@natural25
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Scorpios and Expensive Taste?
cars depreciate so much. property is better. paying down/off debt and investing in retirement.
just saying....
🙂
Not with cars but if it's something I'm passionate about then yes. It has to be reeeeally worth it though...and I have to analyse my decision like crazy... But I have a cap rising...basically my chart is full of cap and scorp so maybe the cap stops me from that kind of thing.
Posted by natural25
So, I have been playing with the idea of getting a new car and finally decided I am definitely going to. I started researching various cars. As first, I thought I was going to go with a modest car to take me from point A to B. However, the more I look, the more I want a luxury car. I am leaning towards the 5 series BMW. My father thinks I am crazy to go from looking at Toyota Camrys to a 5 series BMW. I figure, I work hard, I have gone through school to get all these dang degrees, shouldn't I be able to treat myself?! Lol. But I cannot help but to feel guilty for having my expensive taste.Anyone have a similar experience?
I have owned a Porsche 928 and a Mercedes 500 SL
... and now I drive a Honda because I am smarter now.
RARELY now do I have something go wrong
whereas my life used to revolve around
visits to the garage.
Do yourself a favor - buy a Honda or Toyota
invest the difference and be a quiet millionaire.
I'm gonna speak for my Scorp partner and say he's pretty low-budget. The only things he prefers to spend extra money on are beer and cheese. The only thing he insists on having the best of is good-smelling body soap!
Path - I already own a home in Louisiana and it has been a pain in my butt! I need to get some things straightened out with that home before I purchase anymore property.
Scorp - I have never owned a "luxury" car. I have always driven very practical cars. I think I am just ready for a change. A slight upgrade??_
King — The Juke is nice but its an SUV or crossover, right? Gas is almost $ 5 a gallon here in LA. I cant do it! No trucks or SUV??s for me. Lmao! But it is hot!
Lol @ beer cheese. Don't get me wrong I have been known to spend a lot of money on food because I LOVE to eat!
Lmao @ how many bodies you can fit!!!
Posted by natural25
So, I have been playing with the idea of getting a new car and finally decided I am definitely going to. I started researching various cars. As first, I thought I was going to go with a modest car to take me from point A to B. However, the more I look, the more I want a luxury car. I am leaning towards the 5 series BMW. My father thinks I am crazy to go from looking at Toyota Camrys to a 5 series BMW. I figure, I work hard, I have gone through school to get all these dang degrees, shouldn't I be able to treat myself?! Lol. But I cannot help but to feel guilty for having my expensive taste.Anyone have a similar experience?
i would say go for it...you only get one life so live it up..
but this is coming from an aries who could care less about spending money on what I want
Posted by natural25
Path - I already own a home in Louisiana and it has been a pain in my butt! I need to get some things straightened out with that home before I purchase anymore property.Scorp - I have never owned a "luxury" car. I have always driven very practical cars. I think I am just ready for a change. A slight upgrade??_
King — The Juke is nice but its an SUV or crossover, right? Gas is almost $ 5 a gallon here in LA. I cant do it! No trucks or SUV??s for me. Lmao! But it is hot!
Lol @ beer cheese. Don't get me wrong I have been known to spend a lot of money on food because I LOVE to eat!
I think that car is cute and it is smaller than your typical SUV so it probably has good gas mileage....
Me and you both on the food I spend money on good food cause I LOVE to eat and try new foods, I missed my calling to travel the world and be a food taster 🙂
King — The Juke is nice but its an SUV or crossover, right? Gas is almost $ 5 a gallon here in LA. I cant do it! No trucks or SUV??s for me. Lmao! But it is hot!
Thats precisely why you wanna get it. Its a 4 cylinder crossover that is very fuel efficient. People are averaging 20-25 miles per gallon. The manufacturer rates it at 22 city/ 28 mpg highway. I think the truth is somewhere around 20/25 mpg but its still better than any BMW 5 series
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Thanks for the info. Do you have one?
Wait a minute, you think the Juke looks better than the 5 series!?!??
King — The Juke is nice but its an SUV or crossover, right? Gas is almost $ 5 a gallon here in LA. I cant do it! No trucks or SUV??s for me. Lmao! But it is hot!
Thats precisely why you wanna get it. Its a 4 cylinder crossover that is very fuel efficient. People are averaging 20-25 miles per gallon. The manufacturer rates it at 22 city/ 28 mpg highway. I think the truth is somewhere around 20/25 mpg but its still better than any BMW 5 series
Thanks for the info. Do you have one?
Wait a minute, you think the Juke looks better than the 5 series!?!??
Don't have one. No, it doesn't look better, it gets better fuel economy. Cmon you have your multiple degrees you should be able to follow the conversation 😛
What were your majors btw?
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Lmao! Ouch low blow!!! Got it. Yes, the fuel economy is better but the 5 series is H-O-T! Lol.
BA double major, English and Sociology. MS in Education and School Counseling. 😉
Why, thank you. 🙂
Oh wow! That is great. Congrats. Math has never been my strength. I admire people who are naturals when it comes to numbers. My best friend received her Master in Statistics. What school do you attend?
Posted by natural25
So, I have been playing with the idea of getting a new car and finally decided I am definitely going to. I started researching various cars. As first, I thought I was going to go with a modest car to take me from point A to B. However, the more I look, the more I want a luxury car. I am leaning towards the 5 series BMW. My father thinks I am crazy to go from looking at Toyota Camrys to a 5 series BMW. I figure, I work hard, I have gone through school to get all these dang degrees, shouldn't I be able to treat myself?! Lol. But I cannot help but to feel guilty for having my expensive taste.Anyone have a similar experience?
i would say go for it...you only get one life so live it up..
but this is coming from an aries who could care less about spending money on what I want
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I like how you think! Lol. But yes, that is what I was thinking. Maybe, I can get this car, get my fix, and be done with it.
Posted by natural25
Path - I already own a home in Louisiana and it has been a pain in my butt! I need to get some things straightened out with that home before I purchase anymore property.Scorp - I have never owned a "luxury" car. I have always driven very practical cars. I think I am just ready for a change. A slight upgrade??_
King — The Juke is nice but its an SUV or crossover, right? Gas is almost $ 5 a gallon here in LA. I cant do it! No trucks or SUV??s for me. Lmao! But it is hot!
Lol @ beer cheese. Don't get me wrong I have been known to spend a lot of money on food because I LOVE to eat!
I think that car is cute and it is smaller than your typical SUV so it probably has good gas mileage....
Me and you both on the food I spend money on good food cause I LOVE to eat and try new foods, I missed my calling to travel the world and be a food taster 🙂
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Girl, I would love to travel and taste food for a living. I am addicted to watching those kinds of shows on the Travel channel and the Food Network. Lol. Last week, I spent almost $ 100 on dinner. I was a little mad at myself but it was so worth it!! Lol.
Purr, I am definitely that way. Until recently, I used to have a crappy phone. I am not into electronics or anything like that. I have used the same laptop FOREVER! In fact, it is literally falling apart. However, I do spend money on my home, food and certain clothing items.
My scorpio dad has expensive taste. One of his first cars while he was in college was a ferrari. He's had others since then... mercedes, bentley. He takes after his dad only his dad likes the older, bulkier cars.
Posted by natural25
Path - I already own a home in Louisiana and it has been a pain in my butt! I need to get some things straightened out with that home before I purchase anymore property.
That's great, Natch. 🙂
Personally, I can't own enough property (not just talking about a home, no offense).
It's political
LOL
Path - Most definitely! I want to purchase additional property. However, I just have to get this current situation under control before I purchase any additional pieces of property. No offense taken. 🙂
Eli - YES! I want a white one too!!! Aw, thank you for making me feel better. Lol.
Happy - WOW! Your dad DOES have expensive taste. Lol.
QS - Definitely the maintenance on BMW's is expensive. This is one factor that I have been taking into account. I think I might compromise and get a 2-door IS lexus. My father is a GM at a Lexus dealership, so I know he can get me a really good deal.
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So, I have been playing with the idea of getting a new car and finally decided I am definitely going to. I started researching various cars. As first, I thought I was going to go with a modest car to take me from point A to B. However, the more I look, the more I want a luxury car. I am leaning towards the 5 series BMW. My father thinks I am crazy to go from looking at Toyota Camrys to a 5 series BMW. I figure, I work hard, I have gone through school to get all these dang degrees, shouldn't I be able to treat myself?! Lol. But I cannot help but to feel guilty for having my expensive taste.
Anyone have a similar experience?