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Car vs. Monthly Salary survey


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#1
stacy

Posted 24 August 2005 - 11:52 AM

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Many a times I see a flashy car rolls up and when the driver got out, I
just can't help but ask the question "How on earth does he/she afford this
kind of car?". So since most forumers here remain anonymous, I figure
this could be a good place to do a survey of "car vs. salary".
I'll start off with my figure:

First car:
used Proton Saga 1.5i Monthly Salary: RM1,800 (back in 1996)

Current car:
Toyota Vios 1.5E Monthly Salary: RM5,100 (no other side income)


Please share yours and be honest. Blush


#2
azbro

Posted 24 August 2005 - 12:25 PM

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Current car:
Toyota Vios 1.5G Monthly Salary: RM4k (incl. wife salary), got house to
pay and two kids to feed and educate...believe me...its TIGHT end of the
month.


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ST Tee

Posted 24 August 2005 - 12:31 PM

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Don't think it's a right place to reveal income in a public forum.





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Protonman

Posted 24 August 2005 - 12:48 PM

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agree with Tee... :)



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ahbi123

Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:02 PM

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Monthly Salary RM 5K ++, driving SLK "Small Little kancil" EX850 manual.


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speedzone

Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:23 PM

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stacy,

v r not really 'anonymous'
lar Big Smile

v hv seen 1 another in real
life during TTs

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cardreamer

Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:48 PM

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this is good....

me...currently SLK 660ex..a ha...kancil 660 ler....2 small kids, household
RM5500, house RM690..that's it...okay or not?

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Raikonen

Posted 24 August 2005 - 02:07 PM

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Vios 1.5E take home pay RM8075

#9
stacy

Posted 24 August 2005 - 02:57 PM

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ST Tee,
With your nick representing your actual name, of course you can't
participate in this survey lah. Your colleague could be reading this.Big Smile

For me I don't mind revealing my salary as long as the person is not
working in the same company as I am. I'm sure the question 'How much
she/he earn?' pop up in our mind at one stage or another.


#10
GetReal

Posted 24 August 2005 - 03:15 PM

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Salary alone does not provide accurate data.
Depends on other factors as well.

Maybe should ask:
How much/% extra disposable income that person has every month (after deducting all
expenses), if that person drives a Vios. That would provide a more accurate picture on
affordability.

Coz I know many people with household income >10k who cannot 'afford' a Vios and still
driving Protons. :)