How do you guys do it?
05-22-2003, 07:44 AM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (COLORPROS)
I work a full time job, 40 hours a week plus, make like 1200 a month after taxes, I'm 20, live at home, and I have a very understanding GF that loves my car and rather just go back to my place watch a movie...hehe..
I save and save, use credit cards, and pay them off at the end of the month, build credit, and a car, and yes cut backs is the key!!
I save and save, use credit cards, and pay them off at the end of the month, build credit, and a car, and yes cut backs is the key!!
05-22-2003, 07:55 AM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (Spade)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've realized that my car is an invesment and have taken my time building it slowly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Investment? So if I give you 10Gs to put into your car what kind or return can I expect?
Investment? So if I give you 10Gs to put into your car what kind or return can I expect?
05-22-2003, 08:02 AM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (SlowCivicHmm)
Work a 45+ hour a week job and spend my remaining sleep time working on my car or others' cars. I keep alot of diesel trucks running down the road. Spend time developing state of the art engine systems. (EVRT turbos, camless, etc.)
I also do this because I love it, even at the expense of a social life and pissing off my GF.......**** happens deal with it
Sometimes I make CF parts to drum up some extra cash.
I also do this because I love it, even at the expense of a social life and pissing off my GF.......**** happens deal with it
Sometimes I make CF parts to drum up some extra cash.
05-22-2003, 11:41 AM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (pennies_hatchie)
un-employed.... mr. mom...
don't really have any money to spend... I eek out what I can when I can...
before though me and my wife were working we made enough so I could spend 100 bucks or so every couple of months w/o it killing us or starving the kid.
don't really have any money to spend... I eek out what I can when I can...
before though me and my wife were working we made enough so I could spend 100 bucks or so every couple of months w/o it killing us or starving the kid.
05-22-2003, 11:53 AM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (siqcivic)
custodian and custruction work on top of college classes makes for zero free time and few hours of fun..but it gets the money in 
05-22-2003, 12:02 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (WongFeihung)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WongFeihung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">honestly man, i am a college student..and its hard for me to do mods on my car lol. When I do have money, it all goes to my mods...yikes, I gotta learn to save. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here.
Same here.
05-22-2003, 12:04 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (tonyXcom)
Dont get mad kid....i grad. HS went to college got my degree...now i make close to 100K.... I had to stay stock all the way but now..its a diffrent thing Keep your priorities straight is the best advice i can give you...im going on 23yrs I have a house that I built, which now im selling and making 55K in equity!! 3 cars, and a wifey that i love. Dont make stupid mistakes that youll regret later trying to impress your freinds is a real stupid reason to drop out or get arrested.
BE COOL STAY IN SCHOOL 
ps...i dont make 100K....
If i wasnt married Id have the fastest cleanest four door though
is the best advice i can give you...im going on 23yrs I have a house that I built, which now im selling and making 55K in equity!! 3 cars, and a wifey that i love. Dont make stupid mistakes that youll regret later trying to impress your freinds is a real stupid reason to drop out or get arrested.BE COOL STAY IN SCHOOL
ps...i dont make 100K....
If i wasnt married Id have the fastest cleanest four door though
05-22-2003, 12:11 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (creasian)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by creasian »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mommy and daddy, sometimes girlfriends..
you think i'm joking?
nope, i work at my dad's shop about 72 hours a week, and my mom is the one who hands me the money everymonth, it sucks to work in a family business..</TD></TR></TABLE>
so true.. it sucks workin for family
you think i'm joking?
nope, i work at my dad's shop about 72 hours a week, and my mom is the one who hands me the money everymonth, it sucks to work in a family business..</TD></TR></TABLE>
so true.. it sucks workin for family
05-22-2003, 12:13 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (eh3 93)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eh3 93 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">working full-time, $42K+ income(w/o OT), living at home.</TD></TR></TABLE>
WTF are doing doing still living at home when you make 42K?!
Dayum, I was living on my own (well, my ex-gf and I got a place) when I was just in the twenties! Lucky!
I work full time as a systems/network engineer, but I also got some cash in an insurance settlement almost two years ago after I broke my arm. However a lot of that has gone to paying off debts and living expenses. Plus, my other vice...nice electronics and games!!
WTF are doing doing still living at home when you make 42K?!
Dayum, I was living on my own (well, my ex-gf and I got a place) when I was just in the twenties! Lucky!I work full time as a systems/network engineer, but I also got some cash in an insurance settlement almost two years ago after I broke my arm. However a lot of that has gone to paying off debts and living expenses. Plus, my other vice...nice electronics and games!!
05-22-2003, 12:13 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (95stangkillah)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95stangkillah »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> pint of plasma=$50
pint of blood=$55
voluntary experiments on brain=$.....can't remember
30 hours flipping burgers=$100
Hooking up my Honda and kicking 'stangs' butss= Priceless
I do it any way I can. </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha werd!!
pint of blood=$55
voluntary experiments on brain=$.....can't remember
30 hours flipping burgers=$100
Hooking up my Honda and kicking 'stangs' butss= Priceless
I do it any way I can.
</TD></TR></TABLE>haha werd!!
05-22-2003, 12:20 PM
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my story is, im 25 full time job. $60,000 plus a year, wife is a doctor, and pay cash for everything. Never go in debt to be cool, always think 5-10 years in advance. You may have a cool car but when you can't feed your family it's time to prioritize..........
05-22-2003, 01:01 PM
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Took a small loan out for my 93 SI. Owe $1900 more on it. Paying it off in the next few week.
Took a loan out for my R motor (worst mistake I ever made). Still paying it off. (Have a little more to go).
Every mod was paid for in cash.
93 Civic CX paid for in cash.
JDM B16A2 w/lsd being paid for in cash in 2 weeks.
Took a loan out for my R motor (worst mistake I ever made). Still paying it off. (Have a little more to go).
Every mod was paid for in cash.
93 Civic CX paid for in cash.
JDM B16A2 w/lsd being paid for in cash in 2 weeks.
05-22-2003, 01:05 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (siqcivic)
work work work work...and just spend my money wisely. no big secret here...oh and im a college student and eat cereal all day long.
05-22-2003, 01:08 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (ian)
I live in a cardboard box on the north shore with some local hawaiians.
I get money to fix my EK up by catching fish and selling them to tourists.
I get money to fix my EK up by catching fish and selling them to tourists.
05-22-2003, 01:32 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (EKFerioHawaii)
fresh outta H.S. i work 40 hours a week at one job and about 20 hours on the weekend landscaping. and i still dont have enough money to boost 
05-22-2003, 01:47 PM
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Re: (THE B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THE B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my story is, im 25 full time job. $60,000 plus a year, wife is a doctor, and pay cash for everything. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How old is your wife? How are you defining "doctor"?
I pay for my stuff by working, I graduated last year and make what I consider to be pretty good money. I spend an average of 1k/month on the car, pay all my bills including student loans, and kick it in a nice place in the suburbs of DC. I still put some money away in the bank.
If you're young, I'll just say bust your *** in school. Not trying to sound like a dad, but I'm 22 and making well over 65k/year, plus overtime that I can work up to 15 hours/week. Print out an ad of a car you want (ferrari, etc) or a big house and put it up over your desk. Look at it everytime you don't feel like doing anything. Its worth it.
How old is your wife? How are you defining "doctor"?
I pay for my stuff by working, I graduated last year and make what I consider to be pretty good money. I spend an average of 1k/month on the car, pay all my bills including student loans, and kick it in a nice place in the suburbs of DC. I still put some money away in the bank.
If you're young, I'll just say bust your *** in school. Not trying to sound like a dad, but I'm 22 and making well over 65k/year, plus overtime that I can work up to 15 hours/week. Print out an ad of a car you want (ferrari, etc) or a big house and put it up over your desk. Look at it everytime you don't feel like doing anything. Its worth it.
05-22-2003, 02:00 PM
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she's 26, has her ba and honers in kinesiology, masters and phd in Occupational therapy. Lucky for me I scored a job out of highschool and worked my way up, for her it was a long road of school almost 8 years, but it's paying of for both of us. My slogan that keeps me going is "make a dollar a minute, and don't sit down".......... anymore questions? 
05-22-2003, 02:49 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (slowsi00)
I work full time 50 hours a week. And I really don't make over $2000 a month!
The ways that I save money is:
*bring lunch to work
*I won't buy any clothing that's over $20
*live at home
*shop wisely
*do side jobs
*do anything that will make money!
The ways that I save money is:
*bring lunch to work
*I won't buy any clothing that's over $20
*live at home
*shop wisely
*do side jobs
*do anything that will make money!
05-22-2003, 03:37 PM
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Re: How do you guys do it? (siqcivic)
my parents buy everything for me cause they are hella rich....just kiddin yall...i work and work just to buy my cold air intake.....next on the list is turbo