View Poll Results: Who funded your 3rd gen TL
Funded completely on your own
263
76.45%
Funded assisted by spouse
12
3.49%
Funded assisted by parents
23
6.69%
Completely funded by spouse
1
0.29%
Completely funded by parents
28
8.14%
Don't have 3rd Gen TL
11
3.20%
Other: List below
6
1.74%
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Who funded your 3rd Gen TL?
11-21-2004, 12:51 PM
#5
9th Gear
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I choose the funded on my own option, but in reality it will be funded by the Yahoo! skeptics. I'm 24, and 30 months ago when I graduated college I was probably the only one of my buddies that actually invested my savings. Anyways, I bought two stocks as my first investment in ~ August 2002, $2500 in each one. Sonic Blue (sblu) and Yahoo (yhoo). Sonic Blue was my get rich quick stock. Unfortunately it went bankrupt. On the other hand, Yahoo is up about 760% since I bought to over 19k. Of course I learned my lesson with sonic blue and don't go for the high risk ultra small stocks (although theres nothing inherently wrong with doing so as long as you diversify and research the company first).
My favorite college professor (an economics prof) once said in class "you can buy an accord today or 2 benz tommorrow" in reference to the value of putting off current day consumption in favor of the future. And that statement always stuck in my head.
So in summary, I feel like I'm getting half my car for free all because so many people were down on Yahoo & a couple of other stocks in 2002.
Keyser
My favorite college professor (an economics prof) once said in class "you can buy an accord today or 2 benz tommorrow" in reference to the value of putting off current day consumption in favor of the future. And that statement always stuck in my head.
So in summary, I feel like I'm getting half my car for free all because so many people were down on Yahoo & a couple of other stocks in 2002.
Keyser
11-21-2004, 01:38 PM
#6
Photoshops, and Polls!!!!
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Originally Posted by ResearchFreak
My Sugar Daddy! LOL :killer:
"Completely funded by spouse"
It's currently showing "0" votes, that may have been the most appropriate response?
11-21-2004, 01:38 PM
#7
Photoshops, and Polls!!!!
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Originally Posted by ResearchFreak
Hey Jerky, how about two more options, "Paid Cash" and "Bank Loan" .....
unless, of course the bank was paying for your car for free!!!
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11-21-2004, 01:43 PM
#8
"HMS Ruby"
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No, I actually selected the option 'funded completely on my own' since as you know, what's his is mine and what's mine is mine! 
BTW, he didn't much care for the pic of Grandpa Simpson. But I explained that I had to use that one because there isn't one of Brad Pitt!
BTW, he didn't much care for the pic of Grandpa Simpson. But I explained that I had to use that one because there isn't one of Brad Pitt!
11-21-2004, 01:57 PM
#9
Photoshops, and Polls!!!!
Thread Starter
After meeting your husband at the first SF meet, I would say agree that he looks more like Brad Pitt, than Grandpa Simpson.
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"what's his is mine and what's mine is mine!"
Oh man!
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"what's his is mine and what's mine is mine!"
Oh man!
11-21-2004, 05:31 PM
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"HMS Ruby"
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Originally Posted by ResearchFreak
what's his is mine and what's mine is mine!
11-21-2004, 06:09 PM
#12
The Oracle of Acurazine!
Originally Posted by ResearchFreak
Ah yes, but you see , he says the same thing.... Turns out we share everything!
09-09-2008, 10:11 PM
#17
Team Owner
I had horrible credit, luckily I was working a lot of overtime and they approved me based on income alone which was based on my last 3 paycheck stubs. My rate was going to be very high. I didn't bother asking the parents to co-sign because I was getting older (29th birthday,my present to me) and my dad isn't the type to take a risk on me lol. So I was going to take it in the rear on the rate.
Got a surprise call from my father kind of pissed offering to co-sign to get a lower rate. I jumped on it even though it hurt my pride and now I'm paying 2.9% through Honda. So in short, I financed the car but the parents helped to get a lower rate.
Got a surprise call from my father kind of pissed offering to co-sign to get a lower rate. I jumped on it even though it hurt my pride and now I'm paying 2.9% through Honda. So in short, I financed the car but the parents helped to get a lower rate.
09-09-2008, 10:20 PM
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1 quarter mile at a time
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other: my parents bought the car 4 years ago (its an '05) for themselves and i've been takin care of her since day one, now i just drive it to school and back everyday - people always say "is that your car" and with a smile i'm happy to say that i only drive it and that its my parent's car
09-09-2008, 10:24 PM
#20
Team Owner
09-10-2008, 08:32 AM
#26
I put 10k down and my husband and I financed the rest, we both work, make good money and keep our money together. All cars/bikes/quads/house is in both of our names.
This is my car though he has a truck
This is my car though he has a truck
09-10-2008, 08:54 AM
#28
Turd Polisher
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My parents paid for the down payment and I am now paying off the rest.
$12,700 left.
$12,700 left.
09-10-2008, 08:58 AM
#29
Keep Right Except to Pass
The TL was the first time I bought a brand-new car. Previous ones had all been used. About half of the down payment came from the insurance payout on my previous car, which was declared a total loss after I got rear-ended.
09-10-2008, 09:10 AM
#30
I stole the shit 
09-10-2008, 06:44 PM
#36
Burning Brakes
Funded entirely on my own. My parents are so cheap, if I counted on them to fund my car for me I'd be driving something like a 25 year old Cavalier. My TL should be entirely paid off in a few more months. Can't wait to be done with the payments.
09-10-2008, 06:59 PM
#37
Paid for on my own. My first car I bought when I was 21 had to be cosigned by my parents though, and I had help with the downpayment. All 5 or so cars I've owned since then I've purchased on my own.
09-10-2008, 07:13 PM
#38
2008 NBP TL
Yes this thread is old, but it is actually interesting. I believe threads that have good data don't have expiration dates, and are not negatively affected by time.
I financed mine, zero down. It is too expensive, but man do I enjoy it. I would have never been able to get such a car until just recently. I couldn't imagine driving something of this caliber at 18-23 years of age, unreal.
I financed mine, zero down. It is too expensive, but man do I enjoy it. I would have never been able to get such a car until just recently. I couldn't imagine driving something of this caliber at 18-23 years of age, unreal.
09-10-2008, 09:12 PM
#39
Team Owner
Yes this thread is old, but it is actually interesting. I believe threads that have good data don't have expiration dates, and are not negatively affected by time.
I financed mine, zero down. It is too expensive, but man do I enjoy it. I would have never been able to get such a car until just recently. I couldn't imagine driving something of this caliber at 18-23 years of age, unreal.
I financed mine, zero down. It is too expensive, but man do I enjoy it. I would have never been able to get such a car until just recently. I couldn't imagine driving something of this caliber at 18-23 years of age, unreal.
