Where is my $390,000.00?

cab83_750 · 02-16-2008, 02:49 PM

According to Forbes.com, article titled "What your car says to the Opposite Sex",

"....A man pulling up to a ritzy restaurant in a two-seater Porsche 911 (other-otc: PSEPF - news - people ) sends a signal that he is a determined, highly successful, middle-aged professional....."

"...Take the Porsche 911. Its buyers are 86.8% male with the average age of 51

and median income of $390,000.

They are driven to succeed and like to reward themselves for achieving their goals....."

So, who among the Pelican members has my $370,000.00????

Hugh R · 02-16-2008, 02:52 PM

Dang!

Is that in 1983 $ or 2008 $? Doesn't matter, haven't got either one.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Well, I guess my 911 and about another $300k or so and I'll be right there, won't I?

You gotta' be kiddin' me? Who actually makes that kind of money anyway?

Hugh R · 02-16-2008, 02:55 PM

Ugh, lawyers like you?

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

MBAtarga · 02-16-2008, 03:41 PM

Rob,

I'm ready for you to adopt me anytime you're ready.

artplumber · 02-16-2008, 03:45 PM

My impression was that this article was about new cars.... Sorry to disappoint.

cab83_750 · 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by artplumber

My impression was that this article was about new cars.... Sorry to disappoint.

Art,

You are such a party-(&*(&*#!#!! I think we all realize that.

The article, in my opinion, is a bunch of whatever. I know a lot of people making this kind of money and 98%+ are driving MBZ, Lexus, and BMW. I only know of one who drives a Porsche.

Chocaholic · 02-16-2008, 05:49 PM

I'm guessing this doesn't apply to $9000 SC's. Yes?

artplumber · 02-16-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Art,

You are such a party-(&*(&*#!#!! I think we all realize that.

Hey, my DD is a Honda, and my Pcar is older than most of the ancillary staff.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

The article, in my opinion, is a bunch of whatever. I know a lot of people making this kind of money and 98%+ are driving MBZ, Lexus, and BMW. I only know of one who drives a Porsche.

Yeah the article proves that even Forbes is just one big ad.

livi · 02-16-2008, 05:59 PM

It is all in the appearance. Great thing about the 911, it has retained its basic shape over the years so many people can´t tell an eighties model from a brand new.

We all look like $390k, well hung, creme de la creme hunks in our vintage oil burners!

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by livi

It is all in the appearance. Great thing about the 911, it has retained its basic shape over the years so many people can´t tell an eighties model from a brand new.

We all look like $390k, well hung, creme de la creme hunks in our vintage oil burners!

Yea, unfortunately it's usually only to other guys - not to young ladies!

Komenda Fan · Komenda Fan's Garage

well, the article does say a 2 seat 911, so I had better get that RS carpet kit under my bed installed pronto, a big pay day awaits...

WI wide body · 02-16-2008, 08:02 PM

Actually I did make that kind of $$$ one year......but my tax guy said that I had to roll over my employer's lump sum payout if I wanted to eat in later years!

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

"Legends".... in our own minds. ha, ha!

KFC911 · 02-17-2008, 02:58 AM

Maybe Snowman is writing for Forbes now...I seem to recall him stating that $250K per was a "decent" income. I don't live in his world

cool_chick · 02-17-2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livi

It is all in the appearance. Great thing about the 911, it has retained its basic shape over the years so many people can´t tell an eighties model from a brand new.

We all look like $390k, well hung, creme de la creme hunks in our vintage oil burners!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Yea, unfortunately it's usually only to other guys - not to young ladies!

LOL

Well, if that's their priority, you're better off without.

cab83_750 · 02-17-2008, 07:12 PM

Sammy,

It is not the billionaires skewing the median. It is me.

If it is not for my minimum wage (I am an illegal citizen), the median would have been $590,000.00!!!

grudk · 02-17-2008, 09:10 PM

I'm with Wayne. Seems rather high to me. Based on stats, about 1% of the population has a household income over 250K. While that leaves plenty of people in the USA to buy a small number of 911s, I don't think they are all bought by the wealthiest Americans. Here in LA, I know several with incomes of under 100K with a new 911. Behold the power of credit and an image-conscious society. Now, if you told me the median income of a cash buyer was 390K, I might believe it.

dentist90 · dentist90's Garage

Oh, Ya, I'm sure I made at least $400,000 last year. Problem is that my accountant is SO very good at hiding it that even I haven't been able to find it!
Guess that's why I'm driving an '84.