August 7, 2008: Russian Riches

xoxoxoBruce · 08-07-2008, 02:34 AM

Privatization of so many things formerly controlled by the Party/State, has made a few Russians wealthy. Some of them very (read billionaire) wealthy.

I suppose acquiring that much wealth in a short period of time, is bound to cause some of them, what I would call, Lottery Winners Syndrome.
You know, spending money by the bucket-load, buying everything they ever dreamed of when they didn't have money, no matter how crazy.

Supposedly, one of them had 40 lbs of gold, slapped on this Porsche. When I heard that I thought, "C'mon now, 40 lbs of gold leaf would do a fleet". But looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like gold leaf... it looks like little plates or something.

Even at $1,000 an ounce, it looks to me like the labor might even cost more than the gold.

And don't forget, that ain't no YUGO.

newtimer · 08-07-2008, 02:39 AM

I had to sell my gold-plated Porsche on craigslist because gas got too expensive for me. And the extra weight from that gold wasn't helping my fuel economy.

ZenGum · 08-07-2008, 02:45 AM

Tacky. But I suppose it would be rust-proof.

Imagine having a minor bingle in the car-park, scraping the car next to you .... ooooppppsssiiiieeeessss!

Sundae Girl · 08-07-2008, 06:10 AM

Grim.
It's not just the ostentation, it's the fact it looks cheap.

Hertzie · 08-07-2008, 07:03 AM

I would key that if I saw it lol, such a waste of money. Next time I say buy a car that actually looks good!

sweetwater · 08-07-2008, 07:13 AM

Many years ago in California I saw a black Porsche (?) with a license plate that read Pure Au. That plate should have been on this car. But I think the gold would be better on a Taurus - that being as close as a car could get to becoming a real golden calf.

Scriveyn · 08-07-2008, 07:17 AM

Naaaah, it wreaks havoc with the aerodynamics of the car.

But at least he's spreading the money around

Now, solid gold would be an altogether different thing

el fantastico · 08-07-2008, 08:11 AM

i would key the car every chance i got as well, but then keep the scrapings and sell them. i'm kind of surprised no one has been arrested trying to steal a fender. ("screw the hubcaps, i want that side mirror...")

Griff · 08-07-2008, 09:50 AM

National Geographics has a Russia article in this issue. It claims that Moscow has more Billionaires than any other city on the planet. It also describes what seems to be a very sick lawless society.

skysidhe · 08-07-2008, 09:58 AM

I think the spoiler is nicely done.

barefoot serpent · 08-07-2008, 10:37 AM

He's gonna get a ticket for parking in the wrong direction... that'll set him back plenty.

Sundae Girl · 08-07-2008, 10:50 AM

They might not have them there - we don't.
Anyway, a car like that probably comes with a bodyguard. The sort that persuades people with a weapon, including traffic wardens.

Shawnee123 · 08-07-2008, 11:39 AM

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers, but OMG! They better have a gold plated one of these suckers:

Shawnee123 · 08-07-2008, 11:40 AM

Anyway, how much for a plane ticket to Russia? I'm sick of working. Seriously.

HungLikeJesus · 08-07-2008, 11:54 AM

I wouldn't want to drive that thing on a bright day. Imagine the glare coming off the hood.

08-07-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 34,002	August 7, 2008: Russian Riches Privatization of so many things formerly controlled by the Party/State, has made a few Russians wealthy. Some of them very (read billionaire) wealthy. I suppose acquiring that much wealth in a short period of time, is bound to cause some of them, what I would call, Lottery Winners Syndrome. You know, spending money by the bucket-load, buying everything they ever dreamed of when they didn't have money, no matter how crazy. Supposedly, one of them had 40 lbs of gold, slapped on this Porsche. When I heard that I thought, "C'mon now, 40 lbs of gold leaf would do a fleet". But looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like gold leaf... it looks like little plates or something. Even at $1,000 an ounce, it looks to me like the labor might even cost more than the gold. And don't forget, that ain't no YUGO. __________________ You can't steer threads, you can only watch them drift.

08-07-2008, 02:45 AM	#3
ZenGum Is a dinosaur from space Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 5,920	Tacky. But I suppose it would be rust-proof. Imagine having a minor bingle in the car-park, scraping the car next to you .... ooooppppsssiiiieeeessss! __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-07-2008, 07:13 AM	#6
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,049	Many years ago in California I saw a black Porsche (?) with a license plate that read Pure Au. That plate should have been on this car. But I think the gold would be better on a Taurus - that being as close as a car could get to becoming a real golden calf. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

08-07-2008, 07:17 AM	#7
Scriveyn Here Be Dragons Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 383	Naaaah, it wreaks havoc with the aerodynamics of the car. But at least he's spreading the money around Now, solid gold would be an altogether different thing Last edited by Scriveyn; 08-07-2008 at 07:23 AM. Reason: solid gold cadillac

08-07-2008, 09:50 AM	#9
Griff whose life is now like a hockey game Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,876	National Geographics has a Russia article in this issue. It claims that Moscow has more Billionaires than any other city on the planet. It also describes what seems to be a very sick lawless society. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-07-2008, 02:39 AM	#2
newtimer Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 220	I had to sell my gold-plated Porsche on craigslist because gas got too expensive for me. And the extra weight from that gold wasn't helping my fuel economy.

08-07-2008, 06:10 AM	#4
Sundae Girl famously pink Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 11,303	Grim. It's not just the ostentation, it's the fact it looks cheap.

08-07-2008, 07:03 AM	#5
Hertzie Fellow-Commoner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 10	I would key that if I saw it lol, such a waste of money. Next time I say buy a car that actually looks good!

08-07-2008, 08:11 AM	#8
el fantastico golly, he's neat... Join Date: May 2008 Location: midwestern u.s., surrounded by corn and cows Posts: 23	i would key the car every chance i got as well, but then keep the scrapings and sell them. i'm kind of surprised no one has been arrested trying to steal a fender. ("screw the hubcaps, i want that side mirror...")

08-07-2008, 09:58 AM	#10
skysidhe I Used To Be Indecisive. Now I’m Not Sure Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,813	I think the spoiler is nicely done.

08-07-2008, 10:37 AM	#11
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	He's gonna get a ticket for parking in the wrong direction... that'll set him back plenty. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

08-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#12
Sundae Girl famously pink Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 11,303	They might not have them there - we don't. Anyway, a car like that probably comes with a bodyguard. The sort that persuades people with a weapon, including traffic wardens.

08-07-2008, 11:39 AM	#13
Shawnee123 It's funny 'cause it's true! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16,578	I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers, but OMG! They better have a gold plated one of these suckers: Attached Images __________________ A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. Baltasar Gracian A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood. William Shenstone If you're ugly, stupid, dishonest, and lack social skills, the least you could do is pretend to be nice so as not to completely make others ill. Priscilla Radling

08-07-2008, 11:40 AM	#14
Shawnee123 It's funny 'cause it's true! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16,578	Anyway, how much for a plane ticket to Russia? I'm sick of working. Seriously. __________________ A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. Baltasar Gracian A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood. William Shenstone If you're ugly, stupid, dishonest, and lack social skills, the least you could do is pretend to be nice so as not to completely make others ill. Priscilla Radling

08-07-2008, 11:54 AM	#15
HungLikeJesus What makes you think I'm done playing with it? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 3,959	I wouldn't want to drive that thing on a bright day. Imagine the glare coming off the hood. __________________ I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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