Top 10 Wall Street Cars
Despite the efforts of the good time police, bank bonuses will be up for 2010 and we did a quick check to see how people wished to spend it.
A new watch? A Brioni? No and no. What men really want is a new car.
Men and cars, never has there been a more perfect union. From the day you tacked that Ferrari poster on your wall, to the moment you let go of the clutch in your mom’s beater, we are bound to them. We covet them, and we lust over them.
Thank God for an industry where we can afford them sooner.
Here’s the list:
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BMW Z4- the blumie special
I just had to put this in here, his post was epic. The perfect ice breaker when meeting girls or for driving by yoga studios, the Z4 is in a class of its own now. -
BMW 3 series coupe- the analyst.
The M3 and its 3 series brethren have regained cool status now that the all dicks have moved on to Audi’s. -
Porsche 911- the associate.
How does one celebrate 4 years of 100 hour weeks? Driving your new 911 for a night of models and bottles. German engineered for around 50 years, the 911 is arguably the best sports car ever made. Chicks dig it. -
Range Rover- the VP.
Exchanging models and bottles for a former model and baby bottles, the VP needs a little more room for the kids and for lugging stuff to the Hamptons home. The Range Rover does all that in style. Stay away from the sport version though; people might mistake you for a rapper. -
Mercedes S Class- the MD.
Closer to world domination, the MD needs a car that mirrors his or her authority and nothing comes close to a big Mercedes in that regard. Standard issue to dictators since the 50’s, a big Merc never screams power; it oozes it. Slap 22’s on it though and you’re a dick. -
Lamborghini Gallardo- the prop trader.
Ruthless money making machines, prop traders are known to be rowdy hooligans, and only a Lamborghini can reflect that. The Gallardo emasculates anything beside it, but it is quick, precise, and rarely sketchy. Just like a proper trader. -
Maserati Quattroporte- the PE guy.
Prestige and comfort matters when you takeover massive companies, the smart and ambitious PE guy cares little for driving, but will not hesitate to cut loose when given the chance. The Quattroporte, once called a 4 door Ferrari, offers both pleasures. -
Aston Martin DB9- the hedge funder.
Perhaps from all the charity work, the once swashbuckling hedge funders are now conservative compared to their prop trader cousins. Like them, the DB9 is more refined than the Lambo, more calculating, but in no way less dangerous. -
Bentley Arnage- The C.E.O.
Because the Maybach is just silly and the Phantom has unfortunately gone Hollywood, captains of our industry should treat themselves to the discreet luxury that only a real Bentley can give. Best part: it’s so heavy they won’t feel socialists getting run over. -
IRT/Alstom- everyone.
With a $1.5 million price tag and seating for 42, you’ll never go wrong with these. Actually, you probably can’t work on Wall Street without them. Servicing all the lines near the financial district, the subway is undoubtedly the best way to and from the street. Who wants to drive in NY anyway?
i'd buy a hyundai genesis...good post though
this made me laugh for some reason
Also, for the associate I like the GTR
what about mercedes SLR?
so true - spot on on for a few VPs, analysts, MDs and hedge fund guys i know lol
love it
I dunno why, but I can't imagine any guys in finance buying an SLR. A little too flashy maybe? Awesome car though, except that Paris Hilton has one.
Don't hate on my future ex-wife.
I'll only allow it if don't sign her prenup.
Go for the z4 coupe, far sexier.
Ford Pinto. nothing says bad ass like willing to drive a car that could burst into flames in a rear end collision.
other than that, I really like the M5
The M5 is for dicks. You know who has a brand new M5? The asshole manager at my local Hooters. Plus, from what I've read, the handling on an M5 is shitty
Great post!
Holy shit this is so true!
"Aston Martin - Hedge Funder"
Bonus points if he has 2?
After my junior SA and getting that FT offer, I plan to get a Porsche Spyder with a NY license plate. Would it significantly increase my chance with 15.2/10 girls (u know.. girls with BB offers) up north here in Canada?
Pretty funny Let's see...
MD I know drives an BMW X3
I know a Hedge Funder and he drives a Toyota Rav4
I know a Prop trader and he drives a BMW M5
[quote=barboon]Pretty funny Let's see...
MD I know drives an BMW X3
I know a Hedge Funder and he drives a Toyota Rav4
I know a Prop trader and he drives a BMW M5
again...the hyundai genesis
That's my next car. Either that or the Hyundai Equus or whatever it's called. That car is boss. Hyundai has really turned things around in the past 10 years.
Ok.. lets see from the people that I know. I'm sure a lot of them have "weekend" cars too that I have never seen
A hedge fund manager: Bentley Continental & Limousine service
A private equity associate: Acura TL
A private equity fund manager: BMW X5
MD at BB: BMW X5
Analyst at BB: BMW X6
Associate at BB: BMW M3
A successful prop trader: BMW M3, BMW X5
Analyst at BB: Range Rover Sport
A very successful day trader (trust fund,uses own capital): Lamborghini Murcielago, BMW X5, Aston Martin DB8
analyst with an X6? is he living in that?
i want a quattroporte .. guess i have to be a PE guy then
BMW 7 > Mercedes S BIG TIME
how about SAs? 1998 civic with late payments?
how about SAs? 1998 civic with late payments?
Let's see with people I know : A hedge fund manager: Ferrari 430, Porsche 911 4S (993) & Porsche Cayenne Turbo A private equity associate: Smart Fortwo MD at BB: BMW X6M VP at BB: Maserati Quattroporte Associate at BB: Mercedes CL600 A successful Lawyer: Range Rover
The Z4 is a shadow of the real 2 seater sportster that BMW makes. The Z8. Theres a real wall street car.
I don't see guys driving SUVs on the street - maybe if their Murcielago is in the shop with bug blood and they have to putt around in their childrens' X5.
Best PE wife car: Audi RS6: The fastest grocery getter on the planet. It'd have to be stick too, cause we all know who wears the pants in those relationships. (sorry guys)
Best trader boat: Cigarette 38' Top Gun with twin 1000s and blackhawk drives. They don't water ski in the Gulf, they cruise with the Peruvian coke runners at 130mph.
I don't know about anyone else, but my fav english banker car is the Morgan Aero8. It screams family wealth from the 20s and has a well-to-do presence about it. Bimmer power moves it just fine.
Problem with most people who have the money for toys like these is they also have the brains not to buy them. They sink their dough in properties (as others have mentioned). Maybe someone should convince them that buying a 250 GTO for 10M pounds and not driving it constitutes an investment.
I'm happy with the new 458 offering from Ferrari. I cannot wait to start seeing them on the street. Probably more of a MD retirement toy than anything else. But damn they are pretty. Just wish that manual transmissions were still options on cars that need to be driven.
anyone who gets their hands on the new Porsche 918 runs show
Hell yeah, that's my current dream car.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2010/7/porsche-918.jpg
The Geo Prism at #11--lock stocked with AC, power windows, and power locks, this bad boy is perfect for models and bottles, at only $3000.
I don't have a car bc I refuse to pay some Manhattan garage $300 to park my car but here are some of the reviews I've heard:
-Range Rover- Worst luxury car ever. On the same level as Jaguars. Ford Explorer wrapped in fancy packaging. There's a reason mainly rappers, athletes and their babymommas drive them. They don't know any better
Beemers, Benzes and Audis seem to be the most popular. 7 series, A8s, S classes, CLs, etc
People have finally figured out that Bentley is made by VW so that 200k Bentley continental is an Audi A8 with a snooty attitude. Either buy a real high end model or buy an A8. Once again it seems to be popular amongst rappers and their posse bc they don't know any better.
-Aston Martins are big hits
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Brooksbrotha that logic bothers me. What kind of utility would somebody making "bank" get out of a $250,000 house?
Couldn't agree more with the comment about tools moving from BMW to Audi. The only way you ever buy an S5 over an M3 or 335xi is if you haven't driven the 3's/don't give a fuck how the car drives or you can't work a clutch (ie. you are a tool).
As for wife-whips, sellsideape, the RS6 sadly doesn't come in a manual transmission, but I totally agree it's the perfect setup for a wife with kids - the wagon of course. Without kids: Conti GT. Year round.
No one drives the Audi R8?
Probably the father of a freshman at my school this year that drives an Audi A8
What the hell does this have to do with the question? Does this "school" you go to not encourage adequate reading comprehension levels or were you trying to be funny?
Note: You weren't funny.
Regards
I'll be rockin' my Acura CL for now but when I do break down and get another car it will probably be the Cadillac CTS-V, followed by the Nissan GT-R (possibly the Audi R8 if bonuses are good). Of course, this is all speculation because I would have a hard time dropping $80k-$120k on a car when I could bankroll that into some investment opportunities. Damn practicality always getting in the way.
Regards
I would not purchase what I consider to be an expensive car ($50k+) until i could afford a GT3, dream car. On the high end 918 and 458 are pure sex, I'd definitely be split on that decision, if i had to choose between the two.
On the boat side i'd def have to go with an open fish speedster, along the lines of a Fountain/Midnight, speed + utility. Ex gf's father had a Cigarette Topfish and 'twas awesome. Not a fan of pure go-fast boats.
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That's most likely his "work" car or "company" vehicle. I'm sure he has plenty of expensive toys (boats, exotic cars) that he keeps at home and only takes out on the weekends. He's just being modest. I remember a MD on this board mention that he drives a BMW to work, but has a Ferrari 430 at home that none of this coworkers know about simply because he doesn't want the attention.
He probably has a mini van so he can load up his $45mm in satchels and drive it around...I know that's what I would do.
Regards
How would those of you who know a decent amount about cars, but aren't true enthusiasts, perceive a coworker that was a real, hardcore car enthusiast and spent their money on a true drivers' car? E.g., a Porsche 911 GT3 with a stripped interior, cage, full titanium exhaust, etc. vs. a base PDK Carrera. Just curious.
I'm the type that would get a GT3 RS (I streetraced in HS and participates in Formula SAE). It's similar to those who would get a GT-R over a base 911. People look at us strangely in all honesty. For instance, how many people buy BMWs because they actually like the performance compared to the similar Lexus, Mercedes and Audi? 95% of people who drive won't be able to tell the difference between a Camry and a BMW 5 series if I cover the badge and change the sheetmetal around a bit.
Yeah I'm also the type to get something like a GT3 (RS). i'm a pretty devoted enthusiast, and my purchase would be for me and me only (ie, going to Road Atlanta or Barber or Roebling Road for trackdays), not driving a Porsche to impress people who know nothing beyond the superficial about cars (like the vast, vast majority of people in this thread). That said, I would feel somewhat self conscious day to day.
BMW m6 g-power hurricane, this is the shit to own, look it up in youtube
As an autocrosser, I'd go with a 2010 911 Turbo S over a GT3 (AWD being the selling-point).
Your goal being outright speed or driving enjoyment? The GT3 still has the Hans Mezger designed GT1 engine block with a true dry sump oiling system, 8500 RPM redline (8400 in the '07-'08 7.1), and 114 hp/l specific output (very impressive for a naturally aspirated engine). Plus, it is only available with a manual 'box, whereas the Turbo S only comes coupled to PDK. I know less about auto-x, but I would have figured that the most prized cars would be RWD and very, very light (far, far lighter than a GT3 or even the Boxster Spyder).
Nice Seinfeld reference, btw.
A lot of good auto-x vehicles are lightweight and rwd. The best are rwd or awd; although, I kicked the asses of 2 Porsches in high school w/ a fwd car (disclaimer: we were in different classes). Rwd cars tend to oversteer, and there's added traction with awd. Handling aside, the superior immediate acceleration capabilities of awd are ideal, because of all the braking you're doing in auto-x.
But yeah, typically you want the lightest car possible. But being a Porsche fan, you have to settle with just shedding the car as much as possible.
I'm glad you got the Seinfeld reference, very few people do.
Does anyone else get annoyed by the guy the pulls up in a '99 civic with a hole in the muffler, retarted looking spoiler stupid neon lights on the hood and mayyybbe a turbo charger who thinks he's driving a Veyron?
I'd try to keep it old school if I could, if I was making that much bank I would look up to find an old 1969 Mustang GT500 and restore it quite nicely, not holding back anything. I think it would turn a lot of heads, especially since you don't see that many nicely restored muscle cars. Thoughts?
Eleanor!!! One of my all time favorites, think I've only ever seen two that were in great condition.
Great call
good luck trying to get the bmw/porsche fanboys on this website to understand what you're talking about
I'm completely onboard with this, American muscle all the way
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