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Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:42 am to STLhog
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any of the other gay vehicle reccomendations that have been given.
Wow...homophobe much? Sure hope OP is not an actual LSU alum, 'cause that thought depresses the hell of of this alum. Hadn't realized this word as slur was still used anywhere outside of 7th grade boys' PE classes.
ETA: and now, as a result of this thread, I have Big Tymers' "Still Fly" stuck in my head. "Gotta quarter tank of gas in my new E-class, but that's okay, I'm gon' ride...." LINK
This post was edited on 3/11/15 at 11:44 am
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:51 am to Brightside Bengal
Depends on what's important to you and what your 5 year plan is. When I was in my early 20's I had a $60k salary and a $30k vehicle. Now I'm married with kids have a far larger salary and both my personal vehicles combined aren't worth $15k. All the money goes in the family now.
If you're planning on starting a family anytime soon or have a family I wouldn't do it. If you're single and just looking to hook as much poontang as possible then sure buy expensive cars.
If you're planning on starting a family anytime soon or have a family I wouldn't do it. If you're single and just looking to hook as much poontang as possible then sure buy expensive cars.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 11:58 am to hungryone
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"Gotta quarter tank of gas in my new E-class, but that's okay, I'm gon' ride....
Alright guys lets just let him act like a baller in his audi on a 50k salary. If that's what he values then no problem. This should've been on the OT.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 12:12 pm to TheIndulger
I'm just saying, who wants to finance a car they dont like. There is no fun driving a Toyota camry, it definitely doesn't give you any extra play with the ladies.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 12:14 pm to LNCHBOX
I'd really like to know the personal lives of the posters who always suggest buying a used car and driving it into the ground and that it's stupid to buy anything new; rather than buying something that someone may like. Do they not have any hobbies that cost money? Do they buy all of their clothes from thrift stores? Do they live in a "tiny house"? People have different priorities, I guess some don't realize this.
They are either hypocrites or have the most boring lives ever.
They are either hypocrites or have the most boring lives ever.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 12:55 pm to Epic Cajun
Epic hit the nail on the head. There are things in life that bring enjoyment that outweighs the financial impact. For some it may be a cheap hobby like nice coffee but for others it may be expensive like new cars. One is not right or wrong and it is all about balance and life fulfillment.
I am very cautious financially and I just bought a nice car because I enjoy it and I spend a lot of time in it. When the note hits, I don't love seeing it but it has not changed my lifestyle one bit.
To me, this is the key question: Can you afford X without sacrificing long-term planning or it causing issues on other necessary expenses?
If so, then go for it.
I am very cautious financially and I just bought a nice car because I enjoy it and I spend a lot of time in it. When the note hits, I don't love seeing it but it has not changed my lifestyle one bit.
To me, this is the key question: Can you afford X without sacrificing long-term planning or it causing issues on other necessary expenses?
If so, then go for it.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:28 pm to Epic Cajun
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I'd really like to know the personal lives of the posters who always suggest buying a used car and driving it into the ground and that it's stupid to buy anything new; rather than buying something that someone may like. Do they not have any hobbies that cost money? Do they buy all of their clothes from thrift stores? Do they live in a "tiny house"? People have different priorities, I guess some don't realize this.
They are either hypocrites or have the most boring lives ever.
A million times this. People on here are so full of it. Most of the people suggesting Accord and Camrys probably don't even drive those cars themselves.
And even if they do, I'd bet 99% of them have a hobby that they make less than financially prudent expenditures on. I'm honestly amazed people still bring car questions to this board.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:41 pm to LNCHBOX
True, to a point. A lot of people posting in this thread, though, see saving as a kind of hobby of sorts. It's what we enjoy "spending" our extra money on.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:42 pm to Sigma
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A lot of people posting in this thread, though, see saving as a kind of hobby of sorts. It's what we enjoy "spending" our extra money on.
So yall spend no money besides essential purchases? I'm going to go ahead and say that is an extreme minority of the people here.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:48 pm to LNCHBOX
Not all of it. I think it has more to do with financial comfort levels, present and perceived future.
For example, I would rather spend $10k on my next car and increase my 401k contribution by 2% than buy a $30k car and make no increase.
For example, I would rather spend $10k on my next car and increase my 401k contribution by 2% than buy a $30k car and make no increase.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:48 pm to LNCHBOX
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So yall spend no money besides essential purchases?
No, I'd wager that most posters here spend plenty of money on all sorts of discretionary toys. But your sample--a group of people hanging around a Money Talk board--is going to skew toward the savers, scrimpers, and the thrifty. I also think that most of the regular posters here are older, more established, and can bring their own past decisions to bear on the matter at hand (which was spending the equivalent of 1/2 annual wages on a 5 year old used car).
OP wants a car, he should buy a car. But if he was confident in the soundness of his purchase, he wouldn't be second guessing himself and posting a query on a messageboard.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:51 pm to LNCHBOX
Honestly if I lived somewhere that I could actually enjoy a sports car I would buy one.
But I live in a large city where I am stuck in traffic for most of the commute. Kind of pointless. So I drive an old Accord and put the car money towards other things.
But I live in a large city where I am stuck in traffic for most of the commute. Kind of pointless. So I drive an old Accord and put the car money towards other things.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:55 pm to Epic Cajun
That's actually a pretty good point. Although I am one of those buy used and drive it in to the ground people I do have some expensive hobbies. I guess it's all about where you want to spend your luxury dollars. In this guys case he wants to spend it on a car.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 1:56 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
If you date a girl who only dates guys with nice cars...dump her.
She'll cost you a lot more later
She'll cost you a lot more later
Posted on 3/11/15 at 2:00 pm to SanFranTiger
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If you date a girl who only dates guys with nice cars...dump her.
She'll cost you a lot more later
And the corollary to this: if you date a dude whose car is worth half of his annual income and doesn't have retirement savings or an emergency fund, ditch him. Fast forward to later life: you'll work like a dog to pile up retirement savings & kids' college funds while his cash goes to support his penis-envy car habit.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 2:04 pm to Sigma
quote:Dang.... WTF are you saving every penny for?
True, to a point. A lot of people posting in this thread, though, see saving as a kind of hobby of sorts. It's what we enjoy "spending" our extra money on.
. The "golden years" when you're 65 so you can go hobble around the grand canyon or Niagra Falls and talk about the good ol' days?
Posted on 3/11/15 at 2:05 pm to LNCHBOX
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People on here are so full of it. Most of the people suggesting Accord and Camrys probably don't even drive those cars themselves.
I suggested it but mostly because the gap between luxury car and affordable mid size is getting extremely small. The high expectations of standard tech in a car is to the point that accent pieces are the main upgrades. The drive of a car too isn't significantly different as you are seeing a lot of juice being pumped from stock 4 cylinders and the 6cyl being even better.
In today's world, a stock luxury vehicle isn't so much different from a nice midsize car with a package or two thrown on. Only real difference is the logo
Posted on 3/11/15 at 2:05 pm to SanFranTiger
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If you date a girl who only dates guys with nice cars...dump her.
She'll cost you a lot more later
Marry, yes. Date, No.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 2:06 pm to LSUAfro
To make that 65 a 55.
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