Living in an Apt Driving a BMW?

KingOfJericho · 03-10-2010, 11:13 AM

I'm busy seeing the world and experiencing new things before I settle down and buy a house. I knew that it would be much more fun to drive a Lotus at 25 than it would at 45 so I bought the car. I have never regretted that decision. Life is too short to always do what is financially responsible. Also, had I bought a house in 2005 when I bought the car, I would have lost much MUCH more money than the total cost of the car. In many ways, the car saved me from one of the biggest financial blunders of my life.

gonzo · 03-10-2010, 11:16 AM

Some of the happiest people I know don't have much more than a pot to piss in and a window to throw it out of.

The are very comfortable with where they are and who they are.

jayjaybelbel · 03-10-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Arriv3d

Thanks! are you an RN or BSN?

RN but i'm planning on going back to get my masters degree that is why i still live in an apt and not a house maybe after i finish my MSN that will be the time i will start planning on purchasing a house..

mogarbage · 03-10-2010, 11:25 AM

this thread is comical.
back in your parent's day, it was a life goal to own a home.
it was instilled in their mindset by their parents.
they worked hard, slaving day in and day out just to say they owned the roof over their head.

it's 2010. wake up and realize owning a home is not a status symbol of any sort, nor is it even priority for a majority of 20somethings.

i live in boston, by no means a cheap city. when you have 2 of the most prestigious schools in the world in your zipcode, and some of the leading industry leaders a few train stops away, you're going to pay.

plan on making 100k+ to get a nice apartment in boston. that's a nice apartment, the same way the bmw is a nice car. neither of them great.

punky8d · 03-10-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jayjaybelbel

RN but i'm planning on going back to get my masters degree that is why i still live in an apt and not a house maybe after i finish my MSN that will be the time i will start planning on purchasing a house..

Nice.. That's the way to do it!! Enjoy and work hard to cope with it...
I'm actually on my MS in Computer Science while working my A** out..

jayjaybelbel · 03-10-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by punky8d

Nice.. That's the way to do it!! Enjoy and work hard to cope with it...
I'm actually on my MS in Computer Science while working my A** out..

ayos..good luck on that...

jayjaybelbel · 03-10-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mogarbage

it's 2010. wake up and realize owning a home is not a status symbol of any sort, nor is it even priority for a majority of 20somethings.

i agree on this...it is no longer a status symbol. Some people just have different priorities and goals. I would rather enjoy my earnings for a bit (traveling) before getting settled in owning a house.

aohus · 03-10-2010, 04:06 PM

hey i live in an apartment and i ain't rich, but i do work hard, and play hard.

heres my car in the apartment car port! car ports for life!

josephr25 · 03-10-2010, 04:18 PM

I am under 30 and do not know where I am mulling where I want to work... so I do not want to buy a house FFS. I do know that I would like to have a nice car when I can afford it and enjoy it. I am not stretching my budget at all and my parents don't even say anything about paying them rent or other expenses. It may not sound like much, but as a result, I do clean the house and do almost any errands i can do for them, such as groceries or taking our dogs to the vets.

My friends know what they want to do so they already plan or bought their condos/houses already. They do not drive nice cars as a result, but they don't care.

BayMoWe335 · 03-10-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jt335i

It's a free country. They can do what they want. If they can afford to drive a BMW and pay the rent and living expenses for an apartment, more power to them.

Me, I live in a condo and currnently paying a 30 year mortgage.
I own 4 cars (2010 335i, 2005 Stang GT, 1997 Corolla, 1983 380SL Benz).
Fortunately, I'm single, never married, nor have kids so I don't have a lot expenses other than providing for my own living expenses.
I have a good job and manage my money very well so I can afford to live a pretty comfortable lifestyle and enjoy driving my cars.

This isn't about being a free country...obviously, that goes without saying. The question is, is this prudent?

BayMoWe335 · 03-10-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcherjf

If you live and work in a city downtown I think an apartment/condo is the only option... and I see 911's, gallardos, and even a mercedes mclaren in my garage.

This is the exception, not the rule.

BayMoWe335 · 03-10-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost151

Buying a house is not the end all be all life affirming goal for everyone.

I bought my first house a couple of years ago at age 35. New construction, new neighborhood and all that in what was supposed to be a safe area that everyone said had never flooded in over 100 years. It was even listed as not being in a flood zone by FEMA. 9 months later Hurricane Ike comes along and floods not only my house but 95% of the town, something everyone said could never happen.

Luckily I couldn't see not buying flood insurance for $260 a year. I was not going to be one of those fools on TV proclaiming that mother nature is not going to defeat me and I will rebuild so I took the money and got the hell out. Back to apartment living for me. No worries, no headaches, no property taxes, no outrageous flood and windstorm and homeowners insurance premiums (post hurricane) and no stressing every hurricane season when a storm kicks up in the Gulf, waiting to see where it is going to make landfall. I figured I won't have the house so I will have a nice car instead and I am able to garage it at the apartments so no worries there.

Off topic...

You have an excellent looking E92. Can I ask how much your BMW performance suspension was installed? Looks sick with the 313s...very clean.

mogarbage · 03-10-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

This isn't about being a free country...obviously, that goes without saying. The question is, is this prudent?

being prudent would be drinking your piss once a week to save money on water or coffee, but is it fun?!

domobrown · 03-10-2010, 06:54 PM

I don't need a house I don't have a family yet

Scorpion · 03-10-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by domobrown

I don't need a house I don't have a family yet

Nicely said.

stooken · 03-10-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

omfg

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-10-2010, 07:16 PM

All of these threads are always the same. If it's a thread about how girly AW is, everyone with AW defends how manly it is.

If it's a thread about how slow the 328 is, every 328 owner qualifies their reasoning for buying a 328 over a 335.

If it's a thread about leasing vs. buying, every cash buyer says how stupid it is to lease, and everyone who leases says how they want to hold on to their money and invest it.

I'm a house person, could never live with someone stomping above me, or sharing walls.

CRWaaa · 03-10-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aohus

hey i live in an apartment and i ain't rich, but i do work hard, and play hard.

heres my car in the apartment car port! car ports for life!

Ahhh the amber!!!!....You def need some paint side markers.

mogarbage · 03-10-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

All of these threads are always the same. If it's a thread about how girly AW is, everyone with AW defends how manly it is.

If it's a thread about how slow the 328 is, every 328 owner qualifies their reasoning for buying a 328 over a 335.

If it's a thread about leasing vs. buying, every cash buyer says how stupid it is to lease, and everyone who leases says how they want to hold on to their money and invest it.

I'm a house person, could never live with someone stomping above me, or sharing walls.

now you're making assumptions those with positive things to say in this thread are apartment dwellers, and those speaking on priorities are home owners. typical

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mogarbage

now you're making assumptions those with positive things to say in this thread are apartment dwellers, and those speaking on priorities are home owners. typical

You're assuming that I'm assuming, I assume.

I'm just saying how these threads ALWAYS unfold. This is you getting over it.

samwoo2go · 03-10-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

woah. I want to live on a boat!

I came on a boat, trust me, you don't want to live on one.

number335 · 03-10-2010, 08:08 PM

i think everyone is missing the OPs point here. what he's trying to say is, does it make sense to attract the pussy with your bimmer if you have to take her home to a trailer park. at least that's what i think that's what he meant.

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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I'm busy seeing the world and experiencing new things before I settle down and buy a house. I knew that it would be much more fun to drive a Lotus at 25 than it would at 45 so I bought the car. I have never regretted that decision. Life is too short to always do what is financially responsible. Also, had I bought a house in 2005 when I bought the car, I would have lost much MUCH more money than the total cost of the car. In many ways, the car saved me from one of the biggest financial blunders of my life. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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mogarbage Private First Class 12 Rep 151 Posts Drives: low and slow. bbq style Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	this thread is comical. back in your parent's day, it was a life goal to own a home. it was instilled in their mindset by their parents. they worked hard, slaving day in and day out just to say they owned the roof over their head. it's 2010. wake up and realize owning a home is not a status symbol of any sort, nor is it even priority for a majority of 20somethings. i live in boston, by no means a cheap city. when you have 2 of the most prestigious schools in the world in your zipcode, and some of the leading industry leaders a few train stops away, you're going to pay. plan on making 100k+ to get a nice apartment in boston. that's a nice apartment, the same way the bmw is a nice car. neither of them great.
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aohus First Lieutenant 163 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2010 Monaco Blue 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	hey i live in an apartment and i ain't rich, but i do work hard, and play hard. heres my car in the apartment car port! car ports for life! __________________ 2010 E92 Monaco Blue 335i / Gray Dakota Leather / Steptronic / Sport / Premium / Navi / L7 / 18" Performance Wheels / HPFP fail @ 8400 miles (replaced with #933 pump) // MODS: Mishimoto OCC \| VRSF CP + Turbosmart Dual Port BOV \| RB PCV Valve // Maintenance: Walnut Blast @ 56k \| Spark Plugs Replaced @ 56k \| Addons: BN2000 Combox // Andream Carplay // Rear Camera // Spark Plugs (.022 gap) and Coils Replaced 73.1k 2019 G01 Carbon Black X3 M40i / Premium / Driver Assist / 21" on Bridgestone Alienza RFT
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josephr25 Major 68 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	I am under 30 and do not know where I am mulling where I want to work... so I do not want to buy a house FFS. I do know that I would like to have a nice car when I can afford it and enjoy it. I am not stretching my budget at all and my parents don't even say anything about paying them rent or other expenses. It may not sound like much, but as a result, I do clean the house and do almost any errands i can do for them, such as groceries or taking our dogs to the vets. My friends know what they want to do so they already plan or bought their condos/houses already. They do not drive nice cars as a result, but they don't care. __________________ "Yeah; well, my interior is better."
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number335 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	i think everyone is missing the OPs point here. what he's trying to say is, does it make sense to attract the pussy with your bimmer if you have to take her home to a trailer park. at least that's what i think that's what he meant.
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