those of you with expensive cars

[Swan4Me]

I just bought a 2012 Cadillac escalade ESV and purchased it with cash. I have 4 children and a minivan just didn't have enough cargo room for my needs. Plus, the advantages of the AWD was a plus.

I hope you find an affordable option soon!

 

[hsmamato2]

I don't have an expensive car. I have a cheap car that seats 6, with a 3rd row. Check out the Mazda 5.

Oh my....it's a 4 seater,this car...... I agree that is has that 3rd row,but my 12 year old couldn't fit his (adimttedly large) feet in the seats of the 3rd row....so it works if you have some *very* tiny people to transport...otherwise my Sonata (5 full seats) has more room....
BTW can't believe this thread is still alive!

 

[auralia]

I can fit in the back of my much loved Mazda 5... Abet I am 5 feet tall, but I fit just fine. My children fit too, but with that third row up there is almost no cargo room. It works for us but we have 2 kids. It would be worth looking at though to see if it would work! I love mine!

 

[1Jackpot]

So how did you afford it? Above average salary? Inheritance from Grandma? Saved aluminum cans? My favorite, the bathtub meth lab?

(Nice car, my sister drove one for a long time).

I thought my user name was self explanatory. I guess not!

I just read some of her posts. All I can say if they are even remotely true what in the H*E* double hockey sticks is she doing reading the budget board.

Now, I am quite new to posting on these boards, (have been reading them for awhile), but I had no idea there were income requirements for reading and posting on this board. I must have missed that particular rule when I signed up. I always read each 'board' when I sign on. I guess I have to change my habits per the income requirement.

 

[disneysteve]

I just read some of her posts. All I can say if they are even remotely true what in the H*E* double hockey sticks is she doing reading the budget board.

I thought my user name was self explanatory. I guess not!

Now, I am quite new to posting on these boards, (have been reading them for awhile), but I had no idea there were income requirements for reading and posting on this board. I must have missed that particular rule when I signed up. I always read each 'board' when I sign on. I guess I have to change my habits per the income requirement.

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got. 1Jackpot, there is certainly no income requirement to participate here. Welcome to the site. And congrats on your good fortune. Was it lottery or casino (if you care to share)?

 

[punkin]

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got. 1Jackpot, there is certainly no income requirement to participate here. Welcome to the site. And congrats on your good fortune. Was it lottery or casino (if you care to share)?

This is the truth!!! I try to live way below my means (with occasional splurges) but the truth is, I have to budget or money starts slipping through my fingers and I have no idea where it went. If I make a conscious decision to buy an expensive car and budget for it, that's fine. If I make a spur of the moment decision to buy a Ferrari with DD's college fund...that's a problem. I have the money to buy the Ferrari. Heck, the money is in the bank just waiting to be spent, but because I budget, I drive older (though very nice cars) and DD doesn't have to worry about paying for college.

BTW, those with a sudden windfall (lottery, casino, inheritance) who are not used to having money are the ones who could benefit from budgeting the most.

 

[1Jackpot]

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got. 1Jackpot, there is certainly no income requirement to participate here. Welcome to the site. And congrats on your good fortune. Was it lottery or casino (if you care to share)?

Thank you, Disney steve, for the welcome. My good fortune came to me through a substantial lottery win. I am very blessed!

 

[*pixie*dust*]

I think OP is gone.

This!

 

[mrodgers]

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got. 1Jackpot, there is certainly no income requirement to participate here. Welcome to the site. And congrats on your good fortune. Was it lottery or casino (if you care to share)?

This is because most people think of "budget" as the adjective, inexpensive or cheap. Budget as a noun is planning your income/savings vs. expenses which benefits you no matter how much income or savings you have.

 

[VAfamily1998]

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got.

Very true. Think of how many celebrities that have earned millions, later end up filing for bankruptcy, houses in foreclosure, etc. because they weren't careful with their money...

 

[Patience]

I'm always amused by folks who think that people with a lot of money don't need to take care of it. I don't care how much you have. You still need to live below your means, save for the future and not blow what you've got. 1Jackpot, there is certainly no income requirement to participate here. Welcome to the site. And congrats on your good fortune. Was it lottery or casino (if you care to share)?

Yes, yes and yes! "Budget" is a noun and a verb to me, not an adjective. I budget my money to make it go as far as possible. Budgeting is helpful to everyone, regardless of income. The advice to live below your means and save for your future is one hundred percent spot on.

 

[crisi]

Thank you, Disney steve, for the welcome. My good fortune came to me through a substantial lottery win. I am very blessed!

Congrats and welcome. Meth labs aren't safe to run in your bathtub, so I'm happy it was the lottery.

And I agree with Steve, people with money need to budget, too.

 

[crisi]

This is because most people think of "budget" as the adjective, inexpensive or cheap. Budget as a noun is planning your income/savings vs. expenses which benefits you no matter how much income or savings you have.

And budget as a verb is the planning process that we all need to do if we are going to make the best use of how much or little we have. I've learned plenty here from people who are poorer and richer than I am.

 

[Natalie's Mommy]

I just can't let this go, it is just SO completely wrong

agreed! AWD in harsh winters is a must have for me after i was in an awful car accident when i was 21 and messed up my knee.....and yes i had snow tires

If the two youngest kids are just there for babysitting, I just wouldn't go out while they are there. That's what I've done for the last 16 years. Saves a lot of liability and expense that way.

what i make a month watching them will way more than cover the cost of a bigger car payment, more gas costs and insurance.

not to mention the fact that when i have kids in after school activities they need to get to just staying home isnt an option!

 

[stitchlovestink]

OP,
have you looked at the Ford Flex?
I LOVE my Flex. It has a GREAT third row. You can get the auto fold seats in the second row so that you can access that third row so much easier than any van IMO!! the seats fold/flip all the way forward and we have had full sized adults sitting in the third row. It has the capability to seat 7 but we chose 6 because we wanted the console in the second row. We didn't go so far as to get the refrigerator console (seriously!) but we wanted the individual seats with the center console in the second row. My flex is a front wheel drive, but it is available in All wheel drive. It drives very well, has traction control with that rawl (I think that is how it is spelled) system which makes it about as roll proof as possible. The safety ratings are great. It doesn't sit high like the SUV, but you can have your seat inside the vehicle sit high, so you still have a great view like the SUV. It also has great views! I found some of the larger SUVs to have big blind spots, and I hated backing up in them! I drove a dozen different makes/models over 2 months before buying. And I would buy my Flex again in a heartbeat! It has a wonderful ride. Just thought I'd throw it out there as a suggestion...

Oh, and btw, I had a Pontiac Transport minivan that I was replacing. I was hit and they totaled my van. For a minivan, I did like the transport since it had the 3 full sized seats in the middle row. I loved that feature. But I didn't like the mini van enough to want another one! Only thing was my sister used to make fun when she rode with me, said it was like riding in the front of the monorail...because the transports have those big slopey type windshields.

 

[Swan4Me]

I thought my user name was self explanatory. I guess not!



Now, I am quite new to posting on these boards, (have been reading them for awhile), but I had no idea there were income requirements for reading and posting on this board. I must have missed that particular rule when I signed up. I always read each 'board' when I sign on. I guess I have to change my habits per the income requirement.

Oh please-each post of yours is very troll-worthy


I guess Countess Lu-Ann was right.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEDvlSAMhQU

 

[scbelleatheart]

Thanks for explaining the name. I think it is great you won the lottery and you still read a Budget Board because money or not, you still may be very frugal and really plan on how this money will make difference in your lifestyle.
Congrats!

 

[Swan4Me]

Thanks for explaining the name. I think it is great you won the lottery and you still read a Budget Board because money or not, you still may be very frugal and really plan on how this money will make difference in your lifestyle.
Congrats!

Read her posts on the DIS-suites for a month, private planes, no budget...

 

[punkin]

Read her posts on the DIS-suites for a month, private planes, no budget...

I haven't read any of her posts but given what you say is true, she really needs a budget before she spends all that money. She's well on her way. (I know you think she's a troll with no money, but for argument's sake).

 

[scbelleatheart]

I guess that's why you hear about people who blow through a boatload of cash or those who really worked their butt off to get it. I hope she is one of the latter.