How much does Z owners make?

homeryansta · 02-22-2012, 12:10 PM

I know this is a touchy topic for some folks, but for the people who don't mind sharing, please do. I'm curious.

I'm a recent college grad and I landed a job that pays 53k a year and no matter how I look at it, I can't afford this car. I'm just curious to see how much Z owners make.

Mikes350z · 02-22-2012, 12:14 PM

its more of a how comfortable are you in buying a car that can range from 26-42k new... some people save their money and buy it out right, others finance or sometimes lease.

How comfortable are you in purchasing a car that can get quite expensive, whats your overhead, and what can you ration for car payments without sinking yourself into debt...?

m4a1mustang · 02-22-2012, 12:14 PM

Pretty sure we already have a poll on this.

homeryansta · 02-22-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes350z

its more of a how comfortable are you in buying a car that can range from 26-42k new... some people save their money and buy it out right, others finance or sometimes lease.

How comfortable are you in purchasing a car that can get quite expensive, whats your overhead, and what can you ration for car payments without sinking yourself into debt...?

I'll definitely finance if I were to buy. No way I have already save 30k right out of college. It would be nice if I can pay 500 tops including payments and insurance.

homeryansta · 02-22-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Pretty sure we already have a poll on this.

I apologize if this had already been covered. I guess I didn't do a careful enough search.

Mikes350z · 02-22-2012, 02:21 PM

you can buy a used Z base im sure around the 20-25K mark put down a few thousand and if you have a clean driving record you can get the Z for right around $500 a month with insurance.

Cmike2780 · 02-22-2012, 02:26 PM

How much does the average Z owner make a year?

eastwest2300 · 02-22-2012, 02:51 PM

Im not doing too shabby.

homeryansta · 02-22-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes350z

you can buy a used Z base im sure around the 20-25K mark put down a few thousand and if you have a clean driving record you can get the Z for right around $500 a month with insurance.

one condition... it must have the sports package and mt.

nmjaxx9 · 02-24-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeryansta

one condition... it must have the sports package and mt.

Then ur gonna be looking at a little bit more, but with a good credit history and steady income like Mike said you should be able to get payments to about 500 a month. Im currently paying 503.00 a month. with 2.99% apr.

Red__Zed · 02-24-2012, 10:38 AM

Slightly over 9000

Bucketlist2012 · 02-24-2012, 07:43 PM

Ahhh....bigger than a bread basket, and smaller than a shipping container..

vo2max99 · 02-24-2012, 09:01 PM

If you can't afford a 370Z making 53K you must have a lot of debt / other expenses. I take home ~4200 month (~51k after taxes) and a 370Z would be no issue.

Hell someone making 25-30K could afford one depending on individual circumstance. Many people on this forum had mom/ dad pay for or 1/2, etc so it all depends.

Bottom line is that personal income is just one of many other aspects which dictates rather or not someone can "afford" something.

View Poll Results: How much do you make a year?
< 30,000/yr	4	10.81%
>= 30,000/yr BUT < 40,000	2	5.41%
>= 40,000/yr BUT < 50,000	2	5.41%
>= 50,000/yr BUT < 60,000	6	16.22%
>= 60,000/yr BUT < 70,000	4	10.81%
>= 70,000	19	51.35%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

02-22-2012, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	How much does Z owners make? I know this is a touchy topic for some folks, but for the people who don't mind sharing, please do. I'm curious. I'm a recent college grad and I landed a job that pays 53k a year and no matter how I look at it, I can't afford this car. I'm just curious to see how much Z owners make. __________________

02-22-2012, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 13	its more of a how comfortable are you in buying a car that can range from 26-42k new... some people save their money and buy it out right, others finance or sometimes lease. How comfortable are you in purchasing a car that can get quite expensive, whats your overhead, and what can you ration for car payments without sinking yourself into debt...? __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

02-22-2012, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Pretty sure we already have a poll on this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 13	you can buy a used Z base im sure around the 20-25K mark put down a few thousand and if you have a clean driving record you can get the Z for right around $500 a month with insurance. __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

02-22-2012, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	How much does the average Z owner make a year? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-22-2012, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Im not doing too shabby. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium Last edited by eastwest2300; 02-22-2012 at 03:46 PM.

02-24-2012, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Slightly over 9000

02-24-2012, 07:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Ahhh....bigger than a bread basket, and smaller than a shipping container..

02-24-2012, 09:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	If you can't afford a 370Z making 53K you must have a lot of debt / other expenses. I take home ~4200 month (~51k after taxes) and a 370Z would be no issue. Hell someone making 25-30K could afford one depending on individual circumstance. Many people on this forum had mom/ dad pay for or 1/2, etc so it all depends. Bottom line is that personal income is just one of many other aspects which dictates rather or not someone can "afford" something. Last edited by vo2max99; 02-25-2012 at 12:52 PM.

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