Question for Acura/BMW Owners

[Thraxen]

Well, I was working as a microbiologist. But I recently changed jobs for what I thought would be a better opportunity, but turned out it was not. So I've made a bit of a career change and am now working as a network / workstation admin. I thought maybe a change of pace might do me some good.

 

[GrammatonJP]

Originally posted by: aswedc

Originally posted by: Maximus96
my buddy was an econ major. hes only been out of school for 3 years and is now a cpa and he told me hes just got a job that pays him 95k!! apparently the accounting market is very hot right now, just like IT was a few years ago

Accounting :thumbsup:

Accounting is hot because theres a much tigher regulation in the finance world.. more audits needs to be done, etc..

 

[Ronin]

I'm a Management type in the media industry.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP

Originally posted by: aswedc

Originally posted by: Maximus96
my buddy was an econ major. hes only been out of school for 3 years and is now a cpa and he told me hes just got a job that pays him 95k!! apparently the accounting market is very hot right now, just like IT was a few years ago

Accounting :thumbsup:

Accounting is hot because theres a much tigher regulation in the finance world.. more audits needs to be done, etc..

SOX FTL

 

[l Xes l]

ATOT

 

[aswedc]

SOX FTW

Fixed.

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Anyone can get a loan and be seen in an expensive car, so don't be fooled. The rich guy is probably the one driving a Camry.

This is very true, too. In the age of leasing your ASS off, anyone can pretty much drive anything. Personally, I drive a 2005 Maxima that I'm purchasing.

Really, the car you drive means dick as far as anyone else is concerned. If you're out to impress people get a penis pump.

 

[madman300]

540i 6spd... student

 

[Mill]

Student
Salary - 4.5k last summer
06 SLK 350 - Paid for

 

[BoomerD]

We've owned BMW's for over 30 years. Never a brand new one, (not rich...duh) bu t usually a couple of years, often covered by the CPO program. My first one was a 1972 2002 Tii, that I inherited from my best friend when he died in Vietnam. Since then, I or we have owned several other bimmers, including a 320i, a 535i, and 2 735i's. Nice cars, but like most performance cars, they tend to be maintenance intensive.

BTW, I'vve worked heavy construction ever since I got out of the Corps in 1973.

 

[Tommouse]

Originally posted by: imthebadguy

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Econ major?

Try Hyundai.

- M4H

I drive an Audi A4 actually....

a sh1tty one tho...done even get me started on how big a piece your car is

I love Audi, I plan on getting an A4 or an S4 a few years down the line. The Audi is a lot more visually appealing compared with the BMW 3-series IMHO.

 

[randomlinh]

wow... just.. wow.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Anyone can get a loan and be seen in an expensive car, so don't be fooled. The rich guy is probably the one driving a 10 year old Camry.

Fixed
04 TL Telco Mgr

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: dliv3ranc3
What job do you have? It's an interesting question for me since I'm a college student and I'm picturing my future job right now in terms of the car I'll be driving. I'm hoping not all of you are lawyers / doctors / engineers / business owners ... cause the my econ major is going to be *bleh*.

I was an econ major. I don't drive a BMW, but my wife does (it's a chick car).

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Anyone can get a loan and be seen in an expensive car, so don't be fooled. The rich guy is probably the one driving a Camry.

No, rich dude drives a pickup truck. American.

 

[BatmanNate]

This is a silly question based on a ludicrous premise. I wouldn't exactly lump drivers of BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, etc with hotshit kids who drive Acura Integras and think they're God's gift to motoring. And a lot of the folks that drive those nice cars can't really afford them either. If cars are your thing, have you thought about working in the auto industry? Doing something you enjoy with be a lot more gratifying than what's parked in your driveway.

 

[SampSon]

The job you have rarely relates to the car you drive.

 

[Keyvan]

hehe
this reminds of my parents' previous store's landlord. This dude was so rich, it was not funny. He owns a huge accounting firm, and owns *a lot* of commercial properties.

...now for his car, it was I think a late 80s Cressida. I know he had it as late as 2002/03, and he may still have it today.

 

[SKORPI0]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Anyone can get a loan and be seen in an expensive car, so don't be fooled. The rich guy is probably the one driving a Camry.

No, rich dude drives a pickup truck. American.

I know a 50+ guy who owns several real estate properties and drives a 5 year old pickup. He keeps a low profile and does not brag how much he is worth. Does not even dress like other "pretenders" I've met.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Tommouse

Originally posted by: imthebadguy

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Econ major?

Try Hyundai.

- M4H

I drive an Audi A4 actually....

a sh1tty one tho...done even get me started on how big a piece your car is

I love Audi, I plan on getting an A4 or an S4 a few years down the line. The Audi is a lot more visually appealing compared with the BMW 3-series IMHO.

A4s are nice cars overall - he's making fun of my car in particular. There's a long list of stuff that's wrong with it.

Oh well, his ass drives an early 90s tracer

 

[Tommouse]

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: Tommouse

Originally posted by: imthebadguy

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Econ major?

Try Hyundai.

- M4H

I drive an Audi A4 actually....

a sh1tty one tho...done even get me started on how big a piece your car is

I love Audi, I plan on getting an A4 or an S4 a few years down the line. The Audi is a lot more visually appealing compared with the BMW 3-series IMHO.

A4s are nice cars overall - he's making fun of my car in particular. There's a long list of stuff that's wrong with it.

Oh well, his ass drives an early 90s tracer

Ah, gotcha

Yea my Uncle had an A4 that was a piece of (insert synonym for feces here) and complained to Corporate Audi and they made him an offer he couldn't refuse on a brand new A4, he took it and this one has had significantly fewer issues. Doesn't change the fact that they are damn secksy.

 

[blahter]

econ major=investment banker
no?

 

[GrammatonJP]

Originally posted by: blahter
econ major=investment banker
no?

i major in econ, im a cto now..

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: FlashG

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Anyone can get a loan and be seen in an expensive car, so don't be fooled. The rich guy is probably the one driving a 10 year old Camry.

Fixed
04 TL Telco Mgr

hey, the 95/96 camry's were awesome! I'd still be driving mine if it were for some lame ass who rear ended me