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If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say

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    If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say

    “ A new study has found that drivers of flashy vehicles are less likely to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road -- with the likelihood they'll slow down decreasing by 3% for every extra $1,000 that their vehicle is worth.”

    People who drive expensive cars behave worse, study finds - CNN


    #2
    Originally posted by AtW View Post
    “ A new study has found that drivers of flashy vehicles are less likely to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road -- with the likelihood they'll slow down decreasing by 3% for every extra $1,000 that their vehicle is worth.”

    People who drive expensive cars behave worse, study finds - CNN

    But soundly beaten by the jerk that parks their flashy vehicles in walls.....
    'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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      #3
      Expensive when new or expensive when bought?

      I CBA to read the article.

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        #4
        Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
        Expensive when new or expensive when bought?

        I CBA to read the article.
        You gonna but your best dancing togs on so we can hit the town tonight?
        'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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          #5
          Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
          Expensive when new or expensive when bought?

          I CBA to read the article.
          Still expensive after hitting a wall

          HTH

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            #6
            MrsBP says it is usually women with children in the car who stop less. And the bigger the car, the less likely to stop....

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              #7
              Originally posted by AtW View Post
              even more expensive after hitting a wall

              HTH
              ftfy

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                You gonna but your best dancing togs on so we can hit the town tonight?
                Are you in that London? You should have said earlier, just washed my hair

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
                  Are you in that London? You should have said earlier, just washed my hair
                  I thought "washing my hair" was the standard excuse we all used before NLUK invited any of us out? I hope you have a 2nd excuse lined up?

                  I usually claim I am watering my plants....

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                    #10
                    i find myself watching tv on that evening

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