Gypsies and their cars...

P1 · 03-14-2014, 03:36 PM

I was watching the Belgian news today and there was a segment about a Romanian gypsy who at age 11 was stealing from supermarkets and due to his age, nothing could be done about it.

They showed what their campground looked like. I was shocked at the cars these people drive. Have a look:

I see a late model BMW M3, a Mercedes R-class, two E70 X5s, a E-class coupe and a damn Porsche Panamera!

Unbelievable. I guess if you don't pay your taxes and live in a camper, there is money left for expensive cars...

KingOfJericho · 03-14-2014, 03:48 PM

Priorities. Gypsies are all about mobility and as the old adage goes, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house.

Cuz5150 · 03-14-2014, 08:31 PM

Those pics look hilarious with those expensive cars parked out side the trailer park.
I know of 2 Gypsies families(related) that i deliver to. Either they love or they have stock in MercedesBenz. Each house rocks 4 Merc's S,E,G and GL. The crazy part they turn them in and get new ones every 2 years

Like text book......drive by and Oh snap, 4 new Mercs in the driveway. It feels like im at a benz dealership for a moment

US///M3 · 03-14-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Priorities. Gypsies are all about mobility and as the old adage goes, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house.

You cant sleep in a Kia?

PINeely · 03-15-2014, 12:26 PM

Rednecks do it too. Plenty of shambling trailers down south with Challengers and turbo-diesel trucks parked outside. It's all about priorities.

kevinbahnz · 03-15-2014, 03:55 PM

what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?

Magnaflux · 03-15-2014, 09:35 PM

KingOfJericho · 03-15-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?

It's a foreign concept to most Americans but you really have to go to Europe to see a true gypsy. I spent several weeks in Bulgaria a few years back and the gypsies were a highlight.

F1Venom · 03-15-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It's a foreign concept to most Americans but you really have to go to Europe to see a true gypsy. I spent several weeks in Bulgaria a few years back and the gypsies were a highlight.

Haha, I'm originally from Bulgaria and our gypsies with their donkeys are funny.
And to OP, I'm pretty sure these cars are stolen... Gypsies aren't exactly law-abiding citizens.

Billup · 03-17-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?

Travelers who set up shop on land that is typically owned by a different party whom is unaware, or on land specifically for travelers only usually rented off by a gypsy landlord, as they don't typically take in outsiders.

I think there is an (extreme) show about them on TV.

They basically make it look like a travelling European version of the Jersey Shore. Same haircuts, clothing, dancing, and all.

Maestro · 03-17-2014, 09:17 AM

Keep in mind with gypsy, it is all about the bling and appearances.

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