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Originally Posted by shauk1960
When the services don't match up, we are ought to feel disappointed. I don't mind the inflated prices but I also don't expect the 2013 services
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This.
When I started in the hobby, I had an economy car and made an economy salary. Let's use that as an example with a newer one.
2010 Camry
~$25k
260HP/250ft lb V6
Cloth Seats, Sunroof
2024 Camry
~$32k
300hp/270ft lb V6
Leather Seats, Panoramic Roof, Heads Up Display, Adaptive Cruise
So as the price went up, so did the features and offerings to keep up with the times.
The feelings among hobbyists that are angry at rates is if you're paying 2024 prices, you shouldn't be getting a 2010 model with limited features and services, or a 1910 Sherry model that has a crank start with original Ford Model T bumpy suspension.
I love the ladies and understand a moderate price bump, but I don't need to see them or help pay for the:
*5 Star Hotels
*Dedicated hobby apartment they don't share
*unnecessary "Luxury" expenditures unrelated to the hobby
What I will pay more for:
*unique looks / ethnic backgrounds
*very healthy bodies for age
*no tattoos
*indy no pimp
*no BBFS / regular testing history
*great experiences beyond the basic 1 shot cum-n-go mish session