How much does the average Z owner make a year?

Cmike2780 · 03-10-2011, 03:28 PM

How much does the average Z owner make a year? I figured it would be interesting to see if Nissan hit it's target demographic. A poll would at least keep it anonymous if that's something you want to keep private.

I want a Z · 03-10-2011, 04:04 PM

those are some low numbers - do people that actually make below $50,000 buy a $35,000 car? That's 70% of their income, makes no sense at all.

shadoquad · 03-10-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

those are some low numbers - do people that actually make below $50,000 buy a $35,000 car? That's 70% of their income, makes no sense at all.

You're forgetting about the used market, and people who live with their folks.

ClemsonWill · 03-10-2011, 04:24 PM

Does it count if your parents make over $75K? I'm 16 and my parents bought me my Z.

370zFORme!! · 03-10-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

those are some low numbers - do people that actually make below $50,000 buy a $35,000 car? That's 70% of their income, makes no sense at all.

Those numbers don't really mean anything because most people don't finance their cars in one year. If they pay cash upfront then there is no way they only make 50k a year. Now if you made 50k a year and financed a 35k car over 4 or 5 years, that's only 14% of their income over 5 years. I was only making 40k a year when I purchased my Z and I've never had a problem making my payments.

GZ3 · 03-10-2011, 04:33 PM

its all relative to cost of living also....i have no bills except car and isurance and whatever i feel like turning into poop....some people have rent, loans, CC, blah, blah.blah...

370zFORme!! · 03-10-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

its all relative to cost of living also....i have no bills except car and isurance and whatever i feel like turning into poop....some people have rent, loans, CC, blah, blah.blah...

Cmike2780 · 03-10-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Does it count if your parents make over $75K? I'm 16 and my parents bought me my Z.

That's why I added the last choice.

jpritche · 03-10-2011, 08:31 PM

Graduation present! Woot Woot!

JACKPAC · 03-10-2011, 08:33 PM

I somehow feel wealthier after looking at my choices... haha.

PapoZalsa · 03-10-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

those are some low numbers - do people that actually make below $50,000 buy a $35,000 car? That's 70% of their income, makes no sense at all.

Trading value, APR, used car, etc. BTW, I paid less than $35K brand new.

Cmike2780 · 03-10-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Trading value, APR, used car, etc. BTW, I paid less than $35K brand new.

Still, I get what he means. After taxes and all other expenses, what's left over isn't a whole lot. If you don't have to pay student loans, rent or a mortgage, that's a huge weight off your shoulder. If however, you are making less than $35k and DO have other responsibilities, I honestly don't know how you could afford this car. Even if you saved a lot and put down a huge down payment, its still a lot in relation to your income. It would be like a kid making 5 bucks and hour buying a $1000 laptop.

Isamu · 03-11-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Does it count if your parents make over $75K? I'm 16 and my parents bought me my Z.

no offense, but its **** like this, it makes me sick...

maybe i just wish mommy and daddy could have bought me a Z....
or because I wonder if kids like this will ever really value what they have

Matthew · 03-11-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Does it count if your parents make over $75K? I'm 16 and my parents bought me my Z.

Wow pretty sure I was in a bar with you a few months ago. you must have a great fake ID.

shabarivas · 03-11-2011, 01:39 AM

.... Ok - maybe this post should have said - "how much money do those of you who live on your own make (who also own a Z)?"... lol

View Poll Results: How much do you make a year?
Below $25,000	11	5.56%
$25,000-$35,000	15	7.58%
$35,000-$50,000	26	13.13%
$50,000-$75,000	56	28.28%
Over $75,000	80	40.40%
I have a trust fund	10	5.05%
Voters: 198. You may not vote on this poll

03-10-2011, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	How much does the average Z owner make a year? How much does the average Z owner make a year? I figured it would be interesting to see if Nissan hit it's target demographic. A poll would at least keep it anonymous if that's something you want to keep private. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-10-2011, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Does it count if your parents make over $75K? I'm 16 and my parents bought me my Z. __________________ Slightly modded

03-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	its all relative to cost of living also....i have no bills except car and isurance and whatever i feel like turning into poop....some people have rent, loans, CC, blah, blah.blah... __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

03-11-2011, 01:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	.... Ok - maybe this post should have said - "how much money do those of you who live on your own make (who also own a Z)?"... lol __________________ Close, cover, before striking Lick a missle at the bird and try to cripple it's right wing and I end every sentance with a . . .

03-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 15	those are some low numbers - do people that actually make below $50,000 buy a $35,000 car? That's 70% of their income, makes no sense at all.

03-10-2011, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	Graduation present! Woot Woot!

03-10-2011, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	I somehow feel wealthier after looking at my choices... haha.

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