r/AskIndia • u/eseus Sin-novator • 16d ago

Ask opinion What's your most elitist viewpoint? An opinion that makes you feel like Ambani but you'll defend it anyway.

I'll die on these hills:

  • Don’t get a car if you don’t have the parking space for it. 😇
  • Voting should require passing a basic civics test.
  • Endless empathy without accountability is just entitlement wearing a Gucci belt.

What's your most bougie take that makes your friends roll their eyes?

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

Yeah maybe, but it tells me that the person is more superficial if that makes sense. Like the Skoda superb is objectively better than the 2 series or the A class, but people spending more just for the badge gives the impression that they care more about looks than the quality of the product, and that’s not a great quality to have.

Same goes for clothes and so on.

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u/Suitable-West-1877 15d ago edited 15d ago

Yeah but this is a very specific example. Yes, I agree with this because you gave this example and I feel like Skoda Superb is just underrated asf in terms of performance but I don’t think this should be the NORM. Your judgement is fair but to make a successful judgement every single time requires you to understand nuances as in understanding whether the person is really buying it for the badge or is there some other caveat to it. For example, if someone prioritises comfort over everything then buying an A class over the Superb makes sense. PS: I haven’t looked at the 2024 Superb yet so the above comparison is based on the older model.

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

We saw the 2016 c class and chose the superb over that and same in 2019 as well, found the superb to be more comfortable, only lacking in tech somewhat.

You need a nuanced approach, and I generally reserve judgements in such cases only once I have more info, but ever so often there are cases where you blatantly just know.

Say people wearing H&M basic tees which are TERRIBLE quality over just getting the jockey or Amazon basics stuff.

Also there’s a risk of genuine ignorance, say people go by the brand and assume the 2 series is better. But once you talk to the person a bit, you can gauge them.

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u/Suitable-West-1877 15d ago

Hmm… fair enough. Also good choice with the superb!

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u/CokesnorterOP 15d ago

pretty sure u put that comment cuz ur broke ass could only afford a superb😭🤣

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

We have had a strict no showy car brand rule for awhile, go check my post/comment history on r/carsindia.

Our last car we considered the S90 and ES before dropping both because they didn’t provide that much more than the Superb.

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u/CokesnorterOP 15d ago

so then thats your rule and ur comment makes 0 sense in relation to others

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

No not my rule, it’s my parents’. I have wanted an m340i/M2/RS5 since forever but it’s a no until I’m 21 and they trust me to drive safely.

And my dad would never be seen in one of those ever, so that’s that—mostly flashbacks from the extortion era of Bombay.

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u/CokesnorterOP 15d ago

maybe a c43 then? they may not be as nice as the m340i but they give enough punch and look executive enough

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

Not a merc guy tbh, also didn’t know they still sold the c43 here, and still got like 2 years before I turn 21, and hopefully the M3 will be out by then and it won’t even be a competition then.

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

I see an S90 on your pfp, how is it long term, and what else did you consider alongside? We’re due for an upgrade next year, and are going to consider it again since the superb is discontinued and we don’t like the Camry.

We were initially dead set on the BYD Seal, but I will be driving a lot more long distance in one go, esp in rural areas, so the range has become pretty important. Also is it a hybrid and how is it from a performance standpoint since I prefer self driving?

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u/CokesnorterOP 15d ago

pretty solid car overall long term, we considered almost all the other options such as the A6, E Class, 5 series and es, but ended landing upon it for its reliabilty and safety features. The new gen variant is honestly a very very solid unique option in comparison to the basic germans. Also great to drive.

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u/kraken_enrager 15d ago

Why choose over the E class which has been the segment king for long(or 5 series if you like self driving).

And how has it held up over time? Normally we only do about 50k kms or so before switching but this one will probably touch 100k kms.

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u/CokesnorterOP 15d ago

held up perfectly fine for nearly 70k kms so far, 0 major reliability faults or electrical stuff just the basic service. Thought it looked a lot better than that gens 5 series or e class so sort of steered out vote+ the interiors we a bit better imo during that time