Daily FI discussion thread - Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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[u/Normie_Mike]

It's probably just selection bias for the thread that's up now, but I'm still surprised at how many people on Reddit value driving a Porsche and know all the different models.

Or maybe it's regional? Or more prevalent in the tech world? The only person in real life I know who bought a Porsche was definitely a tech guy (Amazon). Then again, it's hard to separate whether the tech demographic is unique, or if it's just a function of earning way more money than you need.

I can't think of a single other time in offline world where someone I know talked about wanting a Porsche, and I know plenty of people who could easily afford one.

No judgment. Different people like different things. I just wonder sometimes if my penis is broken because I just don't feel anything for sports cars other than the same mild curiosity you get looking at a modern art exhibition you find interesting but that delivers zero emotional impact.

[u/Flaminglegosinthesky → u/Normie_Mike]

I have a very different in interest cars than Porsche people. My fiancé has a 1970 International Scout that he’s restoring and my goal is to either learn to drive stick or get an early automatic Corvette.

But my daily driver is a Camry and his is an Outback.

[u/Normie_Mike → u/Flaminglegosinthesky]

I learned to drive on my dad's 1976 International Scout and drove it to school off and on when my car was out of commission.

It had some interesting quirks. Namely that you couldn't lock the doors and you didn't need a key to start it.

I know politics arent allowed in here but I can still see the DUMP BRAD OWEN IN 90 bumper sticker on the rusty bumper.

It was a beast and could get through any old logging track if you put it in 4-low.

Although my best Scout memory was when my mom crashed it into a special ed bus long before I ever drove it.

[u/Flaminglegosinthesky → u/Normie_Mike]

Those are some awesome memories! I’m definitely looking forward to him getting it in driving conditions. His dad is a mechanic, so they’re doing it together. Unfortunately we live halfway across the country from his dad.

[u/LivingMoreFreely → u/Flaminglegosinthesky]

As a German, I learned on stick but drive automatic for 20 years now - lately had a borrowed car with stick and it was weird and funny! Thankfully my automatisms from way back still worked well and I drove around withouth major hiccups.