I want people to know that, professionally, "I've arrived." What nice car should I buy?

This is how you arrive:

http://www.crazyabouttv.com/Images/beverlyhillbillies.jpg

Whatever you do, make sure to leave the price on the windshield for maximum douche tackiness.

NJ Possible wrote:

The first question is: Have you actually "arrived?" Or do you simply want people to know that? Are you comfortable spending $75k on a car? And if you are, is that a smart move for you?

... Another friend makes $70k but has a big house and two $50k cars -- statistics say he'll regret living like that.

Wow that blows. I hope he doesn't have kids...

What's wrong with the car that you arrived in?

to show that you've arrived your looking at buying something in the range of a ferrari F12 berlinetta or more expensive... anything cheaper is a childs play and you haven't arrived yet.

Chrysler 300

Surly Cross Check. That machine can do anything.

Don't do it.

Obamaloids will steal the car, try to break into it or your house.

Fly under the radar in America today.

Pretty much anything that you drive to make a statement will suffice to make the statement that you are a loser.

Tesla.

Not too flashy or ostentation. Actually fairly economical if you plan on driving a lot. But it has the wow factor, especially if you have the chance to take anyone for a ride in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpaLgF1uLB8

Any mode of transportation will ensure that you arrive wherever it is you will be. I don't know how a car will ensure that people know that you've arrived.

You just arrive wherever it is you plan on meeting someone, walk up to them and be like "heyy, I'm here it's good to see you".

When I see fancy cars I don't see a successful person. I just see a regular person in a car that they spent alot of money on(or borrowed alot of money for). If it's important to you that people think you've arrived or know that you consider yourself to have arrived, then just tell them that. Find some way to slip into a conversation .Be like...."yeah I've arrived professionally" .

Trollo wrote:

Chrysler 300

It look like a Bentley ...

... 'til a Bentley roll up.

Slow Bro wrote:

Tesla.

Not too flashy or ostentation. Actually fairly economical if you plan on driving a lot. But it has the wow factor, especially if you have the chance to take anyone for a ride in it.

No. A Tesla is a smart choice. The OP wanted the most wow factor, and therefore the least practical choice. Maserati.

SUV. The larger the better. Or just go all douche & get a Range Rover.

Listen carefully because you really have to finesse this. You can never let people know that you are really buying a car for them. Because as soon as they know you are buying that car because you are really concerned about what they think, and not what you prefer, they will immediately know that you "haven't made it".

You see the conundrum here? As soon as you buy something too flashy, some people will think you're not that secure and you're trying to prove something.

You want a smart quality car of value but not showy. Someone mentioned an audi or maybe a Volvo, No sports cars, they spell either your worried about getting too old or some other insecurity.

Do you know how you could really show people you "MADE IT"? Don't worry about showing them anything, just buy a car that YOU like.

Crazy idea isn't it.

Not sure. My sister's loser boyfriend keeps trying though. Here is what he has tried so far...

H2

Mercedes 500 Coupe (?)

Cadillac Escalade

If the OP is TRULY that big an ass*ole he can get a Bugatti.

If you're a single guy then a BMW. It's flashy, but not too flashy. It shows you have money without being crazy expensive. Girls will want you and guys will want to be you.

CTS V

3rd generation Completely redone this year

A luxury sedan made in America that you don't have to drive a distance and spend a fortune to get serviced

Faster than any other car you'll come across on the road and easily modified for more.

Very good resale value