At what point (income, net worth) is it justifiable to buy a nice car like a Porsche? Been wanting a 718 for a while, but don’t think it makes financial sense yet based on the 10-35% income rule. Currently at $165K TC and $280K NW, age 26

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Get a 918. It’s worth the eternal debt

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I've already got a 911. I'm good for now

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If you can contribute to a Roth IRA, you are not in a reasonable place for a Porsche.

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Ya fair point. Just switched firms and jumped from $135K to $165K.

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I think you could possibly do it now

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Depends on your priorities. I would max our retirement accounts and pay off all non mortgage debt first but that’s just me.

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@EY1 - Good points. Don’t have non-mortgage debt and already max 401K and Roth IRA

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Rule of thumb is you wouldn’t want your payments over $800 (and obviously to keep your interest rates low if financing). Could you swing a DP that brings your monthly payments down to that while keeping a solid purchase price on the vehicle?

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You could absolutely do it if cars are a priority in your life. For people who just use cars as tools and not for happiness, then yea that 10-35% rule applies. But it’s entirely different if this is your passion/hobby. Then it’s not just a car expense but also a leisure/entertainment expense. I don’t know what your base salary is but I’m assuming around $140k (total comp doesn’t pay monthly bills), in which case I don’t see why you couldn’t afford $1000/month over 60mo (speaking from experience). And assuming you could gather a substantial downpayment given your $280k NW, you could have an even lower monthly payment or buy a nicer spec. Stop wasting your life and get the car you deserve (again, if you are truly an enthusiast which all indications sound like you are)

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Are you getting the base model then upgrading parts yourself ?

Don’t buy a base model 718. Get the previous generation with the flat 6. The 718 chassis is brilliant but the 4 is soul crushing.

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