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It says "with a new car value of $45k". Does that mean that these "middle classers" are driving two cars that could be replaced new for @ $22k each? Most middle class people I know have at least one car that is over $35k new and I don't know of many $10k cars to be had. Fuzzy writing. Either way I think the general consesus is that your typical American household spends too much ans saves too little. ![]()
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Most married riders I know, who are in their late 20's or early 30's.......Based on their occupations I'm gonna guess they pull down $120-150K between the two of them.........And in addition to a bike they typically have 2 vehicles, a truck and a car, like a Titan and an Acura TL........Not $45K rides.
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Of course, but I was talking about riders.....Who are 28-35 on average. And people in that age group typically don't buy large homes, especially if they don't have kids yet.
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A nicely equipped TL prices out right at $44k. A loaded Titan just under that.
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I know. I was shopping pretty serious and anything full size and remotely equipped is 30K no kidding. Sure you can get by with less and I will have to, but you have to work hard to finance a decent ride down in the 21-25K range...
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In any case, the cars I mentioned are on the higher end of what I see being owned by fellow riders. I know only 2 riders whose cars are more expensive than that. I'd say the average is a 3-year old Tacoma and a 3-year old Altima or WRX (with 18-inch rims and a few mods of course, but nevertheless......) This, for couples who pull down substantially more than the $81K cited in the article. Last edited by Homeslice; 03-26-2010 at 04:13 PM.. |
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In that price range I would go Mazdaspeed3, but I think you are talking about full size trucks. I agree that have to get a pretty stripped down model to come in under $25k.
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