Trying to figure out what I want - Page 2

t-homo · 02-03-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

Every time I see an insurance agent drive a nice car, I can't help but think " I wonder how bad he's fucking his clients?" I give out insurance agent / bonding agent shit about that every time he comes to our office.

Independent agents are essentially middle men. No fucking here.

Trip · 02-03-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

Every time I see an insurance agent drive a nice car, I can't help but think " I wonder how bad he's fucking his clients?" I give out insurance agent / bonding agent shit about that every time he comes to our office.

I agree, get the Nissan or something else reliable and not give off the image of "I am fucking you in the ass when you sign with me."

t-homo · 02-03-2011, 08:32 AM

Anyone have experience with other vehicles on the same level as the Murano? I am more interested in foreign than chevy, ford or dodge.

CasterTroy · 02-03-2011, 08:43 AM

If you decide to go with a BMW/MB/Lexus know that you MAY be able to afford the vehicle, but you DO NOT want to own one unless you know what it costs to own one. AND you want to KEEP it.
Trip knows.....ask about BMW maint for a bike

No different for the cars. If you can afford what it takes to properly maintain one, they will last 400k. But you HAVE to be diligent in the maintenance, and be willing to spend the money when and where it's needed.
This is why you don’t see many younger people driving those cars…it’s usually the 45+ crowd. They’re done with buying disposable cars and would rather invest in something long term.
IMHO this also will speak to your potential clients.
Hydrant and Trip are exactly right….whether you’re raping clients or barely making it, the IMPRESSION will be you’re squandering their money.
I’m an engineer, and I don’t make what people perceive engineers to make. But my WIFE does pretty well. As a result we have 2 decent cars, and an explorer. Whenever I go to meet a client or an architect, I ALWAYS drive the explorer. Because if an architect saw me driving a nice car they’d assume our ridiculously LOW fee is WAY too high, and we’d get screwed even harder. So I drive the explorer. Same with a client. I go meet them in the explorer so there isn’t any pretentious impression.
Image is more about how you carry yourself and not what you drive. You can be classy in a pinto

t-homo · 02-03-2011, 08:46 AM

I had thought about that some, didn't realize it was as bad as it is.

Particle Man · 02-03-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by t-homo

I had thought about that some, didn't realize it was as bad as it is.

It is. This is another reason I have the Kia when I pick up clients at the airport.

Trip · 02-03-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by t-homo

I had thought about that some, didn't realize it was as bad as it is.

As bad as it normally is, it's a 1000000000000x worse right now cause of the economy. People are saving and insurance is something a lot of people think is a luxury, don't give them any little reason you can control to not sign with you. You can still get a decent car without having one of those fancy logos on it. Get a decent used car and then when you got the cash, get yourself a second car for your off hours.

Bluestreak · 02-03-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

As bad as it normally is, it's a 1000000000000x worse right now cause of the economy. People are saving and insurance is something a lot of people think is a luxury, don't give them any little reason you can control to not sign with you. You can still get a decent car without having one of those fancy logos on it. Get a decent used car and then when you got the cash, get yourself a second car for your off hours.

This is very good advise.

My brother in law sells life insurance. He also gets a new car every year. This is something he takes into consideration when he makes a purchase. He currently drives a Ford sedan.

CasterTroy · 02-03-2011, 09:13 AM

BTW

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Image is more about how you carry yourself and not what you drive. You can be classy in a pinto

Does not apply to:

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I have the Kia .

You just can't polish a terd

pauldun170 · 02-03-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by t-homo

Started as an insurance agent late last year. Going to be having a lot of evening meetings that I'll be driving myself to and image makes a big ass difference when you live in a small town. I don't have a wife or kids or anything so I don't have a ton of extra expenses.

P.S. the insurance agency is owned by a bank and I have decent credit so I can get cheap ass rates.

That old gag.

Guess what...a Buick is your ideal car.

02-03-2011, 08:43 AM	#14
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	If you decide to go with a BMW/MB/Lexus know that you MAY be able to afford the vehicle, but you DO NOT want to own one unless you know what it costs to own one. AND you want to KEEP it. Trip knows.....ask about BMW maint for a bike No different for the cars. If you can afford what it takes to properly maintain one, they will last 400k. But you HAVE to be diligent in the maintenance, and be willing to spend the money when and where it's needed. This is why you don’t see many younger people driving those cars…it’s usually the 45+ crowd. They’re done with buying disposable cars and would rather invest in something long term. IMHO this also will speak to your potential clients. Hydrant and Trip are exactly right….whether you’re raping clients or barely making it, the IMPRESSION will be you’re squandering their money. I’m an engineer, and I don’t make what people perceive engineers to make. But my WIFE does pretty well. As a result we have 2 decent cars, and an explorer. Whenever I go to meet a client or an architect, I ALWAYS drive the explorer. Because if an architect saw me driving a nice car they’d assume our ridiculously LOW fee is WAY too high, and we’d get screwed even harder. So I drive the explorer. Same with a client. I go meet them in the explorer so there isn’t any pretentious impression. Image is more about how you carry yourself and not what you drive. You can be classy in a pinto __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

02-03-2011, 08:32 AM	#13
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Anyone have experience with other vehicles on the same level as the Murano? I am more interested in foreign than chevy, ford or dodge.

02-03-2011, 08:46 AM	#15
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I had thought about that some, didn't realize it was as bad as it is.