Yes Namrata one has to stick to his/her affordability but nothing wrong in stretching out a little, enjoy the ride, during special occasions like marriage & other important ceremonies & functions by hiring such cars which the middle & upper middle class couldn't imagine of hiring such Luxurious cars at such affordable rates.
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nagesh rao, Freelancer, Freelancer
| 07 25 2011 13:26:18 +0000
Most of the time we do things we cannot afford or for the sake of others to protect one's own prestige (false). This is definitely a "show off"! Thanks Namrata for referral.
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S. Muralidharan, Executive Director, Knowledge Foundation & Campus Around the Corner
| 07 19 2011 14:37:53 +0000
It is definitely a show off to overcome the inferiority complex of undeserving persons who have grown rich overnight not by their hard work, perseverance, knowledge and skills but by adopting short cuts in their carrier. Once the demand has been created the business becomes lucrative and people start pouring money into the game. A vicious circle is generated. This is an unhealthy trend and sends wrong signals to the world outside who see both sides of the coin viz. the growing number of ill fed & uneducated children in rags, suicides by farmers, old and infirm deprived of basic health amenities and on the other hand lavish spending and excessive wastage of resources by a few rich. This is viewed by developed nations as a sign of anarchy, misrule and chaos in the country. The show off does not impress the sensible persons in society.
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Pradeep Saran, Technical Expert
| 07 19 2011 13:30:58 +0000
Namrata agree with your statement. I think these cars were bought for use in commonwealth games but definitely only foreign tourist and dignitaries will use such cars who else?
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Rathin Deb, Advisor and retail consultant, currently as Branch Manager, Tower Infotech Ltd
| 07 19 2011 12:37:38 +0000
Yes, Rental Cars are really a show off. People Calculate status in these kind of Stuff. Why people doesn't using public transportation instead of paying loans ? This is kind of show off.
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Ijas Rahman, Security Penetration Tester, Appin Knowledge Solutions
| 07 19 2011 12:32:19 +0000
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Those who have it, flaunt it. There is nothing wrong in it. If you can afford to travel in luxury during your holidays or for a drop to the station, why not ?
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Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group
| 07 25 2011 07:19:46 +0000
It's not a show off, to me it's a personal choice or like Ankur says it's the purpose. If one can afford what's the big deal?
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David , Parts Manager, Ferrari/Maserati Spa and Bentley UK
| 07 24 2011 15:08:56 +0000
There is always demand for rental luxury cars in Metros. hence the decision is right from the business point of view. Thanks for referral, Namrata.
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SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd
| 07 20 2011 11:54:05 +0000
I see this as a Requirement rather than show off! these Mercedes are for High profile businessman not for common man. If i live in delhi and want to visit Mumbai...then without a car i cant move...either i have to hire a taxi which is very expensive sometimes, or i have to hire a rent a car which gives me freedom to go anywhere anytime without worrying about the running taxi meter. So as per my budget i will choose a car and hire it for some days, no harm in that!
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Rohit Thakur, Electrical Engineer-Industrial, Quality Engineering and Software Technologies
| 07 20 2011 03:44:54 +0000
It will give jobs to a few people,how can such a thing be called a 'show off'?. This is an indian mentality... that anything that I cannot afford is a 'show off'. So much of petrol and diesel will be sold, the car need to be maintained - all these means and jobs and money for India. Also - it is also good to see a few good cars on the street than a few bullock-carts.
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Munshi Ramchand, Retired
| 07 20 2011 02:23:26 +0000
It's a pure business...! where does a question of show off comes? If anyone calls this as a show off then what is a huge residence built by Mukesh Ambani? A super super show off?
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suhaschandra deshpande, Marketing Associate
| 07 19 2011 16:38:23 +0000
Namrata........these are good signs of a growing financially strong India keeping pace with the paradigm of change. Its like me telling you why do you work for the American express when we have state bank of India which will give you better exposure to rural,semi urban customers rathar than catering to the HNI customers limiting you to see banking with an optical illusion....... This is a pretty condescending arguement....
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Sanjay Singhal, Owner, charmsincorporate
| 07 19 2011 16:13:25 +0000
It's definitely not a show off... This is definitely one of the comforts ensured for the business executives and tourists... many of us even prefer to have a drive in Merc on our wedding or any other functions... when we can afford merc taxi's, why should we compromise???
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Vijay Babu Palaniappan, Program Manager, Mahindra Satyam BSG
| 07 19 2011 16:07:08 +0000
it depends. mostly rental cos use used cars. Mercedes used cars are post popular taxi world wide. In many countries these Mercedes because theswe are considered most durable, rough and tough cars. In many countries the condition of these taxis could be very poor just like Ambassadors in Delhi. Besides maintained Mercedes are preferred by all tourists, even domestic ones. 90 cars for a rental company in a country like India are nothing.
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Virendra P. Mishra, Professor (Management), Punjab College of Technical Education
| 07 19 2011 15:17:07 +0000
are we deviating from the question?
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Ankur Agrawal, Partner/Principal/VP, PeopleLogic Solutions
| 07 19 2011 14:03:31 +0000
It is the demand of the market that's why they are introducing luxurious cars.
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pragati parihar, MBA/PGDM student, banasthali university,jaipur
| 07 19 2011 12:59:43 +0000
Today the Luxury and the High End products market is growing in double digits. This is due to the increase in the DINKY, SINKY and the young at Heart consumers and the tremendous increase in their disposable incomes which has brought in a revolution in the over all market. Availability of these high end products and international brands has obviously made their presence felt and hence the latent demand for these products has been taken care of. The discerning Indian consumer was already waiting for this to happen. Once these products have become freely available, they have gone for the kill. This is true not only for cars but all consumer products from apparel to accessories to apartments to appliances and white goods.
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Prashant Welling, Partner/Principal/VP, Innotech Enterprises
| 07 19 2011 11:18:08 +0000
Rental cars are a convenient option..especially in countries like USA....I find a unique rental car option called Zip Car in US which is very economical and convenient too ..more for those who are yet to own a car !
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prasadbulusu , Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Rama Associates
| 07 19 2011 11:14:18 +0000
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