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?
10-17-05, 08:01 PM
#16
Originally Posted by nnnickkk
Im 16, noooo way. I really want a scion xB though.
10-17-05, 08:01 PM
#17
Mortgage Slave
Originally Posted by SupraCoup3
being a 21 year old college student, that'd be a big no. 
10-17-05, 09:34 PM
#18
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I constantly am looking at other cars from a new GS430 to IS350 to BMW 545i to Merecedes E500.... but everytime I think about getting another car I think of how much I hate being in debt with my credit cards and I change my mind. Then I go and spend a few thousand on my car with mods and I'm happy again for 3 months or so.... 
10-17-05, 10:30 PM
#19
A lot of my money is in real estate and investments now...I like it that way. I also love my Lexus so much, and it is so clean, that I see absolutely no need to replace it. I am adding my NSX next year though...
Ryan
Edit...That would be Porsche 911 Cabriolet, triple black...
Ryan
Edit...That would be Porsche 911 Cabriolet, triple black...
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10-17-05, 10:44 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by IronCobra
I constantly am looking at other cars from a new GS430 to IS350 to BMW 545i to Merecedes E500.... but everytime I think about getting another car I think of how much I hate being in debt with my credit cards and I change my mind. Then I go and spend a few thousand on my car with mods and I'm happy again for 3 months or so....
10-18-05, 02:24 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by soarer213
I could afford it, BUT i'd be on a pretty tight budget. No go, plus I love my SC. One day soon I will add a 6spd TT Supra to keep it company
I *usually* only pay cash for my cars (don't believe in making payments with interest on something that's depreciating) so in that respect... no I can't afford a 50k car right now.
I think a Lotus Elise would make an excellent companion to the Supra though... so I have my eye on that after I pick up another Lexus for a daily car or if I get married.
One of the keys to having nice cars is to stay single and to not have kids. I'm only 23 so I'll have time for that later
10-18-05, 04:59 AM
#22
I could but I won't...not yet. Got things going on right now.
Are you asking because so many guys got their car so cheap...thinking they can't afford a newer Lexus? Mine cost me 24k. Not exactly new Lexus territory but more than most paid for their SC. Point is I could have spent more for a newer car but this car just slew me when I saw it.
Are you asking because so many guys got their car so cheap...thinking they can't afford a newer Lexus? Mine cost me 24k. Not exactly new Lexus territory but more than most paid for their SC. Point is I could have spent more for a newer car but this car just slew me when I saw it.
10-18-05, 05:13 AM
#23
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One thing about this club that I enjoy is that some of our more "mature" members who may be in positions to buy something else choose their SC out of love for the car....
In this post there is some good subtle advice for some of you young guys.
Its not always about how much you make but rather how much you can save
In this post there is some good subtle advice for some of you young guys.
Its not always about how much you make but rather how much you can save
10-18-05, 06:17 AM
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Anyone can buy a $50 grand car with the right down payments and financing. I choose to not finance anything other than investments. But am I in the position to buy a $50 grand car??? Nah not cash, but on the other hand I don't see a need to spend that much on a car to begin with.
-Justin
-Justin
10-18-05, 06:42 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by silversprucesc3
One thing about this club that I enjoy is that some of our more "mature" members who may be in positions to buy something else choose their SC out of love for the car....
In this post there is some good subtle advice for some of you young guys.
Its not always about how much you make but rather how much you can save
In this post there is some good subtle advice for some of you young guys.
Its not always about how much you make but rather how much you can save
Many people have the mentality of "if you are successful or want to look successful you must have a expensive NEW car in the garage."I'm so proud of you guys! Group Hug!
Last edited by IronCobra; 10-18-05 at 06:47 AM.
10-18-05, 06:52 AM
#26
Lexus Champion
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Originally Posted by jpvarghese
Anyone can buy a $50 grand car with the right down payments and financing. I choose to not finance anything other than investments. But am I in the position to buy a $50 grand car??? Nah not cash, but on the other hand I don't see a need to spend that much on a car to begin with.
-Justin
-Justin
Lets say you put 10% down, you would still be financing $45,000.00 (plus tax) for 4 years (more than likely), your payments would still be clear over $1000 per month.
10-18-05, 08:06 AM
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I can but what would I do with so many cars. I have a 00 lx470, 99sc4,s13 240sx and a honda accord ex (wifys car) . I would have to let one go, and the only one I would even concider letting go is the honda, But what is the wife going to drive? Oh well I'll just put the money tours the new house we are getting built.
. I would have to let one go, and the only one I would even concider letting go is the honda, But what is the wife going to drive? Oh well I'll just put the money tours the new house we are getting built.
10-18-05, 05:03 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by Bane
Hehe... I'm selling my SC because it doesn't make that good of a companion to the Supra sadly. They are too similiar. It is nice to see a pearl white SC400 and a royal sapphire pearl Supra TT (6-spd) sitting in the garage when I leave in the morning in my daily driver that's parked outside... haha.
no way
10-18-05, 08:18 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by ar_gaviria
Even if I had that much I wouldn't waste it on a new vehicle when I can pimp my SC with all the trimmings, and still have change left to go to tahiti. lol
