[mdcpa89]

Someone said this to me this and I know he was kind of very surprised. Does that mean it’s rare for accountants to drive sports/muscle cars? LOL Any thoughts or personal experiences?

[StephAV]

I'd say stereotypically, accountants are conservative. Conservative with money, wardrobe, lifestyle… I've met some cheap/conservative/frugal accountants. I worked with a guy (back when I was an auditor) who talked the whole day about how much he spent on a fish sandwich from the food truck… No one cares! $3.50… Do you think that was a good deal? It was a fish sandwich… What is the average price of a fish sandwich?

I'd say I probably fit the mold as well… I drive a Saturn VUE. Lol…

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[mdcpa89]

I think I know few people who are like that, the one you just told us about. I actually do my math before making any financial decision (like almost every accountant) but I also weigh in how much happiness would I get from getting something. I think most of the people leave this thing out when they do cost-benefit analysis.

[TNCPA16]

Half of my department drives a sports/muscle car (myself included). I guess we must be extremely rare. We really aren't stereotypical accountants – as a group, we spend a lot of money on cars and guns and food, lol.

[law0915]

A beautiful silver 2012 Mustang 5.0 here. Our CFO(CPA,CMA) drives a corvette as a daily driver as well. 🙂

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[KBinMN]

I drive a Prius 🙂 seriously.

I think most accountants are cheap asses, myself included. Unless it is something I really want, then I'll overpay.

[Anonymous]

I drive a Chevy Volt so we are in the stereotype KBinMN. Lol. Its about saving money!

[KBinMN]

Not going to lie, I want a Volt.

But I also have an F-150 and plan on getting a newer truck as well.

[Tripp11]

Lots of luxury and exotic sports cars in our garage reserved spots. Plus, many of us here have a passion for fine watches too….as I'm typing my PAM 312 is looking back at me.

Different strokes for different folks, and I personally don't care how someone else spends their money – just as long as the economy trudges along because of it. Spend away!

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[hasy]

When I make Manager, HOPEFULLY before I'm 30. I'm buying an Audi. Even though I love my Honda Civic. I don't think I'm conservative too much, I buy rounds when I go to the bar.

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[acamp]

I'm in the family mobile now, I joke with my wife that by the time I'm comfortable shelling out the cash for a muscle/sports car it will look like a midlife crisis.

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[Anonymous]

Red 2011 Mustang GT here. I do try to save as much as I can but I absolutely had to have that car. I really love it – much better than a Shelby or a Roush.

[CPA50]

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[REG-FTW86]

I imagine an accountant driving the 3 class BMW or Audi A3/A4. Some entry level luxury vehicle. Until of course they become manager and can afford something nicer.

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[Pork Flavored Bacon]

This topic reminds me of that Saturday Night Live sketch where Will Ferrell plays an accountant having dinner with his family. At one point he says something like “I'm a manager in charge of people! I drive a Dodge Stratus! I drive a Dodge Stratus!”

I drive a Civic Si. Just a fun little car to mess around. It's a shame that so many manufacturers have gotten rid of manual transmissions. They are so much fun!

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[taxgeek83]

Haha I love that Will Ferrell skit! I almost bought a Dodge Stratus years and years ago when I was a broke college student that needed a car – that skit was actually the reason I bailed on the idea. I never would have heard the end of it!

I'm with mdcpa89 though – happiness is definitely a factor when I make a purchase. I bought a 2012 Nissan a few years ago because I needed a new car, but it wasn't what I wanted and I definitely settled. Less than 2 years later I traded it in for a 2014 of the same model. I joke that I found something younger and prettier, but in reality it was much closer to what I was originally looking for. Stupid financial decision for sure, but I figured that if I was going to be throwing money at a virtual money pit, I may as well enjoy said money pit! 🙂

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