These cars aren't cheap...
05-16-2019, 01:55 PM
#83
Just to pile on. It's about being smart with your money. You have to make a pretty good coin, above average, but you don't have to be rich to have one. Damn, now I have a Prince song in my head and not Little Red Corvette.
Most people don't live within their means. By that most people say "How much home can I afford?" when house shopping. I picked a house that is about 1/3rd of what I am able to afford on my own without my girlfriend's income being considered. When it was time to car shop we bought nice vehicles but we purchased well below what we were able to purchase. Those things are allowing me to pay off the house in less than 5 years of ownership and not drain my bank accounts and still let us enjoy life. If that means I plop down $20k of a deposit on the C8 to guarantee I get the one I want? Then so be it and I will pay the balance when it's delivered.
If I didn't do that most people would think I make about 1/3rd of that I actually do.
Another bean counter here.
Most people don't live within their means. By that most people say "How much home can I afford?" when house shopping. I picked a house that is about 1/3rd of what I am able to afford on my own without my girlfriend's income being considered. When it was time to car shop we bought nice vehicles but we purchased well below what we were able to purchase. Those things are allowing me to pay off the house in less than 5 years of ownership and not drain my bank accounts and still let us enjoy life. If that means I plop down $20k of a deposit on the C8 to guarantee I get the one I want? Then so be it and I will pay the balance when it's delivered.
If I didn't do that most people would think I make about 1/3rd of that I actually do.Another bean counter here.
05-16-2019, 03:13 PM
#84
05-16-2019, 03:15 PM
#85
Team Owner
Agreed. Never a 1 size fits all. Just after seeing so many people go on the ragged edge, and beyond, of what they can afford that as soon as one hiccup presents itself **** hits the fan and they are truly screwed and sadly those who depend on them are screwed that I error on the side of safety.
This also coming from someone who quit a job making almost $50k a year to go back to school full time because I know I was being held back in my career by not having a piece of paper to hang on the wall. That was a little over ten years ago. I did not switch careers either. The income I lost in those two years I now can make up for in less than one. It was a VERY tough two years trying to make it but a lot of cheap hot dogs, Ramen Noodles, and odd jobs got me through. It's amazing how lean you can live when you have to.
This also coming from someone who quit a job making almost $50k a year to go back to school full time because I know I was being held back in my career by not having a piece of paper to hang on the wall. That was a little over ten years ago. I did not switch careers either. The income I lost in those two years I now can make up for in less than one. It was a VERY tough two years trying to make it but a lot of cheap hot dogs, Ramen Noodles, and odd jobs got me through. It's amazing how lean you can live when you have to.
05-16-2019, 03:17 PM
#86
Team Owner
But that is also why I smile when I see someone who has worked their *** off enjoy something like a new Corvette, Mustang, Challenger...etc
None of us will be on our death bed saying "I sure wish I hadn't driven my Corvette so many miles."
None of us will be on our death bed saying "I sure wish I hadn't driven my Corvette so many miles."
05-17-2019, 08:32 AM
#87
Le Mans Master
Selling the old then The hunt of finding the new negotiating and buying is more fun then owning.
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05-17-2019, 08:34 AM
#88
Drifting
You're just saying that cuz you want to get rid of your C7. You're crazy if you think selling a car (or buying a new one for that matter) is anything less than a giant pain in the dick.
05-17-2019, 10:02 AM
#90
Drifting
He specifically said selling THEN buying new and included negotiation. To each his own, but dear god there's nothing more annoying than trying to sell a car. You get flakes that say they're coming by to look at it and never do. People calling to ask BS questions that have no intention of buying. People showing up late. People looking and then saying "ehhhh lemme think about it". People trying to low ball you. Not to mention creating the ad. You have to take a bagillion pics and when you think you've got every angle, you get people wanting more pics. You have to do a write up about everything you've done to it and people message you asking dumb **** like "does the ac run cold?". Don't even get me started on the "negotiation" process for buying, whether it's private party or a dealership.
05-17-2019, 11:15 AM
#91
I don't know if you're being facetious or not. But I'm going to cover it either way.
I appreciate you work you do and I'm sure the sunny drives in your vette make your hard work worth it.
or
Do you work for a college? And you sometimes solve math equations on chalkboards? Is your best Friend Ben Affleck?
I appreciate you work you do and I'm sure the sunny drives in your vette make your hard work worth it.
or
Do you work for a college? And you sometimes solve math equations on chalkboards? Is your best Friend Ben Affleck?
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05-17-2019, 12:24 PM
#92
Racer
I'm a retired Butterfly Whisperer ... I've been contacted to come out of retirement and return to work as an Africanized Bee Colonizer. We're currently negotiating compensation and benefits package options, looks promising!
05-17-2019, 12:34 PM
#93
Racer
... I guess it's a Love/Hate I have with you guys 
Wow, you need to get in contact with one of the above accountants and have them set you up a financial plan before you truly run into financial ruin.
05-17-2019, 02:45 PM
#94
Le Mans Master
I'm a retired Butterfly Whisperer ... I've been contacted to come out of retirement and return to work as an Africanized Bee Colonizer. We're currently negotiating compensation and benefits package options, looks promising.
So you're THAT "Guy"... Unless others see thing in agreement with your omnipotent wisdom - they're doing all wrong ... Understood
So you're THAT "Guy"... Unless others see thing in agreement with your omnipotent wisdom - they're doing all wrong ... Understood
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05-17-2019, 03:26 PM
#95
Racer
[QUOTE=Mr. Gizmo;1599419251] the c7z is a better car [\quote]
Well you do have a modicum of discernment.
I have you know - my Doc says that since I live such a healthy life style and no records of prostate cancer in my family - he only advises I do the PSA (let them examine my feces).
Im not currrntly on the radar for the 3 finger party for at least 6 more years
I hear it’s a fun time ...
Well you do have a modicum of discernment.
you can drive in more comfort in the c7z with a8 to your urologist appointments for your 3 fingered prostate exams.
Im not currrntly on the radar for the 3 finger party for at least 6 more years
I hear it’s a fun time ...
05-17-2019, 06:07 PM
#96
Team Owner
So you're THAT "Guy" ... Unless others see thing in agreement with your omnipotent wisdom - they're doing all wrong ... Understood
Being an Engineer ... I sometimes hate you guys, LOL!. Y'all can make our endeavors far more difficult than what's called for and never get any of the blame for the final design being cheaply built or difficult to service. Though at times, you all have saved my bacon on a project or 3 ... I guess it's a Love/Hate I have with you guys
Wow, you need to get in contact with one of the above accountants and have them set you up a financial plan before you truly run into financial ruin.
Being an Engineer ... I sometimes hate you guys, LOL!. Y'all can make our endeavors far more difficult than what's called for and never get any of the blame for the final design being cheaply built or difficult to service. Though at times, you all have saved my bacon on a project or 3
... I guess it's a Love/Hate I have with you guys Wow, you need to get in contact with one of the above accountants and have them set you up a financial plan before you truly run into financial ruin.
05-17-2019, 06:15 PM
#97
Racer
Man that car was 2 Vettes ago, LOL! I’m now waiting patiently for the C8 Z06 to be announced and sold - so I’ll hold on to the current Z until then.
I thought you’d have that Viper by now?
05-17-2019, 07:14 PM
#98
Team Owner
Viper is on hold. Moved 1,200 miles, bought a 2nd house, had a kid, and life just gets in the way. Still looking at them but they are stupid priced for what I want! With having a daughter a ZL1 is looking tasty.
Muscle head? Ha! Rocking a dad bod now lol try to work out but with a 4 year old and work that ship is not easy to sail!
If the C8 looks as good as I hope.it does and it's offered with a manual it will get precedence over a Viper.
How the hell are you??
Muscle head? Ha! Rocking a dad bod now lol try to work out but with a 4 year old and work that ship is not easy to sail!
If the C8 looks as good as I hope.it does and it's offered with a manual it will get precedence over a Viper.
How the hell are you??
05-17-2019, 07:15 PM
#99
Drifting
Nah, I just have a really low mortgage. Bought this house in my mid 20s when i made entry level engineer pay and was single and just haven't moved even though I make about 3x as much now and have a 2nd income. It's just fun (and also sad) to say my car payment is more than my mortgage