What is your occupation/how do you afford the 3G TL? MERGED THREADS
03-25-2012, 06:13 PM
#1401
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I'm 24 and I'm a certified diamontologist and assistant manager of a Kay jewelers 
My Xmas bonus was enough for my down payment on my WDP '06 ua6!
Plus staying single keeps my bank account full.
My Xmas bonus was enough for my down payment on my WDP '06 ua6!
Plus staying single keeps my bank account full.
03-25-2012, 07:25 PM
#1402
Team Owner
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Disc jockey-classic rock radio station in Kansas City
Stadium Announcer-pro hockey team in Kansas City
Associate Publisher-Radio Magazine
License to kill..........
Stadium Announcer-pro hockey team in Kansas City
Associate Publisher-Radio Magazine
License to kill..........
03-25-2012, 07:31 PM
#1404
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^^^^ LOL
Thank you, young squire!
Thank you, young squire!
03-27-2012, 11:30 AM
#1410
Race Director
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how much money did you guys put down!? and when did you get it // how many miles?? i got it with my father's credit during a promotional event with 1.9% apr. 5yr. and lol i know its pretty steep
. thats not including insurance. but i put a grand down.. nothing to trade. got it in aug 2010 with 39K miles.Also I'd like to ask what insurance companies you guys use. Since I'm in a fully insured TL (2006) and my mom is in a fully insured Suburban (2005), also my dad is driving my old 97 S10 (not fully insured) we're paying nearly $600 PER MONTH in insurance.
03-27-2012, 11:43 AM
#1411
That's your answer lol you only put down 1k, I put 3,500 down and I'm on 5 years at 6.69%. $325 a month
Also I'd like to ask what insurance companies you guys use. Since I'm in a fully insured TL (2006) and my mom is in a fully insured Suburban (2005), also my dad is driving my old 97 S10 (not fully insured) we're paying nearly $600 PER MONTH in insurance.
Also I'd like to ask what insurance companies you guys use. Since I'm in a fully insured TL (2006) and my mom is in a fully insured Suburban (2005), also my dad is driving my old 97 S10 (not fully insured) we're paying nearly $600 PER MONTH in insurance.
I have the car and loan in my name with no cosigner. I put $500 down (yes $500, not $5,000) and came out with 6 years @ $295.00/month. That is with 5.4% interest rate.
03-27-2012, 11:48 AM
#1412
the overexplainer
how much money did you guys put down!? and when did you get it // how many miles?? i got it with my father's credit during a promotional event with 1.9% apr. 5yr. and lol i know its pretty steep
. thats not including insurance. but i put a grand down.. nothing to trade. got it in aug 2010 with 39K miles.OT, but this is why you never want to do a "sign and drive" or zero down car purchase. it's a trick, since the car's value will drop moderately during the first year.
03-27-2012, 12:22 PM
#1413
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26 years old, residing in baltimore maryland. i'm a commercial bidding estimator for a large HVAC company. just started this job last month, so starting pay isn't exactly what i want...but i'm able to move up every quarter based on performance. it pays the bills.
i also DJ on weekends, detail and work on cars on the side for throw around money.
i also DJ on weekends, detail and work on cars on the side for throw around money.
03-27-2012, 12:22 PM
#1414
I'm 21. No accidents or speeding tickets on my record. I have my own full coverage policy (maxed out for every category) with Progressive. I pay $576 for 6 months.
I have the car and loan in my name with no cosigner. I put $500 down (yes $500, not $5,000) and came out with 6 years @ $295.00/month. That is with 5.4% interest rate.
I have the car and loan in my name with no cosigner. I put $500 down (yes $500, not $5,000) and came out with 6 years @ $295.00/month. That is with 5.4% interest rate.
03-27-2012, 01:17 PM
#1416
Instructor
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im 31 and I'm a Regional Operations Manager for the largest beverage company in the United States and on the side I'm a Charter Boat captain and run day charters from Ft Lauderdale to the Bahamas every other weekend.
03-27-2012, 02:38 PM
#1418
Three Wheelin'
Network Administrator here around 50K year, Been at my job for 4 years, anyone hiring??? (Seriously)
Bought my 06 TL brand new 6 years ago and paid her off a couple years ago.
Bought my 06 TL brand new 6 years ago and paid her off a couple years ago.
03-27-2012, 03:34 PM
#1419
the overexplainer
He has like 5 years sys admin experience as well. this is also in SoCal where living expenses are fairly high (though nowhere near as high as NY). Lots of tech jobs here in CA.
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03-27-2012, 04:14 PM
#1420
Burning Brakes
how much money did you guys put down!? and when did you get it // how many miles?? i got it with my father's credit during a promotional event with 1.9% apr. 5yr. and lol i know its pretty steep
. thats not including insurance. but i put a grand down.. nothing to trade. got it in aug 2010 with 39K miles.Last edited by MattB07TL; 03-27-2012 at 04:17 PM.
03-27-2012, 04:32 PM
#1421
Racer
23, Support Analyst for a Software Development company. Started at 35k/yr, my other half works for Boeing, makes about 75k/yr (combined income of approximately 110k/yr). '08 TL-S payment = $450/mth purchased for 25k @ 43k on the odometer a year ago. '07 MDX payment = $460 purchased for 25k + all new tires and 105k service included @ 91k miles on the odometer....today.
TL-S insurance: $125/mth
MDX insurance: $140/mth
Full coverage, $500 deduct., roadside assistance + rental cars with all of it.
TL-S insurance: $125/mth
MDX insurance: $140/mth
Full coverage, $500 deduct., roadside assistance + rental cars with all of it.
03-27-2012, 05:37 PM
#1422
Advanced
That's your answer lol you only put down 1k, I put 3,500 down and I'm on 5 years at 6.69%. $325 a month
Also I'd like to ask what insurance companies you guys use. Since I'm in a fully insured TL (2006) and my mom is in a fully insured Suburban (2005), also my dad is driving my old 97 S10 (not fully insured) we're paying nearly $600 PER MONTH in insurance.
Also I'd like to ask what insurance companies you guys use. Since I'm in a fully insured TL (2006) and my mom is in a fully insured Suburban (2005), also my dad is driving my old 97 S10 (not fully insured) we're paying nearly $600 PER MONTH in insurance.
like most that have their stocks stolen), and gapI'm 21. No accidents or speeding tickets on my record. I have my own full coverage policy (maxed out for every category) with Progressive. I pay $576 for 6 months.
I have the car and loan in my name with no cosigner. I put $500 down (yes $500, not $5,000) and came out with 6 years @ $295.00/month. That is with 5.4% interest rate.
I have the car and loan in my name with no cosigner. I put $500 down (yes $500, not $5,000) and came out with 6 years @ $295.00/month. That is with 5.4% interest rate.
03-27-2012, 06:50 PM
#1423
Needs a 930
My insurance is through USAA. Personally I believe i have the best insurance company out there. 
Full Coverage and i pay $570 a every 6 months. 12 Speeding tickets in the past 4 years + good lawyers= No insurance trouble
I need a valentine with as much highway driving i do
Full Coverage and i pay $570 a every 6 months. 12 Speeding tickets in the past 4 years + good lawyers= No insurance trouble
I need a valentine with as much highway driving i do
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03-27-2012, 07:32 PM
#1424
Ecommerce, in a nutshell distribute/wholesale cell phones to businesses that resell on Ebay/Amazon.
However, it's time for me to move on from that and have been looking at different businesses but it's done very, very well for me when Ebay/Amazon were starting to gain popularity.
However, it's time for me to move on from that and have been looking at different businesses but it's done very, very well for me when Ebay/Amazon were starting to gain popularity.
kidding, loan officer at a credit union
03-27-2012, 10:20 PM
#1427
Ecommerce, in a nutshell distribute/wholesale cell phones to businesses that resell on Ebay/Amazon.
However, it's time for me to move on from that and have been looking at different businesses but it's done very, very well for me when Ebay/Amazon were starting to gain popularity.
However, it's time for me to move on from that and have been looking at different businesses but it's done very, very well for me when Ebay/Amazon were starting to gain popularity.
03-28-2012, 10:48 AM
#1428
Three Wheelin'
CCNA certified? if not, try grabbing one. My friend did a 1 week boot camp and passed. Now he's getting offers for 60k/yr and he's not even a college grad He has like 5 years sys admin experience as well.
this is also in SoCal where living expenses are fairly high (though nowhere near as high as NY). Lots of tech jobs here in CA.
He has like 5 years sys admin experience as well. this is also in SoCal where living expenses are fairly high (though nowhere near as high as NY). Lots of tech jobs here in CA.
Currently working on my CCNA ( Currently have a BS in CMIS and a couple MS certs). Doing the CCNA self study as I can't afford the 1 week boot camp tution. Been trying to talk to my boss about it but has always given me the run around. Also was thinking of relocating due to the high cost of living in NY, but a lot of variables come to play. Anyways thanks for the tip.
03-29-2012, 12:13 AM
#1429
Drifting
Absolutely agree there.....too bad their home owners rates aren't competitive though. My wife has her car covered under USAA and mine is under Country Companies. USAA Home Owners insurance was twice what I pay through Country so I have kept my car, house, and life at Country.
03-30-2012, 01:27 AM
#1430
waiter/ food runner for a restaurant working to pay for college (student loan free working 6 days a week 60 hours a week.). got my type s just after i finish college my brother was nice enough to put down payment and i pay monthly. Love you brother 
03-30-2012, 10:19 AM
#1431
Wow I didn't realize there were so many people on here making some great money. I think I am on the low end. I make 65k and work as a low level tech support at a large hospital in Miami Fl. Oh and I only have 2 BS associate degrees. I guess I should go for my bachelors some day but I am 43 now so...
03-30-2012, 01:09 PM
#1432
Suzuka Master
We have allstate.. - my 07 TL (Full) hubbys 12 WRX (Full) And 05 Camry (Liability Only) . We pay $405 a month. Multi-car discount, student discount, veteran discount and a few other discounts for passive and active security features etc... One claim over 5k in the past 5 years but the policy has never lapsed and has been active since '95 (Dads) Only violation has been an unsafe in NJ (no points) 4 years ago. Another thing that I had to tack onto my loan was the wheel and tire insurance (NJ is notorious for high theft of Type S wheels, can't see myself driving around in XKR wheels like most that have their stocks stolen), and gap
I just have one question, what was the purchase price of the car....? Because at $295.00 for 72 not taking into account interest, minus the $500 of your DP I'm coming up with $20,740.00 ... Also details on your car... At $295.00 a month the only thing anyone I know has ever been able to get their hands on is a lease on a base Altima with no money down... Also your insurance... please hook me up with your agent we used to have a get around town beater (97 Saturn) Liability only and that thing was $80 a month...
i need to be older already so insurance goes down
like most that have their stocks stolen), and gapI just have one question, what was the purchase price of the car....? Because at $295.00 for 72 not taking into account interest, minus the $500 of your DP I'm coming up with $20,740.00 ... Also details on your car... At $295.00 a month the only thing anyone I know has ever been able to get their hands on is a lease on a base Altima with no money down... Also your insurance... please hook me up with your agent we used to have a get around town beater (97 Saturn) Liability only and that thing was $80 a month...
i need to be older already so insurance goes down
Nope you don't have to be older to get cheaper insurance
, I am 23 paying $1400 for a 07 TL-S and 00 Accord V6 coupe, full coverage for both, max coverage on everything, I got clean driving record since 16 years old (no ticket, accident). I have a payment at $200 a month for 72 months with insurance included, price for the car was $19.5k hint, unlike every body else here I put $14k down (Yes $14,000) as down payment. I am planing to pay the car off within the end of this year if everything going according to plan.
03-30-2012, 01:12 PM
#1433
Instructor
Computer Forensics expert (civil now, formerly with the gov't). Been lusting after a 3-g TL since 2003. Made the big time a few years back - can afford an Acura now.
03-30-2012, 03:11 PM
#1435
I am 27, IT consultant, low six to mid six (depending on the engagement), bought 06 TL/Navi after I came back from Australia. Paid $15,600 @68K. Been so much fun to drive it as well as work on it.
2012 model is warming up to me, especially seeing some of the exterior mods that some of the members are doing. Interior of the TLs > most cars out there in any class (for my preference).
Married, no kids, no mortgage, no debt. We're DINKS
2012 model is warming up to me, especially seeing some of the exterior mods that some of the members are doing. Interior of the TLs > most cars out there in any class (for my preference).
Married, no kids, no mortgage, no debt. We're DINKS
03-30-2012, 03:19 PM
#1436
just out of curiousity, what are all your occupations? or how did you afford to pay for the tl? it's just suprising w/ the economy doing so bad that there are a lot of people buying luxury cars. i'm trying to figure out if i can afford a 500 a month car payment plus 150 insurance on top of my mortage, and want to know who you all do it.
here's my info:
23, IT director in southern ca about 60k annually. i plan to down 15k, and pay 500 a month for 4 years.
here's my info:
23, IT director in southern ca about 60k annually. i plan to down 15k, and pay 500 a month for 4 years.
03-30-2012, 03:32 PM
#1437
21, bought my 04 DGP TL with cash when I turned 20. I always bought my own cars with cash paid off since I was 17, but this was the nicest/most expensive car I bought. I wanted a type-s but got a deal on this car I couldn't pass up and couldn't justify paying 3x as much for almost the same car.
Im officially a full time student but I've been buying/selling exporting cars since I was 17 so I snowballed enough cash to buy and mod my car. Also pay my own bills including insurance cell phone blah blah blah. It's nice to be independent and able to help my parents when necessary since they're retired
Im officially a full time student but I've been buying/selling exporting cars since I was 17 so I snowballed enough cash to buy and mod my car. Also pay my own bills including insurance cell phone blah blah blah. It's nice to be independent and able to help my parents when necessary since they're retired
03-30-2012, 04:24 PM
#1438
Intermediate
03-30-2012, 05:04 PM
#1439
Advanced
Nope you don't have to be older to get cheaper insurance , I am 23 paying $1400 for a 07 TL-S and 00 Accord V6 coupe, full coverage for both, max coverage on everything, I got clean driving record since 16 years old (no ticket, accident). I have a payment at $200 a month for 72 months with insurance included, price for the car was $19.5k hint, unlike every body else here I put $14k down (Yes $14,000) as down payment. I am planing to pay the car off within the end of this year if everything going according to plan.
, I am 23 paying $1400 for a 07 TL-S and 00 Accord V6 coupe, full coverage for both, max coverage on everything, I got clean driving record since 16 years old (no ticket, accident). I have a payment at $200 a month for 72 months with insurance included, price for the car was $19.5k hint, unlike every body else here I put $14k down (Yes $14,000) as down payment. I am planing to pay the car off within the end of this year if everything going according to plan.
niiiiiiice.
04-19-2012, 09:17 PM
#1440
24, mechanical engineer in the chemical industry. Bought by 08TL-navi with 35K miles for 24,000 out the door a year ago (CPO). 10K down, financed for 3 years with 0.9%, payment $400/month. Insurance is $640 semi-annual, no tickets. Think I'm getting hosed! too lazy to shop around....