[jigga250]

Just caught the end of a Cribs episode and this guy in Toronto who's on Dragons Den has VERY good taste in cars. I was shocked, had no idea these guys were so loaded.....seems like a pretty cool guy too and its kinda funny watching rich guys talk about their exotics. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrHbLie0HOI

LP640 roadster
Gallardo spyder
Phantom
RR Drophead
Panamera Turbo
Cayenne GTS
Merc SLS AMG
AM Vanquish
Bentley CGT vert
2 Escalades
BMW X5
Merc S-class

This vid doesn't show all of them but on the cribs episode he had an 8+ car garage with 4 lifts:drool

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-yAXmsXeAqU/SsZGi-3yXdI/AAAAAAAAAZs/k25EgrjIk5s/s1600-h/wheels_01.png

[bcedhk]

if he can spend millions on those cars, is a shame he can't fork out a few grand to organize his garage space.

[Energy]

Seems like a nice guy. Good for him.

[Ohkun]

wow... he love cars.. but he doesn't know shit about them

[Eff-1]

He recently invested in the HTT Plethore on an episode of dragon's den. Part of the deal was he gets delivery of the first one off the production line.

[midnight_r]

“soft top that folds into hard top” lol
:speechless:

good find anyways:)

[Spectre_Cdn]

Yay AM DB7 Vantage. Too bad there aren't any other exotics that aren't currently on the market in there. Plus he describes his cars like a salesman... not a car enthusiast. Not hating, but there isn't anything 'special' about his collection, it's just anything on the market that money can buy right now. Leno's collection on the other hand :whistle:

[s300ae]

im glad hes a lambo guy not a ferrari :D

[midnight_r]

SC: yea Agreed! Leno is true auto collector; Id love to work for him just to see that
heli-jet-bike!!:)

[BaoTurbo]

Almost all business classes or persons interested in the category watch Dragons Den. They are loaded with cash to spend on a huge number of investments outside their own companies. My favourite is Brett Wilson on the show even though he's gone now.

[vafanculo]

Much rather see someone like this, then some flashy rapper.

Good for him

[apl_lb]

Much rather see someone like this, then some flashy rapper.

Good for him
+1, he seems to be really down to earth considering all his accomplishments.

[tubbs]

now he can rap :)

[StylinRed]

Makes me think he's a bigger douche...


There was a Dragons Den episode where each 'dragon' would take the show into their homes show how they grew up etc

and Robert took the show back to his homeland to his uncles farm where he grew up... the place looks like it never got renovated since world war 1 and Roberts talking about how he loved it there with his uncle etc... well the thing is his uncle still lives there in the crap shack with his wife and kids and aside from the tile floor (which Robert made a point to point out) his family looks like they're in desperate need for a hand out



nice cars though

(ive actually become a fan of Kevin, under that Jerk persona he seems like a nice guy a nerdy one too)

[mmmk]

+1, he seems to be really down to earth considering all his accomplishments.

From rags to riches. This guy came to Canada with $20 in his suitcase and no understanding of English. NUTS!!!

[Alphamale]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

[bcrdukes]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

+1

They are simply new and flashy.

[ae101]

i love the ending where they said that his next car is gonna be accent

[!Aznboi128]

lol his s-class is a beater

[originalhypa]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

+1

They are simply new and flashy.

It's called "new money". New money likes to be flashy, but ends up being tacky. See RangeRover for more info.

[saveth]

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[dachinesedude]

he's got a nice lineup of cars, but theres no way he should be called a "collector"

if i bought all of the most expensive stamps on the market, does that make me a stamp collector?

[taylor192]

Robert used to compete in racing series - he may have flashy new cars, yet I wouldn't call him a poser since these cars get driven, hard, unlike some of the other owners of flashy cars.

I have his book, a definite good read.

[van_driver]

his track car:

http://www.fsrisijogja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/The-Herjavec-Group-Ferrari-02.jpg

[bcrdukes]

It's called "new money". New money likes to be flashy, but ends up being tacky. See RangeRover for more info.

How about our ol' buddy Hyde? :fullofwin:

[Manic!]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

double post

[jing]

I don't think that Gallardo is new..
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[Manic!]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

Why by used when you can buy new? ;)

[1exotic]

couple LP640 roadsters in Canada?

one house in Richmond probably has a couple... there's a lot more than that.

[MindBomber]

couple LP640 roadsters in Canada?

one house in Richmond probably has a couple... there's a lot more than that.

He strikes me as someone who isn't content being wealthy, to be satisfied he needs everyone to know it and to envy him, hence is exaggeration on how rare a LP640 is.

[subwoffers]

Well, considering he came to America with 10 bucks in his pocket. I'd would never be content aswell.

[Jackygor]

He strikes me as someone who isn't content being wealthy, to be satisfied he needs everyone to know it and to envy him, hence is exaggeration on how rare a LP640 is.

Or maybe he was fed bullshit from his car sell men, which seems to be a more likely deduction.

[death_blossom]

how did Robert Herjavec make his wealth?

nice cars for sure. he does seem downed to earth. much easier going than his business-oriented persona you see on Dragon's Den.

[subwoffers]

Came with 10 bucks in pocket
Waited tables
Started IT security firm
Became filthy rich

[Dtox89]

the murci is not a race car, its a muscle car at best.
Red lambo = terrible.

[originalhypa]

the murci is not a race car, its a muscle car at best.


Actually, this is a muscle car.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/hypasteve/6751bc6a.jpg


Red lambo = terrible.

Sorry, but you're wrong again. Factory red paint, ftw!

Poorly done vinyl wrap on a Lambo = terrible.

[lowside67]

It's called "new money". New money likes to be flashy, but ends up being tacky.
How about our ol' buddy Hyde? :fullofwin:

Hyde is neither new money nor old money... Hyde is "imaginary money"

[twitchyzero]

not sure why you guys thinks he's modest when he claims his MB S-class is a winter beater lol

[subwoffers]

not sure why you guys thinks he's modest when he claims his MB S-class is a winter beater lol

I don't think he said it was a beater. The guy interviewing him did. Robert said it was his daily which makes a lot of sense considering what he does for a living. I don't think a civic would cut it.

[originalhypa]

Poorly done vinyl wrap on a Lambo = terrible.

Like I was saying.....

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs017.snc3/12457_656213615701_21012703_41115841_7293701_n.jpg

Couldn't have spent another couple bucks on a black sharpie to make this look better?

:fullofwin:

[Dtox89]

Giving my opinion about how i think that red is a ferrari color is fail?
And for anyone who has drivin a Murci im sure they will agree they are boats nothing at all like a race car.

And i took the rap off cuz yes they did a bad job.

[Redlines_Daily]

Where did you get it wrapped? I notice some orange around the mirror too.

[Dtox89]

Andy same guy SR uses

[originalhypa]

And i took the rap off cuz yes they did a bad job.

It was a good concept, too bad they didn't do it well. Matte exotics are such a strong contrast to what one's expectations are of an exotic.

[Jayhall]

wow... he love cars.. but he doesn't know shit about them

I didnt know shit about my car when I bought it other than the "new supras motor" drop right in and replace the original. Now I know everything about my car, ive turned every nut and bolt on it at some point. I dont think you have to be a expert on cars to enjoy them. He will learn more over time, just like all of us have

[StylinRed]

Giving my opinion about how i think that red is a ferrari color is fail?

yes.

http://buy-lamborghini.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/1_Lamborghini_350_GT.jpg
http://www.ssip.net/upload/lamborghini-countach-lp400-front-3_109.jpg
http://media.tiscali.co.uk/images/galleries/motoring/thebestscreencarsever/large/LamborghiniCountachLP500S.jpg
http://www.terra2imports.ca/ab-larger/116297398092934.jpg
http://www.lamborghinipic.com/lamborghini/car/pictures/2010/11/lamborghini-diablo-vt-roadster-1.jpg
:drool

[optiblue]

none of his cars are stick shift :(

[Dtox89]

none of his cars are stick shift :(

Murders resale on a lambo if you get stick shift.

[Jayhall]

^^ if you are worried about resale value, you probably cant really afford a lambo in the first place

[ae101]

^
that

[Z3guy]

Pass. He lacks good taste. No classic cars of any vintage.

I know enough idiots that think if they buy vintage cars, i.e. Camaros, Mustangs, E30 M3, 964 and 993 porsches they instantly have good taste.

I agree vintage cars have a certain appeal and style that new cars cannot match. However with the style comes a shitty car to drive compared to modern cars and you need a mechanic living at your house.

Driving classic cars is becoming too trendy....buy and drive whatever appeals to you....personally, I like to look and admire classic cars...but I rather own current technology......

[Jermyzy]

Makes me think he's a bigger douche...


There was a Dragons Den episode where each 'dragon' would take the show into their homes show how they grew up etc

and Robert took the show back to his homeland to his uncles farm where he grew up... the place looks like it never got renovated since world war 1 and Roberts talking about how he loved it there with his uncle etc... well the thing is his uncle still lives there in the crap shack with his wife and kids and aside from the tile floor (which Robert made a point to point out) his family looks like they're in desperate need for a hand out



nice cars though

(ive actually become a fan of Kevin, under that Jerk persona he seems like a nice guy a nerdy one too)

+1, I saw that episode too haha. Robert is my least favourite dragon on the show (well, tie with Arlene). He almost never makes a deal in the episodes I've watched and he just slags on the guys. At least Kevin is funny when he slags on the guys :lol Also, once in awhile, all the other dragons will occasionally make a "charity" deal (e.g. to little kids), but I've never seen Robert do that. Brett seems like the nicest guy, but I think Jim seems like a pretty honest and funny guy too

[originalhypa]

Driving classic cars is becoming too trendy....buy and drive whatever appeals to you....personally, I like to look and admire classic cars...but I rather own current technology......

What about a classic with modern technology?
I agree that driving Classics has become trendy, but the bottom line is that there are only so many old cars out there. Unlike a modern car, not just any chump can walk in and buy a 54' Vette. It does take a commitment of time, money, and skill to make a classic work well, and that's what makes them special. They NEED work, unlike a modern car with it's warranty and clean service dep't.

For the record, driving a hybrid is the new hotness. Imports, domestics, and classic cars almost seem to be frowned upon these days.

[taylor192]

+1, I saw that episode too haha. Robert is my least favourite dragon on the show (well, tie with Arlene). He almost never makes a deal in the episodes I've watched and he just slags on the guys. At least Kevin is funny when he slags on the guys :lol Also, once in awhile, all the other dragons will occasionally make a "charity" deal (e.g. to little kids), but I've never seen Robert do that. Brett seems like the nicest guy, but I think Jim seems like a pretty honest and funny guy too
Robert has made a number of "loans" as deals rather than take equity, you need to watch more episodes. He has wanted to quit before yet the show and other Dragon's asked him to stay cause he's one of the most vocal and enthusiastic of the Dragons. You'll notice he participates in more demos than any other Dragon.

Kevin has never made a charity deal, other than to buy a single product rather than invest. I actually enjoy watching Kevin on the Lang and O'Leary exchange more than Dragon's Den.

Bret was by far my favourite, sad to see him go. Yet he and Kevin have sorta the same business background, so not much different to offer candidates. The Lavalife replacement will have a very different background from the other 4 and may make for interesting deals - kinda like Kevin (shopping channel) and Damon (FUBU) on Shark Tank have hugely different business backgrounds from the other Dragons - adds some much needed flavour.

Jim is my least favourite. He doesn't make a lot of deals, and seems to always want a high % or else backs out. His lack of risk taking without control makes him very uninteresting to watch.

[taylor192]

For the record, driving a hybrid is the new hotness.
Lets hope for more sports car hybrids like Porsche is doing. Electric engines have 100% torque at low rpms, so electric should make for some wicked 0-60 times as the technology gets better.

[originalhypa]

I watched the Tesla test on Top Gear again last night and was reminded of how fast those cars are at 12,000rpm with a single gear.

Amazing!