View Poll Results: Whats your yearly income?
$0 to $30,000
79
13.57%
$31,000 to $40,000
56
9.62%
$41,000 to $50,000
76
13.06%
$51,000 or more
371
63.75%
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12-19-2006, 06:32 PM
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Your Job and Salary
I always wondered what jobs people have who buy the TSX and how much there income is. So i'll go first, im an Accountant and i make around 45K a year.
12-19-2006, 06:40 PM
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I'm a trademark attorney and make almost $100K/year. I admit I wonder how all you 21-year-olds afford such a vehicle. I mean, this could be your entire year's salary for a car! 
I couldn't afford to buy a car until I was 30 years old, and then I bought a 10-year-old 1975 Honda Civic with no brakes for $500 (and sold it the next year for the same price, but still no brakes).
I couldn't afford to buy a car until I was 30 years old, and then I bought a 10-year-old 1975 Honda Civic with no brakes for $500 (and sold it the next year for the same price, but still no brakes).
12-19-2006, 06:44 PM
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I'm a trademark attorney and make almost $100K/year. I admit I wonder how all you 21-year-olds afford such a vehicle. I couldn't afford to buy a car until I was 30 years old, and then I bought a 10-year-old 1975 Honda Civic with no brakes for $500 (and sold it the next year for the same price, but still no brakes).
12-19-2006, 06:59 PM
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Hahah...isn't it sucks how people are superficial now and this days? Does it matter what kind of car you drive and how much income you make? To me, car gets me from point A to point B.... as long as you are safe, it is all good. By the way, I am a dentist, and TSX is my only car...for now.
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12-19-2006, 07:28 PM
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A 30k car you pay over 5-6 years, so you would have earned 250-300k in the 5 years, so you statement doesnt really have any weight to it. 
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
Originally Posted by klas
making less then $50k and buying $30k car is not a wise financial decision, unless you got it as a present, IMHO
12-19-2006, 07:34 PM
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Stage 1 Audi S5
haha that car costs you 30k assuming you pay for it all at once. If you are paying over 5-6 years then you have to factor in that little thing called interest and it adds up quickly. I agree that you should not drive a 30k car when you are only making 50 a year. At the very least you should make double the price of your car.
Originally Posted by calitsx
A 30k car you pay over 5-6 years, so you would have earned 250-300k in the 5 years, so you statement doesnt really have any weight to it.
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
12-19-2006, 07:36 PM
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I am a senior biostatistician for a major cancer center in LA county. Won't say how much I make exactly, but when I bought the TSX, my wife and I made ALOT less. Funny thing is, I don't think I need more car, even though we can now easily afford it.
To the OP: I would divide the 51k+ bracket up. That group encompasses more than the others combined.
To the OP: I would divide the 51k+ bracket up. That group encompasses more than the others combined.
12-19-2006, 07:43 PM
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Living the Dream
I'm an engineer in the nuclear power field (hence my little message under my screen name) I got my Master's in May and am making slightly north of $60k.
Trying to buy a house now, but damn is Charlotte expensive
Trying to buy a house now, but damn is Charlotte expensive
12-19-2006, 07:56 PM
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I make under 30k and I bought this car and pay for school but i live at home with the parents ><. In nyc its not the price of the car that kills you, its the insurance and parking.
12-19-2006, 07:58 PM
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I work in executive search, taking the job just out of college after I graduated in May.
I think the viewpoint of making twice your car's total worth is not valid in all circumstances. Not all of us are paying for many other expenses, like a house, DEBT, etc. I intend to live at home until I get married (which isn't too far in the future,) so that is a big cost savings itself and allows me to purchase said car and a house when I tie the knot.
I think the viewpoint of making twice your car's total worth is not valid in all circumstances. Not all of us are paying for many other expenses, like a house, DEBT, etc. I intend to live at home until I get married (which isn't too far in the future,) so that is a big cost savings itself and allows me to purchase said car and a house when I tie the knot.
12-19-2006, 08:13 PM
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I don't make near enough for the BS I have delt with for the past 11yrs..Aircraft Mechanic for the USAF.. Where I work we can fit 6 C-130 aircraft in our hanager and do inspections on roughly 80 aircraft a year..
12-19-2006, 09:21 PM
#29
I spend 2 much time here
Originally Posted by Tsx536
I'm a crackhead. I make -5000 a year 
seriously though I really am in sales but not narcotic sales...
12-19-2006, 09:23 PM
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I work as Media Representative for Tight-mag.net, I spend most of my time coordinating events & outings for my car club. lol I was able to afford my TSX because I was in a near fatal accident a little over a year ago & was givin a nice settlement.
12-19-2006, 09:56 PM
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2010 TL SH-AWD 6MT
Just graduated college and making $57,500 in Inside Sales for an Optical Networking Integrator. Yes, I'm surprised they pay me the money they do.... I did find them a huge opportunity today though!! 
12-19-2006, 11:31 PM
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Instructor
executive assistant manager at walgreens. pullin in 43 before bonus. 25 years old and this is my first new car. i think i picked a good one. now i need my own store so i can buy my own house.
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12-19-2006, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by danslvpt
I am a firefighter and made 99,000 last year and this year the same and depends on OT..but where is my money go?
I work as a research associate in biotech and make $51k+.
12-20-2006, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by manda
More reasons I should get to know my cute firefighter neighbor a lil better.
I work as a research associate in biotech and make $51k+.
I work as a research associate in biotech and make $51k+.