How old were you when you bought your z

homeryansta · 10-02-2011, 08:47 PM

well.. haven't bought mines yet. I'm 24, software developer, and not ready to make the monthly commitment yet

DJVendetta · 10-03-2011, 04:50 AM

I got my 2010 370z silver base at 19 yrs old I got into an accident recently so I got a 2011 370z s gun metallic sports package at 20

DJVendetta · 10-03-2011, 04:55 AM

got my 2010 370z silver base at 19 yrs old I got into an accident recently so I got a 2011 370z s gun metallic sports package at 20

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 08:50 AM

I hope all these 18-21 year olds understand how silly they sound when they say they bought their Z without any help.

If someone died and left you a lot of money, thats help
If you parents pay every other expense you have so all your mcdonalds money can go into a car payment, thats help
If you won the lottery, thats help

FuszNissan · 10-03-2011, 09:19 AM

Some people are born better off than others, does it really matter?
Be happy with what you have.

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 09:24 AM

I am. But nobody likes a sandbagger.

stells370 · 10-03-2011, 09:44 AM

what about the 18-21 year olds that pay ALL of there own bills and live on their own?

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Originally Posted by DarkZide

I hope all these 18-21 year olds understand how silly they sound when they say they bought their Z without any help.

If someone died and left you a lot of money, thats help
If you parents pay every other expense you have so all your mcdonalds money can go into a car payment, thats help
If you won the lottery, thats help

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 09:53 AM

What kind of job could an 18 year old get that would afford them all living expenses and a 30,000$ car? Not any that requires a college degree since they would just be getting out of high school.

stells370 · 10-03-2011, 10:05 AM

gas measurement in the oil field. been doing it since i was 18, very good with handling my money/credit. sure my parents have helped me out plenty throughout my life but financially not so much.

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 10:13 AM

has little to do with money management and a lot to do with the fact that an 18 year old has zero experience, zero education, and zero maturity to get a job that pays decently. Unless of course someone gets you the job...id also call that help

b1adesofcha0s · 10-03-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkZide

has little to do with money management and a lot to do with the fact that an 18 year old has zero experience, zero education, and zero maturity to get a job that pays decently. Unless of course someone gets you the job...id also call that help

If you go towards the 20-21 side of that range, you do get experience, education, and maturity.

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

If you go towards the 20-21 side of that range, you do get experience, education, and maturity.

How many 20 year olds do you know that have finished a bachelors degree and finished a couple years field experience? Or that aren't drinking their livers into oblivion for that matter.

stells370 · 10-03-2011, 10:21 AM

i'll be the first to admit that i got the job as a favor but i have kept my job becaus im a good/hard worker and i am not claiming i havent gotten any help (as im sure you have gotten in your life) also i would call juggling rent,car note,utilities, and living expenses being paid on time EVERY month good money managent but maybe we have different views on money management

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Originally Posted by DarkZide

has little to do with money management and a lot to do with the fact that an 18 year old has zero experience, zero education, and zero maturity to get a job that pays decently. Unless of course someone gets you the job...id also call that help

DarkZide · 10-03-2011, 10:24 AM

Thats all im getting at...nobody that young has absolutely made it without a little help here or there, and its annoying to see people claim that.

Nothing wrong with getting a job by knowing someone, since you are repaying that favor by being a good employee. And yeah, money management skills are great, but you also gotta have it to manage it.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-03-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkZide

How many 20 year olds do you know that have finished a bachelors degree and finished a couple years field experience? Or that aren't drinking their livers into oblivion for that matter.

Not saying there are many, but there are a few out there. Don't need to have your bachelor's degree to have some education. Internships don't require a completed degree and give you field experience. Some internships, like engineering ones, pay relatively well.

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10-02-2011, 08:47 PM	#121 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	well.. haven't bought mines yet. I'm 24, software developer, and not ready to make the monthly commitment yet __________________

10-03-2011, 09:19 AM	#125 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Some people are born better off than others, does it really matter? Be happy with what you have. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-03-2011, 10:05 AM	#129 (permalink)
stells370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jennings, la Posts: 262 Drives: 09 370z pw Rep Power: 14	gas measurement in the oil field. been doing it since i was 18, very good with handling my money/credit. sure my parents have helped me out plenty throughout my life but financially not so much. __________________ 09 sport/swift/ichiba/cnt/blue batmobile/alpine/evo-r/ams/volk/stillen

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10-03-2011, 04:50 AM	#122 (permalink)
DJVendetta Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunnyvale CA Posts: 29 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z m6 Rep Power: 14	I got my 2010 370z silver base at 19 yrs old I got into an accident recently so I got a 2011 370z s gun metallic sports package at 20

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10-03-2011, 08:50 AM	#124 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	I hope all these 18-21 year olds understand how silly they sound when they say they bought their Z without any help. If someone died and left you a lot of money, thats help If you parents pay every other expense you have so all your mcdonalds money can go into a car payment, thats help If you won the lottery, thats help

10-03-2011, 09:24 AM	#126 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	I am. But nobody likes a sandbagger.

10-03-2011, 09:53 AM	#128 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	What kind of job could an 18 year old get that would afford them all living expenses and a 30,000$ car? Not any that requires a college degree since they would just be getting out of high school.

10-03-2011, 10:13 AM	#130 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	has little to do with money management and a lot to do with the fact that an 18 year old has zero experience, zero education, and zero maturity to get a job that pays decently. Unless of course someone gets you the job...id also call that help

10-03-2011, 10:24 AM	#134 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	Thats all im getting at...nobody that young has absolutely made it without a little help here or there, and its annoying to see people claim that. Nothing wrong with getting a job by knowing someone, since you are repaying that favor by being a good employee. And yeah, money management skills are great, but you also gotta have it to manage it.