So Harrison Ford's character is presumably a multi-millionaire, evidenced by him trying to bribe one of Cox's men with $5 million dollars and living in a very nice house. So how come he is driving a Chrysler?
Mercedes, Jaguar, or Rolls Royce would be a better fit? Obvious Chrysler paid them but nonetheless...
Yes, it's all about Product Placement these days (that's why James Bond was seen in a British Ford Mondeo in Casino Royale!)
Chrysler obviously offered the producers the most dosh. I agree that it's bad "car casting" though.
Chrysler's a nice car
shareA house is something you provide for your family. Having a nice house is not necessarily something one does for self-worth. An automobile is in most cases used for that purpose.
Many professionals try to drive something comfortable and practical with a reasonable level of luxury. To drive anything flashier is unnecessary and many times, a professional liability.
Most surgeons, for example, can make up to $500-$600k per year. These same doctors pride themselves on the age and mileage of their cars (exempting for plastics and elective case physicians). Visit your local cardiac private practice and you'll see a lot of 10-15 year old cars or Camrys.
Attorneys are an exception from this rule, as they use their vehicle for signaling to their clients. The "more" they make, the more successful they are for their clients.
Jack is very balanced and does not need to impress clients. Therefore, he drives a reasonable vehicle.
**However**
His wife's Chrysler is a certain sign that this is product placement. It doesn't fit her personality, at least not in my opinion.
Interesting US insight from Volkl5star there.
In the UK things are maybe less complicated as someone in Jack's position would probably have a "company car" where the firm pay for the actual car, road tax (I think you have a cost for the plates annually in the US?), insurance, all servicing costs etc. He would get to choose from a list of cars at a certain budget and at his level, it would probably be a BMW 5 series, Mercedes E Class, Jaguar S Type, Audi A6 etc.
I'm a 'middle manager' and I've had some great cars including a Volvo S60 and an Audi A6 (but a 4 cylinder 1.8 turbo version, not a flashy 3.0 or 4.2 litre model!)
The downside is that the UK Government are making company cars much less of a "perk" or benefit, by taxing us twice, e.g normal income tax on salary, plus a further tax based on CO2 emmissions of that particular car you choose. Typically for a $40,000 car, the extra tax to pay each month would be $400 on top of whatever income tax you already pay. Ouch. That's why a lot of UK drivers have switched to diesel engines - lower CO2, or opt to buy their own in many cases.
Sorry if I've bored everone, slightly off topic!
To be honest I think it looked a really nice car and I wouldn't mind having one.
shareThat was the first thing I noticed while watching this last night. I'm like he has all this money and both him and his wife drive Chryslers? Right...
Then my friend said it was because Chrysler was doing product placement.
To reply to what that other guy said about doctor's cars. It kind of is true. My urologist drives a 92 or 93 Lexus LS400 that is pretty well used.
First off, Dudes72--I have heard about the taxation nightmares across the pond from international students I went to school with. They laugh at us complaining about our tax rates:) However, y'all get all the good cars. Almost everything is available in a manual transmission and you have plenty of fast diesel options. Maybe some day our lawmakers will realize that diesel power is incredibly efficient, clean, and fast. Then again, probably not.
Accordme93--I just inherited a 1996 LS from my dad after he moved. She has 200k miles on the clock. That car now sits beside my 1988 Accord with 185k. Neither one is even close to ailing. He's a physician--his replacement car? A 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
Obviously it is a case of product placement. But I'd also like to add that Medina (where the family lives) is a bit of a drive from Seattle. It makes sense for him to have a commuter car. Perhaps his Jaguar is in the garage . . . or in for repairs or window tinting.
shareMedina is only like 15 mins at the most from Seattle, not a big drive. I've lived here 42 years. Back to the question. Alot of well off people drive 300 Chrysler's. Nice practical car. Some rich people with common sense don't waste money dumping it into a car your only going to trade in every year or two anyways.
shareYeah, product placement, I get that.. Even 'Chloe's' rat trap mobile was an old Chrysler product.. (Plymouth )
That said, many people that can afford much more expensive and flashier vehicles are quite content with reasonably decent new cars they trade every year or so.
Nothing wrong with a Chrysler 300 C though.
Whatever for? Bill Gates drove a Lexus for many years. He didn't need a Jag or a Rolls.
shareDid it at least have a Hemi?
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