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re: Perfect Annual Salary?
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:09 am to ItNeverRains
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:09 am to ItNeverRains
Yes, she's pregnant. She has an 07 xterra with 72k on it. It's paid off as is my car.
Our house costs $870 a month and I'm starting my first real job this month.
It hasn't had any problems. Also, we live a combined 6 miles from where we work. I don't feel like getting new car(s) anytime soon would be a smart move.
I think it's because he family growing up and traded in and out of cars often and mine drove cars in the ground
I'm a $ guy and think about it all the time. I think we need to see how our baby changes the checking account for a while before getting into a car.
Besides, the car has a lot of life left.
Our house costs $870 a month and I'm starting my first real job this month.
It hasn't had any problems. Also, we live a combined 6 miles from where we work. I don't feel like getting new car(s) anytime soon would be a smart move.
I think it's because he family growing up and traded in and out of cars often and mine drove cars in the ground
I'm a $ guy and think about it all the time. I think we need to see how our baby changes the checking account for a while before getting into a car.
Besides, the car has a lot of life left.
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Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:09 am to Salmon
quote:
if you're wife doesn't feel like her current vehicle is safe or reliable enough to drive the baby around, you're never going to hear the end of it
This is my life right now
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:12 am to HeadyMurphey
What are you planning on doing?
Z
Z
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:17 am to Salmon
quote:
if you're wife doesn't feel like her current vehicle is safe or reliable enough to drive the baby around, you're never going to hear the end of it
Ditto. I just looked at her for a while and
. I knew I was going to get her one, but made her pout about it for a while and wait as long as possible. Whatever in the hell did we do before the SUV? 
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:17 am to wegotdatwood
My wife drives an 06 Grand Cherokee with 110k miles and she's starting to ask about a new one....I listen for a while and then she forgets about it
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:18 am to Salmon
quote:
if you're wife doesn't feel like her current vehicle is safe or reliable enough to drive the baby around, you're never going to hear the end of it I had to buy my wife a new SUV when we had our daughter
Same here. We bought a 2010 traverse LT2. 5 star crash, not all bells and whistles but same body as acadia, paid 32k vs 40kfor Acadia
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:19 am to LSUAfro
quote:
Whatever in the hell did we do before the SUV?
minivans
which is what SUVs are becoming anyway
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:21 am to ItNeverRains
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For formula and diapers
We had twins - I was in Law School - I can remember this being the single biggest budget item - ahead of rent.
I remember scratching my head, "How are formula and diapers consuming 30% of the budget?"
Oh, yeah - there's 2 of them.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:22 am to wegotdatwood
quote:
What are you planning on doing?
Nothing.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:23 am to yellowfin
quote:Yeah. These mid-size SUVS are just sharper looking minivans.
minivans
which is what SUVs are becoming anyway
Before the minivans, kids made it just fine in the back seats of cars though
. I couldn't really argue because I agree with her, but I think it's just as much a status thing for them as well.This post was edited on 7/30/13 at 8:23 am
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:25 am to LSUAfro
Formula, doctors bills, and daycare = $1,200-$1,400/month. Add in new SUV and I'm spending an extra $2k more per month than I was before. 
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:26 am to Lsut81
More than my family can spend in a year.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:44 am to HeadyMurphey
Let's fight the good fight.
First to buy, loses.
First to buy, loses.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:53 am to wegotdatwood
quote:
First to buy, loses.
Might be me. I am at least 7 months ahead of you. I will probably give in after Q1 of next year.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:58 am to HeadyMurphey
I got her ride detailed.
Hopefully a clean car makes her forget it for a while.
Hopefully a clean car makes her forget it for a while.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:01 am to ell_13
quote:
Mortage + Escrow: 1500
Car: 450
TV/Internet: 130
Water/Gas: 100
Energy: 250
Security System: 60
Gasoline: 400
Groceries: 300
Car ins in LA: 200
Student Loans: 400
Cell Phone: 80
For me:
TV/internet = $0 included service from condo association
Water/Gas = $0 (same)
Energy = $20/month (high rise condo building temp kept at 72 degrees)
Security System = $0
Gasoline: $210/month (inlcudes 40 miles per day of commute)
Groceries = $300
Car ins = $50/month
Student Loans = $0
Cell phone = $60
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:13 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
I was giving a typical example for south Louisiana. I mentioned already this was not my budget.
I'm not sure if you are bragging or disappointed in your situation.
I'm not sure if you are bragging or disappointed in your situation.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:13 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
quote:
For me:
Yeah, the numbers that were thrown out were fricking ridiculous...
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:18 am to Lsut81
You mentioned the 250k mortgage and nice car. I was just pointing out the numbers that would go along with that. 
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:25 am to ell_13
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You mentioned the 250k mortgage and nice car. I was just pointing out the numbers that would go along with that.
Your numbers are pretty close to reality....not sure why the other guys find that so ridiculous?
Water, gas, and electricity might be a little high...gasoline depends on what you're driving and how far each month.
I don't think we're talking about living an Amish lifestyle (not that there's anything wrong with that!)...
This post was edited on 7/30/13 at 9:53 am
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