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111R Jun 16, 2011 10:13 AM

Study shows We're a bunch of commitment phobe pea****s! ;)
 

“Pea****s, Porsches and Thorstein Veblen: Conspicuous Consumption as a Sexual Signaling System,”
http://www1.umn.edu/news/news-releas...NT_342614.html

cret Jun 16, 2011 10:48 AM


“This research suggests that conspicuous products, such as Porsches, can serve the same function for some men that large and brilliant feathers serve for pea****s,”
some, just some.. and no reference to Astons. :cool:

Racer_X Jun 16, 2011 10:54 AM

Interesting. I don't drive an Aston to show off. In fact, I chose the V12 over a used F430 to avoid being too flashy. To me, Aston is understated beauty and class.

111R Jun 16, 2011 12:22 PM


Originally Posted by Racer_X (Post 3234888)
Interesting. I don't drive an Aston to show off. In fact, I chose the V12 over a used F430 to avoid being too flashy. To me, Aston is understated beauty and class.

Interestingly I can very much relate. But going with the trend of the article...did we at some level choose the AM over Ferrari to stand apart?
I chose the AM because of a childhood lust, it's price point and quite frankly because I can have a manual tranny in the AM but not in the Ferrari. I like having 'the man pedal.'

BLAM Jun 16, 2011 01:13 PM

This article is so true, LOL!

Racer_X Jun 16, 2011 01:54 PM


Originally Posted by 111R (Post 3234981)
...did we at some level choose the AM over Ferrari to stand apart?

Not in my case.

MidnightBlue Jun 16, 2011 02:00 PM

I think the person who wrote the article has a case of rectal cranial inversion. I bought a Porsche because its more fun to drive on twisty country roads than my Prius commute car. Besides, around here (San Francisco) Porsches are about as common as Honda Civics.

RPVantage Jun 16, 2011 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by Racer_X (Post 3234888)
Interesting. I don't drive an Aston to show off. In fact, I chose the V12 over a used F430 to avoid being too flashy. To me, Aston is understated beauty and class.

+1 But i dont have a V12. (hopefully soon.)

Racer_X Jun 16, 2011 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by RPVantage (Post 3235126)
+1 But i dont have a V12. (hopefully soon.)

So you're about to make the move to 4 more cylinders? I guess that engagement ring will have to wait a few more months. haha

That's great. We can use another V12 on the forum.

lhanddds Jun 19, 2011 10:44 AM

I've been married 32 years so this article is not too relevant to my everyday living. I think the flashiness of exotic sports cars is one of the least desirable things about owning one. I have a subtle color, so unless you are a car person, it doesn't attract too much attention. I always love to chat to anyone who shows interest but I don't go looking for it, at all.

A.M.L. Jun 19, 2011 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by Racer_X (Post 3234888)
Interesting. I don't drive an Aston to show off. In fact, I chose the V12 over a used F430 to avoid being too flashy. To me, Aston is understated beauty and class.

I agree, Aston's have class rather than flash, and the V12 Vantage may cost $$$$$$ but from a distance (and to most non Aston fans) it looks like a standard V8, making it the perfect A.M. Q car for the hardcore driving enthusiast, just wish I had one !

sgt d Jun 19, 2011 10:04 PM

commitment phobe? i just gave my lady a large ring and now all of my car funds have turned into wedding vendor deposits......................

The racerx Jun 20, 2011 07:18 AM

BS article

RPVantage Jun 20, 2011 09:46 AM



Originally Posted by RPVantage (Post 3235126)
+1 But i dont have a V12. (hopefully soon.)

So you're about to make the move to 4 more cylinders? I guess that engagement ring will have to wait a few more months. haha

That's great. We can use another V12 on the forum.
Lol No, I will buy a v12 maybe by the end of the year or next year.


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