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Someone Asked, “You Just Won A Billion Dollars, What Are You Still Not Buying?”, Here Are 53 Of The Best Responses
Although whether money can buy happiness is a very much debatable topic, it can undoubtedly help cultivate it. And while many of the expensive things that are not attainable to everyone can improve the quality of life, there are also many things that are worthless or stupid, despite their high price tag. Still, expensive things that aren’t worth it and considered stupid things to buy are a matter of personal perspective. Someone may find luxury cars so not worth it or would label plastic surgery for purely cosmetic reasons as dumb expensive things. However, ultimately, we decide what to do with our own money.
You must have thought about things you would buy if money was not an issue. However, have you ever thought about what you would still NOT buy if you had all the sources available at your hand? Well, user Joshhagan6 on AskReddit did. About a month ago, they asked, “You just won a billion dollars, what are you still not buying?” To our surprise, thousands of people jumped on the thread to share the many stupid things, ridiculously expensive things, and items they would not buy just because. However, some Redditors took it in a different literal sense and revealed what they would not accept as truth no matter what. That turned out to be some entertaining content as well!
Below, we’ve compiled some of the most upvoted and interesting answers from the thread in which people shared stupid expensive things they would still not buy even if they could afford them. Do you agree with some of the answers? If you do, give them an upvote! Also, let us know in the comments what other expensive, overhyped, or worthless things you would still not buy even if you had the extra funds. Share your thoughts in the comments!
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#1
lnvalidSportsOpinion said: "A dog from a breeder. I legitimately cannot bring myself to look anywhere but a shelter." SirThatsCuba replied: "I'ma buy a shelter. Never buy a pet again."
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
If it’s a thoroughly vetted, small, local, and humane breeder, then that’s sort of ok… but you should still get shelter pets, because they’re a) cheaper and b) more in need of homes.
Joan Dobbert 2 years ago
I disagree. Many shelter pets are more expensive after paying for health problems caused by past neglect or improper breeding that necessitated the rescue. They do need home more.
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Megan Duffy 2 years ago
If people didn't breed in 20 years there would be no more dogs. You can be anti purebred, but dogs don't magically appear. I prefer a dog from health and personality tested parents, whose genetics were chosen for a reason rather than a dog from the yoyo down the street who thinks altering your dog isn't a necessity and locks it outside while in season to avoid the mess.
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#2
"A 'Live Laugh Love' sign"
Matt Smith 2 years ago
If I get a billion dollars, I'll be sure to get one for every upvote your post gets
#3
timmcdee said: "Another house in an HOA!" ComesInAnOldBox replied: "Just buy all the houses in the HOA and disband the damn thing."
Shawn Phillips 2 years ago
A billion is a thousand million. Even at ten million a pop, that's 100 houses.
#4
LucasSvensson said: "Still not buying an oversized house." willilliam replied: "Right? Like I’m about to search 13 bathrooms, 23 bedrooms, 12 kitchens, 2 ballrooms, and the owlery for the cat to bring to bed for some snuggles."
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
I dunno… I could convert all those extra rooms into libraries and hidey-holes. I’d never have to worry about running out shelf space again! At least for the first 2 weeks.
Zoe DiAnni 2 years ago
How about a cat play room, it’s all carpeted and has towers as far as the eye can see!
Rahul Pawa 2 years ago
Huge houses seem like a nightmare to keep clean and maintained. I suppose with that money, one would hire staff to take care of the house. Not for me. 4 bedrooms and 2.5-3k sq ft is plenty for me.
Lene 2 years ago
My bf and I sometimes talk about what we'd do with all the rooms if we were to buy a castle or something like that. It's actually a fun game for us :) we always start with the easy ones: we need a room for each of our 3 kids. Then a bedroom for us and also a room for each of us (he wants a man-cave. I need a place for my weird projects). And then the fun starts! We will need a room for jigsaw puzzles (we love those and have many). A library. A music room (perhaps two. One for listening and one for playing). The kids might want a play room. And recently I'm thinking I need a room for decorations.... I have worked up quite a bit of decos for Christmas and Easter is next on the list. I also will need more room for halloween-deco. And mardi gras-deco. And perhaps midsummer-stuff (in denmark it's about witches and bon fires...). A cinema-room would be needed. A bar. And of course rooms for whatever staff we'd have. Lol. A diy-/creativity room. And guest rooms!!!
#5
Travelers_Starcall said: "Expensive designer brand clothes. I’d pay extra for good quality, materials, and features, but never just for a label." conquer69 replied: "Would hire a tailor and seamstress and have them make all my clothes."
Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt 2 years ago
I think I'd still just buy things I like the look of online and hope it fits
#6
Pristine-Function-49 said: "$1000 steaks covered in gold leaf." Spanky_Hamster replied: "Any food involving gold leaf. It's so stupid."
Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt 2 years ago
Just the steak, and I don't think they would be that expensive without the stupid gold
RagDollLali 2 years ago
Look, the aesthetics of the plate are just as important in a restaurant as the actual taste of the food, but I definitely agree that excessive amounts of gold leaf and other things like that are just wasteful, add nothing, and often detract from the flavor of the dish.
Libstak 2 years ago
This, Defoe won't be going to a Michelin restaurant either. I can't stand the snotty nosed attitudes to food. I like flavour and wholesome cooking, not rare meat with blood still coming of it and 1 little snow bean all tarted up with 2 small slices of scalloped potato maybe dyed purple for extra ascetics at $1000 a plate. Screw all that ladi da rubbish.
Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt 2 years ago
I just want the rare meat, but add a baked potato and salad and maybe some french onion soup...plus dessert
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WaterInternational97 said: "Exotic animals or anything that include animal cruelty." NorthboundLynx replied: "Proper way to go about it is to help fund reputable wildlife conservation organizations." WaterInternational97 replied: "I strongly agree! I would help financially the professional take proper care of the animals the right way."
tee-lena 2 years ago
There is a dude in Japan who is looking for, and finding the Japanese wolf. That was declared extinct. I love PBS. He's in the "dogs in the wild a nature mini series. Episode 3
Katherine Gaughan 2 years ago
I have all 3 of the episodes recorded. Thanks for Japanese wolf heads up. PBS is the best. I have watched their shows for decades.
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turbulent_coconut said: "Anything from the Kardashians." User No 2 replied: "Even if you like them, their products are more often than not ridiculously subpar. You're paying luxury prices for stuff from Walmart."
#9
"iPhone."
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago (edited)
I have an old one from before they got too branded, and it works beautifully. The new ones are just dumb though.
Devin Singh 2 years ago
"from before they got too branded" those were called ipods, and even then, only the first generation ones. I sincerely doubt any of those are still working.
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UncleJon_TheMadScientist 2 years ago
ANY Apple product, not just because their products are very overpriced but more importantly they are extremely proprietary in everything they make. And that goes double for TESLA
Jake B 2 years ago
6 works fine but trying to find a non Apple replacement- recommendations happily accepted
Jessica N 2 years ago
LG are top of the line and not nearly as expensive. They are often more advanced than the current iPhone or galaxy. My last was the LG g8 3 years ago and it still runs faster and smoother than my brand new samsung galaxy flip. I had to change phone companies and couldn't afford the unlock but I still use it at home to watch videos, superb phone. The Flip is pretty fun though, I love that it folds and fits in my tiny woman's pockets
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#10
easilyshot said: "1 ply toilet paper!" Greedy-Knowledge6043 replied: "No matter how broke you are, there's always money for decent toilet paper."
#11
heavylancelot said: "That I have just won a billion dollars." InVodkaVeritas replied: "It would take me weeks after the money is in my account to accept it and start spending it."
#12
"A Death Star, only because it would probably cost more than a billion dollars to make."
Carlos 2 years ago
You'd be right about that. A quick good google search yields: "According to the US government (no really, the US government), the first Death Star would have cost $852 quadrillion"
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Plus, your kid comes along in his souped-uo roadster and blows the fool thing up!
#13
"Custom license plates."
UncleJon_TheMadScientist 2 years ago
Good idea, why put a sign on your car that says here I am, come and get me...
Worst Cop in Britain 2 years ago (edited)
I don't understand this one. I love my custom plates, and they're not even expensive to have.
#14
Keyblades4Real said: "Trump's collectible digital cards." SonderlingDelGado replied: "I can't believe they all sold. Actually, I can't believe they sold any at all - guess some people will buy anything being shilled at them."
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
Think money laundering. Regulatory agencies approximate that around 75% of all NFT transactions involve money laundering.
#15
IsThataPlatypus said: "A mega yacht seems like all the uber-rich folks feel the need to buy one, just a big, stupidly expensive, constantly in need of work and maintenance, money pit. Status symbols are dumb." Puzzleheaded_Ad6097 replied: "I appreciate you recognizing that maintenance and upkeep costs are the biggest cost of owning a large boat like that. As a private jet mechanic, I would say that whatever you buy the jet for, you will pay maintenance and operating costs in the first two years. That said, my answer is a private jet."
Libstak 2 years ago
Why not just lease these for the rare times you will use them? With an entire world to explore how much time are you really going to spend on these? Sure you can jet around here and there but the hassle?...there is a shitload of bureaucracy attached to flying your own jet into various airfields and across continents and countries. Seriously let that be someone else's problem and just fly first class or lease a jet or cruiser occasion.
David H 2 years ago
Luxury Yacht cost 1/10th of its new value in yearly maintenance, not including crew costs. Its why most Yachts out there are Chartered Yachts, where you rent them for a set period. A private jet loses 50% of its value after its first flight, unless you are flying all the time and need rapid access, using a private jet service or flying first class is the smarter option.
#16
mamabird1993 said: "$20,000 handbags, heck I wouldn’t even buy a $1,000 handbag. What in the world is the point?" A_giant_dog replied: "I bought a $600 briefcase about 15 years ago so probably at least a grand in today's money. It's a leather one from one of those brands that are all about "they'll fight over it after you're dead and a 100-year warranty." It's been my EDC ever since. It's been on three continents and probably 30 states. Hundreds of flights, thousands of trips on public transportation, and more hotel rooms and conference rooms than I could count. It has developed a little bit of a patina but otherwise, it's still exactly like the day I bought it. This is a lot to say, a really high-quality bag might be expensive up front, but if it looks fantastic you can use it forever. I used to wear out a $150 bag every year or so, I'm not easy on them and I need something that looks professional. This thing has saved me so much money by now."
Devin Singh 2 years ago
A friend of mine used to work for a junk removal company when he was in college. He scavenged lots of really useful and cool stuff. He gave me a Brooks Brothers suitcase, near mint.
MrsFettesVette 2 years ago
I agree, I am fortunate to be able to pay up front for something thats made well and lasts a long time. I have shoes that I bought in 1993.
#17
ResponsibleWest5240 said: "Crocs." AmesElectus replied: "I respect your opinion. I would like to mention that they changed my work life for the better, though. Back pain nearly disappeared!"
RagDollLali 2 years ago
The first time I wore the non-skid Crocs in the kitchen the crocs stayed in place but my body kept going forward. Some of us are too clumsy for those lol
Red Ruffensor 2 years ago
As a diabetic, I have some peripheral neuropathy. When I tried on a pair of Crocs, all those little bumps nearly sent me through the roof! NOPE.
Tomie Russom 2 years ago
Ugly as they are I would probably be buried in mine. Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I've had 3 back surgeries and Crocs help relieve pain from those. Love them.
#18
en64129 said: "New husband." Joshhagan6 replied: "This is the last answer I expected. Good for you in your successful marriage." soldforaspaceship replied: "You can pick them up pretty cheap in bars. Not saying that's how I got mine or anything..."
#19
"Any kind of filler for my body no matter what I have insecurities about in life (Medical I totally get, I even understand societal pressures, I promise lol I’m not judging you personally, it’s just not for me)."
Emptycaketin 2 years ago
Apparently BBLs can make you stanky. Just do squats ffs. Risking your life, spending months in pain and recovery, and smelling bad just for aesthetic or to look good. In your own opinion. And then getting addicted to fillers until you can't talk anymore because your lips are so bloated and your nose is too thin to breathe through.
#20
UltimateLastThrowAwy said: "Not buying a luxury car. I might buy a few model-year newer versions of my current car, but not buying a Tesla, Rolls Royce, or anything like that." NaethanC replied: "I drive a Toyota Yaris from 2002, one liter. It does 50 miles a gallon, easily can fit 5 people in it (I've actually gotten 6 people in it before), drives pretty well and I regularly do 200-mile trips in it. I could afford something more expensive but my car suits me just fine. If I had a billion dollars, I'd probably keep it as my run-around because it's cheap to run and easy to park."
Lia 2 years ago
Luxury and sports cars have a tendency to be unsafe and catch fire and other bad things. Better to just leave it, and go buy a bunch of chocolate bars.
shawna sabino 2 years ago
I hit 2 bucks in my 2011 Toyota Yaris, and it drove off!! Crumpled the front drivers light, the hood and the grill. No motor damage, did not hurt the motor. Sir bags did not deploy. I was not hurt . Great cars. Still drive it.
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"Bottled water, especially “fancy” brands of it. The tap works just fine thanks."
Jody Whitmarsh 2 years ago
My tap water is connected to the Ohio River. I'll take the bottled stuff
FlatEarf 2 years ago
Just don't buy the super expensive water with a pH over 7 claiming it's extra good because once it reaches your stomach the acid neutralizes it and the basic aspect of the water is lost
Load More Replies... Devin Singh 2 years ago
Depends on where you live. I was born and raised in NYC for 35 years, but have since moved to CA. I went from the cleanest and tastiest tap water probably on the planet to the most mineral-filled kidney-stone-waiting-to-happen death trap.
#22
Gammyloon69 said: "Snapchat +." mysweetmeIanchoIy replied: "There's a plus version some people willingly pay for?!"
#23
"A Rolex or other similar status symbol garbage."
David H 2 years ago (edited)
You know Rolex starts at 7k? They are more of a status symbol, while Patek, VC, and others have better reputation on quality, but not Rolex's fame. Though Rolex has a reputation for good quality that will las decades. But some of those high end watches are engineering marvels with all the complications they put in, and sync, and more. I would want some of the high end watches known for their complexity if I was that rich (there is one that combines over 16 of the most complex complications, that it takes a team of experts watchmakers weeks to make a single one. That is something if I was rich enough, I would want, just for the art and engineering of it all.)
#24
RSwordsman said: "Yeezys." rabbies76 replied: "They are actually very comfortable if you don’t wanna buy them because of Kanye you can always buy ultra boosts which is the same material just not owned by him."
#25
"Non-generic prescription or over-the-counter meds. They're the same and I'll die on that hill."
#26
thepotatoinyourheart said: "NFTs." RandomWebGuyReal replied: "Exactly! Buy it for 1 million! Then 6 months later when you forgot how much you paid for it, sell for 50k! Easy money!"
#27
vcatdebrusk said: "Tiktoker merchandise." Scadilla replied: "Get a scoop of crystals and polished stones for me."
#28
"SpaceX ride."
#29
"Tickets to Disney."
Peter Franc 2 years ago
You can spend a couple thousand on a private tour and jump ahead in lines. I'd be down for that.
#30
WhatWouldTNGPicardDo said: "Diamonds. They are all blood diamonds no matter what the DeBeers cartel wants you to think." william4534 replied: "Unless they’re lab-grown, then sure. Plus lab-grown ones are typically better quality anyways."
#31
am_i_your said: "A blue check mark." odraencoded replied: "Imagine buying a single blue checkmark from Twitter when Tumblr sells 2 blue checkmarks for the price of one."
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Bic puts out a blue ink pen that costs 50¢. I daresay it's perfectly good at writing check marks.
#32
icygasgiant said: "Extended warranty for my car." Trick-Seat4901 replied: "I bought my truck used. Came with the gold extended warranty. Had to fight the a*sholes to honor it despite it being in the purchase conditions. Cost the previous owner 5k, me nothing. I got 5k out of it easily. Worth every penny I never spent."
Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
I have a 1979 Camaro, I love to ask them about extending its warranty!
#33
Spirited-Material-71 said: "Farts in a jar." superlurker906 replied: "What about bathwater from models."
#34
theyungmanproject said: "Nestle products." CL_Doviculus replied: "I would hire someone to check my groceries for Nestle-owned brands before I pay."
#35
"$12,000 tables."
All's Gravy 2 years ago
You'd just give the $12k straight to the charity instead of going through the pretense of having a dressy evening out with friends to raise money for good causes?
#36
somewittyusername92 said: "Raid shadow legends." kyubez replied: "It's free and I still refuse to get anywhere near that sh*t."
William Bennett 2 years ago
When that game first came out I enjoyed it a lot. I was not putting any money into it and after about 3 months they changed a lot and I wasn't making progress. And I got into some spending issues with the game because of it. I'm ashamed to say one month I spent $500 on the game and didn't even realize it until it was way too late. I actually had to borrow money from family to make it through the month for food and groceries. Then I immediately uninstalled the game and have not tried to Play it again
#37
Bekah_bek said: "Any MLM product." rotatingruhnama replied: "I'd pay $10 to MLM people to leave me alone. The expensive part would be having a lawyer drawing up a contract, but imagine being a LuLaRoe salesperson getting a reply to a "Hey girl...." DM that goes, "Please contact my attorney for a one-time offer"."
#38
"Somebody's love."
Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt 2 years ago
Can't buy me love, no, can't buy me love...I'd buy you diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright...
Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
You can't buy somebody's love, you rent it by the hour. It's the oldest profession, and can be beneficial to both parties as long as all money goes to the pro, and protection is used.
Steven Washuta 2 years ago
Unless I'm ignorant to that section of the service industry, I believe you're referring to sex not love.
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#39
sparkling-whine said: "Salt Bae’s BS." Hey_im_miles replied: "I wouldn't let that dude pay me to make me food."
#40
stoickthevast88 said: "Taylor swift concert tickets." O_X_E_Y replied: "Ay you wouldn't be the only one."
#41
"Michelin star food."
Matt Smith 2 years ago
I'd probably go once, just to say I'd done it, but that's probably about it
#42
AncientSumerianGod said: "The 20-dollar protection plan for the 30-dollar gadget at Best Buy." DarkShadow04 replied: "I bought a 4yr replacement warranty for my GoPro last year. It was probably $60-$70. But after selling a lot of those service plans and replacement plans when I worked at Best Buy all those years ago... I have a feeling that my GoPro is going to suffer an unfortunate death after 3.5 years. At least Best Buy makes it easy to replace the things under the replacement plan. (Good luck with the repair/service plan though)."
#43
"Black licorice."
#44
"Anything Supreme."
Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt 2 years ago
I'm confused. No supreme pizza? That is the only supreme that comes to mind
Tara Pittman 2 years ago
I actually prefer the Supreme Pizza from Pizza Hut (minus the sausage and mushrooms). mmmm mmmmm mmmm
#45
"Microsoft 365 suite, free from college!"
#46
"Lottery tickets."
Matt Smith 2 years ago
That's probably the only way you'll become a billionaire in the first place
FlatEarf 2 years ago
Fun fact, if the same amount of people always play the lottery even if you win and you keep playing your chances of winning never change. So if 100 people play and you win once then buy another ticket and still 100 people (including you) are still playing your chances are the same as before.
#47
sleekandspicy said: "Expensive gas. Gonna drive out of my way to save a few bucks." Sceptically replied: "Damn straight, sometimes you just got to spend a buck to save a quarter!"
#48
"Pancake batter or cake mix. Heavily processed and still don't save that much time."
Rahul Pawa 2 years ago
Ummm, I've tried to bake a cake from scratch and no. The boxes are waaaay faster, and make it so much easier to get good results. Baking a cake from scratch is hard, takes a lot of ingredients and a lot of prep time.
#49
User No 1 said: "Overwatch battlepass." kindtheking9 replied: "Buy deep rock galactic instead, the gameplay loop is fun af and the game has near-endless replayability, the devs are really nice and care about the community(the community is also one of the least toxic communities I ever encountered) and the only way for the devs to take your money after you buy the game is optional cosmetic supporter packs, everything else can be gotten just from playing the game including everything in the battle pass which is free and once the season ends everything in it moves to the in-game loot tables so you can just acquire what ya didn't get from just playing the game, it is extremely player friendly."
#50
"NBCs Peacock."
dollh h 2 years ago
It's free with my internet provider, so no prob here.
Load More Replies... RagDollLali 2 years ago
I actually like Peacock, they stream a lot of movies that are just coming out in theaters too
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I bought a month of it, just to watch the Harry Potter movies I missed in prison.
Matt Smith 2 years ago
I probably wouldn't have much interest in it myself if WWE didn't move its Network to it in the US
#51
"U.S health insurance."
RagDollLali 2 years ago
With all due respect, I'm sure it must be nice to have that option, but this is a little bit of a slap in the face to the hundreds of millions of people in the United States that have no other choice even though they wish it was different.
Shawn Phillips 2 years ago
My monthly meds and regular (like monthly) doc visits are so high my insurance actually saves me hundreds every month
Joan Dobbert 2 years ago
Everyone I know in the UK who can afford it buy private insurance so they can go to the private hospitals or flies to the U. S. And pays for our hospitals to do their surgery. We actually have excellent health care and we pay A LOT less in income taxes.
#52
"Streaming subscription."
#53
"A Samsung."
Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
They cost as much as an iPhone, but you can get the same performance from just about any Android phone that cost $300, it might be more expensive now that LG stopped making phones...
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What do you think ?
Lonely Tentacle 2 years ago
I came here to say the same thing, but I don't have to! Cheers!
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VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 2 years ago
Hogwarts legacy imo. I would rather buy the trans witches are witches bundle :)
Ephemeral Mochi 2 years ago
also lol at the people downvoting you for having an opinion that literally does not hurt anyone
Load More Replies... CrazyKnitter 2 years ago
I love YouTube premium tbh. Although I listen to a lot of podcast like material (true crime) while I'm working and looking at mugshots or victim's faces can help and I don't have to listen to any ads, and I can listen when my screen is off. Helpful to me.
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Juanjo 2 years ago
I wouldn't buy a Ferrari. the idea that you must belong to a club, to ascend init, to prove you're someone, to have other Ferraris, in order to be qualified for the unique models, is just idiotic. still, I would prefer a Porsche, a simple 911 (nothing super fancy or with thousands of ponys under the hood). it's about the pleasure of driving it (haven't yet), and I don't care of showing off.
Lonely Tentacle 2 years ago
I came here to say the same thing, but I don't have to! Cheers!
Load More Replies... VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 2 years ago
Hogwarts legacy imo. I would rather buy the trans witches are witches bundle :)
Ephemeral Mochi 2 years ago
also lol at the people downvoting you for having an opinion that literally does not hurt anyone
Load More Replies... CrazyKnitter 2 years ago
I love YouTube premium tbh. Although I listen to a lot of podcast like material (true crime) while I'm working and looking at mugshots or victim's faces can help and I don't have to listen to any ads, and I can listen when my screen is off. Helpful to me.
Load More Replies... Juanjo 2 years ago
I wouldn't buy a Ferrari. the idea that you must belong to a club, to ascend init, to prove you're someone, to have other Ferraris, in order to be qualified for the unique models, is just idiotic. still, I would prefer a Porsche, a simple 911 (nothing super fancy or with thousands of ponys under the hood). it's about the pleasure of driving it (haven't yet), and I don't care of showing off.
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