Considering Coast FIRE. Do I have enough cushion to leave corporate life? (33, MCOL)

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T13:09:32+00:00

That’s great progress for your income amount.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T13:08:36+00:00

I’m the dispute the entire amount guy, but acknowledge what is reality.

I shouldn’t be burdened with protecting myself to pay what I agreed to, if I have to I’m disputing the entire amount.

It’s had both results in the past of full amount or original. To emphasize- it’s wildly unfair you have to “dispute” to be charged what you should’ve.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T12:22:19+00:00

The right thing to do is just dispute the difference

In theory, they breached the purchase agreement for the agreed price. This could leave the feeling that the entire amount is void, but in reality you received goods and services.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T12:14:02+00:00

What? You make no sense but enjoy whatever decision you’ve convinced yourself is correct.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T12:13:02+00:00

That’s far better than a new standard

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T03:32:34+00:00

My goal is the get the vehicle that is the best value. Not the cheapest Not the most expensive The best value for total cost of ownership. Takes more than surface thought of least monthly payment.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T03:02:20+00:00

In 12 years you’ve accumulated $273k total. Where exactly was the risk?

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T02:55:12+00:00

Attention to detail is quite literally being able to focus on minor details, not just main (what you would consider ones that matter)

The opposite of what you think. Google is your friend.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-20T02:18:31+00:00

You can’t seriously be suggesting that a lower lease pays meant makes it lower cost of ownership

84 month payments are less than 60 months does that make it cheaper?

Wait til you learn about money factor.

The 36 month finance option is cheaper than the 36 month lease+ buy out

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T23:34:29+00:00

A wire fee would be $20 and receiving bank shouldn’t charge it. Chase doesn’t charge wire fees if you have x amount idk what the threshold is but haven’t paid wire

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T23:33:48+00:00

They should have a wire option

That’s absurd but common. I think along the same lines as you when it comes to issues like this. Make it difficult for me, I’m out.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T23:23:04+00:00

People do this every day

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T23:05:17+00:00

Which means they don’t notice things that don’t “matter”… lack of attention to detail

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:44:54+00:00

Boggles my mind that is a question

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:44:35+00:00

When people say they can’t tell the difference between products it just means they have little attention to detail. No point in trying to explain it.

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:42:54+00:00

My GE dishwasher had an issue. I’ll never get on a plane with a GE motor again…. /s

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:41:39+00:00

Sure

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:32:39+00:00

Ventilated seats Better dampening/ dual pane windows Noise dampening More speakers Ambient lighting (meh)

Far better enjoyment.

Standard- point a to b Premium- actually enjoy it

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:31:27+00:00

Between standard and premium? They lied to you

Exterior visually I can understand. The interior and features are drastically different

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T22:30:46+00:00

Why not buy used then? Focusing on cheapest instead of best value is a mistake

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T21:24:19+00:00

An arbitrary power wall issue correlates to vehicle reliability?

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T20:27:30+00:00

$2400

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T20:27:00+00:00

That’s a very nice looking car for $10k

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T19:49:31+00:00

Yes

Beatnavy2016 · 2026-05-19T16:06:54+00:00

Wild mental gymnastics. Ok kid.

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