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Old 03-29-2006, 11:08 AM
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The fuck...what the hell is wrong with these people? although i almost bought a 1982 Volvo GLT wagon...Bad ass, i know hard to imagine but it was T6 conversion RWD and 6K well worth it. but damn a lincoln? and did anyone else cath the princes daewoo? "i need to wash my hands...i got daewoo on me"
Old 03-29-2006, 11:23 AM
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Why would Dell be driving a Boxster??? Why not a 911?
Old 03-29-2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
Why would Dell be driving a Boxster??? Why not a 911?
The list is not very complete. I would assume that most of these people on the list in addition to other billionaires have at least a 6 car garage. What would be a more interesting list, is the limos they get driven in.
Old 03-29-2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Reddly9007
Cars aren't exactly a great investment, for the most part all they do is depreciate. So why would someone so financially sound care so much about something that won't make him money. Plus, most of these people don't have time to enjoy a vast collection of cars.
Precisely. These are business people who are no doubt devoted entirely to their companies. And as such don't consider an automobile, which is a depreciating asset, to be an important part of their lifestyles. I'm sure that individuals such as those mentioned have little time or even desire to own automobiles that do little to help them achieve their business orientated goals.

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Old 03-29-2006, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by subinf
Wasnt there some "competition" between Ellison and another billionaire as to who owned the longest yatch?
Paul Allen, I believe.


Ellison's got quite a rivalry with Microsoft higher-ups...
Old 03-29-2006, 12:06 PM
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^- yes I believe you are right. I was to lazy to search but I thought it was with those Microsoft guys.
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6. Lawrence (Larry) Ellison, Founder & CEO, Oracle Corporation, my current employer

He currently owns three NSXs and has owned something like 7 different NSXs over the years. Larry and myself have three things in common.

1) Employed by the same company
2) Drive an NSX
3) My mechanic is his mechanic (at Comptech)

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Originally Posted by NSX-Tuner
6. Lawrence (Larry) Ellison, Founder & CEO, Oracle Corporation, my current employer

He currently owns three NSXs and has owned something like 7 different NSXs over the years. Larry and myself have three things in common.

1) Employed by the same company
2) Drive an NSX
3) My mechanic is his mechanic (at Comptech)

And that's why, if I could be a CEO, I'd be Larry Ellison.




Paul Allen is a close second. But, he doesn't own a MiG.
Old 03-30-2006, 01:56 PM
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My mom had the same volvo wagon as that guy that owns Ikea, except he still to this day drives one

most of these guys barely even drive themselves anyways, they just get driven in limos or maybachs
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I'd say most of the top dogs also have one of these http://www.beckerautodesign.com/index2.htm great way to keep low key and be driven in the lap of luxury.
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Originally Posted by Tireguy
I'd say most of the top dogs also have one of these http://www.beckerautodesign.com/index2.htm great way to keep low key and be driven in the lap of luxury.
Oooohhhh! Count me in on that Yatch Van! Now, I just need a driver..
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billionaires suck...
Old 04-02-2006, 02:59 PM
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the thing is I know a car is "just a car" to some people. but If I was worth as much as Gates,Dell and Buffett plus the other guys hell i'd practically own a dealership. my cars wouldn't be like Volvo that's almost 13 years old. my cars wouldn't be like average cars you'd see on your commute to work. These billionares know they have the money for #1. to pay off the cars #2. insurance #3. tags #4. fuel #5. upkeep(like tires,oil changes, car washing)
I just think they care to ride in style or class
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
When I lived in FL, some retard in an apartment complex near Winter Park had a Viper out front. That was his regular daily driver! I was funny seeing him drive by in a nasty-ass FL storm with palm branches and other schmeg all over his car.
I remember that, wasn't the apartment complex behind a Hooters and Semoran Skating Rink.....
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