Alright, you guys all now what I'm talking about, those bastards in the parking lot at work or school with a very nice ride. :angry: :lol: What sweet sporty/sports cars do you see in the lot of your workplace or school everyday?
As for me:
back in H.S. -> Lexus IS, Hummer H2 (not really sports cars, but worth mention for a H.S. lot) and some teacher had a Z3
work (grocery store) -> SRT-4, 5-series (still haven't found out who has that)
college (R.I.T.) -> a few 350Zs, a few Corvettes, a Viper, a Porsche 944, and a whole slew of luxury sport sedans.
Now post yours. :)
My old middle school teachers...
S2000
S2000
C5 Vette
Z3
Z3
High school teachers...
Older (better looking) 7 Series
Students:
Red restored 69 Stingray (well, now the guys outta high school)
Custom Tahoe
Nice things in the parking lot? Not much to speak of, a current-gen S430, a 1970s Seville, a Z4, occasionally an old Triumph.
High school - really, the only car I can remember lusting over in high school was a red Porsche 944 that belonged to a guy who lived on my street.
Work - everyone I work with drives pickup trucks. I'm not really a pickup truck person.
College - Many many nice cars at college. 350Zs, G35s, BMW 3 series, WRX STi, Lancer Evo, Golf R32, Corvette, RSXs, A4s, at least one M3, Saab 9-3s, and there used to be a kid around with a Jag XK8
Those are just the sportier cars, though. There are quite a few luxury sedans and SUVs running around my school. Given the amount of snow, SUVs are really popular. Lexus RXs, BMW X5s, an Audi A8, Infiniti FXs, Hummers (a couple of H2s and I swear I saw an H1 last year).
Forgot to mention, the dean has an XJ.
Audi A8l, New Beetle Cabrio (don't see many new cars), MK1 MR2, Integra GS-R, lots of nice E30 3ers, and a Nismo S-tune Z.
Back in the day, there was my E320, two Corvettes (one coupe, one vert, both automatics :rolleyes: ), a sweet five speed Mustang GT (low 13s quarter), but that's about it. Endless Lexus SUVs, and higher end Toyotas and Hondas.
Oh, my old elementary school principal has a porsche 944.
BMW M3 Competition Package, BMW 330ci Performance package, then your run of the mill cars, with some Lexus and MBs thrown in.
My 6th grade teacher owned a Jag E-type :rockon:
High school:
C4 vette
new (at the time, prob a 2004) Mustang
My friends lowered 3 series (which he sold, then he bought a G20)
friend's 240sx
tech teacher's 330i
college:
M3
couple of RX7's
MR2 turbo
my friend's 240sx (yes, the same one)
not much else, just a bunch of ricers
Work:
a silver 3rd gen maxima B)
nobody there has any nice cars, my boss drives a Jeep Liberty, the other shift super drives a beat up old camry, 2 of the pharmacists drive SUVs (CRV and Pathfinder), the other pharmacist drives a Pontiac Sunfire, and one of the photo lab techs has an olds bravada. Most of the part-timers there are in high shool and walk/bike or get rides from there parents. <_<
:edit: I just remembered that our new district manager has a mid 90's Benz SL B)
Why is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
QuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
I have no idea. For people that are payed a crap load of money they drive 3 boring cars. The sunfire is the worst, its bright yellow :blink:
QuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
QuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
That would imply that they would rather spend their money on something else, or save it. Not everyone needs to or even wants to flaunt their income in what they drive.
QuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
That would imply that they would rather spend their money on something else, or save it. Not everyone needs to or even wants to flaunt their income in what they drive.
My parents (mom) is like this. She drives a $3,000 1997 saab but there are a few houses on the lake (small pond) we are on that are selling for 1.5-2.5M.
High School- Range Rovers
Hummers
3ers
5er
7er
C, E, CLK, SLK, G, M Classes
Lexuses of all shapes and kinds, Asians mostly
3rd Gen Maxima in sweet condition
Crappy Cars
Nice Cars
Porsche 911s, and Boxsters, and a single Cayenne Turbo
Stupid Hinsdale
College-
Everyone here either doesn't have a car or they have regular cars.
I saw a M3 that is at the frat down the street.
Some professors have some pretty sweet cars, my Bio teacher drives a Boxster S that's license says GOLGI
QuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
That would imply that they would rather spend their money on something else, or save it. Not everyone needs to or even wants to flaunt their income in what they drive.
I understand that, but the Sunfire is pure crap, a Corolla isn't exactly pretentious or anything yet it is a much, much better car.
QuoteHigh School- Range Rovers
Hummers
3ers
5er
7er
C, E, CLK, SLK, G, M Classes
Lexuses of all shapes and kinds, Asians mostly
3rd Gen Maxima in sweet condition
Crappy Cars
Nice Cars
Porsche 911s, and Boxsters, and a single Cayenne Turbo
Stupid Hinsdale
College-
Everyone here either doesn't have a car or they have regular cars.
I saw a M3 that is at the frat down the street.
Some professors have some pretty sweet cars, my Bio teacher drives a Boxster S that's license says GOLGI
As in the Golgi Apparatus of a cell? What a nerd.
Wow...thanks for making this thread.
Nicest cars at my old highschool:
- WRX
- Audi A4
- BMW 3 series
At College
- BMW X5 4.4
- Boxster S
- Brand new 330i
- M-B of all sorts
- Escalade
- Escalade EXT
- Saleen Mustang (no lie)
- Audi A4
- 300C
- Land Rover Discos
- Range Rover Sports (2 of those)
- Cayennes
- Hummer H2
- M3's
Pretty much, it's rediculous. And these kids can't drive either. As in they drive like retards. Not to mention these cars are always dirty, because they don't take care of them (because they didn't buy them, of course).
It just bothers me to no end.
QuoteQuoteHigh School- Range Rovers
Hummers
3ers
5er
7er
C, E, CLK, SLK, G, M Classes
Lexuses of all shapes and kinds, Asians mostly
3rd Gen Maxima in sweet condition
Crappy Cars
Nice Cars
Porsche 911s, and Boxsters, and a single Cayenne Turbo
Stupid Hinsdale
College-
Everyone here either doesn't have a car or they have regular cars.
I saw a M3 that is at the frat down the street.
Some professors have some pretty sweet cars, my Bio teacher drives a Boxster S that's license says GOLGI
As in the Golgi Apparatus of a cell? What a nerd.
Shoot to driver a Boxster S I'll put Endoplasmic Reticlulum on my ass.
QuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
QuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
I have no idea. For people that are payed a crap load of money they drive 3 boring cars. The sunfire is the worst, its bright yellow :blink:
Clearly they thought it was a "sports" car. :rolleyes: I'm really not joking.
QuoteWow...thanks for making this thread.
Glad to be of service dude. :praise:
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
That would imply that they would rather spend their money on something else, or save it. Not everyone needs to or even wants to flaunt their income in what they drive.
I understand that, but the Sunfire is pure crap, a Corolla isn't exactly pretentious or anything yet it is a much, much better car.
A Sunfire is much cheaper, especially used vs. used, and the pre-2003 versions were never very good at much more than fuel economy and durability.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Raza.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car. Make fun, but don't come to me when your paycheck can't cover your expenses.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car.
i can vouch for that
Umm,
H2 :rolleyes:
stingray-not is such good shape but its alright
'02 stang (my temp. school commuter) :praise:
'75 fastback mustang (graduated)
'fugly corvette that has been raped
'05 mustang (green :rolleyes: )
i'll look as i go in tomorrow see if i see any thing else
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car. Make fun, but don't come to me when your paycheck can't cover your expenses.
Where'd you get the idea that I want a freakin' AMG or something? Right now I'm only considering low-rung sports cars (i.e. 350Z, Mustang) and entry-level lux sedans(i.e. TSX, 325i). 90% of the people in America
could "afford" those cars, and I should be making enough to do so comfortably. If I'm not, then my plans will be adjusted, that's the way it goes. Surely as an auto-enthusiast and someone of a less-than-plebian background you don't see
yourself driving an econocar, right? <_<
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car. Make fun, but don't come to me when your paycheck can't cover your expenses.
Where'd you get the idea that I want a freakin' AMG or something? Right now I'm only considering low-rung sports cars (i.e. 350Z, Mustang) and entry-level lux sedans(i.e. TSX, 325i). 90% of the people in America could "afford" those cars, and I should be making enough to do so comfortably. If I'm not, then my plans will be adjusted, that's the way it goes. Surely as an auto-enthusiast and someone of a less-than-plebian background you don't see yourself driving an econocar, right? <_<
Roughly, you could spend about half your gross annual income on a car, not more, unless you have other savings/investments/other forms of income. And if you think 90% of America can afford those cars, you better tell that the millions of people who make 10-15K a year.
No, I don't see myself driving an econocar, unless it's a fun econocar, and I used it as a daily driver. Then again, my first car was a new E320.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car. Make fun, but don't come to me when your paycheck can't cover your expenses.
Where'd you get the idea that I want a freakin' AMG or something? Right now I'm only considering low-rung sports cars (i.e. 350Z, Mustang) and entry-level lux sedans(i.e. TSX, 325i). 90% of the people in America could "afford" those cars, and I should be making enough to do so comfortably. If I'm not, then my plans will be adjusted, that's the way it goes. Surely as an auto-enthusiast and someone of a less-than-plebian background you don't see yourself driving an econocar, right? <_<
Roughly, you could spend about half your gross annual income on a car, not more, unless you have other savings/investments/other forms of income. And if you think 90% of America can afford those cars, you better tell that the millions of people who make 10-15K a year.
No, I don't see myself driving an econocar, unless it's a fun econocar, and I used it as a daily driver. Then again, my first car was a new E320.
There's a reason why I italicized could and put quotes around afford. I've seen GTOs parked in front of $60,000 houses.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhy is a pharmacist driving a Sunfire? They make like $100k a year.
Because everyone knows you need to make 250k a year to have a nice car.
:lol: Were did I hear that from?
Ha ha...If you make 250K a year you can surely buy a very nice car. If you make 100K a year, I bet you won't drive a 90K car. Make fun, but don't come to me when your paycheck can't cover your expenses.
Where'd you get the idea that I want a freakin' AMG or something? Right now I'm only considering low-rung sports cars (i.e. 350Z, Mustang) and entry-level lux sedans(i.e. TSX, 325i). 90% of the people in America could "afford" those cars, and I should be making enough to do so comfortably. If I'm not, then my plans will be adjusted, that's the way it goes. Surely as an auto-enthusiast and someone of a less-than-plebian background you don't see yourself driving an econocar, right? <_<
Roughly, you could spend about half your gross annual income on a car, not more, unless you have other savings/investments/other forms of income. And if you think 90% of America can afford those cars, you better tell that the millions of people who make 10-15K a year.
No, I don't see myself driving an econocar, unless it's a fun econocar, and I used it as a daily driver. Then again, my first car was a new E320.
There's a reason why I italicized could and put quotes around afford. I've seen GTOs parked in front of $60,000 houses.
And I've seen Cavaliers in front of half million dollar houses.
What a person can do with his or her income is different from what he or she chooses to do. I've seen Corvettes in front of houses with a lower sticker price.
What's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
QuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
QuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
Word. :rockon:
It is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
QuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
I knew it, your saving up for that BMW van! :lol: B)
QuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
QuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
True, I really want to buy a house unfortunately considering a decent sized home that's not in the ghettos is half a million and even a decent sized home in the ghettos is close to that amount.. I dont' have enough for a down payment anytime soon.
But then with the new job coming along.. things might change.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
WTF? i didn't even have anything to do with this argument!
QuoteQuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
True, I really want to buy a house unfortunately considering a decent sized home that's not in the ghettos is half a million and even a decent sized home in the ghettos is close to that amount.. I dont' have enough for a down payment anytime soon.
But then with the new job coming along.. things might change.
Going into a house as a place to live is good, buying it as an investment is better.
In my area, which has ridiculously high real estate prices, a small house on a quarter or third acre is 300K. If it's a decent sized house on an acre in Council Rock, expect to pay 700K to a cool mil.
Buying a house is hard. Paying for a house is hard. Maintaining a house is hard.
There are up and coming places near Philadelphia that have good prices and expect an upturn soon, so they're investments. I don't really know the real estate market where you are, so I can't give any concrete advice.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
WTF? i didn't even have anything to do with this argument!
Yeah, but you're at the centre of most stupid arguments on this forum.
:)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
WTF? i didn't even have anything to do with this argument!
Yeah, but you're at the centre of most stupid arguments on this forum.
:)
:angry:
QuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
Thats why you always buy, you never rent a house unless you absolutely need to.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
WTF? i didn't even have anything to do with this argument!
Yeah, but you're at the centre of most stupid arguments on this forum.
:)
:angry:
:lol: :P
QuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
I knew it, your saving up for that BMW van! :lol: B)
I'll probably keep living the same way I do now on most levels, including owning a crappy car. But I'll be able to do that without needing to work at all (that's the plan, anyway).
More time for the SPIN, if the Internet isn't replaced by then.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat's the average price of a full-sized pickup or a mid-size SUV? How many of those do you see on the road everyday? Last time I checked, they're two of the biggest market segments out there. Case closed.
You're talking about many people who have a basis of income, not right out of college. Families with multiple incomes are MUCH, MUCH different than a single sub 30 year old with little to no savings.
Dumbass. The case was closed a long time ago, you're just to dim to realize it.
Dude, chill. You keep thinking I mean that the minute I graduate I'm heading to the dealer. Not so. I'm very conservative with my money--other than food, I buy practically nothing. I'm not stupid enough to live beyond my means. I've had the same $20 bill in my wallet for probably a month. Sorry to irk you though, I thought we were having a spirited disagreement, I didn't want to really make you angry. :)
I'm tired of having idiotic arguments, sorry I snapped. I blame it on Ragmuffin.
If you can put away money, then you're good. But if you have to pay rent, which in any city can eat up alot of your monthly income, you'll be in trouble. The key is saving. If you can do that, then you're sitting in butter.
WTF? i didn't even have anything to do with this argument!
Yeah, but you're at the centre of most stupid arguments on this forum.
:)
:angry:
:lol: :P
:rolleyes:
QuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
Or just buy a house, in most areas the payment on a 30 year mortage for a small house will be comparable to the monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment (or at least it is here). Now, that might not be the best thing to do when you are right out of college, since people tend to move around a lot. But IMHO everyone should "own" a house by the time they are 30. And, a 100k income is plenty for a $40-45000 car.
QuoteQuoteQuoteIt is really very good to have substantial savings. I'm really looking forward to my retirement. B)
A lot of post college grads get into the renting cycle, and don't realize that the money you pay for rent is gone--it can't do anything for you. As gruesome as it may sound, it makes sense to either live at home for a year or so, or have many flatmates after college.
Or just buy a house, in most areas the payment on a 30 year mortage for a small house will be comparable to the monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment (or at least it is here). Now, that might not be the best thing to do when you are right out of college, since people tend to move around a lot. But IMHO everyone should "own" a house by the time they are 30. And, a 100k income is plenty for a $40-45000 car.
45K is under the 50% mark of a 100K income, so yeah, I agree with you.
And I also agree with you about the house thing, though I might not take my own advice. I can get obsessive about lawns.
Get a townhouse in a neighborhood with community lawncare.
Nicest car in my HS parking lot:
RS200's Mustang
A friend's '71 Dodge Coronet
That's it. I probably had the third most fun car there, since the rest were minivans, Foci, Aleros and Sunfires owned by their parents.
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Going into a house as a place to live is good, buying it as an investment is better.
In my area, which has ridiculously high real estate prices, a small house on a quarter or third acre is 300K. If it's a decent sized house on an acre in Council Rock, expect to pay 700K to a cool mil.
Buying a house is hard. Paying for a house is hard. Maintaining a house is hard.
There are up and coming places near Philadelphia that have good prices and expect an upturn soon, so they're investments. I don't really know the real estate market where you are, so I can't give any concrete advice.
For 300k, you can buy a 2 bedroom 1200 sq ft condemned house in the worst area of Los Angeles, this may be some slight exaggeration but not too far from the truth. Of course housing prices goes down farther you get away from downtown but it also means commuting 2+ hours to get to work. Buying houses would definately be a good investment but you need money to actually invest. To be able to own a median priced house in California, you need to make over 100k, i don't know how people can be buying houses like this, it's gotta go down eventualy.
Do rent costs not go up in porportion to purchase prices there?
Well rent is pretty expensive here. Two Bedroom in a neighborhood for housing prices of 750k+ is approximately 1500/month depending on apt and a house is probably 2kish.
But you have to remember that to buy a house, you still need to have downpayment and higher the price, more money you need to put down.
True. High real estate prices is one of the reasons I have no desire to live in Ca, the other being all the liberals ;).
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Going into a house as a place to live is good, buying it as an investment is better.
In my area, which has ridiculously high real estate prices, a small house on a quarter or third acre is 300K. If it's a decent sized house on an acre in Council Rock, expect to pay 700K to a cool mil.
Buying a house is hard. Paying for a house is hard. Maintaining a house is hard.
There are up and coming places near Philadelphia that have good prices and expect an upturn soon, so they're investments. I don't really know the real estate market where you are, so I can't give any concrete advice.
For 300k, you can buy a 2 bedroom 1200 sq ft condemned house in the worst area of Los Angeles, this may be some slight exaggeration but not too far from the truth. Of course housing prices goes down farther you get away from downtown but it also means commuting 2+ hours to get to work. Buying houses would definately be a good investment but you need money to actually invest. To be able to own a median priced house in California, you need to make over 100k, i don't know how people can be buying houses like this, it's gotta go down eventualy.
As an investment, you'd probably have to look into distressed properties, which you can get on the cheap, but then to fix them up and resell or rent them, it would take more money, or a whole lot of do-it-yourself time and work.
No real sports cars here.
There's my A4, an E46 325i and a new A4 convertible, a couple Altimas, a couple Scions, and a few Accords....
I'm doing the whole live with my parents thing... Not having to pay rent is outstanding, and we have a big enough house that we don't get in the way of each other. Plus I have a very good relationship with my mom. And my dad let's me drive the S2000 :D
I'll probably look at moving out once the rest of my friends get out of college. See if any of them want to look at rooming with each other.
Yeah, so, my buddy down at Clemson told me yesterday that someone down there has a TVR...
:o :o :o :o
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As an investment, you'd probably have to look into distressed properties, which you can get on the cheap, but then to fix them up and resell or rent them, it would take more money, or a whole lot of do-it-yourself time and work.
Again, the distressed property would still be around 200k min and would not be in a liveable condition. Basically, it would cost a lot of money to buy a condemned house, fix it up to a liveable condition, and then resell it. Again, this is Los Angeles i'm talking about, land value is driving up the prices of the houses, the land itself on the distressed properties is probably worth a lot more than the houses that's sitting on it.
But anyways, back to original topic
In HS ... way back in the days... we've had
NSX, 944, 3000GT, Supra Turbo, Rx7, M3s, Mustang GTs, Camaro SS, T/A, and a bunch of non sporty expensive cars. This was back in the early/mid 90s though
In College, I haven't noticed any sporty cars that's noteworthy, but then again, i don't go to school that often :P
I saw a Viper on campus (SRT-10) but when I talked to the kid, he told me it wasn't his. It was a "Risky Business" moment.
A lot of typical stuff at school with a handful of loud Civics, a new Civic si that is in process of being pimped up, a WRX, who I just heard the owner saying "It's gonna look so sick with a carbon fiber spoiler and hood scoop", a red TT, a 4.0 auto 05 Stang with red calipers, a 84ish Town Car that runs like shit, and probably some other stuff I haven't seen yet.
QuoteI saw a Viper on campus (SRT-10) but when I talked to the kid, he told me it wasn't his. It was a "Risky Business" moment.
What he stole it ?
QuoteQuoteI saw a Viper on campus (SRT-10) but when I talked to the kid, he told me it wasn't his. It was a "Risky Business" moment.
What he stole it ?
It's his dad's. Have you ever seen Risky Business?
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As an investment, you'd probably have to look into distressed properties, which you can get on the cheap, but then to fix them up and resell or rent them, it would take more money, or a whole lot of do-it-yourself time and work.
Again, the distressed property would still be around 200k min and would not be in a liveable condition. Basically, it would cost a lot of money to buy a condemned house, fix it up to a liveable condition, and then resell it. Again, this is Los Angeles i'm talking about, land value is driving up the prices of the houses, the land itself on the distressed properties is probably worth a lot more than the houses that's sitting on it.
But anyways, back to original topic
In HS ... way back in the days... we've had
NSX, 944, 3000GT, Supra Turbo, Rx7, M3s, Mustang GTs, Camaro SS, T/A, and a bunch of non sporty expensive cars. This was back in the early/mid 90s though
In College, I haven't noticed any sporty cars that's noteworthy, but then again, i don't go to school that often :P
Yes, I forgot. LA's fucking expensive.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI saw a Viper on campus (SRT-10) but when I talked to the kid, he told me it wasn't his.? It was a "Risky Business" moment.
What he stole it ?
It's his dad's. Have you ever seen Risky Business?
No. Do you advise the seeing of it?
I'm moving away next year (Because, even if I wanted to, I couldn't live at home), except my parents are willing to pay for my apartment.
I'll most likely get a roommate, though.
QuoteYeah, so, my buddy down at Clemson told me yesterday that someone down there has a TVR...
:o :o :o :o
Wow. I was visiting Cornell two years ago and saw a sweet, yellow Lotus Esprit. I'd never seen a Lotus of any type in the flesh before. I also saw a Chevy EV1 there, which is another vehicle I don't think I've ever seen in the flesh before. But from the amount of dust that had accumulated on it, I'd say it hadn't moved in a while. Batteries were probably dead :D .
SL55 AMG's
E55 AMG's
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo's
tons of Porsches
tons of BMW M3's
Jaguar XKR's
a million Ferrari 360 Modena's
...and so much more...
^Back in London^ :praise:
There are three STis at my brother's office.
Probably all victory blue, eh? It must be fun watching the dudes try to figure out which car is theirs at the end of the day. :D
QuoteProbably all victory blue, eh? It must be fun watching the dudes try to figure out which car is theirs at the end of the day. :D
I just verified. They're different colors.
And try picking a gray Passat out of a crowd of gray Passats...
I feel like I'm living in a Saab commercial.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI saw a Viper on campus (SRT-10) but when I talked to the kid, he told me it wasn't his. It was a "Risky Business" moment.
What he stole it ?
It's his dad's. Have you ever seen Risky Business?
No. Do you advise the seeing of it?
Yes, yes, oh yea.
QuoteYeah, so, my buddy down at Clemson told me yesterday that someone down there has a TVR...
:o :o :o :o
:o Clemson, My bro goes there :praise: B)
One time I saw a 16-ish year old kid driving a Dodge Ram SRT-10 with a buddy in the car...the father of that kid must either be very stupid or has a lot of trust in his son...
QuoteOne time I saw a 16-ish year old kid driving a Dodge Ram SRT-10 with a buddy in the car...the father of that kid must either be very stupid or has a lot of trust in his son...
I knew two kids who had Corvettes when they were juniors in high school...you'd be surprised.