Serious moving to Vegas question- What car to get. - Page 2

palman · #11 06-17-2006, 02:47 AM

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And what percentage of the young population are idiots?

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Touche. Part of my desire is having a clunker for so long.

MatthewRyan · #12 06-17-2006, 02:48 AM

Get an Acura TL, black on black and tint the windows. It'll be perfect for you.

nation · #13 06-17-2006, 02:48 AM

Well for one, you shouldn't just accept that you'll probably blow money and make it back the next week. You should try to stop blowing money.

You also shouldn't get a car that expensive. It's not a good investment for your money because it doesn't get any kind of interest and depreciates in value greatly. Just get a decent 2000 car for like 5-10k and finance it. Start to value utility over extravagance.

I learned some of this the hard way...I'm watching my 5k tv while typing on my 4k computer. Wasn't great for the old bankroll, and I do sometimes regret the TV purchase (not the computer though, it's sweeeeet). Save your money for a rainy day, you won't always run well.

surfinillini · #14 06-17-2006, 02:49 AM

I bought an 06 Mazda 3 when I moved out here...I put 4K down and my monthly payment is like $250...

you don't need a flashy car, you get a BMW, somebody else has a Porsche or Ferrari, its not worth it...so you're always going to be competing with richer people

redrooski24 · #15 06-17-2006, 02:53 AM

Black on black in Vegas is -EV. Also, why does everyone say that cars are bad investments and depreciate in value etc etc fap fap. It's not like people don't know this going into it, they just want a nice car. Weed is worth $0 after you smoke it, bad investment, don't buy any even if you like it!!!

palman · #16 06-17-2006, 02:59 AM

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Well for one, you shouldn't just accept that you'll probably blow money and make it back the next week. You should try to stop blowing money.

You also shouldn't get a car that expensive. It's not a good investment for your money because it doesn't get any kind of interest and depreciates in value greatly. Just get a decent 2000 car for like 5-10k and finance it. Start to value utility over extravagance.

I learned some of this the hard way...I'm watching my 5k tv while typing on my 4k computer. Wasn't great for the old bankroll, and I do sometimes regret the TV purchase (not the computer though, it's sweeeeet). Save your money for a rainy day, you won't always run well.

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I did sort of over-exxagerate my ability and/or history of blowing $. Traditionally, I've always been content spending a lot of money on dinner, a trip to best buy, for a nice round of golf, or table at a club, etc. but have never made any huge purchases. This is my first one, hence my apprehension. I'm not kurosh or anything, I just wanted to note that I'm not a total rock discipline-wise either.

I've always traditionally enjoyed making a lot of little purchases and avoiding big ones have helped me do that. (like 2 weeks ago while house hunting, eating at Prime, Fixx, Delmonicos, SW Steakhouse, and N9NE thanks to the 2+2 restaurant recommendation thread)

My roommate has made 100k/month the past few months, and we're splitting all the living room furniture, so I am stuck with the TV, although I think we're going to end up more in the 2500-3000 range. I'm not going to be able to skim on that because he won't let me. (He's keeping his house in Boston, so he doesn't want to buy all new furniture for himself, yet I am moving everything out of my apt.) Due to 8 tabling on a laptop, a desktop with 2 monitors is coming, but not necessarily immediately.

I like not having bills, so if I was spending 5-10k I'd just pay it off right away.

I'm aware of what I'm getting into, as poker has been my sole source of income for about 3 years. The previous two I made in the 70 range, living well and having fun, but not saving. It's only recently that I've turned the corner, not being stuck at 15/30 forever. But I'm a LT winner at short ring, full ring, NL, SnG's (where I started) and tourneys. About 250k overall in the 3+ years playing seriously.

palman · #17 06-17-2006, 03:18 AM

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I bought an 06 Mazda 3 when I moved out here...I put 4K down and my monthly payment is like $250...

you don't need a flashy car, you get a BMW, somebody else has a Porsche or Ferrari, its not worth it...so you're always going to be competing with richer people

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I'm not trying to have the nicest car on the block, but I do think there is something to be said when you're a professional poker player for showing some degree success. I'm sure it's different out in Vegas when stating your occupation compared to D.C. where every girl is career-oriented.

I've never been the least bit superficial (as evidenced by driving my '86 chevy celebrity, even though it does only have 34k miles on it!, great aunt/handmedown upon graduation) although being new to money, driving a new car, and going clubbing regularly might end up changing that. What can I say, standing out in line for an hour like a doofus is the most awful experience imaginable, but having the bouncers part the seas for you rocks and rings style does sure feel nice.

StaticShock · #18 06-17-2006, 04:20 AM

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What can I say, standing out in line for an hour like a doofus is the most awful experience imaginable, but having the bouncers part the seas for you rocks and rings style does sure feel nice.

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Are you going to be driving your new $50K car up to the door of the club through the casino?

runner4life7 · #19 06-17-2006, 04:24 AM

i would say 330 way over the A6

palman · #20 06-17-2006, 04:25 AM

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What can I say, standing out in line for an hour like a doofus is the most awful experience imaginable, but having the bouncers part the seas for you rocks and rings style does sure feel nice.

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Are you going to be driving your new $50K car up to the door of the club through the casino?

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No, but when I go to my buddy's house for BBQ's and his gf's friends are all 9's I'll be rolling right up to his driveway. The Vegas nightlife scene is about as superficial as it gets among locals. The chicks I'll be going for for the most part care about stuff like that. I'm no better than a 7 and most likely a 6 with room to bump up if I went to the gym and did something with my 6'0 165lb self. I can use the help, as absurd and superficial as it sounds.