GT-R owner------Occupation ?
01-02-2009, 03:09 AM
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Wrong, it depends where you manage to spend that money, my buddy just graduated as a Automotive Designer (im finishing my masters this October as Auto Designer and working for Lamborghini right now 
) in past year he earned lil less then 75k as salary, and i was over at his place before i left to Italy for Lambo, and house was a okay size, had a girlfriend (non working) and already established his life with Viper R/T10 (new ed) and a Sick m3 for his girl. I know these cars might not cost as much as GTR but he's only 24 atm 
) in past year he earned lil less then 75k as salary, and i was over at his place before i left to Italy for Lambo, and house was a okay size, had a girlfriend (non working) and already established his life with Viper R/T10 (new ed) and a Sick m3 for his girl. I know these cars might not cost as much as GTR but he's only 24 atm
01-02-2009, 06:31 AM
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i guesss i could buy me one...but i rather wait a lil a buy it used..since i dont plan to pay stupid premiun+dealer mark ups and ill mod it anyways
its cool to be the 1st one, but just like with the Z33 when at first people were shelling $$$$ way more than it was worth just to be te 1st, and 1-2 years later it wass like blah who cares about it.
its cool to be the 1st one, but just like with the Z33 when at first people were shelling $$$$ way more than it was worth just to be te 1st, and 1-2 years later it wass like blah who cares about it.
01-02-2009, 07:21 AM
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i run a corporashun from my house. I own it, but my parents live in it. I'm ripped. Oh, and I haz cheezburger. This year was tough, I only profited 2.8mil. Next year I hope to break 100- billion.
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01-02-2009, 08:11 AM
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i guesss i could buy me one...but i rather wait a lil a buy it used..since i dont plan to pay stupid premiun+dealer mark ups and ill mod it anyways
its cool to be the 1st one, but just like with the Z33 when at first people were shelling $$$$ way more than it was worth just to be te 1st, and 1-2 years later it wass like blah who cares about it.
its cool to be the 1st one, but just like with the Z33 when at first people were shelling $$$$ way more than it was worth just to be te 1st, and 1-2 years later it wass like blah who cares about it.
As for dealer markup - mostly gone if you search around.
01-02-2009, 09:03 AM
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The only GT-R owners who I have learned about are MMC and NitrouZ, and even they have been very vague on what it is they actually do for a living. Hopefully we will get some responses from other GT-R owners here.
01-02-2009, 09:08 AM
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01-02-2009, 09:17 AM
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pick something you like and that you're genuinely good at
picking a career based upon the money you perceive other people to have = toolbag status
also keep in mind that not everyone with money has or wants a GTR, and not everyone with a GTR has money
01-02-2009, 09:20 AM
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There is no one size fits all financial plan. 200k in San Diego is much different than 200k in Missouri, so throwing around a salary number means nothing without all the other data points.
For my wife and I who both agree to never have kids, life is very simple. We don't have the costs of raising children or the need to save for their college education. We don't have to concern ourselves with leaving a legacy behind. If I'm cash poor with a 2 million dollar house at age 70, I'll reverse mortgage it. Who cares - we have no one to pass it on to anyway besides maybe a charity. I'm not "baller" enough to pay cash for the GT-R - it will take 2 years to pay off - but I believe in having fun while young. I never wanted to be that guy that waits to buy a nice car and finally buys a Corvette at age 50 and putts around town in it.
For my wife and I who both agree to never have kids, life is very simple. We don't have the costs of raising children or the need to save for their college education. We don't have to concern ourselves with leaving a legacy behind. If I'm cash poor with a 2 million dollar house at age 70, I'll reverse mortgage it. Who cares - we have no one to pass it on to anyway besides maybe a charity. I'm not "baller" enough to pay cash for the GT-R - it will take 2 years to pay off - but I believe in having fun while young. I never wanted to be that guy that waits to buy a nice car and finally buys a Corvette at age 50 and putts around town in it.
location, location, location - makes all the difference in the world many times
01-02-2009, 09:54 AM
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i didnt read all of this, but i was interested. I too am heading back to school to get a degree that is more specific.
BUT i must say needing 200k per year to own a GTR is a no no. I make any where from 800-1500 a week working contruction. I have a mort on a 180k condo and i drive a 07 Z. with all my bills and what i have extra at the end of the month, I can afford a GT-R and was approved for one, BUT the future is the catch. I decided my future including getting married would put me in a bind even if i were to land a job that possible paid double my current rate. Its all about what you want to do with YOUR extra cash. Depending on your expenses and how much money you "blow" even with a 50K income you could tech buy a GTR.
mike
BUT i must say needing 200k per year to own a GTR is a no no. I make any where from 800-1500 a week working contruction. I have a mort on a 180k condo and i drive a 07 Z. with all my bills and what i have extra at the end of the month, I can afford a GT-R and was approved for one, BUT the future is the catch. I decided my future including getting married would put me in a bind even if i were to land a job that possible paid double my current rate. Its all about what you want to do with YOUR extra cash. Depending on your expenses and how much money you "blow" even with a 50K income you could tech buy a GTR.
mike
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01-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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lol dont be hatin on lowes! its true that dept manager sin northern virginia make almost 60k a year. lol i used to work there, anyways
I am taking classes in nuclear safety and nuclear administration and i would be making good money and i plan to manage it well becuase i want a gt-r. most people say that a house would be a better investment but i dont have a wife or kids at the moment and i wouldnt have a need for a full house. more than likely a cheap flipped house or a nice apartment
long story short me making at the lowest 75k a year could afford a gt-r after my first year of working. thats paying cash.
I am taking classes in nuclear safety and nuclear administration and i would be making good money and i plan to manage it well becuase i want a gt-r. most people say that a house would be a better investment but i dont have a wife or kids at the moment and i wouldnt have a need for a full house. more than likely a cheap flipped house or a nice apartment
long story short me making at the lowest 75k a year could afford a gt-r after my first year of working. thats paying cash.
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01-02-2009, 05:35 PM
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Ok this here is another angle. In the end, you really need to weigh whether it's worth it to you.
I was trying to make a decision whether to sell my 05 G35c MT, because of the various engine issues, (oil consumption being the main) to get a BMW E92 M3 or a 02-04 NSX. The other choice was to wait for the various issues of the G35 to be sorted out, and then boost. I'd already spent money on exterior mods.. and was happy with what I'd done.
Test drove the M3.. great car. 70k USD, the BMW didn't seem worth it. First of all my car (modified) looked better. As for the Acura, I called a seller in california, and priced a 04 Long Beach Pearl blue NSX for about 62k. OMG Beautiful car. My father talked me out of it, and I'm glad he did. It just wasn't practical for a guy living in a condo with no garage.
I could've conceivably looked at a GT-R. But styling wise, I was on the fence, and I felt that personally I'd get bored with not having a stick. Not to criticize the car... it's a great piece of tech. Just personal tastes.
As for what I do.. I'm a composer/writer for tv. I do ok with my finances and save pretty well, But in the end.. I'd rather get a house first with a garage (have a condo now) before even remotely thinking about getting a proper sports car over 70k.
Getting twin turbos on my G was a chunk of money and maybe a bit of a gamble.. but in the end for me it's miles better than having a ridiculous car note, amongst all of the other bills I have. Paying cash for a GT-R didn't seem smart either. I'm not paying 70-90k cash.. for a car.. unless I reeeeaaaally have to have it and was prepared to take the loss. I'd want to be making atleast 300k to even consider doing something like this. GT-R would have to be my toy and not a Daily Driver.
I was trying to make a decision whether to sell my 05 G35c MT, because of the various engine issues, (oil consumption being the main) to get a BMW E92 M3 or a 02-04 NSX. The other choice was to wait for the various issues of the G35 to be sorted out, and then boost. I'd already spent money on exterior mods.. and was happy with what I'd done.
Test drove the M3.. great car. 70k USD, the BMW didn't seem worth it. First of all my car (modified) looked better. As for the Acura, I called a seller in california, and priced a 04 Long Beach Pearl blue NSX for about 62k. OMG Beautiful car. My father talked me out of it, and I'm glad he did. It just wasn't practical for a guy living in a condo with no garage.
I could've conceivably looked at a GT-R. But styling wise, I was on the fence, and I felt that personally I'd get bored with not having a stick. Not to criticize the car... it's a great piece of tech. Just personal tastes.
As for what I do.. I'm a composer/writer for tv. I do ok with my finances and save pretty well, But in the end.. I'd rather get a house first with a garage (have a condo now) before even remotely thinking about getting a proper sports car over 70k.
Getting twin turbos on my G was a chunk of money and maybe a bit of a gamble.. but in the end for me it's miles better than having a ridiculous car note, amongst all of the other bills I have. Paying cash for a GT-R didn't seem smart either. I'm not paying 70-90k cash.. for a car.. unless I reeeeaaaally have to have it and was prepared to take the loss. I'd want to be making atleast 300k to even consider doing something like this. GT-R would have to be my toy and not a Daily Driver.
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