Lichtgrun GT3 arrived
02-03-2018 | 02:03 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by 0to60
Yea lots of time on my hands. I'm retired but work in the Nevada Treasure office, audits. We go after the car cheats that reside here in NV, those that have those Montana plates.
Interesting ....
02-03-2018 | 02:07 PM
#48
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Originally Posted by 0to60
You only live once, so its my choice to make myself afford a car, while living pay check to pay check. I realize its not the correct financial decision, but wouldn’t it be nice if i was born into money. I am sure those born into money work hard, but without being born into money, they wouldn’t have it. The men/women that come from a humble start, I have all the respect for.
So what do you suggest genius, anyone worth over $1 million not have kids??
Do you realize many children from well to do families many times have to make their own mark and aren't handed anything or very little?
So you're retired, living paycheck to paycheck and resent those with $$$, but also want to live like a baller with a $200K car. Ummmmmmm ....
02-03-2018 | 02:08 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by 0to60
Second career, I chose to stay active, rather than sit on my a**
All civil service, no riches to be had
All civil service, no riches to be had
Should have chosen a more lucrative career. Don't hate on those who have ...
02-03-2018 | 02:13 PM
#50
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There is one of these in every crowd. Ignore. What a total [redacted].
Last edited by Mark in Baltimore; 02-05-2018 at 12:26 PM. Reason: Removed name-calling and inappropriate language
02-03-2018 | 02:24 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by 0to60
Have I attacked you ? or are you standing up for the rich ? My grandfather died broke, my father died broke, not one dime handed down to me. I chose civil service path, worked 25 years, collect a very modest pension, then started a second carer, very modest pay. On my second career and are you suggesting I don’t deserve the Gt3, while those born into $ its just pocket change. My work ethic suggests to work and work, but no GT3 now, if not now when ? Guess my careers are not as valuable as taking over daddies business
I'm standing up for common sense and decency.
Most responsible parents try to give their children a better life then they had, while also teaching them the importance of hard work and financial responsibility.
Obviously there seems to be a pattern of not building wealth in your story which is fine. Don't resent those who make alternate choices.
If someone is willing to loan you $$ for a GT3, good for you. You deserve it
02-03-2018 | 02:28 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by 0to60
Its that easy to chose a lucrative career ? You seem out of touch with reality. I feel fortunate than most and could have just sat on my A** and not start a second career, I chose to work and work. Do you realize it takes money to make money, its very difficult to make money without money or some sort of help. Guess I don’t work hard enough, lol
Yes!!! You get it. Takes money to make money. Correct!! Bingo. There is some IQ there.
So ..... back to your example of dying broke and living paycheck to paycheck >> PROHIBITS any chance of DOING WHAT YOU STATED. Cant make $$ if you don't have a pot to **** in.
Have to make sacrifices for the future. Too many wanna be ballers who want too many material things overnight without the $$ to back it up.
02-03-2018 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 0to60
I never said it was a smart investment to buy a GT3 in my life. After putting in 25 years in one career then starting a new career, If not now when ? If I wait until I am 80 what good is the GT3 ? I am grateful, roof over my head, kids taken care of and life goes on, you just cannot buy the time back. Being homeless was a humbling experience that I wish on no one. This is why a lot of Rennlisters are out of touch with the day to day struggles to stay alive. After your health, homelessness is the most profound experience and I am willing to bet 99,9% here will never know the feeling.
This is a car forum. May I direct you here for more discussion and help on your non-car related issues?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/nevada
https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ungreen-with-envy/
https://debtorsanonymous.org
02-03-2018 | 03:36 PM
#60
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Originally Posted by 0to60
I will say it again, you will never know the feeling of being homeless.
But no ..... now you live paycheck to paycheck, and getting a huge loan on a GT3. One could argue you're a few paychecks away from a bad situation.
Banking on your GT3 "value" and borrowed retirement fund is risky.