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My $14000 Month
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In the last 3.5 weeks: $9,200 for a new home A/C. (The only burned up, and then filled the entire house with smoke). The silver lining.....we found out what rooms got enough air. And there is a $1500 tax credit. New Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer and Dryer. Oh, and about 2 months ago a new fridge. All of these items were within 1-2 months of being just over 10years old. All of them either completely broke or needed a major repair. Is this the new norm.....10 years. Oh yeah and in june a new mattress! That was all of my saved up Porsche money.......I question if having a house is worth it anymore. So since June: $18000 dammit! Anyone else ever have this type of pain?
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10-20-2010, 06:40 AM
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Location: Houston TX
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Got a new fridge several months ago - $2400, a new dishwasher - $600. Washer and dryer were new last year - $2500. New pool and patio - $78,000
I think I am done for awhile as well!
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10-20-2010, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lantanna TX
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Yeah, but it's been my pets.
Probably out $5-6k between two cats this year. And they are both over 10.
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10-20-2010, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Florida
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So far this year,
H2O pipe burst $17.5 total; deductible 2.5K Dryer Dishwasher Pool pump Pool LED illuminator Pressure washer Microwave handle Fence rotted rather not add it up.
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10-20-2010, 06:50 AM
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Our oven just quit and my wife is shopping as I type this for a new:
stove/oven dishwasher fridge and a microwave. You know how it is, they all have to match and be replaced in a group... For the record I just made the last payment on our bathroom renovation two weeks ago. I was hoping to get a month or two off.
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10-20-2010, 07:03 AM
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Location: Charleston, SC
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I'm building a kitchen from scratch right now actually. Earlier this year I rebuilt the main bathroom. When we sell we should come out alright at least but man it is no fun writing those checks.
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10-20-2010, 07:55 AM
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Used microwave (combined, exhaust fan and light for my stove) $25
Used Bosch dishwasher $125 Stove repair $150 And a furnace last January $3,500. That's my last year. I suspect our appliances will lats ten years max from now on. They are too complicated. |
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10-20-2010, 08:03 AM
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Such a joy to spend on stuff that isn't fun.
Part of life.
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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10-20-2010, 08:12 AM
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Waiting on refrigerator repair guy now. Its a GE Monogram. Top of the line POS. Need to go pick up some parts for the GE double oven. Found out its cheaper to repair the crap than let wife buy a new kitchen. Right at 8 years old. Already changed out two dishwashers and one microwave.
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10-20-2010, 08:26 AM
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Sorry, from the title I thought your were making $14,000/month and I was curious how you did it. Now, to spend $14,000 a month I can do that too
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10-20-2010, 08:27 AM
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It's so easy to spend. Making it is the trick.
Seriously tho, stuff happens when you least expect it. Having a savings account for emergencies softens the blow.
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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10-20-2010, 08:30 AM
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Get off my lawn!
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10-20-2010, 08:58 AM
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I am going through this now too. Adding tiles, wooden floors, paint, moulding, and keep comming more. I only can cry when looking into my pockets and credit cards
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10-20-2010, 09:10 AM
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Wow, $14K in a month - not fun.
I had a $18K month last year. Paved driveway and had large sprinkler system installed........
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10-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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One nice thing about renting...
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10-20-2010, 09:56 AM
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I closed on my new house on April 15 and wrote a $6200 check to the IRS that day too. Then I bought appliances. That was a very expensive week.
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10-20-2010, 09:59 AM
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10-20-2010, 10:46 AM
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just waking up is expensive for me.
stucco (1) outbuilding new doors on outbuilding new roof on other out building blew off a week ago in storm replaced that last sunday. pool filled with crap from last storm new mega buck geldwen double front door(tax credit from obama.) a/c unit schrader valves took a crap husqvarna dirty bike motor had countershaft seal take a crap, had ron bishop split cases and reseal. my winch got stolen early this year my hk/benelli shotgun took a giant dump quail hunting when i had a 12 ga round go pffft instead of bang. after clearing round out all the #8 bb's when i lifted barrel rolled back into my action. that dictated an entire teardown and clean. $5000 in replacing carpet is staring me in the face before xmas here. paid 1/2 a year income taxes paid house property tax paid land tax new OHV registration steecker for my quad "mr snuggles" continues to pee on very spendy teak pool furniture painted exterior of house myself w/dunn edwards mega buck paint painted all the interior myself except kitchen and living room w/dunn edwards mega buck paint new offen(oven) of course uber wifey approved and spendy had to replicate vintage husqvarna steeckers at "buddies" sign shop and he nailed me btwn the eyes for artwork. and on and on it goes and im damn sure i have forgotten about 20 other things that continue to cost me bucks out the kazoo.
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10-20-2010, 11:02 AM
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10-20-2010, 11:20 AM
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Lets see now Dryer is 23 years old, Washing machine is 14 years old, Refer has just had its 20th B Day, Stereo Equipment is 32 years old, TV in Bd Rm is 24 years old, Truck is 12 years old. Computer is 6 years old. Dog just turned 7 this month.
Seriousily...you can buy relativily new major appliances at auction or used applance shops, consignment shops and estate sale...FOR CHEAP Furniture..Estate auctions... Sofas and such...if you know where to look in town can be made CHEAP... Swiming Pools...I can do one for less than 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a Contractor. There are amazinging simple to do. Just takes a bit O your time and effort...on say an 80 Grand pool, probably could do it for 35K..to 45K So the question is saving 35K worth your time and effort? Remember when you go to sell the place Pools appraise generally at 1/2 VALUE.. In your hood a pool is a pool is a pool no matter if it is a simple Lap pool or a Water World Extravanganza that cost 120K...your still only gona get 25K for it on the appraisal. The thing is an appraiser can not peer into every backyard to see what kind of pool it is when he does his appraisal. He has to attach a figure to a pool sight unseen in his comps..if you have a super delux he might say this is above average and give you a fractional bump.
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5L
Carrera
Only Porsche
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1984 Porsche Carrera Targa
