Asking to get Robbed

[Chatbrat]

This is a repeat of one of my previous posts. Today, in the Daily Sun- there was an article of a resident who happens to own 2 Jags-Duh, saying I'm rich , I live in a specific community -with a last name--Why put yourself out there? We have 2 late model MBZ--I would never go this naked--you're asked for trouble!~!!!

[TVMayor]

Why did he say this?????

[Chatbrat]

Guy displaying 2 -2014 Jags in driveway- is asking to get robbed--1 -off the cars is -only 1 of 100- imported to the US
Talk about going naked !!!

I & my wife own 2-late model MBZ--no-way would we ever advertise our toys !!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Just brag....................:pepper2:

[champion6]

Well ... if ya got it, flaunt it!

[village dreamer]

where should I park my rolls Royce ???? got any gray popon????

[Topspinmo]

The more they cost the more the scheduled maintenance cost, more insurance costs, and the more they desperate. :pepper2:
Maybe the cars got to match the house and status? To me jag's are all that? Now if he had Viper or Bentley woohoo! To each his own!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Jim 9922]

I for one, enjoy cars and am happy he shared his interest with others. I found the article interesting. As for being robbed. It doesn't take a robber with too many brains to determine that there might be " interesting stuff" when driving through some neighborhoods. As for actual robberies, as reported in the past, it seems that most have been in the "middle priced" neighborhoods.

[MikeV]

What is so special about Jaguar?

[hulahips]

Maybe he has his garage filled up with other cars, golf carts etc

[Chatbrat]

Flaunt what--if you're making payments --you don't own it--the bank owns it--why not ride around with a monthly balance sheet on the side window of you car--showing your net worth-now thats saying something-

[Bogie Shooter]

I for one, enjoy cars and am happy he shared his interest with others. I found the article interesting. As for being robbed. It doesn't take a robber with too many brains to determine that there might be " interesting stuff" when driving through some neighborhoods. As for actual robberies, as reported in the past, it seems that most have been in the "middle priced" neighborhoods.

This is not true. Robberies have happened in all neighborhoods from the least expensive to the most expensive.

[Janet & Carl]

I love this thread. The remarks are hysterical. Thanks for the laughs. BTW my neighbor has a Porsche convertible. I drive a 1998 Jeep. Janet

[Chatbrat]

No one has to drive thru--the Daily Sun is distributed in Leesburg, Ocala-get the picture--a have not sees a picture of of 250K worth of cars in a specific driveway--bulleye--nuff said--its not brain surgery--like a woman wearing a 5 carat gem quality ring to Walmart--bullseye--its not rocket science--

[parthree]

I think that usually those who flaunt their whatever are crying for attention. Maybe not all the time, but when they orate to the rest of us.... just saying. As a retired security specialist, I would have to say a newspaper article describing your expensive property is an invitation to those who might want to abscond with it. By the way, I read recently that high end cars are being stolen and shipped to China for High profit. Bragger beware.

[Chatbrat]

In my neighboring town Short Hills,Nj ( we used to live in Chatham) a young was killed in front of his wife--because 2 thugs wanted his Land Rover--they were just Christmas shopping

[redwitch]

I've lived in TV for 13 years. Cars and unique collections have been part and parcel of The Sun's stories. I don't think anyone who has been photographed with their things has been robbed.

Lucky? Probably. Bragging? Probably a little. Having fun showing things they have worked hard to own? Most definitely.

Most of us enjoy reading about their toys and collections. Few of us begrudge them their things. Even fewer of us belittle them for being proud of their things. Just sayin.

[asianthree]

The more they cost the more the scheduled maintenance cost, more insurance costs, and the more they desperate. :pepper2:
Maybe the cars got to match the house and status? To me jag's are all that? Now if he had Viper or Bentley woohoo! To each his own!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

Jag maintenance for the most part is free. Now when you need that convert able top replaced its a little pricy

[CFrance]

Just brag....................:pepper2:
rully. twice.

[Chi-Town]

I'm feeling a little schadenfreude here.

[missypie]

I love to read what others want to tell me that they have.

[BobandMary]

We just sold my 2001 Honda Prelude in anticipation of our move to TV. I'm still sad about it!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Well ... if ya got it, flaunt it!

Ok, if I must, I will. I play Mizuno JPX850 irons. Whew, I feel better. :laugh:

[Jim 9922]

I've lived in TV for 13 years. Cars and unique collections have been part and parcel of The Sun's stories. I don't think anyone who has been photographed with their things has been robbed.

Lucky? Probably. Bragging? Probably a little. Having fun showing things they have worked hard to own? Most definitely.

Most of us enjoy reading about their toys and collections. Few of us begrudge them their things. Even fewer of us belittle them for being proud of their things. Just sayin.

Well said Redwitch.

To others, if you are so paranoid about being robbed or shot, live in a guarded compound, wrap yourself in bubblewrap, or hire security guards when venturing forth, but please let the rest enjoy our lives and interests as we see fit.:pepper2:

[2BNTV]

Maybe if I put a Viagra pill into my gas tank, I will get a Jaguar. :D

If they come to steal something from my house, they might feel sorry for me and leave money. :smiley:

What Red said...........

[zonerboy]

I agree with Jim.

[outlaw]

Sounds like the new cool is berating someone who isn't ashamed of his toys. How do you feel about the TV monthly drive in? I guess they are all "bragging" and rubbing their wealth in your faces.

[looneycat]

Guy displaying 2 -2014 Jags in driveway- is asking to get robbed--1 -off the cars is -only 1 of 100- imported to the US
Talk about going naked !!!

I & my wife own 2-late model MBZ--no-way would we ever advertise our toys !!!!

jealousy is never pretty!

[Chatbrat]

Looney cat-we have two Mercedes-one is a 2011 Wagon & the other is a 2015 SLK- not jealous-by the way a stone hit the panorama roof on the slk & cracked the glass--repair cost on my comprehensive--$16,800.00

[graciegirl]

Looney cat-we have two Mercedes-one is a 2011 Wagon & the other is a 2015 SLK- not jealous-by the way a stone hit the panorama roof on the slk & cracked the glass--repair cost on my comprehensive--$16,800.00


It costs THAT much fix a sunroof on a car????

[dbussone]

It costs THAT much fix a sunroof on a car????


It must have been in the ICU!

[Villager Joyce]

My first house (a duplex) Only cost $30,000. I lived on One side and rented out the other side for my PITI.

[Chatbrat]

Its not a sunroof the entire mechanism including the rear window has to be replaced, the part is a complete unit- being flown in from Germany-+ a full days labor for 2 men--want to get the old roof--may make it a wall hanging or a table.

[Chi-Town]

Looney cat-we have two Mercedes-one is a 2011 Wagon & the other is a 2015 SLK- not jealous-by the way a stone hit the panorama roof on the slk & cracked the glass--repair cost on my comprehensive--$16,800.00
The Daily Sun should do their next Villagers cars feature on your vehicles. Put a rifle rack on the wagon to ward off thieves.

[Chatbrat]

No need for a rifle rack I have a ccw--again a rifle rack advertises you have firearms

[Villager Joyce]

I drive a15 year old Honda so I'm not up on things. What is a ccw? I thought we wanted them to know we are armed to the Teeth.

[Chatbrat]

CCW--is a concealed carry permit

[asianthree]

I drive a15 year old Honda so I'm not up on things. What is a ccw? I thought we wanted them to know we are armed to the Teeth.

Concealed weapon . Lots of people have them here. You just don't advertise that fact

[zonerboy]

Don't waste time worrying. It doesn't prevent bad things from happening. It only prevents you from enjoying the good things.
It seems many people posting on TOTV have lives controlled by fear. Lightning is going to strike my house. A sinkhole is going to open up in my front yard. Some one is going to break into my house and steal all my stuff. An alligator is going to bite me. Somebody's dog is going to poop on my lawn. Flesh eating bacteria is going to attack me. I'll eat the wrong foods and ruin my health. And on and on.
Just my opinion.

[Villager Joyce]

Don't waste time worrying. It doesn't prevent bad things from happening. It only prevents you from enjoying the good things.
It seems many people posting on TOTV have lives controlled by fear. Lightning is going to strike my house. A sinkhole is going to open up in my front yard. Some one is going to break into my house and steal all my stuff. An alligator is going to bite me. Somebody's dog is going to poop on my lawn. Flesh eating bacteria is going to attack me. I'll eat the wrong foods and ruin my health. And on and on.
Just my opinion.

You make some very valid points.

[John_W]

I just watched the latest Keanu Reeves movie last night on Cinemax, "John Wick", and the whole premise of the film is this very scenario. Reeves pulls into a gas station to fill up his restored '69 Mustang. The rich son of a Russian mafia boss asks Reeves, "how much", he said it's not for sale. You can figure out the rest from there.

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTU2NjA1ODgzMF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMTM2MTI4MjE@._ V1_SX214_AL_.jpg

[Jim 9922]

Don't waste time worrying. It doesn't prevent bad things from happening. It only prevents you from enjoying the good things.
It seems many people posting on TOTV have lives controlled by fear. Lightning is going to strike my house. A sinkhole is going to open up in my front yard. Some one is going to break into my house and steal all my stuff. An alligator is going to bite me. Somebody's dog is going to poop on my lawn. Flesh eating bacteria is going to attack me. I'll eat the wrong foods and ruin my health. And on and on.
Just my opinion.
Another post well said! Maybe someone should start a new thread "What I'm afraid of and it ruins my day." Or maybe, "My glass is always half empty." Or, "Your grass always seems to be greener than mine."
I don't think I would have much to contribute to any of those.:shrug:

[looneycat]

Looney cat-we have two Mercedes-one is a 2011 Wagon & the other is a 2015 SLK- not jealous-by the way a stone hit the panorama roof on the slk & cracked the glass--repair cost on my comprehensive--$16,800.00

so who's guilty now of the very thing they started a thread about? duh :shrug:

[Serenoa]

What is so special about Jaguar?

I agree. Who in their right mind would want to steal a jaag-waah?

Now if it was two classic Corvettes, the OP might have a point.

[Chatbrat]

Its not stealing the cars--home invasion-art, jewelry, cash, antiques & other collectibles--cars are difficult to dispose of--you're advertising wealth

[justjim]

In my neighboring town Short Hills,Nj ( we used to live in Chatham) a young was killed in front of his wife--because 2 thugs wanted his Land Rover--they were just Christmas shopping

I know nothing about Short Hills, NJ but a shooting can happen anywhere in America. However, The Villages ain't NJ, Chicago, NY or LA.

Most of us have way more than we deserve and should be grateful that we live in this land especially on Independence Day July 4th. Put out your flags no matter what "toys" you have or don't have. God Bless The USA!

[Chatbrat]

Short Hills, an area with multi million $ homes--was supposed to be immune from violent crime. It can happen anywhere down-just keeps the odds

[bobbym]

What is so special about Jaguar?

Jag lost my respect when they made the Jaguar X Type from a cheep Ford Contour.

[asianthree]

Flaunt what--if you're making payments --you don't own it--the bank owns it--why not ride around with a monthly balance sheet on the side window of you car--showing your net worth-now thats saying something-

You must be close friends to know they don't own anything, that the bank does

[Chatbrat]

Absolutely true-never paid 1 cent of interest in my life--that's why I was able to retire @ 52 without a pension

[keithwand]

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[Justus]

I've read all these responses to the OP and have to say I detected not one scintilla of envy in Chatbrat's original post. What I heard was that it's not wise to broadcast to an unknown audience anything that could potentially jeopardize one's personal safety. I took it as a sound observation, and a concern for those who make themselves vulnerable. There are good reasons for not "wearing one's wealth", and it has nothing to do with paranoia. There has been a rise in class envy in this country, and there are those who want what you've got. The OP doesn't seem like that type. Just sayin'...

[looneycat]

I've read all these responses to the OP and have to say I detected not one scintilla of envy in Chatbrat's original post. What I heard was that it's not wise to broadcast to an unknown audience anything that could potentially jeopardize one's personal safety. I took it as a sound observation, and a concern for those who make themselves vulnerable. There are good reasons for not "wearing one's wealth", and it has nothing to do with paranoia. There has been a rise in class envy in this country, and there are those who want what you've got. The OP doesn't seem like that type. Just sayin'...

you're right, only a braggart, if he was so concerned he wouldn't mention his 2 mercedes soooo many times.

[Justus]

you're right, only a braggart, if he was so concerned he wouldn't mention his 2 mercedes soooo many times.

Still, the original message was in good faith, don't you think?

[redwitch]

Still, the original message was in good faith, don't you think?

No.

[Chatbrat]

The reason I mentioned my cars was dissuade , but it didn't work I was stillaccused of being envious

[Villager Joyce]

And the reason you mentioned debt free and early retirement was to dissuade?

[Barefoot]

Don't waste time worrying. It doesn't prevent bad things from happening. It only prevents you from enjoying the good things. It seems many people posting on TOTV have lives controlled by fear. Lightning is going to strike my house. A sinkhole is going to open up in my front yard. Some one is going to break into my house and steal all my stuff. An alligator is going to bite me. Somebody's dog is going to poop on my lawn. Flesh eating bacteria is going to attack me. I'll eat the wrong foods and ruin my health. :agree:... Don't waste time worrying about getting robbed.
There are lots of articles about antique cars or specialty golf carts -- many in TV are wealthy and have a lot of stuff.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that people with premier homes, or who live in Bridgeport or Harmsworth have lots of disposable income.
If the people with the Jags get robbed, I'll eat the Agree Sign. But I don't think I'll have to!

[perrjojo]

Much ado about nothing.

[gomoho]

Absolutely true-never paid 1 cent of interest in my life--that's why I was able to retire @ 52 without a pension

Not sure what your point is? We purchased lots of things with credit, were able to take advantage of the tax deduction, and retired at 55 with a great pension!. Oh yeah, an a credit score through the roof so I get the advantage of lower rates for insurance, etc. which are partly based on your credit.

[Chatbrat]

Tax deduction is only do the % of your bracket--interest is never 100% deductible -the best deduction is not having to pay interest

[REDCART]

I just watched the latest Keanu Reeves movie last night on Cinemax, "John Wick", and the whole premise of the film is this very scenario. Reeves pulls into a gas station to fill up his restored '69 Mustang. The rich son of a Russian mafia boss asks Reeves, "how much", he said it's not for sale. You can figure out the rest from there.

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTU2NjA1ODgzMF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMTM2MTI4MjE@._ V1_SX214_AL_.jpg

Just watched John Wick on HBO, and your example/reference was perfect.