Atlanta Car Show

[PKCorey]

Originally Posted by Rozi30213

Does anyone know why Toyota and Nissan took their knobs off the car?? Are the parts lucrative?? I too was bored this year....

They always do. People steal them.

[0nyxStation]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I'm not being sarcastic. I know Atlantans love their cars just as people do elsewhere, but you really don't see that many people here driving expensive cars just to show off. Drive down any well-heeled street or neighborhood and tell me how many "show off" cars you see -- it won't be many.

"show off cars" is subjective. People drive whatever they want, but what people drive effects how others look at them. For example have you ever seen the stereotypical redneck white dude hoping out of of Lexus or a Bimmer? Or look at all the black males who drive Chargers, Impalas, Crown Vics, its like a status thing or culture thing. Its like the police look for certain cars with certain drivers to pull over looking for the jackpot. I grow up loving those types of cars and still do, but I know its best not to drive certain cars to avoid harassment. People do drive certain cars to show off or try to act as if they are more successful than others. Arjay no offense man, but I think you have lived in Atlanta so long you are immune to what goes on here. No offense though.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by PKCorey

They always do. People steal them.

People will steal anything these days. The other day I read about a man having coffee at the Starbucks at West Paces, and some guy walked in, snatched an iPhone right out of his hands and then raced out and hopped in the getaway car.

[emcee squared]

Originally Posted by BlackPeach2

"show off cars" is subjective. People drive whatever they want, but what people drive effects how others look at them. For example have you ever seen the stereotypical redneck white dude hoping out of of Lexus or a Bimmer? Or look at all the black males who drive Chargers, Impalas, Crown Vics, its like a status thing or culture thing. Its like the police look for certain cars with certain drivers to pull over looking for the jackpot. I grow up loving those types of cars and still do, but I know its best not to drive certain cars to avoid harassment. People do drive certain cars to show off or try to act as if they are more successful than others. Arjay no offense man, but I think you have lived in Atlanta so long you are immune to what goes on here. No offense though.

I agree. To many here, the car is a massive status symbol. There are a handful (nearly significant) number of people that I work with that make $12-$15 driving BMWs, Benzs, Range Rovers, etc. To them it doesn't matter what money they save or have for other needs; the car is the most important thing. While this group is less than the normal 'I have a car to get from A to B crowd,' it still makes up a sizeable portion of the metro.

[0nyxStation]

Originally Posted by emcee squared

I agree. To many here, the car is a massive status symbol. There are a handful (nearly significant) number of people that I work with that make $12-$15 driving BMWs, Benzs, Range Rovers, etc. To them it doesn't matter what money they save or have for other needs; the car is the most important thing. While this group is less than the normal 'I have a car to get from A to B crowd,' it still makes up a sizeable portion of the metro.

I understand, but I dont think Tony agrees with you.

[emcee squared]

Originally Posted by BlackPeach2

I understand, but I dont think Tony agrees with you.

So be it.