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mrcardio · 08-11-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Cost of living? Wow, never heard of it!

Everyone I know makes at least double what the cops make in my area. Cost of living isn't relevant in this discussion.

You apparently don't understand it and what does the salary of the people you say you know have to do with what cops make in the same area? The particular area where someone lives has a massive influence on what people are paid. So when you said you feel bad for Cops in your area based on their pay, that's what is not relevant.

08-11-2010, 07:20 PM

Still dont have my dream car yet.

08-11-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

It's called: THE COST OF LIVING INDEX

32-39k a year really isn't "terrible" in Florida / Georgia, etc BUT in states like New Jersey it is "terrible" because the COST OF LIVING is WAY higher.

Beat me to it.

XwChriswX · 08-11-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

Still dont have my dream car yet.

Yeah, it's gonna be pretty hard to top that Murciélago...

Matt · 08-11-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

You apparently don't understand it and what does the salary of the people you say you know have to do with what cops make in the same area? The particular area where someone lives has a massive influence on what people are paid. So when you said you feel bad for Cops in your area based on their pay, that's what is not relevant.

What I was trying to say is, in my current county, the deputies/cops are making about as much as I did at Best Buy, less than 13-14 an hour in some cases. Regardless of where you live, you shouldn't get paid more selling DVDs and Batteries than you would as a Law Enforcement Officer.

In my home time, cops get paid well in relation to other occupations.

Now, if you believe a cop should make less than a waitress at Ihop in some cities just because its a "particular area where they live", then we'll have to agree to disagree.

lllll210lllll · 08-11-2010, 07:55 PM

<<< own my dream car at 23... my 370z

loved my old rx8 too though

One_Quick_Z · 08-11-2010, 08:46 PM

I was 22 when I purchased my 06 350Z new in the spring of 06, I couldnt have been happier

DAN

wilsonp · 08-11-2010, 11:45 PM

My second car was my dream car, the MR-2 SC, so I had to upgrade my dreams.

The NSX was it, but after 2, I'm ready for something a little more comfortable and less focused, like a 370Z Touring+Sport+Nav.

I do wonder how many younger owners are buying below $30k, without the options.

LONDON2012 · 08-12-2010, 02:01 AM

I was 22 when I purchased my 08 350z. It was my dream car at the time. Now my dream cars are way out of my price range.

ZED4TWO · 08-12-2010, 05:51 AM

My first "dream car" was a 1969 Z28, orange with white stripes. Bought it on the same day I quit work. Oh to be 24 again.

Since then the cars have been totally normal. Looking forward to getting the Z.

Jamaica · 08-12-2010, 06:15 AM

I am 22 years old with my Second z. I love my 370z. Now waiting to get an M3

Mt Tam I am · 08-12-2010, 11:55 AM

First of all I have dreamed of more than one car. I got my XKE in the garage and never did get that Pantera, but I remember seeing a brand new 300 zx Z32 in late 1988 or early 1989, and told my buddy I am going to buy one of those. It was a bold statement, as it was an entire years pay or more for me at the time, and I would/will not borrow money.
After six plus years I walked in to the dealership, saw my car inside on display, and a couple hours later I wrote a check and the dream was realized.

View Poll Results: Age when you got your dream car
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25-31	68	31.05%
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39-45	16	7.31%
45-51	20	9.13%
52+	19	8.68%
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08-11-2010, 08:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I was 22 when I purchased my 06 350Z new in the spring of 06, I couldnt have been happier DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

08-12-2010, 05:51 AM	#40 (permalink)
ZED4TWO Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ancaster, Ontario Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Altima Coupe Rep Power: 15	My first "dream car" was a 1969 Z28, orange with white stripes. Bought it on the same day I quit work. Oh to be 24 again. Since then the cars have been totally normal. Looking forward to getting the Z. __________________

08-12-2010, 11:55 AM	#42 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	First of all I have dreamed of more than one car. I got my XKE in the garage and never did get that Pantera, but I remember seeing a brand new 300 zx Z32 in late 1988 or early 1989, and told my buddy I am going to buy one of those. It was a bold statement, as it was an entire years pay or more for me at the time, and I would/will not borrow money. After six plus years I walked in to the dealership, saw my car inside on display, and a couple hours later I wrote a check and the dream was realized. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-11-2010, 07:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Still dont have my dream car yet.

08-11-2010, 07:55 PM	#36 (permalink)
lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 38 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	<<< own my dream car at 23... my 370z loved my old rx8 too though

08-11-2010, 11:45 PM	#38 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	My second car was my dream car, the MR-2 SC, so I had to upgrade my dreams. The NSX was it, but after 2, I'm ready for something a little more comfortable and less focused, like a 370Z Touring+Sport+Nav. I do wonder how many younger owners are buying below $30k, without the options.

08-12-2010, 02:01 AM	#39 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 16	I was 22 when I purchased my 08 350z. It was my dream car at the time. Now my dream cars are way out of my price range.

08-12-2010, 06:15 AM	#41 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	I am 22 years old with my Second z. I love my 370z. Now waiting to get an M3