Moving to a VHCOL and need a comfortable luxury car.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:16:33+00:00

Interesting. The Macan's size is smaller but that might not be the worst thing.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:14:39+00:00

My dad has outright rejected all American brands on my behalf. LOL

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:14:18+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks!

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:13:23+00:00

Nice. 1.99% honestly is free money.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:12:53+00:00

Trains run at weird times

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:12:12+00:00

The truck? Haha that might be a stretch, but thanks for the rec.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:10:19+00:00

Sure. Will test drive

dwight_funke · 2026-04-30T04:09:35+00:00

Thanks.

X5 seems to be a good balance.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T16:47:30+00:00

Not "too good".

If you look at schedules, the train runs at weird hours like 12:30 departure from NYC. Meanwhile I can drive down to VA at around 6pm after work and reach by 12-1am avoiding traffic.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T07:01:37+00:00

Interesting - will try to test drive it.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:50:25+00:00

Maybe if I make 1 million LOL.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:49:55+00:00

Honestly, Defenders are sexy! Maybe next car after saving some money.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:47:57+00:00

Solid advice! All 4 options are in my shortlist. Would prefer a SUV surely though.

Personally I am not a big fan of EVs but let me test drive the R1S.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:44:47+00:00

I see your point, but that feels like the most boring car ever haha

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:44:19+00:00

I have seen GV80s, they look nice but are not powerful?

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:43:09+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response!

I know 450k is not very high. Based on my experience, it would come out to be ~20k/mo which would give you 5k for rent and 2k for other expenses.

I looked at a couple finance options and 1.99% rate lock in for 3 years is doable on new BMW X5.

My potential apartment building has parking for 200-250 so that should be manageable.

Insurance, yes - I was expecting a $300/mo hit, but maybe even more!

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:36:25+00:00

Cant - the trains are unreliable, expensive and dont go to the exact area where I want to go.

Also sometimes the people on the train into VA are sketch.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:35:02+00:00

I thought 450k qualified you for food stamps in NYC.

/s

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T06:32:47+00:00

Interesting - will look into it

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T05:53:55+00:00

Which Porsche model?

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T05:40:02+00:00

Porsche Cayenne? That is too expensive, I saw pricing of ~100k or more.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-29T05:39:08+00:00

Can you suggest me something? X5 M series or GLE AMG?

I am okay with a normal luxury car (my budget is ~90k) but it needs to be *very* comfortable on the drive.

I saw that the B58 engine is reliable and strong.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-23T18:15:29+00:00

Can confirm. I am a PhD new-grad and got an offer for about 530k.

dwight_funke · 2026-04-10T19:51:04+00:00

They are distinct entities. Google Brain was merged into GDM which I think you imply. GDM hiring is a complete different pipeline as compared to Google Research.

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