View Poll Results: Can you buy a $50,000+ car easily? ($1000.00+ monthly payment)
Easily Afford, but I love my SC300/400 too much
85
13.82%
Easily Afford, Other reasons why I don't buy a new car
60
9.76%
Can afford but would be tight on cash afterwards
108
17.56%
Can't afford yet, but will be able to soon
63
10.24%
No, can not afford
299
48.62%
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How many SC300/400 owners can buy a $50,000.00 car?
02-11-08, 10:59 AM
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03-27-08, 12:15 PM
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LOL I can’t believe some of you guys can actually afford a car worth that much but chose a SC instead LOL!
I think if you could, you would of…..i mean if I can afford another car worth that much I would buy instantly…
I think if you could, you would of…..i mean if I can afford another car worth that much I would buy instantly…
03-27-08, 12:31 PM
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I couldn't afford a 60k car right now (I'm in college); however, even if I could afford it, I wouldn't want it. Ever since I first saw the SC300/400 on the road, I knew I would never be satisfied with any other car. Its original and elegant. To me, the 1st gen SC was the apex of car design. There's just something about these cars which is timeless; you just can't make it better. I worked my butt off since High School saving up for this car and waited years for the right color (rennaissance red) to come around, and now I finally got it.
Perhaps I'm being overly dramatic or obsessive about my car, but if someone offered me a straight up trade for a new IS-F or an M3, I would rather keep my SC400. If you don't believe me, I honestly don't care.
Perhaps I'm being overly dramatic or obsessive about my car, but if someone offered me a straight up trade for a new IS-F or an M3, I would rather keep my SC400. If you don't believe me, I honestly don't care.
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04-09-08, 01:27 PM
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I couldn't afford a 60k car right now (I'm in college); however, even if I could afford it, I wouldn't want it. Ever since I first saw the SC300/400 on the road, I knew I would never be satisfied with any other car. Its original and elegant. To me, the 1st gen SC was the apex of car design. There's just something about these cars which is timeless; you just can't make it better. I worked my butt off since High School saving up for this car and waited years for the right color (rennaissance red) to come around, and now I finally got it.
Perhaps I'm being overly dramatic or obsessive about my car, but if someone offered me a straight up trade for a new IS-F or an M3, I would rather keep my SC400. If you don't believe me, I honestly don't care.
Perhaps I'm being overly dramatic or obsessive about my car, but if someone offered me a straight up trade for a new IS-F or an M3, I would rather keep my SC400. If you don't believe me, I honestly don't care.
04-10-08, 09:39 PM
#161
According to Motor Trends' latest test IS-F ended up in last place against M3and C63. The M3 is not attractive in a 4 door as the IS or C-class but in any event none of them are worth the price in my opinion.
04-11-08, 09:17 AM
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As an update, at this point in my career I could afford to buy a $50,000 car in cash, however I would NEVER do that, as $14 corolla and a 16 yr old lexus provide adequate transportation and $50,000 investment income greatly outweighs the benefit of having a new, flashy ride. (to me)
