What do you do to afford your cars...? If it's not too rude.

What do you do to afford your cars...? If it's not too rude.

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Dr Jekyll

23,820 posts

260 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Hitch said:
Audemars post is actually spot on. I know people who have done well with each of those options listed, including #1 which does exist if, in my experience, you are better with numbers than 99.99999999% of people.
So that's, 7 people in the world that qualify? Unfortunately my maths skills are firmly in the lower 9%.

okgo

37,860 posts

197 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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swerni said:
Don't go into sales, it's a st and you're sat behind a desk all day or driving up and down the motorway in your poverty specced diesel, all for a small handful of figs.
Figs? Lucky bd!

anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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okgo said:
The hatred of 'sales' is a very 'young uni grad' attitude to things. I've heard it time and time again from people how they would do ANYTHING but end up in sales (as if all sales jobs are exactly the same). Guess what, most of them still earn ste money and moan about it hehe

I only have a second hand car, so I'm sure its not of interest to OP. The answer to the question is likely much more about how people prioritise their income vs how much they earn. There are (by definition) going to be a lot of people on average money on this forum, yet the general standard of car is much higher. There are also huge national divides, and if you're lucky to have a well paid job in a cheap part of the country, then clearly you're straight away going to have a lot more money to spend on non essential things.


Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 22 February 10:36
The reality is that with a few execptions (obvious ones include Military, Policeman, fireman, state only medical professional) we're all in sales in one form or another.



TameRacingDriver

18,048 posts

271 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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I'm probably the wrong person to ask as my car is worth all of £2k. However, to me, its priceless! I simply love driving it, and it makes me feel happy like a kid again, yet anyone could probably afford to buy one.

I'm probably in the minority on here, but money isn't everything to me. I'd rather enjoy my life than work to the bone before popping my clogs before I can enjoy the fruits of my labour; I know a lot of workaholics say they are aiming towards early retirement and all that, but most people are greedy and just want more and more and more, and never really stop working. Before they realise, life has passed them by and they pop their clogs with a Porsche on the drive and a bank balance with quite a few zeros on the end of it that someone else will inherit.

I live a comfortable life with very modest means. I live in a nice house, close to work - I don't have to drive or take public transport. My job isn't going to make me rich but its a decent enough wage for the area I live in, and I quite like it on balance. There's little stress, and I work with a decent enough crowd doing a job I don't mind; it wouldn't have been my first choice, but overall, I can't complain.

I have made some "compromises". I doubt I'll ever own an expensive car because I see it as a waste of money. I have mates who spend £500+ a month on a BMW repmobile, yet I'd rather drive my £2k banger any day. If I want to drive some exotica, then I will do a driving experience day or similar. I don't have kids, although I don't see that as a compromise wink and so I can actually live a pretty good lifestyle on relatively little.

I've not read the rest of the thread, but I expect it's probably full of willy waving, but I just thought I'd give my point of view to let you know OP that not everyone on PH is a rich company director with 12 cars in the garage, but is nevertheless quite happy with their lot in life. Swings and roundabouts eh? smile

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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TameRacingDriver said:
I'm probably the wrong person to ask as my car is worth all of £2k. However, to me, its priceless! I simply love driving it, and it makes me feel happy like a kid again, yet anyone could probably afford to buy one.

I'm probably in the minority on here, but money isn't everything to me. I'd rather enjoy my life than work to the bone before popping my clogs before I can enjoy the fruits of my labour; I know a lot of workaholics say they are aiming towards early retirement and all that, but most people are greedy and just want more and more and more, and never really stop working. Before they realise, life has passed them by and they pop their clogs with a Porsche on the drive and a bank balance with quite a few zeros on the end of it that someone else will inherit.

I live a comfortable life with very modest means. I live in a nice house, close to work - I don't have to drive or take public transport. My job isn't going to make me rich but its a decent enough wage for the area I live in, and I quite like it on balance. There's little stress, and I work with a decent enough crowd doing a job I don't mind; it wouldn't have been my first choice, but overall, I can't complain.

I have made some "compromises". I doubt I'll ever own an expensive car because I see it as a waste of money. I have mates who spend £500+ a month on a BMW repmobile, yet I'd rather drive my £2k banger any day. If I want to drive some exotica, then I will do a driving experience day or similar. I don't have kids, although I don't see that as a compromise wink and so I can actually live a pretty good lifestyle on relatively little.

I've not read the rest of the thread, but I expect it's probably full of willy waving, but I just thought I'd give my point of view to let you know OP that not everyone on PH is a rich company director with 12 cars in the garage, but is nevertheless quite happy with their lot in life. Swings and roundabouts eh? smile
You are probably "richer" than you realise wink



Poopipe

619 posts

143 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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dme123 said:
Jimmy Recard said:
I make furniture and it provides me with an income ample to run a 2005 Astra
My brother does this, he runs an LPG converted Saab 9-3 from 1972. He is also the most content man I know. I hope it's working out the same for you.

This thread is going to descend quickly into the typical boring dickswinging :-(
I hope so, I stand more chance of winning in a dick swinging contest.


I do a job I actually enjoy - which is no way to get rich

Shnozz

27,423 posts

270 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Willy Nilly said:
TameRacingDriver said:
I'm probably the wrong person to ask as my car is worth all of £2k. However, to me, its priceless! I simply love driving it, and it makes me feel happy like a kid again, yet anyone could probably afford to buy one.

I'm probably in the minority on here, but money isn't everything to me. I'd rather enjoy my life than work to the bone before popping my clogs before I can enjoy the fruits of my labour; I know a lot of workaholics say they are aiming towards early retirement and all that, but most people are greedy and just want more and more and more, and never really stop working. Before they realise, life has passed them by and they pop their clogs with a Porsche on the drive and a bank balance with quite a few zeros on the end of it that someone else will inherit.

I live a comfortable life with very modest means. I live in a nice house, close to work - I don't have to drive or take public transport. My job isn't going to make me rich but its a decent enough wage for the area I live in, and I quite like it on balance. There's little stress, and I work with a decent enough crowd doing a job I don't mind; it wouldn't have been my first choice, but overall, I can't complain.

I have made some "compromises". I doubt I'll ever own an expensive car because I see it as a waste of money. I have mates who spend £500+ a month on a BMW repmobile, yet I'd rather drive my £2k banger any day. If I want to drive some exotica, then I will do a driving experience day or similar. I don't have kids, although I don't see that as a compromise wink and so I can actually live a pretty good lifestyle on relatively little.

I've not read the rest of the thread, but I expect it's probably full of willy waving, but I just thought I'd give my point of view to let you know OP that not everyone on PH is a rich company director with 12 cars in the garage, but is nevertheless quite happy with their lot in life. Swings and roundabouts eh? smile
You are probably "richer" than you realise wink
The fisherman story is always a nice life reflection on that front and a reminder from time to time.

That said, it need not always be the case that a well-paying job is not also enjoyable. Or even that money only follows a well paid job. A passive income by way of investment or via an automated business can lead to wealth creation with no time at all being lost to "work" once the initial set up is put in place. Then you are free to enjoy every hour if that is your aim.


wormus

14,509 posts

202 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Poopipe said:
I hope so, I stand more chance of winning in a dick swinging contest.


I do a job I actually enjoy - which is no way to get rich
Ah, a male stripper ?

wormus

14,509 posts

202 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Willy Nilly said:
You are probably "richer" than you realise wink
+1. The only people I really envy are the ones who are truly happy and content with their lives.

I do ok but thankfully I have a built in laziness that prevents me from working too hard. My older brother owns his own accountancy business and has done very well from it. Sadly, approaching his mid 50s, he still works harder than I ever would and has invested every penny he's earned in BTL property. His shopping comes from Asda and he has a very modest lifestyle so has an excess of cash which he invests, instead of doing less and spending more. I often tell him he'll be the richest man in the graveyard.

Harji

2,196 posts

160 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Job pays well, but I own my dream car and it cost £3,500 after haggling.

Monkeylegend

26,227 posts

230 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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aspirated

2,539 posts

145 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Really interesting thread

NickCQ

5,392 posts

95 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Harji said:
Job pays well, but I own my dream car and it cost £3,500 after haggling.
The Saab, I assume? Beautiful thing...

Shifty Bloke

187 posts

161 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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I work in government

I have a 2004 Saab 95 aero that I worry about repair costs

ian2144

1,662 posts

221 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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swerni said:
Poopipe said:
I do a job I actually enjoy - which is no way to get rich
Do people really believe this?
Yes I would say so.......I worked for 30 years in construction mining and quarry's operating big stuff and enjoyed every minute. Boys and there big toys!!!!!!


_Superleggera_

2,003 posts

196 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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I run an oil and gas marketing agency. Been going for a few years now with clients all over the world.

I also source supercars and luxury vehicles for clients all over the world too. Much prefer the latter job! It started as a hobby!

Enabled me to buy a 4C and a Granturismo.

Evanivitch

19,808 posts

121 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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n17ves said:
Greg_D said:
Show me one wealthy person who didn't have to at one point sell their product or build relationships with the people who's money they were receiving. Quick answer..... probably nobody!
Doctor tongue out

But yes, I agree with you on the whole.
Some of the best paid doctors are those that sell lifestyle choices like plastic surgery.

n17ves

591 posts

177 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Evanivitch said:
Some of the best paid doctors are those that sell lifestyle choices like plastic surgery.
And some buy into practices and don't sell a thing.

irfan1712

1,241 posts

152 months

Thursday 23rd February 2017
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_Superleggera_ said:
I also source supercars and luxury vehicles for clients all over the world too. Much prefer the latter job! It started as a hobby!

Enabled me to buy a 4C and a Granturismo.
Is there much call for this? No sarcasm im generally interested. Car 'Sourcing' - what / where do you find vehicles that jo bloggs couldnt find themselves through the regular means.. who or what are your normal clients?

im in the classifieds of most websites everyday generally looking. After typing that and then thinking about it, i just realized how sad i am lol.

Harji

2,196 posts

160 months

Thursday 23rd February 2017
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NickCQ said:
The Saab, I assume? Beautiful thing...
Aye, I love it.