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<blockquote data-quote="smitty2919" data-source="post: 16580929" data-attributes="member: 113577"><p>I somewhat went though this on a much smaller scale. My once "never attainable" car was a Corvette. Here is am now 34 (married no kids and not having kids) owning a C5 Z06. Again a C5Z is much less money than you are looking at for a Viper but the mindset is similar.</p><p></p><p>I would drool over them thinking how cool and good life would be owning one. Yes it's fun, yes you get the "right attention" and my wife is 110% behind owning it with me...we actually autocross it together.</p><p></p><p>This was 2 years ago I got it. Today, the grandeur somewhat fell off. I still REALLY like the car don't get me wrong. It's a great cruiser/road trip car/daily when it's non winter months/autocross toy. It fits very well with our lifestyle. And as of last years refinance on the house it is paid off.</p><p></p><p>Similar to you OP, my wife and I are on the same page for finances and have a debt free game plan within 2 years. We work for the things we have and have made good decisions along the way. She has a 08 lexus IS250 (160K mi), I have a C5Z(70K mi) and we also have a 03 Silverado (205kmi) and all are paid off. Next step will be a new truck (estimated $30k-$50k range) since she just picked up a 2 horse gooseneck horse trailer. </p><p></p><p>I look at how far we have come financially and think "we just spent so much time and had so much restraint to SAVE and pay down debt, only to jack it back up again on a new truck". It's an internal debate I have all the time. Maybe it's nature of the beast?</p><p></p><p>I'd be hesitant to go Viper for $60/70/80K given that it's strictly a fun toy. You two are just starting out together and not knowing where life will take you...kids for example? Having them? I say that because you already brought up a C6Z for EASILY half the Viper price to still let you tinker and have fun. No it's not your dream car, but ask yourself "what does owning a Viper REALLY mean to me?" Is it a physical item to SHOW your pride and justify your hard work? Is it a "thing to own" to show off to people you don't know?</p><p></p><p>I love cars, I love racing them, I like working on them, but in the end of the day I've learned "cash is king"...well meaning HAVING money vs getting loans etc. Having money on hand makes life a lot easier and LESS STRESS.</p><p></p><p>SO, I digress. Just decide what the Viper(or any car purchase) really means to you and if this is something you will own for 5/10 years? A car like a Viper could be a "investment" if it makes you money a couple of years later. A C6Z, not so much.</p><p></p><p>Goodluck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smitty2919, post: 16580929, member: 113577"] I somewhat went though this on a much smaller scale. My once "never attainable" car was a Corvette. Here is am now 34 (married no kids and not having kids) owning a C5 Z06. Again a C5Z is much less money than you are looking at for a Viper but the mindset is similar. I would drool over them thinking how cool and good life would be owning one. Yes it's fun, yes you get the "right attention" and my wife is 110% behind owning it with me...we actually autocross it together. This was 2 years ago I got it. Today, the grandeur somewhat fell off. I still REALLY like the car don't get me wrong. It's a great cruiser/road trip car/daily when it's non winter months/autocross toy. It fits very well with our lifestyle. And as of last years refinance on the house it is paid off. Similar to you OP, my wife and I are on the same page for finances and have a debt free game plan within 2 years. We work for the things we have and have made good decisions along the way. She has a 08 lexus IS250 (160K mi), I have a C5Z(70K mi) and we also have a 03 Silverado (205kmi) and all are paid off. Next step will be a new truck (estimated $30k-$50k range) since she just picked up a 2 horse gooseneck horse trailer. I look at how far we have come financially and think "we just spent so much time and had so much restraint to SAVE and pay down debt, only to jack it back up again on a new truck". It's an internal debate I have all the time. Maybe it's nature of the beast? I'd be hesitant to go Viper for $60/70/80K given that it's strictly a fun toy. You two are just starting out together and not knowing where life will take you...kids for example? Having them? I say that because you already brought up a C6Z for EASILY half the Viper price to still let you tinker and have fun. No it's not your dream car, but ask yourself "what does owning a Viper REALLY mean to me?" Is it a physical item to SHOW your pride and justify your hard work? Is it a "thing to own" to show off to people you don't know? I love cars, I love racing them, I like working on them, but in the end of the day I've learned "cash is king"...well meaning HAVING money vs getting loans etc. Having money on hand makes life a lot easier and LESS STRESS. SO, I digress. Just decide what the Viper(or any car purchase) really means to you and if this is something you will own for 5/10 years? A car like a Viper could be a "investment" if it makes you money a couple of years later. A C6Z, not so much. Goodluck! [/QUOTE]
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