Thinking out loud (Boat Purchase)
08-14-2010 | 05:30 AM
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Thats kinda were I 'm at.What sucks is I was in the GMAC website,thats who holds my mortgage tonight.I wanted to see how many months were left.They have this little box you press for a cash out refinance for like the same mortgage payment.The box kept flashing 36 Pantera.
But house is almost paid off and I can't turn a stable/appreciating asset into a depreciating asset.Wish I could.
But house is almost paid off and I can't turn a stable/appreciating asset into a depreciating asset.Wish I could.
08-14-2010 | 06:14 AM
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Thats kinda were I 'm at.What sucks is I was in the GMAC website,thats who holds my mortgage tonight.I wanted to see how many months were left.They have this little box you press for a cash out refinance for like the same mortgage payment.The box kept flashing 36 Pantera.
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But house is almost paid off and I can't turn a stable/appreciating asset into a depreciating asset.Wish I could.
08-14-2010 | 07:25 AM
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I've been thinking of the same for a while, however being self employed is back to the old way of working with banks, even with good credit it is tough. For me being so closely tied with automotive aftermarket it is tough, the rest of the country is saving and waiting for a while, (hence no hiring and corporations sitting on cash reserves) and for good reason. Personally I would hold off for a while, at least until after the elections in Nov and see what comes, I do know commercial property is taking a hard hit as more and more business are throwing in the towel. patience only benefits you.
08-14-2010 | 07:26 PM
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Ok got an trade offer today it was less than I expected.So we are about 20 gs apart right now.I'm flying out to look at it next Sat so see what happens.
I also talked to Pepe and Joe at Pantera I really want the 36 so might just keep busting my butt so I can just do that.What stinks is if I could get what I owed on my boat I could do the 36 now.So much for Formula resale value
I also talked to Pepe and Joe at Pantera I really want the 36 so might just keep busting my butt so I can just do that.What stinks is if I could get what I owed on my boat I could do the 36 now.So much for Formula resale value
08-14-2010 | 07:36 PM
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right now is a great time to step up to what you really want, prices have never been like this! I originally started looking for a 30 footer that would run 70 offshore, shopped around and bumped myself a little to a 35 that would do 80, and ended up with a 38 that runs 90. I could never have afforded it a couple years ago, but the way the market is right now I got an unbelievable deal. If you sell yourself short you'll want something bigger and faster in just a few years, and it will end up costing you a lot more over the long run.
08-14-2010 | 08:13 PM
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right now is a great time to step up to what you really want, prices have never been like this! I originally started looking for a 30 footer that would run 70 offshore, shopped around and bumped myself a little to a 35 that would do 80, and ended up with a 38 that runs 90. I could never have afforded it a couple years ago, but the way the market is right now I got an unbelievable deal. If you sell yourself short you'll want something bigger and faster in just a few years, and it will end up costing you a lot more over the long run.
If I am correct you were in a great position as you did not have a boat.
08-15-2010 | 12:44 AM
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