been a fan of Lamborghini and, of course, would love to own one since it has always been my dream car since childhood. Realistically, at the present time, it is indeed just a dream! But with hard work and determination, any dreams can become reality... Such as that Hmong Ferrari owner back in '92! O0
As with the low mileage used Ferrari model I posted about, I'm sure you can find a used Lambo in your price range too in the future or even new depending on where you are at. There's a good reason why those exotic cars have very low mileage: maintenance cost.
I know someone that owns a Testarossa and he tells me it cost him $10k to do the tune-up because they have to lift the V-12 motor to get to the plugs.
With that said, you should always pursue what you want in life and if that's owning a Lambo, then just do it! O0
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Thanks theking ! Without dreams, there is no reality! And yes, I must be financially and mentally prepared to accept the consequences of owning an exotic car: maintenance cost and the positive/negative attentions I will receive! :P
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Here you go.
http://jalopnik.com/owning-a-ferrari-for-a-year-was-a-disappointment-1668355120 (http://jalopnik.com/owning-a-ferrari-for-a-year-was-a-disappointment-1668355120)
Main reason why most millionaire drives $25k car. Also the reason why most black millionaire goes broke after making 50-70 mil. If you gonna invest that much into a car, better to invest in yourself. Last thing anyone want to see is a fugly fat guy exiting a ferrari. Yes you will still get to tap them gold diggers but I'm just saying you can do that at 1/4 the cost with a M3.
If you want a cheap exotic you can get a Lotus Evora. A used one can be had for $40-50K. It doesn't have much power but with a skill driver you can hang with a lambo at the track. Plus it has a toyota camry motor so you know your good for 100k+ miles. I can't guarantee on the other parts failing though. Besides like that gold digging bittch will know the difference between a lotus and a ferrari. LOL.
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Hahaha... Envy2! I know what you mean... and again, everyone has their personal reasons for buying a car! Don't worry, I'm not the type that just like to look at my cars, I drive them! So yes, I definitely know what to expect what is needed if buying an exotic! $$$$! Don't get me wrong, I love my Japanese Imports for their reliability which they definitely will be my other cars! As for them gold diggers, let's just have them keep digging some more!!! Hahaha....
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Maybe Hmong folks have different ways of spending their money?
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Wasn't there a video a few years ago about the first Hmong Porsche owner. :2funny:
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Wasn't there a video a few years ago about the first Hmong Porsche owner. :2funny:
I'm not sure who that "first Hmong" person is but I had a childhood friend that owned a Porsche 944 back in the 80's...
As I've said in my previous post, if you just want to own a Ferrari or a Porsche, it's not really that hard to do than someone that wants a Supra or a NSX.
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It's easier to own a high end car these days since more hmong are making serious $$$$. Back in the stone age, prob not as most were making 3.50$/hr or less.
This is what $5.25/hr part-time got me back in the day... Now I'm kinda flirting with the idea of getting a GTR, someday...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/ToyotaCorollaGTS.jpg/220px-ToyotaCorollaGTS.jpg)
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This is what $5.25/hr part-time got me back in the day... Now I'm kinda flirting with the idea of getting a GTR, someday...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/ToyotaCorollaGTS.jpg/220px-ToyotaCorollaGTS.jpg)
You should get a GTR O0 A new 2015 can be had in the mid 80s.
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If you can afford a GTR I would opt out for a late used ferrari or something like that.
NOthing agianst the GTR's but I think even the sting ray vette's look nicer.
Just my personal opinion but I don't the look of the GTR command's that kinda pricing.
They are fast and stuff and expensive and stuff, but when I see them out on the road... to me, it just doesn't look that nice, flashy, etc etc etc...it just doesn't pop out or stand out in my opnion.
For example, I saw one parked in the street of NYC... and it just looked like a regular parked there.
On the other hand, I saw a stingray vette parked on the streeet, and it really popped out.
Maybe they need to have gave the GTR better body styling and in my opinion, a better paint scheme. That gray.. is so off putting.
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Looks can be subjective so opinions vary but when I think of the worst dollar per look ratio cars, I think of these (one looks like a bug and the other looks like a popsicle stick project):
(http://media.caranddriver.com/images/09q3/267589/2009-bugatti-veyron-164-grand-sport-photo-300029-s-450x274.jpg)
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/A9sY4xLwraE/0.jpg)
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If you can afford a GTR I would opt out for a late used ferrari or something like that.
NOthing agianst the GTR's but I think even the sting ray vette's look nicer.
Just my personal opinion but I don't the look of the GTR command's that kinda pricing.
They are fast and stuff and expensive and stuff, but when I see them out on the road... to me, it just doesn't look that nice, flashy, etc etc etc...it just doesn't pop out or stand out in my opnion.
For example, I saw one parked in the street of NYC... and it just looked like a regular parked there.
On the other hand, I saw a stingray vette parked on the streeet, and it really popped out.
Maybe they need to have gave the GTR better body styling and in my opinion, a better paint scheme. That gray.. is so off putting.
To each their own ;D. I like it even though it's an 8 year platform. We won't be seeing the R36 anytime soon (i.e. likely 2019 or 2020) I will say the Vette is nice but I would have a hard time seeing myself in one. Perhaps its the stereotype associated with the Vette and I hardly see any younger folks cruising around a Vette.
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I've seen this Hmong dude rolling in a red Italian hand crafted piece of art. I guess he and his wife have the means to roll in it O0. I don't care for their life style or the work they do :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: