# I Got Paid to Drive Exotic Cars **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 15, 2014, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596 "2014-09-15T13:54:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/41 "2014-09-16T18:19:18Z")
mike that was my point. i wouldnt be seeking out an nsx for 996 money even though the looks of them have grown on me lately. i was just saying that im considering a downgrade since i dont spend much time on 4 wheels out here. i feel like this thread is all mucked up. im sorry for the de-rail. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/42 "2014-09-16T18:23:11Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > im at work so i cant see the video but im assuming its just showing that a typoon is faster than an NSX? > > kind of a pointless comparison to me. > > right now im sure there are a ton of vehicles that are faster than my 911 but would i be caught dead in an srt8 jeep? no. > > my point is it wouldnt sway my choice of wanting to roll around like THE WOLF vs rolling around in a 22 year old gmc I hear ya, I just think its a funny video my friend showed me. For me when it comes to sports cars I’m more into it being at least fast in a straight line, I’m not saying the NSX is slow but I enjoy being pushed back in the seat when I hit the gas. It’s less boring for me compared to some of the cars that are super sweet for track days or auto cross but then are boring because you can’t use their capabilities on most roads. I’m mainly talking about miatas, brz, s2000 etc. - - - Updated - - - > [@XwalkerX](#): > > mike that was my point. i wouldnt be seeking out an nsx for 996 money even though the looks of them have grown on me lately. > > i was just saying that im considering a downgrade since i dont spend much time on 4 wheels out here. > > i feel like this thread is all mucked up. im sorry for the de-rail. Its ok let the de-rail happen, we’re talking about cars for once on this forum lol ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/43 "2014-09-16T19:19:53Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > $1,420 left on everything else > > :lol: This. You’re delusional if you think that’s enough for “everything else”. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/44 "2014-09-16T20:29:07Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > needless to say i have no idea what i want to do as of now… Sounds about right Choochie. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/45 "2014-09-17T04:23:28Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > This. > > You’re delusional if you think that’s enough for “everything else”. That $1,420 was after the car payment and the 2k mortgage, which if you have a mortgage that large then yeah you shouldn’t do the lambo. Without kids and a drug addiction I think $1,420 is plenty of money left since the 2 largest bills have been paid, and all my numbers were estimates, high estimate on the mortgage and on the taxes. Thats not leaving much left for maintenance though, so save 20k first, don’t put it as a down payment, use it for maintenance. Then save each income tax return for maintenance and what not as well. Then when it’s paid off you don’t have the payment and now can use that money for maintenance. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/46 "2014-09-17T04:39:55Z")
It’s odd that you have all this figured out and everyone else in your situation isn’t driving around in high end cars… You also never took any money out for 401k/retirement, savings, health insurance, maintenance on your house, you never eat food out?, ever take a vacation, ever do anything that costs money?, clothes?, etc ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/47 "2014-09-17T05:25:40Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > nah. Aston’s dont do anything for me. > Ford has cheapened their “exotic” look. > > however i WOULD consider an NSX if it was priced right…but they are still 30-40k which would put me right where i am now with a car that would just sit under a cover. > > i also have thoughts of just scooping a driver quality 964 or 930 that can be had around the 20k mark. > > needless to say i have no idea what i want to do as of now… 964 seem to be much more expensive than 930s, I passed on a couple great SCs this spring, that were priced right… ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/48 "2014-09-17T05:29:28Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > im actually in the oppositte side of the spectrum in the fact that i have been seriously thinking about selling my 996tt (since 9 times out of 10 im on one of my bikes). > > there was a time where i REALLY wanted to trade up to an R8 but that ship has sailed. > > now i def think i would be ok with a 10k vehicle (e36 m3 or 2nd gen c10) and just banking the leftover from the sale. On point. I’ve considered indulging in a higher end car but I think I’d rather keep throwing coin at muscle car things and not having a payment / investing. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/49 "2014-09-17T05:33:00Z")
The pizza boy rolled up to my house in a Jag S-Type last night, so I’m sure anyone making decent money can afford a Lambo. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/50 "2014-09-17T06:01:23Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > It’s odd that you have all this figured out and everyone else in your situation isn’t driving around in high end cars… > > You also never took any money out for 401k/retirement, savings, health insurance, maintenance on your house, you never eat food out?, ever take a vacation, ever do anything that costs money?, clothes?, etc My situation isn’t 100k a year. It depends on the persons life style, and a ton of other factors. You’re right it’s probably a dumb idea having that high of a car payment making 100k a year. But if someone making 100k a year is worried about retiring, as in the don’t already have a 401k or something figured out then I better save every penny I make since I’ll probably never make that much a year in my lifetime. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/51 "2014-09-17T06:03:15Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > The pizza boy rolled up to my house in a Jag S-Type last night, so I’m sure anyone making decent money can afford a Lambo. Ever since Fast & Furious pizza boys have been stepping up their car game so they don’t have to worry about closed off streets. ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/52 "2014-09-17T06:58:30Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I’ll stick with my $8,000 Miata. I’ll stick with my $3,000 Miata. - - - Updated - - - > [@XwalkerX](#): > > im actually in the oppositte side of the spectrum in the fact that i have been seriously thinking about selling my 996tt (since 9 times out of 10 im on one of my bikes). > > there was a time where i REALLY wanted to trade up to an R8 but that ship has sailed. > > now i def think i would be ok with a 10k vehicle (e36 m3 or 2nd gen c10) and just banking the leftover from the sale. It’s called growing up. - - - Updated - - - > [@LZ](#): > > It’s odd that you have all this figured out and everyone else in your situation isn’t driving around in high end cars… > > You also never took any money out for 401k/retirement, savings, health insurance, maintenance on your house, you never eat food out?, ever take a vacation, ever do anything that costs money?, clothes?, etc This dude has it all figured out. Quit bringing him down. I can’t wait to see his Lamebo. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/53 "2014-09-17T07:16:39Z")
A high mileage Italian supercar financed for 60 months with payments taking up just under a 3rd of your monthly net income? What could go wrong? Looking at the numbers I don’t understand why we aren’t all driving Lambos and Ferraris. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/54 "2014-09-17T07:20:18Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > That $1,420 was after the car payment and the 2k mortgage, which if you have a mortgage that large then yeah you shouldn’t do the lambo. > > Without kids and a drug addiction I think $1,420 is plenty of money left since the 2 largest bills have been paid, and all my numbers were estimates, high estimate on the mortgage and on the taxes. > > Thats not leaving much left for maintenance though, so save 20k first, don’t put it as a down payment, use it for maintenance. Then save each income tax return for maintenance and what not as well. Then when it’s paid off you don’t have the payment and now can use that money for maintenance. Do you not understand the concept of putting money in savings? If you’re making $100k, I would sure hope that you’re putting away AT LEAST $1k/month into your savings. Then that leaves a measly $400 for food, going out, activities other than waxing your garage queen, etc… I mean, one saturday night with the wife and friends for drinks and dinner is like $200 at least. Man, this mentality of yours is EXACTLY why so many people in the country are riddled with debt. Stop focusing on financing stuff and manipulating your monthly payments and start focusing on savings and generating wealth. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/55 "2014-09-17T07:35:45Z")
Thread derail! ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/56 "2014-09-17T07:37:38Z")
Buying things with cash instead of financing? No fucking way. That isn’t American at all. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/57 "2014-09-17T07:41:38Z")
I guess everyone on here makes 100k a year but is broke! I just don’t think its that far out of reach, maybe 125k or 150k should be able to afford it, or do people making that much money waste a lot of it. ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/58 "2014-09-17T07:50:14Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > I guess everyone on here makes 100k a year but is broke! > > I just don’t think its that far out of reach, maybe 125k or 150k should be able to afford it, or do people making that much money waste a lot of it. I totally see where you are coming from with all of this. But damn the maintenance of some higher end cars is outrageous, where something as simple as new pads and rotors all around is like 1500-2k or even much more if you did it yourself. A quick look shows a set of carbon ceramic rotors for a v8 R8 is 8500$… Just for front rotors!! If the car had just steel brakes, those rotors are 800-1000 depending on the year. Extreme example but if you got a r8 with ceramic brakes at a killer price, the year it needed all 4 replaced is almost 17000 for just rotors and another 600 for pads. If you’re making 100k and assuming you do the work yourself, that is 17.6% of your yearly pretax income for a brake job. That is a lot of coin. I’m sure tons of people could afford the monthly payment. But it’s the everything else that will murder your wallet. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/59 "2014-09-17T07:56:49Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > I guess everyone on here makes 100k a year but is broke! > > I just don’t think its that far out of reach, maybe 125k or 150k should be able to afford it, or do people making that much money waste a lot of it. I’m sure a lot of it is most people who buy $80k+ cars don’t live in houses that cost less than the car. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596/60 "2014-09-17T08:00:21Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > I guess everyone on here makes 100k a year but is broke! > > I just don’t think its that far out of reach, maybe 125k or 150k should be able to afford it, or do people making that much money waste a lot of it. Between 401k,IRA,Brokerage,additional principal on mortgage I save about 35-40% of what I earn. I would assume many in the income range you are talking about have similar habits. So it isn’t that they “waste” it is simply not the priority although I do spend a lot of my “discretionary” funds on cars not everyone has that same level of interest. So you are right in that many could afford it on that salary range it simply comes down to lifestyle choices and priorities. I don’t necessarily think spending on say a Lambo is a bad choice for anyone just for MOST it doesn’t hit that level of priority over say you childrens education, a bigger home, vacations, etc etc. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-got-paid-to-drive-exotic-cars/270596.md?page=4)