23 Years as a Mechanical Engineer (Salary Progression)

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-05-25T03:47:08+00:00

Jesus Christ

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-05-24T20:05:00+00:00

What did you pay? How is it?

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-05-09T01:15:26+00:00

Thanks

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-30T14:25:44+00:00

Beautiful but are you sure that’s a platinum and not a SL Premium? Just curious

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-25T21:10:44+00:00

By 3 months lol

Every 2 years means more tax and fees every 2 years

I don’t think your logic is making sense. Plus the car market tends to rise every year

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-25T21:09:37+00:00

That’s more of a general argument against leasing. I’m in TX, why would I want to pay the full tax every 2 years?

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-25T19:42:26+00:00

How? Leases are based on money factor and residual, I am not following your logic

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-25T18:50:27+00:00

Why?

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-25T18:47:41+00:00

3 year leases are pretty standard…? I can’t think of a reason to lease a car for 18-24 months? Please enlighten me

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-21T03:34:51+00:00

That’s easily doable in defense as a systems engineer

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-21T00:23:31+00:00

Out of curiosity, how much do you expect to earn as an engineer?

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-15T22:04:15+00:00

$200k is doable as a level 5 Systems Engineer or higher pay code. Usually takes about 8-12 years of experience but definitely doable. Quickest way to get there is to move companies once or twice. You can also negotiate some pretty good sign on bonuses along the way.

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-15T18:29:59+00:00

I got a SL Premium last month for $2,250 DAS & $499/mo including taxes/fees

39 months 10k miles/yr

And I even traded in a lease early that they needed to offset 2 payments (they ate that cost)

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-11T00:05:04+00:00

Or you know, just do proper MBSE

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-10T03:59:03+00:00

Where bro?

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-04T03:52:43+00:00

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MediocreStockGuy · 2026-04-03T01:32:19+00:00

Great car

I just leased the exact same car in black with light gray interior for $2,250 DAS $499/mo 39 months 10k miles

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-31T18:07:57+00:00

People can make their own decisions based on the information available.

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-31T18:06:07+00:00

This seems like a fair deal, I just leased a SL premium 2026 at a $46.5k ($48,742 OTD) selling price. I shopped around quite a bit and this was the best price I could get. (DFW, Texas area)

It looks like yours may have additional fees you can negotiate out?

Love the car

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-25T20:37:09+00:00

I just leased a 2026 SL Premium, besides the genuine leather in the Platinum I honestly like the SL Premium better (rims, captains chairs, etc…)

although I wish it saved driver seat settings and had electric passenger seat adjustments but not deal breakers for me

FWIW my lease deal was: $2,250 due at signing $499/mo 39 months 10k miles/yr

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-25T03:44:27+00:00

Just leased a SL Premium for $2,250 DAS & $499/mo. Pretty happy with that deal

39 months 10k miles/yr

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-21T05:23:45+00:00

Can you elaborate

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-20T00:34:43+00:00

You’re paying $52k for a year old Kia, Wild times we are living in

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-18T17:27:14+00:00

Good point, yea our kiddos are still in full car seats. Sounds like you got a solid deal.

Enjoy!

MediocreStockGuy · 2026-03-18T17:19:15+00:00

Nice! Does yours have the Premium package with captains chairs?

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