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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): I am a well educated guy who is successful, but real. I enjoy nice cars for their comfort, performance or just looks. I HATE status icons, and NEVER flaunt wealth. But I have noticed a difference. I find what I have drive over the years does affect how all people, not just women act. When I drove Hondas (not picking on Hondas at all...they are awesome cars), I seemed to get no looks or comments from women who rode in it with me. But all the women I was with then knew I was pretty well off, so it didnt matter. I then drove nice Audi's and Mercedes for a while, followed by a Lincoln and got looks and comments, but from women who seemed superficial themselves, and guys who were pretty boys (or maybe gay...who knows). I drove trucks, and got probably the most looks from women while driving them. Some outright flirting. But I am pretty masculine to begin with, so I may just generally attract those kind of women.It's a perception that is probably biologically driven, but also propagated by the surge of interest in material wealth over the last 15-20 years in the US. Anymore, I think the majority of those driving nice cars, especially with certain custom enhancements, either have amassed a lot of debt, have few other meaningful financial responsibilities, or are consumed by image. Most successful people put money into other things before a car. I am pretty well off, and know several millionaires. I have a few in my family, including a fairly famous actor, 3 lawyers, a doctor and several with their own businesses. With the exception of one, who loves his cars, they all drive bone stock (but loaded) cars of medium status value. Most people of wealth and success dont have time to mess with customizing cars. BUT...they also have boats, ATV's, summer homes, artwork, and most of all, great families, kids with plump 529's, and a great head on their shoulders. The common denominator is they love to have fun, and have the means and just enough "stuff" to do it. Most don't flaunt one area.In my opinion, cars are something that people of average wealth and success obsess over more than anyone. They are just cars.
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reader, Black diamond20 +, writes (2 October 2010):
Black diamond20 is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI am a smart one good answer's everyone thanks for the opions! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): No, most don't care here in Ireland anyway. Money is an aphrodisiac that is a factor. But most of the girls I know think a guy with a fancy car is insecure about his penis size and is compensating.
I don't really have a circle of friends that care about cars though, all the girls I know have their own cars. I have one acquaintance who has a convertible BMW and he's an absolute asshole. One of those people that can't drive to the shop five minutes up the road without driving really fast and revving his engine.
I think the overriding perception here in Ireland amongst everyone except car enthusiasts is that guys with flash cars are arrogant idiots. There is a lot of truth to that too, I mean the very idea of buying a flashy car is to show it off these are the guys that drive everywhere like they're in a race and have dance music pumping out of it too.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (2 October 2010):
 Wide generalization. It can't be like that for every girl. I am sure there are plenty of exceptions .
I am one, for instance. ( Well, I am not a girl anymore, but even when I was ).I have always been suspicious of men with fancy cars . If they are well-heeled and can afford it, yet I can't help but wonder why they did not choose to blow their cash on something more "intelligent " - at least from my personal point of view : like travelling first class all over the world, or buying antique furniture,or collecting art.
If they are average income...eek. OK, call me a snob, but I found the idea of blowing one year salary or more - and then having to eat soup out of a can all year long- not only disturbing but just... so tacky.
Never could understand the love story between men and their cars. A car is a piece of metal that takes you from point A to point B. Don't tell me I am the only woman who thinks like that, I would not believe you :)
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reader, Cerberus_Raphael  +, writes (2 October 2010):
 Or perhaps a more complex instinctual desire. Women look for a man who can take care of them, someone who will offer security both emotionally and resourcefully. The man with the fast and powerful, shiny car obviously gets things done, he probably works hard and has powerful friends. The man with the poorer car (whether he is not smart enough to or has not the assets to) does not get things done and does not have powerful friends, he may or may not work hard.
Yes, obviously most/some women can see past material worth and peer into the deepest trench of personality, overflowing with charm and grace and kindness but, when it comes down to it, the want to see what you can do and how you can make them feel like they do not need to worry.
That's the case around the women I grew up with, so it is all just my opinion.
I hope that helps.
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reader, Elydiese  +, writes (2 October 2010):
i dont, couldnt care less if they couldnt drive at all women who are like that arent interested in the guy they're interested in the money
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): Simple human nature. They are biologically programmed to desire men with the best chance of providing and protecting their young.
This used to be a vital tool for survival of the species as in the beginning this meant the guys who could nail the shit out of Mammoths and Tigers and other predators and bring home the food needed to survive.
Since our population now numbers in the over 6 billion mark, and few humans ever hunt for food anymore (save at the supermarket, where these instincts still apply for men in some way) it is a by-product that most will very soon tire of.
Women may be attracted to money and power... but try to name a powerful man who has kept a wife for more than a decade. And more often than not, these wives leave the man for someone far less powerful and rich.
It seems that whilst money and power WILL attract women, it is the personality that will hold them there. I mean... an douchebag is a douchebag, no matter how 'pimped out' his ride is.
Flynn 24
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (2 October 2010):
At the risk of sounding old school and sexist, I'd say this comes down to status and money.
The man with the better car looks richer, more attractive, more of a status symbol. So the women on his arm looks as cool and as attractive as he is, and may get the benefit of his supposed wealth.
Whereas the man with the crap car looks poorer, not as cool and less of a status symbol. Therefore he seemingly offers a woman less.
I suspect that's all there is to it really.
And naturally the smarter girls see past the car to the man. So I hope you're a smart one!
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