So what deal did you make to get your Boss?
9/29/11, 09:07 AM
#61
A Man Just Needs Some....
Originally Posted by black_bullitt
I paid sticker for my no options BOSS, right at $41k.
You have to keep in mind there are deals to be had on GT500's... I mean, they're everywhere.
You have to keep in mind there are deals to be had on GT500's... I mean, they're everywhere.
9/29/11, 09:36 AM
#64
Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting you are unsympathetic, I have no way of knowing. Rather, I was commenting on your apparent lack of knowledge of what a typical "two income family" is and how in fact a $45k boss is a big deal, that is all.
9/29/11, 09:40 AM
#65
A Man Just Needs Some....
I'm with you guys. $45k is a big deal for a toy. Maybe not for some. I could not do it for a car that I will abuse for sure. Just couldn't justify it.
9/29/11, 09:49 AM
#67
Agreed. (Did I just agree with you? 
) I read somewhere that to succeed or at least more than get by you need to make twice your age in salary in thousands. In the bay area I think it's more like 3 times. If you aren't then you shouldn't be buying a new Boss IMHO. 25k is what 12 bucks an hour? I'd sure hate to try and raise a family on that or twice that. Being single and very lucky to work for a great company and a great "boss" I'm glad I can afford a "Boss."
) I read somewhere that to succeed or at least more than get by you need to make twice your age in salary in thousands. In the bay area I think it's more like 3 times. If you aren't then you shouldn't be buying a new Boss IMHO. 25k is what 12 bucks an hour? I'd sure hate to try and raise a family on that or twice that. Being single and very lucky to work for a great company and a great "boss" I'm glad I can afford a "Boss."
9/29/11, 10:04 AM
#68
As far as getting my wife to agree to let me buy the Boss, she never really did and is still griping about it. I told her that it was time for me to get a car and that since every car we have bought since 2000 was for her until she got tired of it then she handed it down to me so she could get a new car, it was my turn.
My kids were way in favor of me buying the Boss. And they are both out of the house and married with kids.
9/29/11, 10:23 AM
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All interesting points about the budgetary impact of a car such as this. We aren't talking about a guy who works as a landscaper, and the only vehicle he owns is his pickup truck that he uses to keep a roof over his head and food on the table. We are talking mostly about a 2nd vehicle, though I'm sure there are quite a few people who can only afford 1 car and live in a decent climate that they can drive it year round.
I've been married over 20 years, and the wife got her first new car out of college after her used Prelude got stolen, Honda CRXsi. I was still driving Ford sh1tboxes year after year while we got the Accord once we started a family and then moved onto minivan hell. The wife got the new minivan to drive while I drove in no paticular order, a 77 Tbird, 76 LTD cop car, 73 Lincoln, 78 LTD II, 70 Merc Cyclone GT, 96 Buick Roadmaster.
When we finally earned enough and my Buick Roadmaster got hit and they couldn't find body parts to fix, I got my first new car in '07, a nice Infiniti G35x. Now a few years later, I sold my G37S as I hated the clutch and am now tooling around in a paid for '97 Grand Marquis from FL until we can save up enough of a down payment. I could go out tomorrow and buy a decent used car that would be fun to drive and much newer than the Merc, but I am willing to wait. Being fortunate enough to be in a position to buy something like this makes me count my blessings every day.
I'm sure most of us have had our share of crappy vehicles, and have made sacrifices for other so they could have their new ride. I can't wait to have the joy of taking delivery of a new Boss taking into account the time, effort, and sacrifice it took to get it. It will be worth it all in the end, much more so I think than if it were just handed to me, say if I won a contest or something...
I've been married over 20 years, and the wife got her first new car out of college after her used Prelude got stolen, Honda CRXsi. I was still driving Ford sh1tboxes year after year while we got the Accord once we started a family and then moved onto minivan hell. The wife got the new minivan to drive while I drove in no paticular order, a 77 Tbird, 76 LTD cop car, 73 Lincoln, 78 LTD II, 70 Merc Cyclone GT, 96 Buick Roadmaster.
When we finally earned enough and my Buick Roadmaster got hit and they couldn't find body parts to fix, I got my first new car in '07, a nice Infiniti G35x. Now a few years later, I sold my G37S as I hated the clutch and am now tooling around in a paid for '97 Grand Marquis from FL until we can save up enough of a down payment. I could go out tomorrow and buy a decent used car that would be fun to drive and much newer than the Merc, but I am willing to wait. Being fortunate enough to be in a position to buy something like this makes me count my blessings every day.
I'm sure most of us have had our share of crappy vehicles, and have made sacrifices for other so they could have their new ride. I can't wait to have the joy of taking delivery of a new Boss taking into account the time, effort, and sacrifice it took to get it. It will be worth it all in the end, much more so I think than if it were just handed to me, say if I won a contest or something...
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