Acura: NSX News
03-19-2014, 12:21 PM
#4121
Some dude
By DEFINITION, you can't be stingy and spend a shit ton of money. That's it, no other way around it. So your crap about some dude owning 3 Ferrari's and being stingy is impossible. Ferrari's cost a lot of money (fyi). And how the hell is "rich people who spend a ton of money spend on things they don't need probably don't care about" a stereotype?!
source: Merriam-Webster
stereotype: to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same
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03-19-2014, 12:24 PM
#4122
AZ Community Team
Go back to your little world where everything you believe is true and there is nothing but your beliefs
03-19-2014, 12:26 PM
#4123
I drive a Subata.
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Holy fuck just drop the fucking subject.
03-19-2014, 12:33 PM
#4124
Some dude
Merriam-Webster > your "definitions"
Stay stupid buddy. I'm sure its easy to get through life that way.
03-19-2014, 12:37 PM
#4125
AZ Community Team
03-19-2014, 12:43 PM
#4126
Some dude
The quotes? They're in my posts. Since "reading," "comprehension," and "intelligence" clearly elude you I'm not shocked you missed them TWICE. And there's this thing called "Google" that could show you too. *shocking, I know* Its okay little fella we can't all know how to use search engines. Hey, how much is milk in Maryland anyways? (you can google that!)
03-19-2014, 12:48 PM
#4127
AZ Community Team
The quotes? They're in my posts. Since "reading," "comprehension," and "intelligence" clearly elude you I'm not shocked you missed them TWICE. And there's this thing called "Google" that could show you too. *shocking, I know* Its okay little fella we can't all know how to use search engines. Hey, how much is milk in Maryland anyways? (you can google that!)
And try stereotype while you're at it.
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03-19-2014, 12:54 PM
#4128
Some dude
lololololol. You legit don't even know how to Google. Okay, I'm done, that is too hilarious and I can't even come up with a good insult to that. Here you go, have a precious life.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stingy
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereotype
03-19-2014, 12:55 PM
#4129
Senior Moderator
Hey gents, can we ease up on the name-calling, please? Thanks!
Now, I've asked nicely. So, play nice. I'm fine with disagreement...but, not what I'm reading right now.
Now, I've asked nicely. So, play nice. I'm fine with disagreement...but, not what I'm reading right now.
03-19-2014, 12:57 PM
#4130
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03-19-2014, 12:58 PM
#4131
Some dude
Yes sir. *hangs head like a child being reprimanded*
I'll blame it on Acura for not actually giving us a real car to talk about!!
03-19-2014, 12:58 PM
#4132
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Thanks, boys. 
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03-19-2014, 01:26 PM
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03-19-2014, 02:08 PM
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hahaha good question. If it's a knockoff then I must say whichever company making it is as good as BMW.
I was born in Hong Kong. My wife's parents were born in China though. As such, I do read car magazines in HK and China. The premium is actually mostly coming from the tax (like 100% tax). Yup, cars in these places are luxury items, not necessities. They buy these cars so they can show off their social status.
With that said, like I said earlier, I have a friend who works at a high end car dealership. The Chinese customers would ask if they can buy a $150k car for $100k car. I don't know why they do that. The only possibility I can think of is that, in China, there's nothing to lose if you bargain/low ball.
I'm bringing this up just to show that while it sounds extremely bizarre to many of us, there are indeed quite a lot of wealthy people who also don't like to spend unnecessary money.
Edward, you must be very familiar with this Chinese culture since you also live in Vancouver.
And like it or not, that are many wealthy Chinese people in the world that can afford expensive cars.
Now, don't just focus on one of my earlier points regarding how some wealthy people are stingy. I also mentioned other points such as environmental concerns. There are also different emission laws which can be a concern.
I don't know if you are Asian or not, but at least in Korea and China, a lot of foreign high end brands market their products with extra premium on the price because people are willing to pay more to boost their social status. It sounds weird but it is true. Higher end stuff gets sold better with higher pricing tag.
It's not because they lowball the brands.
To be honest, I have no idea why you are even bringing this up here.
It's not because they lowball the brands.
To be honest, I have no idea why you are even bringing this up here.
With that said, like I said earlier, I have a friend who works at a high end car dealership. The Chinese customers would ask if they can buy a $150k car for $100k car. I don't know why they do that. The only possibility I can think of is that, in China, there's nothing to lose if you bargain/low ball.
I'm bringing this up just to show that while it sounds extremely bizarre to many of us, there are indeed quite a lot of wealthy people who also don't like to spend unnecessary money.
These Chinese customers are only the typical Mainland China high-end cars buying culture, and are NOT representative of the Western high-end cars buying culture.
They claim they care about fuel costs, but they are also among those who end up buying large-displacement large-size high-end vehicles.
They will do anything or say anything just to get the high-end vehicle deal sealed with as little money out of pocket as possible.
They claim they care about fuel costs, but they are also among those who end up buying large-displacement large-size high-end vehicles.
They will do anything or say anything just to get the high-end vehicle deal sealed with as little money out of pocket as possible.
And like it or not, that are many wealthy Chinese people in the world that can afford expensive cars.
Now, don't just focus on one of my earlier points regarding how some wealthy people are stingy. I also mentioned other points such as environmental concerns. There are also different emission laws which can be a concern.
03-19-2014, 02:35 PM
#4135
Suzuka Master
Well this isnt NSX news 
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03-19-2014, 02:59 PM
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03-19-2014, 03:01 PM
#4137
The sizzle in the Steak
Once thing Acura is consistently very good at: Getting enthusiasts on both sides of the love or hate of Acura to go nuts...again...and again...and again. 
Such a polarizing brand.
Such a polarizing brand.
03-19-2014, 03:02 PM
#4138
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This brand needs an enema!
03-19-2014, 03:22 PM
#4139
I drive a Subata.
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You got to this conclusion because your friend at the dealership told you about his Chinese customer story?
03-19-2014, 03:42 PM
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03-19-2014, 03:45 PM
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03-19-2014, 03:49 PM
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http://newsroom.honda.co.uk/News/NSX...Speed-e3a.aspx
NSX Prototype set for debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
19 March 2014
- Innovative hybrid all-wheel drive supercar to enter production in 2015
- Festival of Speed will showcase NSX’s advanced technologies, performance and handling
The ground-breaking NSX supercar, powered by an innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, and set for launch in 2015, will take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (27-29 June) when it takes on the world’s most famous hillclimb in front of a capacity crowd. The Festival will provide visitors with a rare opportunity to see and hear the all-new version of a supercar whose forebears gained iconic status around the world.
The NSX has a long-standing relationship with the Festival of Speed. In 1993, at the time of the first Festival, a fleet of 10 NSX were showcased at Goodwood. Launched in 1990, the original NSX was already known as a ground-breaking exotic car, delivering super performance and handling, without compromise in usability and ergonomics. Driven by UK journalists, the 10 NSX made a thrilling impression on visitors to the first Festival of Speed. More than two decades have passed and the new NSX is making its return to Goodwood. It will again open the door for a new era of the Super Sports model and Honda sees the Festival as the perfect event to demonstrate its flagship supercar for the first time in Europe.
The new prototype will be joined on the famous hillclimb by a 1989 3.0-litre NSX, once driven by Ayrton Senna himself, and a 2005 3.2-litre, illustrating the original model’s rich history and development.
NSX Prototype set for debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
19 March 2014
- Innovative hybrid all-wheel drive supercar to enter production in 2015
- Festival of Speed will showcase NSX’s advanced technologies, performance and handling
The ground-breaking NSX supercar, powered by an innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, and set for launch in 2015, will take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (27-29 June) when it takes on the world’s most famous hillclimb in front of a capacity crowd. The Festival will provide visitors with a rare opportunity to see and hear the all-new version of a supercar whose forebears gained iconic status around the world.
The NSX has a long-standing relationship with the Festival of Speed. In 1993, at the time of the first Festival, a fleet of 10 NSX were showcased at Goodwood. Launched in 1990, the original NSX was already known as a ground-breaking exotic car, delivering super performance and handling, without compromise in usability and ergonomics. Driven by UK journalists, the 10 NSX made a thrilling impression on visitors to the first Festival of Speed. More than two decades have passed and the new NSX is making its return to Goodwood. It will again open the door for a new era of the Super Sports model and Honda sees the Festival as the perfect event to demonstrate its flagship supercar for the first time in Europe.
The new prototype will be joined on the famous hillclimb by a 1989 3.0-litre NSX, once driven by Ayrton Senna himself, and a 2005 3.2-litre, illustrating the original model’s rich history and development.
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03-19-2014, 03:52 PM
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Half way through 2014 we get another prototype. Yay?!
03-19-2014, 03:54 PM
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03-19-2014, 03:58 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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Just keep them out of Malaysian hands..
Nevermind.
Nevermind.
03-19-2014, 04:07 PM
#4148
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Remember: Honda hates you.
03-19-2014, 04:24 PM
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03-19-2014, 04:50 PM
#4150
Some dude
Anyways, there's STILL time for Honda to pull the plug, so I'm not going to hold breathe until we get some Russian spy shots of the production model on the streets.
03-19-2014, 04:55 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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03-19-2014, 05:06 PM
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03-19-2014, 05:09 PM
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I think you missed the part where I talked about some of my relatives in China and their purchasing behaviors? Besides, I'm from Hong Kong...so I've seen from my own eyes on how wealthy Chinese spend their money.
03-19-2014, 06:50 PM
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03-19-2014, 06:55 PM
#4156
The sizzle in the Steak
03-19-2014, 07:15 PM
#4157
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Edward, you must be very familiar with this Chinese culture since you also live in Vancouver.
And like it or not, that are many wealthy Chinese people in the world that can afford expensive cars.
Now, don't just focus on one of my earlier points regarding how some wealthy people are stingy. I also mentioned other points such as environmental concerns. There are also different emission laws which can be a concern.
And their luxo car buying habits are definitely not typical representations of the Western culture in purchasing luxo automobiles in the Western world.
Here's the fact that particularly puzzles me.
They claim they care about fuel cost, and they claim they care about the environment, but they don't buy small hybrids nor compact-sized Audi/BMW/Lexus/MB.
They are also the ones who end up buying all these gas-guzzling supercars and big-engined-hulking-sized luxo sedans; all the while bitching about fuel cost, and preaching about green environment.
Certainly, there are lots and lots of other wealthy Chinese and Westerners, who can well afford luxo cars, but decide to purchase and drive small, fuel-sipping small cars. These are the ones that are truly genuine.
But definitely not the ones,that your friends deal with in the high-end car dealerships, whose words and actions are so contradicting.
03-19-2014, 10:38 PM
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03-19-2014, 11:09 PM
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