Originally Posted by
StanSeven
Agreed. But someone shouldn't buy a bike in that condition. I meant you have part of the money now and expect to afford it over the next year or so through windfalls like tax refunds, commissions, bonuses, expense reminbursements, etc.
Yeesh. More bad advice. Expected income and "windfalls" are never guaranteed. How do you know you won't lose your job over the next year? You also never know when other unexpected expenses come up - medical bills, family emergencies, emergency travel, etc.