The assumption by one and all that because I own a BMW, I have a never ending disposable income, that all and sundry are encouraged to gouge at every opportunity. This extends to retailers, mechanics, dealers, customers and those choosing to park too close in shopping malls...
It's a different story when I drive my beaten-up old pick-up (ute for us Aussies). I'm then offered discounts, deals and all manner of sympathy because I must be on the bones of my arse...or so they assume.

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08/06 build 4.4i Stirling Grey over black