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Originally Posted by Arminius
I remember years ago (1989?) when the founder of a big computer company (Cray) was riding around in an old subcompact (I believe it was a Tercel), and he had a wrist watch taped to the dash because the car didn't come with a clock. That guy is a celebrity to me - and not just because he founded a big company.
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That's a great story.
I've recently heard one about an old lady near my community that drives a spartan 1980's Ford Escort. Her daily job is to drive by the hundreds of properties shes been accumulating since the 1950's to collect rent. Where was that option on those career surveys I used to take in high school?
I've also heard numerous times that the most common car of the average millionaire is a Ford Taurus. Wealth is measured by capital, investments, and money in the bank...not toys.
Personally, I cringe more at the sight of a full minivan rolling down the street than a celebrity in a Prius.
- LostCause