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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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So instead of paying a little extra per month in added fuel costs, you are buying a new car that gets better gas mileage? Higher insurance, Higher car payments, etc...

I thought about getting rid of my DD (Grand Cherokee) however, financially it doesn't make sense. Especially since the GC has been paid off for some time.


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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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I know that the price of gas is getting to you and I fully understand. I have to drive for work every day and the price of gas is getting to me and hitting me in the wallet. Good luck and enjoy your new evo.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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just buy a beater 4 cyl.........
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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do i need to mention that im 19, i OWN my home, the lightning, and the Lancer EVO outright. i hate monthly payments with a passion. ive NEVER had to finance anything. i just know how to use my money and gas isnt where i want it going.
Dude what do you do for a living? I want in...
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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I want in...

You have to be 'born in' to do well at that age. I hear it's a pretty good gig.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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I got me a Kawasaki Ninja 250... hell ya its getting me 60-70 mpg. And its fun hehe.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Odin's Wrath
You have to be 'born in' to do well at that age. I hear it's a pretty good gig.
Yeah. To 'own' those things and never had to finance anything at 19, he's had alot of help from somewhere. You don't make that kind of money being a 'machine operator'.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Yeah. To 'own' those things and never had to finance anything at 19, he's had alot of help from somewhere. You don't make that kind of money being a 'machine operator'.
Actually, I have had my own home design business since I was 14. My Dad is a Builder, and I grew up around it, and spent every summer and weekend in the field with a hammer. He hasn't helped me in any way except for helping me purchase my first computer in 1992 to run the CAD software. I eventually paid him back with my profit. So some people actually start somewhere.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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Actually, I have had my own home design business since I was 14. My Dad is a Builder, and I grew up around it, and spent every summer and weekend in the field with a hammer. He hasn't helped me in any way except for helping me purchase my first computer in 1992 to run the CAD software. I eventually paid him back with my profit. So some people actually start somewhere.

I don't think he was saying that no work was involved. Ask yourself this. Had your father been a truck driver, for instance, would you be doing what you're doing now? While I'm sure you work very hard, and you should be proud of that, you have the advantage of a father in the industry who has taken an early interest in your future. Something that is not common. You've received a great deal more than a computer from your father. If you don't realize it now, you will when you are older. He's a good dad. Of course, I'm sure you know that already.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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You have to be 'born in' to do well at that age. I hear it's a pretty good gig.

if you think my mommy and daddy or my rich grand parents are buying me ***** WRONG i graduated highschool when i was 16 (still suck at english though) went to college to be a computer numeric control specialist, and my moms ex huband got me a REALLY good job for SPX corp. you'd be amazed what you can do with money with a little research and the NYSE. dont assume stuff makes you look like an ***.


P.S. the name Big Shooter does not have anything to do with money. i like rifles and compared to my friends im a really good shot, it i got that nic name from them.
 

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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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if you think my mommy and daddy or my rich grand parents are buying me ***** WRONG i graduated highschool when i was 16 (still suck at english though) went to college to be a computer numeric control specialist, and my moms ex huband got me a REALLY good job for SPX corp. dont assume stuff makes you look like an ***
so you operate machines. Nice, is that a technical college type of thing? or 2 year or 4 year degree? I'm seriously interested, I'm very sick right now but want to jump back into school when I get better. EMAIL me if you don't mind.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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well sort of. i do operate machines (by operate i mean put the stock in and push the green button) if all of them are running, but mostly i fix them. the CNC specialist school is 2 years and im in school for electonics right now. i put machine operator cause thats the dept. im listed in. but im on the maint. tech pay scale. shhhhhhhh lets just say i know people, and ive kissed more *** than a toilet seat. plus i avg 60 hours a week.



so to sum everything up i have money cause im lucky enough to know good people, i went to school, i work my *** off, and have a really good financial consultant.
 

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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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i hear ya man, im 19 too and have worked for every dollar i spend on my truck or my other trucks. I run our family game buisness and stay on the roads all over the south.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Shooter
if you think my mommy and daddy or my rich grand parents are buying me ***** WRONG i graduated highschool when i was 16 (still suck at english though) went to college to be a computer numeric control specialist, and my moms ex huband got me a REALLY good job for SPX corp. you'd be amazed what you can do with money with a little research and the NYSE. dont assume stuff makes you look like an ***.

I'm not assuming anything. Nobody said you don't work hard. A trust fund isn't the only head start a person can get in life. I'm glad for you.
 
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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I'm 45
I live in a 800 sq ft Shack, nothing is paid for, I have NO savings account
(and I mean I DONT EVEN HAVE ONE) I owe 15K PLUS on the CC's, no retirement, no college fund for jr, no Big TV's, no fancy furniture, NOTHING.
And I owe 2 more years on the L, and 4 on the Mitsi-whateverthefktheycallit.
and I make a tad short of 90K
WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING WRONG ???
I guess living in the 10th most expensive place on planet earth dont help, but jesus h candy I live in a white trash neighborhood.

Hey Big, can you hook a brother up with one of those jobs
And forget the stock Market, I lost the only 40K I had there
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