What is your occupation/how do you afford the 3G TL? MERGED THREADS
02-24-2005, 12:02 PM
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You guys know that when you sit on someones couch, your change falls into the cracks... well i started a company that actually picks up that change. We come to your house, fluff a few pillows and get the change...
maybe???
Well, when im not stealing change, im a Senior Forensic Tax Account and soon to be IT Manager
maybe???
Well, when im not stealing change, im a Senior Forensic Tax Account and soon to be IT Manager
02-24-2005, 04:57 PM
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Im In the airforce and they dont pay us Sh*t. All I did was save for about two years and dropped a big down payment. My payments are $150 a month. It just goes to show you that you dont have to make alot to have a TL, you just have to save.
02-24-2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan82
Im In the airforce and they dont pay us Sh*t. All I did was save for about two years and dropped a big down payment. My payments are $150 a month. It just goes to show you that you dont have to make alot to have a TL, you just have to save.
02-24-2005, 08:13 PM
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42, Electronics Engineer..about 105K peryear. My other vice is Italian motorcycles..the best handling car I ever owned was a 98 Type-R
#313 nothing could hang with that car in the twisties....
#313 nothing could hang with that car in the twisties....
im just a chinese delivery 04 tl is my service car
02-24-2005, 09:01 PM
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I am Vice President of IT at a large bank in Chicago. I was looking for something that was fun to drive, that my family could fit in occasionally. and was respectible in the executive parking garage. I wasn't thrilled with the land-yaht Lexus and Benz's. I am more of a sporty guy. I looked at a ton of "not-so-big" sporty sedans, including BMW 5's; MB E class etc. Would have loved a 4-door M3, but they don't make those anymore (didn't they a while ago?). Now I'm not saying my TL is in the same class... I just enjoyed it more, and felt like I got a deal.. Why pay 10-20k more just for name...?
02-24-2005, 09:02 PM
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I stole mine from the dealership...gone in 60 seconds style...jk...i have a crappy job, but I live with parents......I'm not a freakin 33 year old...or something...I'm only 22 and rather than wasting money on rent...might as well invest in a 2005 TL.
02-24-2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by terse
I stole mine from the dealership...gone in 60 seconds style...jk...i have a crappy job, but I live with parents......I'm not a freakin 33 year old...or something...I'm only 22 and rather than wasting money on rent...might as well invest in a 2005 TL.
Not to bag on you, but investing would be: stocks, bonds or realestate. A car is an expense.. one you will NEVER recoup. Unless you buy a Bugati or something..
02-24-2005, 10:19 PM
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I am 31 y/o and work for a transportation company as a district finance manager. Luckily and unluckily I live in the midwest where the cost of living is substantially cheaper than the east or west coast. Mortgage of $900 / single / maxed 401K / no CCRD debit / saved money monthly. Purchased the car new for $34,000 and traded an '01 Accord EX-V6 2DR that I owed very little. Payments of $379....I smile everytime I drive this car!!!! Would rather not disclose income. Enough to purchase, but feel fortunate to be able to own such a beauty.
Anything on the V710 software upgrade???
2004 Acura TL Navi
Anthracite with Ebony Interior
5AT
Anything on the V710 software upgrade???
2004 Acura TL Navi
Anthracite with Ebony Interior
5AT
02-25-2005, 07:54 AM
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2004 TL w/ 6MT & Navi
I'm 37 and a Web Applications Developer for a healthcare company. I put down $8k on my '04 TL and my payment is $523 a month (for 60 months @ 3.9%). I'm single, own a house and debt free. I make pretty good money for the job I do, but that's all relative. At my salary, I'm probably considered to be upper middle class in this area, but I would be probably be hurting if I lived in California or New York.
Just remember, when it comes to how much money a person makes, it all depends on where they live (and if they're married, have kids, etc.) as to how much disposable income they have. Don't let the numbers fool you!
Just remember, when it comes to how much money a person makes, it all depends on where they live (and if they're married, have kids, etc.) as to how much disposable income they have. Don't let the numbers fool you!
02-25-2005, 07:58 AM
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2004 TL w/ 6MT & Navi
Originally Posted by Ryan82
Im In the airforce and they dont pay us Sh*t. All I did was save for about two years and dropped a big down payment. My payments are $150 a month. It just goes to show you that you dont have to make alot to have a TL, you just have to save.
You should always do the best you can to live within your means. Although, most of the people I know seem to have a very difficult time doing that. Around Dallas, it's all about keeping up with the Joneses...whether you can truly afford to or not.
02-25-2005, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan82
Im In the airforce and they dont pay us Sh*t. All I did was save for about two years and dropped a big down payment. My payments are $150 a month. It just goes to show you that you dont have to make alot to have a TL, you just have to save.
Good for you, Ryan. I learned my financial skills in the Air Force also. I'm a firm believer that its not what you make but what you keep. I paid cash for my TL.
02-25-2005, 09:57 AM
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I am a 19 year old full time student, mom helped me get the car simply because I didn't have the credit to do so on my own. I pay for everything else ( payments, maintainence etc.) I work part time for Chevy Chase Bank as a bankteller. ( It is a bank only here in md. for ppl in other states)
02-25-2005, 10:08 AM
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I live in Nashville. My 2500 sf house is half the price of one in many cities of like size. If you make 100k/yr. in Tennessee, it is the equivelent of making 250k in other metropolitan areas.
02-25-2005, 10:12 AM
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02-25-2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ZQQM
Global Director of Technology ( Research and Development ) for a billon $ company, 6 figures, my bonus check last year was 32K.
I have a fantastic job.
I have a fantastic job.
Actually, I love my job and wouldn trade it for the world. Own hours and own business cant ask for more. Except to make more money and rule the world, LOL
06-04-2005, 04:54 PM
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I own a security company and also work in management in a well known resort.
www.ultimatealarms.com (new company and new site being developed still)
www.pheasantrun.com
so if anyone from the area chicago wants to have a nice meet and have a awesome weekend let me know...I can get discounted rooms, free tickets to the comedy club, etc. We host the largest Corvett show. BLOOMINGTON GOLD
www.ultimatealarms.com (new company and new site being developed still)
www.pheasantrun.com
so if anyone from the area chicago wants to have a nice meet and have a awesome weekend let me know...I can get discounted rooms, free tickets to the comedy club, etc. We host the largest Corvett show. BLOOMINGTON GOLD
06-04-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by elee712
i'm not quite sure what the point of this thread is...to brag or what?
don't you ask what one does for a living when you meet him/her?
and, if you feel the urge to brag, go nuts.
anyway, i'm in the jewelry business... "bling*bling bidness" haha. oh, and a student.
06-04-2005, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EH03TL
I'm fat and I sometimes dress like trash and go shopping at this ritzy mall and when I pick up my 03 TL from the valet, I love how people stare. It's fun. OK, I make under 50 a year and I work for a car company but I can't say which one. It's the best job I have ever had and I hope to be there until I retire. You know what too, I have been in LA on business for 11 days and still have a few more to go. I miss my wife, my daughter, even my dog but damn, I miss that car too.
loser.
06-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nePhatTL
I own real estate. about 12 buildings in the dowtown miami area. i paid for my car cash, and my other 2 cars cash as well.
06-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Phillyboi
I own a security company and also work in management in a well known resort.
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06-04-2005, 10:21 PM
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I rob banks and find no problem affording the TL. It makes a very good get-away car from the scene of many stick ups I pull occasionally. My only complaint is the the TL trunk won't hold more that 2 bags of loot from the Fe 
deral Reserve heists I'm forced to pull so I can afford to put some gas in my 05 DGP/Camel baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!
deral Reserve heists I'm forced to pull so I can afford to put some gas in my 05 DGP/Camel baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!
06-04-2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NoSupport
All-in-one IT guy for several departments of the city's largest hospital
06-05-2005, 12:00 AM
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IT Business Analyst (business guy, not a techie) in the automotive industry, mostly the Asian OEMs. I help people decide on what they want their custom-built software to do and help them work through process issues. Mostly Supply Chain stuff.
