10-30-2006, 08:54 PM | #23 |
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Factor in cost of living in Chicago? How much do you drive? Do you pay for premium gas now? How much is your insurance? It is likely to increase. These should be factored into cost of ownership. I think you can find some of these calculations on the internet somewhere to help you assess the TCO.
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I roughly make about 60-70k/yr, I pay $440/mo car, $170/mo insurance, save however much $ I desire that particular mo, about $500 in student loans(almost done ), about $300 in helping the gf with food and utilities. After paying most bills I have about 2k left to do what I desire with. I have no debt other than the student loans, pay off all CC's in full every month(if used), and have between a 780-850 credit score. The only thing I have to worry about is my gf killing my soul with her endless nagging and trying to make me get too much house than what I really want to spend. All in all life is good :rocks:
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10-30-2006, 09:36 PM | #25 |
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BMW also have motorcycles.
probly 15k for good one
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10-30-2006, 11:07 PM | #26 |
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IMO assuming you have fairly typical expenses, I would say no less than $60K gross for a 325.
Of course you could probably "afford" it on less, but you probably shouldn't. |
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10-30-2006, 11:55 PM | #28 |
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#2 worst investment: Cars If money and financial security is important, then consider a used BMW. If not, do what I do: spend everything you got and see what you get
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10-31-2006, 12:02 AM | #29 |
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Ismabeem, I demand you post more pics of your car!!! Looks gorgeous!!!
As a reminder to those in awe of brand new E90's, and all other brand new BMW's; always remember there is BMW's CPO program, and you're by no means buying someone else's garbage, the cars have to be in tip top shape to begin w/ to even be considered for certification, under BMW's inspection standards at least. In agreement w/ Ismabeem, it makes more sense to buy a second hand car these days given how quickly cars lose their value over the years, on top of that you get increased vehicle protection under the CPO warranty. Any young person on here, in all truth, should not be buying a brand new BMW, it's one thing if you're parents are footing the bill, but if most of the expenses are on you, take heed. You should ONLY buy a new car if you have enough disposable income to do so. And that's just disposable income. |
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I put down 20K and having $345 monthly for the car. About 120 per month for insurance. Gas is about 200~300 depend of how much you drive.
My car was 32220 + tax + extended warranty = about 37k out of the door. |
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10-31-2006, 10:45 PM | #35 |
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Man, you guys just keep beating around the bush. Just give him the damn answer.
To the OP: the answer is $62,417.23.
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just dont eat for the year... you'll be able to afford it... and sell your plasma
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What is the average salary in the US 38?
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if you have to ask...you can't...
Just kidding man, but you know, after some basic math, it's all on you and your situation! Danny
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