Thread: I am curious: What Is Your Personal Longest Parking Time?
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Old 03-11-13, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JReade
Right, I'm aware of that. I bought most of my bikes off Craigslist, a nice commuter is the 1992 Hardrock I bought for $85 dollars. Lets say the average wage is $30,000 a year after taxes, after living at 1/4 your monthly take home, you are still left waiting 1 year and 3 months at minimum to make an $85 dollar purchase. That seems a bit over the top.
I agree until you consider what percentage of people didn't accomplish it. Just look at the foreclosure rate between 2007 and 2012.

I'd recommend holding off on the purchase.
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