August 7, 2008: Russian Riches

xoxoxoBruce · 08-07-2008, 01:34 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, 01:39 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, 01:45 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 · 08-07-2008, 05:10 AM

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

Hertzie · 08-07-2008, 06:03 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, 06:13 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, 06:17 AM

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

But at least he's spreading the money around :p

Now, solid gold would be an altogether different thing

el fantastico · 08-07-2008, 07:11 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, 08:50 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, 08:58 AM

I think the spoiler is nicely done.

barefoot serpent · 08-07-2008, 09:37 AM

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

Sundae · 08-07-2008, 09:50 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, 10:39 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, 10:40 AM

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

HungLikeJesus · 08-07-2008, 10:54 AM

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

08-07-2008, 01:34 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	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. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-07-2008, 01:45 AM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	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, 06:13 AM	#6
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	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, 06:17 AM	#7
Scriveyn amnesic-confabulatory opsimath Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 739	Naaaah, it wreaks havoc with the aerodynamics of the car. But at least he's spreading the money around :p Now, solid gold would be an altogether different thing Last edited by Scriveyn; 08-07-2008 at 06:23 AM. Reason: solid gold cadillac

08-07-2008, 08:50 AM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	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, 01:39 AM	#2
newtimer Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 479	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, 05:10 AM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Grim. It's not just the ostentation, it's the fact it looks cheap.

08-07-2008, 06:03 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, 07:11 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, 08:58 AM	#10
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I think the spoiler is nicely done.

08-07-2008, 09:37 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, 09:50 AM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	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, 10:39 AM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	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 word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-07-2008, 10:40 AM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Anyway, how much for a plane ticket to Russia? I'm sick of working. Seriously. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-07-2008, 10:54 AM	#15
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I wouldn't want to drive that thing on a bright day. Imagine the glare coming off the hood. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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