| G. COLTON |
Being a little nosey are not we? Just how much will you get for this information from a good advertising company?
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| cvista |
Wow. You got me wrong there.
Yes, I did think about being nosey but how else can I get some information on something like this. I think most of us are posting anonymous.
The advertising companies can get this info easily from the car dealers because they have all you info anyway. |
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| SilveradoMDX |
You should be able to decide on your own.
YOU should get financial advice from your local area. |
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| phins2rt |
| If I couldn't afford a house, there is no way I would be putting any more money than I had to into a depreciating asset. Save up for a house. |
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| huntpsu1 |
Seriously--Making $165 and you say you are willing to buy a $40K+ car, and you say you can't afford a house? Methinks you've got to work on some priorities. Maybe this isn't the answer you are looking for, but given the responses you are recieivng to your question, I think you should look twice before you jump inot an Acura showroom.
As to your question, the income of an individual matters little into the abilty to purchase a car--your assets matter more. And that being said, I would have no interest sharing my info with some random on the board. |
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| mz28 |
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Originally posted by huntpsu1
Seriously--Making $165 and you say you are willing to buy a $40K+ car, and you say you can't afford a house? Methinks you've got to work on some priorities. Maybe this isn't the answer you are looking for, but given the responses you are recieivng to your question, I think you should look twice before you jump inot an Acura showroom.
As to your question, the income of an individual matters little into the abilty to purchase a car--your assets matter more. And that being said, I would have no interest sharing my info with some random on the board.
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| gdot |
quote:
Originally posted by huntpsu1
Seriously--Making $165 and you say you are willing to buy a $40K+ car, and you say you can't afford a house? Methinks you've got to work on some priorities. Maybe this isn't the answer you are looking for, but given the responses you are recieivng to your question, I think you should look twice before you jump inot an Acura showroom.
As to your question, the income of an individual matters little into the abilty to purchase a car--your assets matter more. And that being said, I would have no interest sharing my info with some random on the board.
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| rocco123 |
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Originally posted by cvista
I was wondering what is the typical profile of people/families who buy/own new MDX.
I'm considering a 07 MDX and started rethinking the decision to buy a luxury SUV.
Can you guys do me a favor and post the following details and help me make a decision.
Age:
Annual Income:
Kids y/n:
Location
Here is mine
35
165,000 ( Wife doesn't work)
1 kid
East Coast
Can't afford a house yet in EastCoast
I have gotten too much advice to buy a Pilot or a Highlander
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| cvista |
Sorry if I went too far.
I got my info.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos...acura-mdx_x.htm
•Who'll buy? More dads, and just as many moms, Acura hopes. Two main targets, both affluent: parents, average age 42, with two kids; 43% of those buyers will be men. Grandparents, average age 57; 54% men.
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/16/N...ill_appea.shtml
Seventy percent of MDX buyers are men, and 80 percent are married, according to Acura. Annual household income tends to be between $85,000 and $135,000, and median age is 45. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
quote:
Originally posted by cvista
Sorry if I went too far.
I got my info.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos...acura-mdx_x.htm
•Who'll buy? More dads, and just as many moms, Acura hopes. Two main targets, both affluent: parents, average age 42, with two kids; 43% of those buyers will be men. Grandparents, average age 57; 54% men.
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/16/N...ill_appea.shtml
Seventy percent of MDX buyers are men, and 80 percent are married, according to Acura. Annual household income tends to be between $85,000 and $135,000, and median age is 45.
Glad you got your info. There is some more detail on the dealer MDX brochure that is distributed to salesmen. I once peeked at it since it was laying open at the dealer where I bought my X from. Very interesting info on how to "profile" your potential buyer, how to answer questions about the vehicle features, etc.
I don't know why you would want to box yourself into the bell curve or how this will sway your decision-making process. I guess some people buy cars because of the Joneses, but personally if Kia ever made a $10,000 7-seater SUV that ran on air and lasts 10 years backed by their warranty, I could care less what the market segment was and what the target population was. |
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| bluetail47 |
Old enough to be retired young
Make enough to pay for house, MDX and others
Kids are grown
Live on west coast |
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| vtecman |
I don't even tell my Mom how much I make.
Happy Mother's day to all the mom's here! |
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| jwaters |
| No offense, but where in the hell do you live where you can't afford a house on $165k/year? NYC? I realize that house prices vary by region, but damn! |
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| laborlitigator |
| What part of the East Coast are you? At 165K, you should easily afford the mortgage. |
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| Simi_MDX |
| Wow, I feel inadequate now...I don't make even close to $165K and probably will not by age 35 (I'm 31 now). Good thing my wife works. This is probably one of the reasons I am in a 2006 and not in a 2007 X. However, I do own a home in SoCal...so maybe I did do something right. Making $165K would be nice though. |
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| drjay |
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Originally posted by jwaters
No offense, but where in the hell do you live where you can't afford a house on $165k/year? NYC? I realize that house prices vary by region, but damn!
I'd also like to know where you live on the East Coast. |
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| theseans |
| Have these answers stroked your ego enough? |
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| stoke2 |
| Yeah, you can't blanket the 'east coast' like that. Unless you are in NYC, Boston or Miami proper, you should have NO probs affording a home on 165K a year. |
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| troye |
Is this thread really serious?
Common, dude just wants to feel good about himself.
I never contribute to these types of questions, most intelligent people do not as well....there really is no point.
To endulge myself a little, if you cannot afford a 45K car and you make 165K, you have some serious financial problems and need a lifestyle change. As one mentioned if "someone" does not have a house making this kind of money (could care less about what coast you are on) then your priorities need to examined carefully.
House first, car second, etc... |
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| Warzau |
Me I have 45 children
a 500000 sq foot home
make a gagillion a MONTH |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by Warzau
make a gagillion a MONTH
Yeah but Warzau it's not what you make but what you keep!:D |
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| Simi_MDX |
You pretty much just slammed everyone that posted on this topic. I guess I wasn't intelligent enough to not respond...maybe it's because I can't figure out if a gagillion is more or less than a brazillian. ;-)
Anyway, most people buy car, then house. $45K car isn't really that expensive nowadays. I know some college grads driving $45K cars...why? Cuz they can't afford $800K starter homes in CA.
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Originally posted by troye
Is this thread really serious?
Common, dude just wants to feel good about himself.
I never contribute to these types of questions, most intelligent people do not as well....there really is no point.
To endulge myself a little, if you cannot afford a 45K car and you make 165K, you have some serious financial problems and need a lifestyle change. As one mentioned if "someone" does not have a house making this kind of money (could care less about what coast you are on) then your priorities need to examined carefully.
House first, car second, etc...
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| JL_SS |
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Originally posted by Simi_MDX
You pretty much just slammed everyone that posted on this topic. I guess I wasn't intelligent enough to not respond...maybe it's because I can't figure out if a gagillion is more or less than a brazillian. ;-)
Anyway, most people buy car, then house. $45K car isn't really that expensive nowadays. I know some college grads driving $45K cars...why? Cuz they can't afford $800K starter homes in CA.
But doesn't driving a $25K car instead of a $45K car allow you to save more to afford that house? A lot of people I know started out in inexpensive cars until they could afford a house, then they moved on to the more expensive cars as income grew. |
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| Simi_MDX |
You are right, that's the correct way of doing it. However, in CA where mortgage payments are roughly $3,500+ a month for a house, the $350 a month savings doesn't even pay the property taxes. If you make $65K a year, buying a $45K car is instant gratification whereas saving $20K for the next 5-6 years isn't so great.
Funny thing though is my wife and I did buy cheap cars first, then house, then nicer cars. I think we are exceptions to the norm (comparing to our peer group and because we bought when prices were much cheaper).
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Originally posted by JL_SS
But doesn't driving a $25K car instead of a $45K car allow you to save more to afford that house? A lot of people I know started out in inexpensive cars until they could afford a house, then they moved on to the more expensive cars as income grew.
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| Simi_MDX |
Yes, but for those who are looking at $45K cars will not want a 1-2bdrm condo for $450K (esp in Simi Valley).
The listing you attached is close to $670K
My bro just bought a 3bdrm townhome in Irvine, CA that is 1500 sqft and he paid $600K with approximately $1000 in taxes a month. His total monthly payment is about $4K after putting $120K down. He bought a brand new TSX about 4 months ago. He's lucky his in-laws gave him the down payment. Also, he just graduated from college last June.
Priorities are tough when you try to keep up with the Jone's. (not saying that is right, but that's how a lot of people are)
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Originally posted by JimH
I imagine one can find "starter" homes in Simi Valley and a lot of locales in Calif. for less than $ 800K?
http://www.trulia.com/property/1017...Valley-CA-93065
As far as a car vs. a home, it is just priority by each individual.
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| G. COLTON |
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Originally posted by JimH
I imagine one can find "starter" homes in Simi Valley and a lot of locales in Calif. for less than $ 800K?
http://www.trulia.com/property/1017...Valley-CA-93065
As far as a car vs. a home, it is just priority by each individual.
I can assure you that you are correct. I was through the San Jose/San Francisco area a year ago. I wanted to see the neighborhood that we bought into in 1964. We were just married and bought a 1250 sq ft house on the border of San Jose/Milpitas for $17,500. We drove through our old neighborhood and it still looked pretty good. What had been a vacant lot across the street from our house was now a school. Yards were kept up and no junk lying around.
We were told that the house that we owned was then worth between $375,000 and $400,000. That would not be the size house that I wound want now, but we could certainly live in it if we had to.
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| G. COLTON |
quote:
Originally posted by Simi_MDX
You pretty much just slammed everyone that posted on this topic. I guess I wasn't intelligent enough to not respond...maybe it's because I can't figure out if a gagillion is more or less than a brazillian. ;-)
Anyway, most people buy car, then house. $45K car isn't really that expensive nowadays. I know some college grads driving $45K cars...why? Cuz they can't afford $800K starter homes in CA.
College grads are not what they used to be!!! It used to be that they were smart enough to understand that if they drove a less expensive vehicle then they would be able to sooner buy a starter house.
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| BaldEagle |
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Originally posted by troye
Is this thread really serious?
Common, dude just wants to feel good about himself.
I never contribute to these types of questions, most intelligent people do not as well....there really is no point.
To endulge myself a little, if you cannot afford a 45K car and you make 165K, you have some serious financial problems and need a lifestyle change. As one mentioned if "someone" does not have a house making this kind of money (could care less about what coast you are on) then your priorities need to examined carefully.
House first, car second, etc...
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I have nothing to add, just wanted to use this smily: :32: :32: Interesting you also contributed to this type thread (After saying intelligent people do not). |
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| amishp11 |
Average of 45?
I'm 25....... Man, I feel old now. |
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| amishp11 |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
College grads are not what they used to be!!! It used to be that they were smart enough to understand that if they drove a less expensive vehicle then they would be able to sooner buy a starter house.
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| highmath |
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Originally posted by amishp11
I'm sorry, but what does a recent college grad need with a 45k car?...
I haven't had a single class of secondary education and I own a one. Oh, I am also buying a 175k house too. Did I mention I was 21 with a wife in school full-time with no job? No silver spoon here. I was grown up po; that right, we couldn't afford the "o" and the "r"!
The fact is that a lot of college grads don't BUY the nice car they want, they usually opt for leasing. |
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| PDLines |
I won the lottery. After I purchased my vehicle cash, I loaned the remaining 1.8 million to my brother in law for an investment thing. Something about pyramids. I know it's a foreign investment. I think it's Italian. Ponzi I think? I don't know exactly what it was, I wasn't really listening. I haven't worked since. He promised to send me my 1.8 million back in two years doubled! Can't wait...
Life is good. Hope this helps you figure out whether you fit in with the crowd who buys Acuras. I don't think you earn enough to hang with us. |
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| Simi_MDX |
| Interesting how most of the contributors are not in CA. I guess I see things differently growing up in Los Angeles. If you guys ever lived in SoCal, you will see why my comments are so. $175K homes...man I wish that was the case here. BTW...I live in Simi cuz it is affordable (or was affordable). |
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| hondacuraworld |
I bought my house when I was 24, my wife was 21. When I turn 44 (9 years), it'll be paid off.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying a car instead of a house, if your lifestyle dictates it. Assets are as assets do......it's your money, you earned it, do whatever you enjoy :)
Now this is providing that you can stand a landlord, other tenants, limited use of a garage (if at all), public parking, and in many cases, only a small community common area to share with people you may or may not like.
Six months of renting and I was done. |
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| Simi_MDX |
Well stated. I started a little later and bought my first house at 26, rented it out and continued to live with my parents. About a year later, got sick of my commute, so I sold my rental and bought a house with my girlfriend (now wife) and have been in it since then. I'm a big car guy, but after seen what happens to the values of my cars versus my properties, I am a little more cautious with my purchases now. Declining assets is not fun to watch.
BTW, if they were close to where I work, I would move back in with my parents in a heartbeat so I can buy my 911. Priorities are still a little skewed. |
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| Jerka |
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Originally posted by Simi_MDX
BTW, if they were close to where I work, I would move back in with my parents in a heartbeat so I can buy my 911. Priorities are still a little skewed.
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| theseans |
The right financial decision no question, but man, living with you parents until you're 30, that must have been rough on your sex life! I just watched Failure to Launch...apparently it's about you. He had a porche too Simi.
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Originally posted by Simi_MDX
Well stated. I started a little later and bought my first house at 26, rented it out and continued to live with my parents. About a year later, got sick of my commute, so I sold my rental and bought a house with my girlfriend (now wife) and have been in it since then. I'm a big car guy, but after seen what happens to the values of my cars versus my properties, I am a little more cautious with my purchases now. Declining assets is not fun to watch.
BTW, if they were close to where I work, I would move back in with my parents in a heartbeat so I can buy my 911. Priorities are still a little skewed.
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| cjdoors |
Simi_MDX isn't far off - 800K starter home, I'd say 600-800K especially if you actually want a single family home (not town home/condo) in decent area (reasonable public schools, crime, etc) in LA or Orange county.
I live in Hermosa Beach - got lucky with timing but will never, I mean never, afford to upgrade now. Taxes alone - forget realtor fees, would kill me. Anyway, I can't believe this thread sucked me in. Entertainment value I guess. |
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| Aikidoka |
| You want expensive real estate? Try living here in Hawaii. That Simi Valley property would probably cost well over $800K here. That would also include a 90 minute commute to work. On a tiny little island! The X gets us there in comfort and style though. |
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| theseans |
You're not kidding...$1.75 mil gets you a nice bungalo on 1/2 an acre in Maui. Trying to figure out how to swing that one in a few years.
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Originally posted by Aikidoka
You want expensive real estate? Try living here in Hawaii. That Simi Valley property would probably cost well over $800K here. That would also include a 90 minute commute to work. On a tiny little island! The X gets us there in comfort and style though.
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| Simi_MDX |
I wouldn't know how it is to live with parents after marriage (and now that you mention it, that might be a tough swing), but having a baby pretty much kills the romance regardless. Back then...the trick is to find girlfriends that have their own place. :D
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Originally posted by theseans
The right financial decision no question, but man, living with you parents until you're 30, that must have been rough on your sex life! I just watched Failure to Launch...apparently it's about you. He had a porche too Simi.
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| theseans |
lol...I always poked fun at my cousin, as he lived with his parents until he was 27, and never had to pay rent. He had the last laugh... He had a new z06 vette, and had saved enough by 27 to buy a beautiful house in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with matching BMW X5 4.4. With me renting expensive apartments, It took me well into my 30's to get those things.
You did the right thing.
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Originally posted by Simi_MDX
I wouldn't know how it is to live with parents after marriage (and now that you mention it, that might be a tough swing), but having a baby pretty much kills the romance regardless. Back then...the trick is to find girlfriends that have their own place. :D
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| jhue |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
We were just married and bought a 1250 sq ft house on the border of San Jose/Milpitas for $17,500.
We were told that the house that we owned was then worth between $375,000 and $400,000.
Milpitas is a dump but I didn't think it was that much of a dump. I would have guessed more like $550k. A 1br, 700sq ft condo in Santa Clara goes for $375k - and that's on the low side. I'd be very surprised if you could buy a detached home in Milpitas for the same amount. |
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| Ceenit |
How much do I earn? :)
Not enough to buy the Lexus :D |
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| acuramdx300 |
| I'm not going to reveal how much i make, but i will give you advice. GET A HOME FIRST. After that your ready for the X. :2: |
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| deanking |
First post to the forum. Picking up the 07 this Saturday. This question was probably a bit forward but the response has been brutal. I have to remember to watch what I say. I think your intent was legitimate because I was also curious. What club would I be joining by buying this vehicle? This was my first luxury brand as well. In the end, we realized that this cost about the same as two high end "base" brand SUVs we have bought in the past. A Pilot just did not have all the stuff we wanted on it. I am pretty sold on Honda because I have an Accord V6 I really like. I could afford more but value for my money means a lot to me. I do not feel like I am paying money for a nameplate with this purchase.
My biggest concerns with this are buying a first model year and hauling long objects (I do a lot of home improvement).
What was really interesting is that we fit that USA Today profile to a T. I am not sure how one defines affluent and I am not posting my household AGI but we are both 42 with two kids. East coast. |
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| theseans |
"I'd never join a club that would have me as a member." G. Marx
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Originally posted by deanking
I think your intent was legitimate because I was also curious. What club would I be joining by buying this vehicle?
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quote:
Originally posted by deanking
First post to the forum. Picking up the 07 this Saturday. This question was probably a bit forward but the response has been brutal. I have to remember to watch what I say. I think your intent was legitimate because I was also curious. What club would I be joining by buying this vehicle? This was my first luxury brand as well. In the end, we realized that this cost about the same as two high end "base" brand SUVs we have bought in the past. A Pilot just did not have all the stuff we wanted on it. I am pretty sold on Honda because I have an Accord V6 I really like. I could afford more but value for my money means a lot to me. I do not feel like I am paying money for a nameplate with this purchase.
My biggest concerns with this are buying a first model year and hauling long objects (I do a lot of home improvement).
What was really interesting is that we fit that USA Today profile to a T. I am not sure how one defines affluent and I am not posting my household AGI but we are both 42 with two kids. East coast.
I certainly understand your problem with the MDX is you are into home inprovement. I am very much into building projects. I have just finished the COMPLETE refurbishment of a condo. I litterly stripped it and replaced everything. When I finished that I was on a roll and decided to start a major project on my house.
I found a solution for hauling othe long objects. (Unfortunately I have found no solution for hauling 4x8 sheets of plywood.) This works on my 2004 with roof rack. Do not know the configuration of a 2007.
I took a 2x4 and split it lengthwise. Screwed (not nailed) four crossmembers to the two pieces. One crossmember at each end and two more in the center. The center ones are spaced so that they exactly fit inbetween the roof rack cross bars. I covered the cross members in old inner tube so that they would not scratch the roof rack.
I can now carry 16' pieces of lumber, moldings, etc
If you want any more information just PM me.
This vehicle taught me to not trust a dealers information. I had checked the spacing between the wheel wells in the back and found it to be just over 48 inches. I did not measure the gate opening but the salesman told me it was 48". It is 48" but not at the floor. Between that and the seats that do not fold flat it makes it impossible to carry a full sheet of plywood, which I use a lot.
Thank God I have a friend with a pickup.
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| deanking |
I am trading a pickup for the MDX so this is why it is on my mind. I took a tape measure with me to the dealership. I seem to recall 4' at the bottom. In the end I could add the Acura hitch and a 4 by 8 trailer for $1000. I could also rent Home Depot trucks for $20 a pop.
I am getting the roof rack so I suppose I could rig something up there like you were talking about. Thanks for the idea. |
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| G. COLTON |
You may just want to keep your pickup in addition to the MDX. I am thinking of getting an older moder, clean pickup. Just have it for when I want to haul. Really have no place to keep a trailer. I have often thought about that route. But with a trailer I would want to keep it behind a fence.\
Good luck with whatever you do.
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| mdx99 |
We are all living on credit, the bank own half of our houses & cars, at least for most of us, I would think. I don't think I can afford to buy the house I am living in for some 18 years now. So no matter how much you make, get your dream home first, drive a civic if you can't afford. I really don't consider MDX a luxury SUV, cheap sheet metal & interior, just okay for everyday driving, interior noise is worst than my 10 year old Lexus Lx450 (still driving like new & paid cash for it 10 years ago). Acura just can't make solid luxury cars like Lexus.
Advice for the young, invest in real estate first as land can not be manufactured but cars can be.:1: |
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| highmath |
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Originally posted by mdx99
Advice for the young, invest in real estate first as land can not be manufactured but cars can be.:1:
Although a true and good statement. It may not be practical for some out there. Speaking on myself, I'm in the military, with them able to move me every 2-4 years, it just isn't practical for me to buy a house to end up moving 2 years later. Now some say it would be an investment and/or to use them as rentals. But why put myself thru all of that?
Yes, I'm buying a house now, but now that my wife will soon be commissioned in the military also, no more house buying until retirement for us. |
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| theseans |
@#$%, some honesty at last regarding the credit thing.
"Just ok" for everyday driving though? C'mon. The LX is one of the greatest cars ever built, but it's not a "windbox" suv...so lets compare apples to apples. The RX350, sounds like a chainsaw, and that's with the stereo blasting. If road noise isn't evident to you, madam, it's possibly because the constant valve-ticking that Lexus is quickly becoming known for, is drowning it out.
Yes, it's too bad Lexus doesn't manufacture any solid crossover options for men. Guess we're stuck with our X's.
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Originally posted by mdx99
We are all living on credit, the bank own half of our houses & cars, at least for most of us, I would think. I don't think I can afford to buy the house I am living in for some 18 years now. So no matter how much you make, get your dream home first, drive a civic if you can't afford. I really don't consider MDX a luxury SUV, cheap sheet metal & interior, just okay for everyday driving, interior noise is worst than my 10 year old Lexus Lx450 (still driving like new & paid cash for it 10 years ago). Acura just can't make solid luxury cars like Lexus.
Advice for the young, invest in real estate first as land can not be manufactured but cars can be.:1:
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Originally posted by theseans
@#$%, some honesty at last regarding the credit thing.
If road noise isn't evident to you, madam,
Say what! Madam?? I am as manly as you can get!
Anyway, I like LX for the solid built, like a rock.
I like MDX for the acceleration, like an elevated race car.
I am considering getting the FJ cruiser or RDX for my college girl.:2: |
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| G. COLTON |
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Originally posted by highmath
Although a true and good statement. It may not be practical for some out there. Speaking on myself, I'm in the military, with them able to move me every 2-4 years, it just isn't practical for me to buy a house to end up moving 2 years later. Now some say it would be an investment and/or to use them as rentals. But why put myself thru all of that?
Yes, I'm buying a house now, but now that my wife will soon be commissioned in the military also, no more house buying until retirement for us.
I do not know why you think buying a house and being in the military are mutually exclusive.
I am retired military. I always bought at each station after getting married. Virtually all of my friends did also.
This is a much smarter way to maintain your housing equity than renting. You will learn this as you get older and gain experience.
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| mdx99 |
quote:
Originally posted by highmath
Although a true and good statement. It may not be practical for some out there. Speaking on myself, I'm in the military, with them able to move me every 2-4 years, it just isn't practical for me to buy a house to end up moving 2 years later. Now some say it would be an investment and/or to use them as rentals. But why put myself thru all of that?
Yes, I'm buying a house now, but now that my wife will soon be commissioned in the military also, no more house buying until retirement for us.
"Now some say it would be an investment and/or to use them as rentals. But why put myself thru all of that? "
No pain no gain, young man, the $$ doesn't fall from the sky! You will regret as you get older & retire.
Salute for the military guys! We need young men/women to keep this great country of ours safe from evil.
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| theseans |
Sorry, honest mistake. I've never heard a guy so passionate about Lexus before. -)
I made fun of the RX, but the MDX could also be declared the flagship of Asian soccer moms everywhere. I drive an FJ frequently, and am starting to prefer that actually. If I get caught in a long drive-thru line, I feel comfortable driving over the cement median to get out of it. I'd let the wife drive the X.
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Say what! Madam?? I am as manly as you can get!
Anyway, I like LX for the solid built, like a rock.
I like MDX for the acceleration, like an elevated race car.
I am considering getting the FJ cruiser or RDX for my college girl.:2:
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| sobrien1087 |
Wow, that was certainly entertaining!
Actually, I nice diversion from the 91 Octane thread which has been beaten into submission time and time again.
Nevertheless - It's nice to know that college grads are putting a little more green in their wallets (or cars, or houses) nowadays.
I still cringe when I think about my first year out of college (in the mid-80s) with a well earned degree from a highly respected institution - making a whopping $8 per hour as an architectural intern. Spent most of the year having the honor or running blue prints in what was affectionately deemed "the ammonia chamber."
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| mdx99 |
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Originally posted by theseans
Sorry, honest mistake. I've never heard a guy so passionate about Lexus before. -)
I made fun of the RX, but the MDX could also be declared the flagship of Asian soccer moms everywhere. I drive an FJ frequently, and am starting to prefer that actually. If I get caught in a long drive-thru line, I feel comfortable driving over the cement median to get out of it. I'd let the wife drive the X.
RX is for chick, you got that right, that's why I am driving the LX while the wife drives the MDX. You must have confused RX with LX. I never mention RX or never intend to own the RX. Actually, I saw more women driving MDX's:1: |
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| mdx99 |
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Originally posted by sobrien1087
Wow, that was certainly entertaining!
Actually, I nice diversion from the 91 Octane thread which has been beaten into submission time and time again.
Nevertheless - It's nice to know that college grads are putting a little more green in their wallets (or cars, or houses) nowadays.
I still cringe when I think about my first year out of college (in the mid-80s) with a well earned degree from a highly respected institution - making a whopping $8 per hour as an architectural intern. Spent most of the year having the honor or running blue prints in what was affectionately deemed "the ammonia chamber."
Oh those were the days... Any wonder why my Corolla racked up 237,000 miles before leaving me 10 year later?
Really, I was also graduated in the early 80's earning some cheap $8/hr as engineer-in-training (structural) driven crazy by you guys (Architects like Frank G) and my 1st car was the famous Pontiac J2000 (stand for Junk) which lasted some 35000 miles before I threw it away out the window. Second car was Mercedes E300 which lasted some 250000 miles & 16 years. I kind of miss the ammonia from bluelines that could cure my sinus problem though.:1: |
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| theseans |
I know you have an LX dude. go back to sleep now.
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RX is for chick, you got that right, that's why I am driving the LX while the wife drives the MDX. You must have confused RX with LX. I never mention RX or never intend to own the RX. Actually, I saw more women driving MDX's:1:
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| theseans |
What does "ammonia from bluelines" mean? lol
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Originally posted by mdx99
Really, I was also graduated in the early 80's earning some cheap $8/hr as engineer-in-training (structural) driven crazy by you guys (Architects like Frank G) and my 1st car was the famous Pontiac J2000 (stand for Junk) which lasted some 35000 miles before I threw it away out the window. Second car was Mercedes E300 which lasted some 250000 miles & 16 years. I kind of miss the ammonia from bluelines that could cure my sinus problem though.:1:
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| mdx99 |
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What does "ammonia from bluelines" mean? lol
Okay, just in case others don't get it, in the old days before we have that large size zerox machine to reproduce construction drawings (24" x 36" or larger). We need to feed the drawings through a copy machine that utilize ammonia to make blue prints, also called bluelines which actually smell really strong in ammonia.:4: |
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| sobrien1087 |
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Originally posted by mdx99
Okay, just in case others don't get it, in the old days before we have that large size zerox machine to reproduce construction drawings (24" x 36" or larger). We need to feed the drawings through a copy machine that utilize ammonia to make blue prints, also called bluelines which actually smell really strong in ammonia.:4:
Having been in the Army at one time, I can assure you that a poorly vented print room (aka ammonia chamber) is second only to the gas chamber, which at one time or another, Army personnel are run through. I walked away from making blue prints on many a day with a clear head and cloudy mind! |
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| highmath |
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Originally posted by sobrien1087
Having been in the Army at one time, I can assure you that a poorly vented print room (aka ammonia chamber) is second only to the gas chamber, which at one time or another, Army personnel are run through. I walked away from making blue prints on many a day with a clear head and cloudy mind!
You can say that again! CS gas clears all sinus problems...guaranteed or another walk-through is on the house! |
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| HawaiianTime |
We live in Honolulu, make less gross than $165k and own a very nice house. Hawaii is as expensive as East Coast. Average price =$700k for 2000 sq ft suburban house.
Buy a house before you buy your MDX or any other new car. If you have a $600+ car payment, you will NOT qualify for any Mortgage - it's that Debt to Income Ratio that will get you every time!
And, I agree with earlier post, asking our income is not an appropriate question in any forum.
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| LionSpeed |
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And, I agree with earlier post, asking our income is not an appropriate question in any forum.
I have to disagree with you on this. Asking your income, asking how much you paid for your X, or asking about your age are harmless questions. We are all ANONYMOUS in here. No one knows who you are or infact cares. You, as a member have a choice to NOT ANSWER.
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| Marlic28 |
Man, this is a hot topic.
I find it hard to believe someone making $165K can't afford a $45K car. Where I come from,NY metro area, I think it's enough for an average Joe to afford just about anything, unless you want to live like D. Trump.
Sounds like you have so much money and don't know where to spend it on, I suggest you to use Quicken/Money to get you organized financially. That's what am using(a poor man's tool).
PS somehow I get this idea this guy is showing off.. is it just me? |
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| grogsuz |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by Marlic28
PS somehow I get this idea this guy is showing off.. is it just me?
I don't think this guy is showing off ... It sounds like he wishes he can make 165K a year. :2:
With 165K a year, taking consideration of 27% tax bracket (no 401K, he sounds too young to be even thinking about this), my take home income after tax would be $120,450.00 a year. Holly smoke, that's a lot of DOREMI.
With this much money, I sure can:
1. Down payment myself a decent small house in a decent neighborhood.
2. Down at least half of my MDX.
3. Take vacation around the world at least once every 6 months.
4. Buy new gadgets (phone, camera, flat screen TV, computer, etc.,) without even think about it.
5. ... and still have money left over to down another sporty 2 seat car.
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| BaldEagle |
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LOL. Reminds me of some interesting threads from the past and xfactor (AKA MDXXX) and his popcorn posts. |
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