Turbo Z owners: what is your income?

birdmanx1 · 02-01-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I don't understand how people can consider income to be such a personal topic...especially while anonymous on a car enthusiast forum

I didn't know that there was anything anonymous on the Internet. I certainly understand why most people would be taken aback if asked questions about their incomes; wouldn't you be annoyed if a total stranger (anonymous) accosted you on the streets and asked you how much money you make?

I was fortunate enough to finish school with no debt thanks to my parents' hardwork, fortunate enough to get into a very lucrative, rewarding & soughtafter career, fortunate enough to get one of the best money advice from a relative when I first started working and most importantly fortunate and blessed to have a spouse with the same money values and goals (more important than many my age tend to realize). I max out 401k/IRAs/Mutual Funds/Online Brokerage contributions.

My spouse and I live comfortably on a 1/3 of my salary, living under our means, exploring the beauty of the world as we please and socking away/investing the remainder of my salary and hers. Mortgage can be paid off right now but still enjoying Uncle Sam's deductions until they get taken away. Currently working hard at saving up for up to 50% downpayment for our next house to be built hopefully 4 years from now...GOD willing.

Still one is an accident away, a disease away let it be oneself or loved one, a new job-taking cutting edge technology from losing a very comfortable middle-class lifestyle; as such we do our very best to always plan for the worst and hope for the best. GOD BLESS AMERICA, many of us don't realize how good we have it here.

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

I didn't know that there was anything anonymous on the Internet. I certainly understand why most people would be taken aback if asked questions about their incomes; wouldn't you be annoyed if a total stranger (anonymous) accosted you on the streets and asked you how much money you make?

I was fortunate enough to finish school with no debt thanks to my parents' hardwork, fortunate enough to get into a very lucrative, rewarding & soughtafter career, fortunate enough to get one of the best money advice from a relative when I first started working and most importantly fortunate and blessed to have a spouse with the same money values and goals (more important than many my age tend to realize). I max out 401k/IRAs/Mutual Funds/Online Brokerage contributions.

My spouse and I live comfortably on a 1/3 of my salary, living under our means, exploring the beauty of the world as we please and socking away/investing the remainder of my salary and hers. Mortgage can be paid off right now but still enjoying Uncle Sam's deductions until they get taken away. Currently working hard at saving up for up to 50% downpayment for our next house to be built hopefully 4 years from now...GOD willing.

Still one is an accident away, a disease away let it be oneself or loved one, a new job-taking cutting edge technology from losing a very comfortable middle-class lifestyle; as such we do our very best to always plan for the worst and hope for the best. GOD BLESS AMERICA, many of us don't realize how good we have it here.

The Dimer · 02-01-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I don't understand how people can consider income to be such a personal topic...especially while anonymous on a car enthusiast forum

I've never had an issue telling someone about my salary if they ask, but that has mostly to do with the fact that I'm proud of landing a job with a salary 10K over the average for my major right out of school.

That being said there is a guy I work with that has been with the company for 2 years and makes as much as I do (while all the other guys that hired on around the same time have gone on to promotions and pay raises) and I could tell he felt uncomfortable when I mentioned how much I made. But hey, he asked.

anthonyy · 02-01-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I don't understand how people can consider income to be such a personal topic...especially while anonymous on a car enthusiast forum

Welcome to well... the world

mjg · 01-31-2012, 07:55 PM

After refinancing my home next month, my mortgage will be cheaper then my car note.... do i have problems?? LOOL

98intrigue · 01-31-2012, 09:51 PM

I don't make much...and I know I'm stupid with my money when it comes to cars. Hopefully my FI nightmare was a lesson learned and I don't deal with this BS again. I'm 26, own a 2/2 townhome (mortgage), no credit card debt, and am not upside down on the Z.

FL 4Motion · 01-31-2012, 10:06 PM

this thread is awesome.

kenchan · 01-31-2012, 10:24 PM

we need to play lotto more.

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2012, 07:46 AM

I get paid in Trident Layers.

Masa · 02-01-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I get paid in Trident Layers.

I wish people paid me in gum.

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I wish people paid me in gum.

onzedge · 02-01-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I wish people paid me in gum.

BigT · 02-01-2012, 08:25 AM

I try not to discuss salary with other people (outside of the forums) only because there are a lot of haters out there. People who do not want to see you do well and then those that are just jelous. They might not reach into your wallet to steal or ask for money, but they sure as hell will run their key across the side of your car. My answer usually is, "not enough".

Then again, I live in NJ. This state is full of haters. It might be different elsewhere.

Rone · 02-01-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigT

I try not to discuss salary with other people (outside of the forums) only because there are a lot of haters out there. People who do not want to see you do well and then those that are just jelous. They might not reach into your wallet to steal or ask for money, but they sure as hell will run their key across the side of your car. My answer usually is, "not enough".

Then again, I live in NJ. This state is full of haters. It might be different elsewhere.

True dat! My neighbors broke into my car a while back and stole all my stuff, we know they did it, because there was an investigation and they were eventually given the boot. I chalked it up to jealousy because they see that we always have nice things and wonder how we do it. My wife and I combined only make a little over 90K a year. My wife manages million dollar budgets everyday so ours is a piece of cake. The only debts we have are the Z and the new FX we just bought, and we have no kids.

370ZilverZ · 02-01-2012, 08:32 AM

The income issue, like has been mentioned a few times here is very subjective. It doesn't have as much relevance as one might think. Some people save and others spend. Lifestyle preferences are all different as well as the cost of living for the area people live in. Someone in rural Arkansas may have an income the same as someone living in SoCal, yet have much more disposable income. As for an anonymous way of getting this worthless question asked and answered, may have been with a $50k increment poll.

01-31-2012, 09:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 41 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 432	I don't make much...and I know I'm stupid with my money when it comes to cars. Hopefully my FI nightmare was a lesson learned and I don't deal with this BS again. I'm 26, own a 2/2 townhome (mortgage), no credit card debt, and am not upside down on the Z. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I get paid in Trident Layers. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-01-2012, 08:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 69 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 20	The income issue, like has been mentioned a few times here is very subjective. It doesn't have as much relevance as one might think. Some people save and others spend. Lifestyle preferences are all different as well as the cost of living for the area people live in. Someone in rural Arkansas may have an income the same as someone living in SoCal, yet have much more disposable income. As for an anonymous way of getting this worthless question asked and answered, may have been with a $50k increment poll. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

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BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 15	I try not to discuss salary with other people (outside of the forums) only because there are a lot of haters out there. People who do not want to see you do well and then those that are just jelous. They might not reach into your wallet to steal or ask for money, but they sure as hell will run their key across the side of your car. My answer usually is, "not enough". Then again, I live in NJ. This state is full of haters. It might be different elsewhere.