What is your occupation/how do you afford the 3G TL? MERGED THREADS
02-09-2007, 05:19 PM
#922
Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Experience is always the key. Degree on paper helps to get you in the door, but thats really it.
I don't have a masters degree and my pay is comprised of a base + a set bonus amount. With the yearly bonuses I am up over 100K (my base is over 90k). The experience and the networking you do is what matters. None of the companies ask me what my education level is anymore, it's all about experience and the right references.
No CC debt, just car (8k down) and student loans. Plan to pay off car when I cash out my remaining stock options as the student loans have a lower interest rate.
The TL was my first purchase of a car over 30K. I'm extremely happy I chose it.
02-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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I'm a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. I bought my 2004 TL a week ago for $17,500 with 96,000 miles on it (Silver/Black) w/ navi.
Let's see: I'm single, own my house, have a 95 Legend Coupe in the garage, and can't wait to customize the TL.
Let's see: I'm single, own my house, have a 95 Legend Coupe in the garage, and can't wait to customize the TL.
02-09-2007, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by carguyrob
37yo Product Marketing Manager with MBA living in the Chicago burbs. No kids, no CC debt, no car payment (paid cash) and make over $100K/year (have done so for the past 4 years). I am currently aggressively paying off my mortgage on my house and will meet that goal in October 2008 (if all goes as planned). I also put 14% in my 401K, have a company paid pension and over $100K saved in personal Mutual Funds.
I agree with some of the other posts I have read on here. Higher education is definately your best friend long term.
I agree with some of the other posts I have read on here. Higher education is definately your best friend long term.
Well I hope at least you can talk to girls! LOLZ Good work with all of your success.
02-10-2007, 02:22 AM
#927
it's well worth the hard earned money/credit
We had to sell off our 99 TL and trade our 00 Maxima, but it was worth every red cent. I used to tend bar before our son came along and my wife busts her bump being an architect. We save every moment possible and it pays off, literally.
02-10-2007, 02:25 AM
#928
THE PLANE TAKES OFF!!!!!
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Control Room Operator for Power Plant
150K+/year
Living in L.A. with rediculous rent, too!! lol\
Luckily, I didn't have to go through college, and have no loans, or any debt...
Control Room Operator for Power Plant
150K+/year
Living in L.A. with rediculous rent, too!! lol\
Luckily, I didn't have to go through college, and have no loans, or any debt...
02-10-2007, 05:53 AM
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THE PLANE TAKES OFF!!!!!
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Originally Posted by XjoEnX
damn you got it made
Looking at getting an MDX in the next month or two, for the wife. She really wants an SUV, and that thing is bad ass!
02-10-2007, 06:20 AM
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just turned 23.
CATIA Interior design engineer for the Boeing 787 cabin.
Arbonne Independent Consultant (side business).
White SLK 55 AMG is on the way from Arbonne!
CATIA Interior design engineer for the Boeing 787 cabin.
Arbonne Independent Consultant (side business).
White SLK 55 AMG is on the way from Arbonne!
02-10-2007, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnight_TL
just turned 23.
CATIA Interior design engineer for the Boeing 787 cabin.
Arbonne Independent Consultant (side business).
White SLK 55 AMG is on the way from Arbonne!
CATIA Interior design engineer for the Boeing 787 cabin.
Arbonne Independent Consultant (side business).
White SLK 55 AMG is on the way from Arbonne!
02-10-2007, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by drdug27
holy crao ARBONNE!!! my friend just joined and fizzled out 2 months later...congrats
02-10-2007, 08:45 PM
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THE PLANE TAKES OFF!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Kevin 36
I'm making 25k a year ,wife(don't work) with 3 kids ,$1800 mo. morgage , $500 car payment, and still living happy 
Those bills add up to $27,600/year... Before Tax, and other expenses. Either your BS'ing something, or you deal drugs on the side... lol
02-10-2007, 10:06 PM
#937
Back in a TL again.
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it reminds me of the time i saw this guy try to hussel his way out of a parking ticket in seattle,,
guy s600 : dude come on i cant offord this
parking guy: looks like you can afford it nice car (jerk)
guy s600: come on man i have three kids and im on welfare my wife is gonna kill me....
Fyi i make less then my current monthly payments on my car,rent,food,gas, credit cards, i have to work more some weeks or buy and sell stuff to make the extra 300 i need for now.....guy is a drug dealer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^66
guy s600 : dude come on i cant offord this
parking guy: looks like you can afford it nice car (jerk)
guy s600: come on man i have three kids and im on welfare my wife is gonna kill me....
Fyi i make less then my current monthly payments on my car,rent,food,gas, credit cards, i have to work more some weeks or buy and sell stuff to make the extra 300 i need for now.....guy is a drug dealer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^66
02-11-2007, 12:03 AM
#938
Originally Posted by Converted
Dude... how the hell do you do that?
Those bills add up to $27,600/year... Before Tax, and other expenses. Either your BS'ing something, or you deal drugs on the side... lol
Those bills add up to $27,600/year... Before Tax, and other expenses. Either your BS'ing something, or you deal drugs on the side... lol
02-11-2007, 12:32 AM
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THE PLANE TAKES OFF!!!!!
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Originally Posted by leedogg
People can have inheritance money and just work for shits and giggles.
02-11-2007, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Converted
Dude... how the hell do you do that?
Those bills add up to $27,600/year... Before Tax, and other expenses. Either your BS'ing something, or you deal drugs on the side... lol
Those bills add up to $27,600/year... Before Tax, and other expenses. Either your BS'ing something, or you deal drugs on the side... lol
Oh I forgot to mention I work as a saleman in a boat company and get 1.5% comission on every bat I sold , the boat are ranging from $300K-$600K I sold 12 boats last year ($88K). $25K is my real salary I thought bonus don't count eh?
02-11-2007, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin 36
Oh I forgot to mention I work as a saleman in a boat company and get 1.5% comission on every bat I sold , the boat are ranging from $300K-$600K I sold 12 boats last year ($88K). $25K is my real salary I thought bonus don't count eh?
Nice!
02-12-2007, 10:14 AM
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What a long thread.
Thought I would add my info as well.
Purchased 04 TL (no navi) with 14K miles certified for $26K, down payment of 10K, about 9 months ago.
Monthly payments of $350.13 for 5 years(I wanted it exactly 350, but oh well)
Just turned 24, Personal Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase, Queens NY.
Annual income of about $55K base + bonus.
Just wanted to add that this forum is great.
I'm really learning a lot from all the information you guys provide here.
Thanks!
Thought I would add my info as well.
Purchased 04 TL (no navi) with 14K miles certified for $26K, down payment of 10K, about 9 months ago.
Monthly payments of $350.13 for 5 years(I wanted it exactly 350, but oh well)
Just turned 24, Personal Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase, Queens NY.
Annual income of about $55K base + bonus.
Just wanted to add that this forum is great.
I'm really learning a lot from all the information you guys provide here.
Thanks!
02-15-2007, 02:34 PM
#949
Cruising in my
2006 A-Spec TL 6spd
23 yrs old, 3rd year University Student living at home... with about 4 more years of school left once go through chiropractic college. My phone and my car are my only bills atm.
23 yrs old, 3rd year University Student living at home... with about 4 more years of school left once go through chiropractic college. My phone and my car are my only bills atm.
02-17-2007, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by carguyrob
37yo Product Marketing Manager with MBA living in the Chicago burbs. No kids, no CC debt, no car payment (paid cash) and make over $100K/year (have done so for the past 4 years). I am currently aggressively paying off my mortgage on my house and will meet that goal in October 2008 (if all goes as planned). I also put 14% in my 401K, have a company paid pension and over $100K saved in personal Mutual Funds.
I agree with some of the other posts I have read on here. Higher education is definately your best friend long term.
I agree with some of the other posts I have read on here. Higher education is definately your best friend long term.
For those of you making < $100K who think that everybody here makes six figure salaries, remember that those making good $$$ are the most likely to post.
02-17-2007, 11:11 PM
#953
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I live with my mommy & daddy. I sleep most of the day, and play video games on my computer with my friends at night.
Oh, yeah, I get an allowance and that is how I pay for my car.
Oh, yeah, I get an allowance and that is how I pay for my car.
02-20-2007, 03:13 PM
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Bmw service advisor $90k a year. I have been getting new cars every 1.5-2years.
(95 m-edition miata,2002 honda pilot,2003 honda v6 ex coupe,2004 miata)The Tl
is the first car that i have had for a year(feb 9th) and i am staill completely happy with.I plan to keep this car for a long time.
2005 TL
CAI
H&R COILOVERS (SET AT 2.5 INCHES)
INGALLS SMART ARM CAMBER/TOE ARMS
A-SPEC FRONT LIP
UPGRADED TIRE SIZE 255/40/17 CONTI-EXTREME CONTACTS
(95 m-edition miata,2002 honda pilot,2003 honda v6 ex coupe,2004 miata)The Tl
is the first car that i have had for a year(feb 9th) and i am staill completely happy with.I plan to keep this car for a long time.
2005 TL
CAI
H&R COILOVERS (SET AT 2.5 INCHES)
INGALLS SMART ARM CAMBER/TOE ARMS
A-SPEC FRONT LIP
UPGRADED TIRE SIZE 255/40/17 CONTI-EXTREME CONTACTS
02-20-2007, 03:23 PM
#958
TL hacker
I'm seeing more and more <20 yr olds here. I'm thinking there are many rich parents in the world. I mean really... how can you afford a TL while still in school?
Ah... parental guilt, a great way to get an expensive car. LOL!
Ah... parental guilt, a great way to get an expensive car. LOL!
