...it is true that the car you drive conveys an impression about you!
Some people seem a perfect fit for the cars they drive, like: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his Hummer, Michael Jordan and his Ferrari.
When you see a red convertible sports coupe zooming down the highway, driven by a fifty something, balding man with a young blond woman in the passenger seat, two words are likely to pop into your head: midlife crisis.
That may not be the case at all. He could be giving the car--and even a driving lesson--to his college-graduating daughter. (wink wink) But it is true that the car you drive conveys an impression about you, right or wrong. And if perception is important to you, it makes sense to think twice about what kind of car you buy.
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As the old saying goes, "the rich are different from you and me"; but, you'd be surprised that, in some cases, they're exactly like you and me. See what vehicles the richest people in the world are driving.
Bill Gates
The richest man in the world, William Gates III, drives two Porsches: a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible and a 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe.
Because of not meeting emission standards and unknown crash test ratings, Gates was unable to drive the '88 Porsche 959 for ten years. In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a federal law making it possible for Gates to drive rare and prized Porsche on the road for the first time.
A side note: comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who may or may not be a billionaire, bought a Porsche 959 for $700,000.
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world and Gates' good buddy, owned a 2001 Lincoln Town Car with a license plate that read "Thrifty" - and that says it all.
In 2007, Buffett sold the car on eBay for $73,200. The Kelly Blue Book value was $11,200, and so the billionaire made another profit, which he donated to Girls, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering education programs for girls.
Larry Ellison
Founder of Oracle Software, Larry Ellison, may be the most eccentric of the richest men in the world. Besides his Russian MiG fighter jet and America's Cup racing yacht, he owns a 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. It's a car built for comfort.
The company claims that its leather interior is made from eleven cowhides. And the wood interior paneling is solid walnut. It's also the world's fastest production four-door vehicle.
Steven Ballmer
Like Warren Buffett, Steven Ballmer, the current CEO of Microsoft, prefers Lincolns; in his case, a 1998 Lincoln Continental. He stays true to his Motor City roots. His father worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years.
Ingvar Kamprad
IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad, makes Warren Buffett look like a big spender. Despite being the fourth richest man in the world, Kamprad owns a 14-year-old Volvo 240 GL and he still takes the bus in his native Sweden.
He's so cheap, he often tells employees to write on both sides of the paper...
Bill Gates
The richest man in the world, William Gates III, drives two Porsches: a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible and a 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe.
Because of not meeting emission standards and unknown crash test ratings, Gates was unable to drive the '88 Porsche 959 for ten years. In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a federal law making it possible for Gates to drive rare and prized Porsche on the road for the first time.
A side note: comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who may or may not be a billionaire, bought a Porsche 959 for $700,000.
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world and Gates' good buddy, owned a 2001 Lincoln Town Car with a license plate that read "Thrifty" - and that says it all.
In 2007, Buffett sold the car on eBay for $73,200. The Kelly Blue Book value was $11,200, and so the billionaire made another profit, which he donated to Girls, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering education programs for girls.
Larry Ellison
Founder of Oracle Software, Larry Ellison, may be the most eccentric of the richest men in the world. Besides his Russian MiG fighter jet and America's Cup racing yacht, he owns a 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. It's a car built for comfort.
The company claims that its leather interior is made from eleven cowhides. And the wood interior paneling is solid walnut. It's also the world's fastest production four-door vehicle.
Steven Ballmer
Like Warren Buffett, Steven Ballmer, the current CEO of Microsoft, prefers Lincolns; in his case, a 1998 Lincoln Continental. He stays true to his Motor City roots. His father worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years.
Ingvar Kamprad
IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad, makes Warren Buffett look like a big spender. Despite being the fourth richest man in the world, Kamprad owns a 14-year-old Volvo 240 GL and he still takes the bus in his native Sweden.
He's so cheap, he often tells employees to write on both sides of the paper...
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1. Hummer H2
People who love the Hummer H2 probably love its bold, imposing looks. Apparently, cops love the H2 because it helps them meet their ticket quotas. Here's a tip: If you have an H2, maybe you shouldn't drive it near then end of the month when traffic cops are scrambling to make their numbers.
2. Scion tC
Seeing the tC on the most-ticketed list makes sense, given its popularity with young people. Its sporty performance, which comes at a price that makes affording tickets easy, probably helps tempt some drivers as well.
3. Scion xB
Like the Scion tC, the xB is aimed at younger drivers. Still, when you look at the xB's less-than-stellar performance, it's safe to assume that all the tickets xB drivers are getting aren't moving violations.
4. Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG
If you're lucky enough to have a Mercedes AMG -- any AMG -- then a few tickets are worth unleashing this luxurious beast. Besides, if you've got a Mercedes, you can probably afford a few traffic citations.
5. Toyota Solara Coupe
Now, here's a surprise. The fifth most ticketed car is the Toyota Solara Coupe. Essentially a two-door Camry, the Solara isn't known for road-thrashing performance. Maybe Solara drivers just get a lot of parking tickets.
6. Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG
The CLS63 AMG is another luxury performance car, so it's no shocker to see its drivers among the most ticketed. The question is: With all that power, why aren't more CLS63 AMG drivers outrunning the cops?
7. Scion xA
With the xA taking the seventh spot on the ten most ticketed cars list, Scion completes the traffic-ticket hat trick. Toyota's upstart little brand has only come out with four models over its entire lifespan -- and three of them will likely get you a date in traffic court.
8. Subaru Outback
Subarus have a reputation of being yuppie grocery getters, but the Outback manages to prove that stereotype wrong by being one of the top ten most ticketed cars. Apparently, the Outback is the car of choice for people who need to get to Whole Foods in a hurry, and maybe park illegally once they're there.
9. Audi A4
Audi often finds itself in the shadows of Mercedes and BMW, but not when it comes to getting tickets. The Audi A4 is the ninth most ticketed car in America.
10. Toyota Matrix
The Toyota Matrix is often credited for bringing SUV styling to small cars. Now it can also be credited to bringing insurance rate increases to thousands of its owners.
10 Least Ticketed Cars
1. Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ gives drivers a smooth ride and an opulent interior. As the least- ticketed car in America, it also seems to provide the ability to fly under radar guns. There's a feature they won't tell you about at the dealership.
2. Chevrolet Suburban
Suburban drivers tend to need their large SUVs for hauling people or towing trailers, not breaking land speed records. So it's not surprising to see it on the list of least-ticketed cars.
3. Chevrolet Tahoe
The Tahoe shares some architecture with the Hummer H2, the most-ticketed car in America. Despite the two having similar sizes, the Tahoe manages not to attract as much police attention.
4. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500
It's no shocker to find Chevrolet's heavy-duty trucks among the least-ticketed vehicles. These trucks are usually bought for their towing ability, not for impromptu drag races.
5. Buick Park Avenue
While Buick has recently begun to increase the oomph in their cars, the now- discontinued Park Avenue helped solidify the brand's image as cars for the senior set. No wonder Park Avenue drivers tend not to get very many tickets.
6. Mazda6
The largest car in Mazda's line up, the Mazda6 has plenty of the brand's zoom-zoom, yet still manages to be among the least-ticketed cars. If you love driving sporty sedans but can't take seeing any more red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, the Mazda6 may be just the car for you.
7. Buick Rainier
The now-discontinued Buick Rainier is a largely forgettable attempt at a near- luxury SUV. Maybe that forgettable nature keeps cops from noticing when one commits a traffic offense.
8. Oldsmobile Silhouette
Finding a minivan from Oldsmobile on the list of least-ticketed cars isn't surprising. What's surprising is that anyone is still driving a Silhouette.
9. Buick Lucerne
The Buick Lucerne offers a near-luxury experience at an affordable large car price. Being one of the least-ticketed cars means that the Lucerne's affordability continues after it's bought, thanks to fewer fines and lower insurance rates.
10. GMC Sierra 1500
The GMC Sierra is an attractive truck for work or play. With its ability to haul or tow heavy loads, this truck will do anything you ask it to, including avoiding traffic citations.
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