If you had a million dollars...

Schneed10 · 04-23-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Toyota Sienna? A sweet ride? Man, what would your high school buddies be saying about you now? Haha, just kidding.

I'm all about comfort though, couldn't care less about style. I'm the guy who wears sweatpants to a bar and doesn't give a crap.

Those Siennas when you trick them out with leather seats and the DVD players for the kids and the premium sound systems with the MP3 blue tooth; it's very chill. Very comfortable.

Besides, you can't have a Porsche and a 'Vette when you need to cart a couple young'ns around. A million might make me rich, but it wouldn't take the practical out of me.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-23-2007, 10:33 AM

Honestly, I don't need a lot in life to make me happy. I'd probably sell my current house and move into one about the same size that had a finished or unfinished basement. I would redo the basement totally to make it into and arcade and theater room.

Since it would be subterranean, it would feel like an earthquake with the sound system I'd have down there. The rest would be divided equally into investments so I could live on that the rest of my life.

That, and two chicks at the same time.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-23-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I'm all about comfort though, couldn't care less about style. I'm the guy who wears sweatpants to a bar and doesn't give a crap.

Those Siennas when you trick them out with leather seats and the DVD players for the kids and the premium sound systems with the MP3 blue tooth; it's very chill. Very comfortable.

Besides, you can't have a Porsche and a 'Vette when you need to cart a couple young'ns around. A million might make me rich, but it wouldn't take the practical out of me.

I'll agree with you on vans. While the idea itself sounds a little lame, my parents had a Dodge Caravan that I drove while my car was getting fixed for about two months. I had just gotten my first job ever and money was FLOWING in, so I basically pimped this thing out with a crazy sound system, tint, LCDs and a DVD player. People BEGGED to ride with me home from school. If you do it right, you can't beat a nice comfy van.

dmek25 · 04-23-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Toyota Sienna? A sweet ride? Man, what would your high school buddies be saying about you now? Haha, just kidding.

i was thinking the same thing. you could get a tricked out escalade with a dvd player, then the kids are happy, and you ride in style

BDBohnzie · 04-23-2007, 11:07 AM

Refinance and pay down some of my current mortgage, so that my monthly payments are significantly less. Replace my car with something a bit more roomy (01 Honda Civic). Finish off decorating the house, including home theatre, built-in bar in the basement. And invest the rest, make that money work for me.

I'd continue to work for now, but if I invest right, I figure the remains of that million, I could probably retire by 40, move to the beach and surf for the rest of my life. I have no problems not working...I can always find something to do.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-23-2007, 11:18 AM

put it in the bank and keep living life the way i have

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-23-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Honestly, I don't need a lot in life to make me happy. I'd probably sell my current house and move into one about the same size that had a finished or unfinished basement. I would redo the basement totally to make it into and arcade and theater room.

Since it would be subterranean, it would feel like an earthquake with the sound system I'd have down there. The rest would be divided equally into investments so I could live on that the rest of my life.

That, and two chicks at the same time.

u would invite me that is great lol

12thMan · 04-23-2007, 11:46 AM

I would probably invest about $800,000. I would do about $600K in an equity portfolio and another $300K in some real estate.

With the balance I would probably start a non-profit foundation in memory of my mother.

Schneed10 · 04-23-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i was thinking the same thing. you could get a tricked out escalade with a dvd player, then the kids are happy, and you ride in style

I hate those things.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-23-2007, 12:03 PM

I'd rather be a soccer mom than a rapper.

Schneed10 · 04-23-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I would probably invest about $800,000. I would do about $600K in an equity portfolio and another $300K in some real estate.

With the balance I would probably start a non-profit foundation in memory of my mother.

LOL, math much?

$800,000 < $600,000 + $300,000

It's all good, I just found that funny.

Schneed10 · 04-23-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I'd rather be a soccer mom than a rapper.

Yeah I'm in that boat.

Buying a ride (or anything really) for the sake of style is a concept that completely escapes me.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-23-2007, 12:06 PM

I'm more of the type of person who'd rather have an older car and fix it up.

My 1997 Mazda B4000 came missing a lower bumper, a cracked valance, and a dented front fender. Now it's totally pimped and I feel much better knowing I did it myself.

12thMan · 04-23-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

LOL, math much?

$800,000 < $600,000 + $300,000

It's all good, I just found that funny.

Damn you!

I guess I meant $900K. $600 stocks, $300 Real Estate. Balance foundation.

Hog1 · 04-23-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

You'd have to be an all star at dealing with money to have 2 people not in the same household retire. Especially after paying off all your bills.

OK what's the big deal?
he'd retire to life under a bridge

04-23-2007, 10:33 AM	#17
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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: If you had a million dollars... I'd rather be a soccer mom than a rapper. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-23-2007, 12:06 PM	#28
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: If you had a million dollars... I'm more of the type of person who'd rather have an older car and fix it up. My 1997 Mazda B4000 came missing a lower bumper, a cracked valance, and a dented front fender. Now it's totally pimped and I feel much better knowing I did it myself. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

If you had a million dollars...

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