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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 03/01/2018 at 19:12 • Filed to: None

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One of my favorite professors (who I traveled with to New Zealand back in January) is looking to trade in her CTS-V coupe that she’s had since new on something different. Her only requirement? It must be faster. Also, knowing her, it will be a bit posh (no Z06 or Hellcat). Beyond that, I discussed everything from a 911 to a Tesla with her. She’s probably buying something new within the next few months, so place your bets given the limited information I’ve given you.

djmt1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 19:22

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F Type based purely on the use of “posh”.

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 19:23

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Okay, what does the husband do?

Stapleface > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 19:35

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I’m gonna go with M5.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 19:42

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She should keep it and have it built...

Discerning > Under_Score 03/01/2018 at 19:48

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What does that matter? A tenured professor at a private university can make north of 200k without accounting for revenue from published works.

Under_Score > Discerning 03/01/2018 at 19:53

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I knew they could earn more than high school teachers, but not enough to be comfortably affording $60,000 cars.

Discerning > Under_Score 03/01/2018 at 20:00

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They can make a considerable amount of money. I had a professor who had a new 7 series just about every year and who liked to collect old Jags. At least on the business end of things, they often have backgrounds in the private sector or they do consulting work on the side. Even assistant professors can make over $100k and also do occasional contracting work.

If I had the stomach for even more school and wanted to forgo my full time job, I would have gone for a doctorate instead of my MBA. It’s still tempting to go back after having talks with some of the business professors at my old university.

just-a-scratch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 20:00

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I’m going to be disappointed if it’s a Tesla. Aston Martin? Vantage?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 20:07

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Aston Martin DB11, 600 hp/516 lb.-ft. Price: $214,820

New vantage?

4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a speed of up to 195 mph

$149,995 (base)

camarov6rs > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 20:11

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Current CTS-V would be a good bet from me!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Discerning 03/01/2018 at 20:16

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Not to mention consulting and possibly even patent royalties.

CompactLuxuryFan > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/01/2018 at 20:19

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E63S or M5 would be nice, but I can also definitely see a 911 turbo in her future.

Your boy, BJR > Under_Score 03/01/2018 at 20:20

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I had a math professor who owns 2 Bugattis (a Type 57 and a Type 35C). Professors make tons.

Discerning > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/01/2018 at 20:22

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Yup. I mentioned the consulting in a second response. The majority of my b-school professors spent just as much time consulting as they did teaching. Some of them had complete side businesses and basically taught part time (with full tenure to boot).

Elumerere > Your boy, BJR 03/01/2018 at 20:50

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Some. I know plenty of professors who barely survive (on something like 30k a year in a city).

CB > Under_Score 03/01/2018 at 20:52

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One of my psych profs made $350,000 according to the Sunshine List back in 2014 when I looked at it. Tenured professors can make a lot.

Under_Score > Discerning 03/01/2018 at 21:34

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Yeah, I think I’m just in a different place, too. My teachers at my college don’t seem like they have a whole lot, and I’m pretty sure they’re all full-timers this semester. I go to a public four-year in GA.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > djmt1 03/01/2018 at 22:28

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My initial guess as well, maybe a used Continental GT?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score 03/01/2018 at 22:34

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She’s never been married but thanks for asking.

Your boy, BJR > Elumerere 03/02/2018 at 00:31

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That’s neat. But let me re word this: MY PROFESSOR HAD MORE THAN ONE PREWAR BUGATTI.

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/02/2018 at 06:38

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I hope I didn’t come across as rude; I was just being kind of goofy because back in high school, when a teacher had a nice car, her husband usually had a high-paying job. Unfortunately, others didn’t seem to take that comment as lightly as I hoped they would.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score 03/02/2018 at 09:05

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In the interest of honesty, I will say that yes, it came across as derogatory, alough I get where you’re coming from and that you didn’t mean anything by it.

Now you know: if you want to make a killing, get your PhD and get tenure at a little private school.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/02/2018 at 09:21

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Posh and devastatingly quick, you say?

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/02/2018 at 09:40

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I don’t even know who has tenure where I am. Like I said in another comment, I go to a public college, so that may be different. Thank you for correcting me; I’m sorry, and now I know.

On a serious note, has she considered an RC-F?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score 03/02/2018 at 09:53

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I’ll ask her next time I see her, another person I know just bought one.

Elumerere > Your boy, BJR 03/02/2018 at 11:26

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Did you get to drive one of ‘em?
Those cars are utterly beautiful, I’ve seen a few in museums.

Your boy, BJR > Elumerere 03/02/2018 at 17:46

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Psh nah, he was horribly boring and I used to sit in the back and fall asleep. Game recognizes game when it comes to cars tho.