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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
After Saving $1.3 Million At 35, This Doctor Wonders If It's Finally Lamborghini Time
A 35-year-old physician earning $350,000 a year has saved $1.3 million and is now wondering if it's time to stop playing it so safe and finally splurge on the dream car he's always wanted: a Lamborghini. 'I don't want to look back and think, 'I wish I had spent more and had fun when I was young,'' the doctor wrote in a popular Reddit post on r/whitecoatinvestor, a subreddit filled with financially savvy medical professionals. Don't Miss: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." $100k+ in investable assets? – no cost, no obligation. 'You want to blow 30-40% of what you made in a decade in a single afternoon?' one person asked bluntly. Another said, 'Lambo money is $1M a year or more. This is like a barista buying a Birkin bag.' Still, not everyone was against the idea. Many encouraged the physician to explore the fantasy without committing outright. One of the top responses suggested spending $1,000 or $2,000 to test drive a variety of exotic cars. 'Try them all at 150 mph and see if that's enough for you,' the commenter said. Others recommended a more practical splurge. 'A really high-end car will turn heads but it comes at like a $150K premium to something you can use that will also turn heads and drive to what is your likely capability,' one commenter said, suggesting a Porsche 911 or BMW M4 as middle-ground options. Trending: The secret weapon in billionaire investor portfolios that you almost certainly don't own yet. Plenty of people pointed out that while $1.3 million is an impressive savings milestone, it may not justify a purchase as extravagant as a Lamborghini. One financial planner shared that a client with $2.5 million in investments still struggled with the idea of splurging. 'She ended up settling on a trip of a lifetime. We still talk about it to this day.' 'If you worked hard your entire life with the explicit purpose to buy a Lambo, then maybe you should do it,' another person said. 'However, I like cars quite a bit but would still never spend that much at that net worth.' A few were more philosophical. 'Sometimes it's not about generational wealth or even wealth beyond need. Sometimes it's just life. You really only do live once. Let no one influence your enjoyment of such.'Even those supportive of the idea urged the doctor not to buy new. 'Buy a used Huracan for $200K. The first owner took the depreciation hit. Keep it a couple years and resell for $180K,' one user advised. 'Costs you $20K in depreciation vs $100K in depreciation.' And then there were the skeptics who had been there and done that. One Porsche owner said his 911 mostly sat in the garage and was eventually sold. 'I loved my Toyota Tundra so much, the Porsche sat in the garage for six years and only got 20K miles.' Ultimately, the community's message boiled down to this: Don't let fear of missing out or burnout push you into a massive decision. Rent first, try it out, and if you love it, go for it. Just don't expect the Lambo to solve anything deeper. Read Next: Over the last five years, the price of gold has increased by approximately 83% — Investors like Bill O'Reilly and Rudy Giuliani are using this platform to UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article After Saving $1.3 Million At 35, This Doctor Wonders If It's Finally Lamborghini Time originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bin man wins £736k house and BMW M4 in 99p BOTB prize draw
Can Kalkan's life has now completely changed, following a tough time | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. An ex-bin man who shared a house with seven others has won a luxury four-bedroom home and a BMW M4 worth a combined £736,000 – all thanks to a 99p ticket in a BOTB prize draw. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former bin man who has been struggling to earn money because of a back injury has won a £685,000 house and a £51,000 car after taking a chance on a 99p prize draw. Can Kalkan, from Enfield, rents a room in a house shared with seven other people and he was completely shocked when presenters from the prize draw firm BOTB turned up to tell him he'd won a life-changing prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 26-year-old's total prize pot is worth £736,000, and he told presenters Christian Williams and Katie Knight it was his dream car - a BMW M4. But the first thing he wanted to see as he arrived in the exclusive Silverlake development in Chichester was his brand new luxury four-bedroom home. He celebrated his win with BOTB presenter Christian Williams, and his sister Sibel | BOTB As he looked around the lavish interior, he said: "I'm so excited – I don't know what to say. 'My life is going to change completely, and I'm very happy. 'One day I dreamt I would win. None of my family or friends believed me until they saw my winner's video.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The house boasts 1,652 sq ft of luxury living space, a fully-fitted kitchen, and access to private lakes, countryside, and even a spa. It's just 15 minutes from the coast and sits in one of the region's most sought-after new communities. When he finally found time to eye up his new car, a high-performance sports car with a turbocharged engine, sleek design, and precision handling, he admitted: "I've never had my own car before, and this is my dream car – I love everything about it, I can't fault it. Despite his love of the house and the car, Can is planning on taking the cash alternative – using the money to buy a smaller home in London and put the rest towards his savings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can says the BMW is his dream car - but he's tempted to take the cash instead | BOTB Christian said: 'Can was clearly emotional – and rightly so. To go from a house share to winning a prize worth over £700,000 is just incredible. 'Whether he moves into the property or uses the cash alternative to buy closer to home, it's going to be a massive step forward for him. We're absolutely thrilled.' Katie added: 'It was amazing to see Can take it all in – from stepping into the kitchen to sitting behind the wheel of the M4. 'It's a life-changing moment for him and his sister, and we're so happy to have been part of it.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad BOTB hands over the keys to a dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes such as holidays, cash, home makeovers, and tech. The latest prizes on offer this week include a Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible for 6p a ticket, and a £725,000 holiday home in Dorset for 99p per ticket. To find out more or to see all the prizes on offer, click here. Raffle House Prize draw of the week: £3m Sussex dream home £ 10.00 Buy now Buy now This £3m Sussex dream home could be yours for just £10 with Raffle House's latest prize draw. Set in over an acre of landscaped grounds near Chichester and Goodwood, the luxurious seven-bedroom property comes fully furnished and includes a koi pond, garden pavilion and a 40ft dining room. Inside, there's more than 4,500 sq ft of space across three floors, plus a showstopping orangery and spacious master suite. The winner also gets stamp duty and legal fees paid – or can choose a cash alternative. Enter by 31 August for the main draw, or by 31 July for a Porsche bonus prize.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Bin man wins £736k house and BMW M4 in 99p BOTB prize draw
Can Kalkan's life has now completely changed, following a tough time | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. An ex-bin man who shared a house with seven others has won a luxury four-bedroom home and a BMW M4 worth a combined £736,000 – all thanks to a 99p ticket in a BOTB prize draw. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former bin man who has been struggling to earn money because of a back injury has won a £685,000 house and a £51,000 car after taking a chance on a 99p prize draw. Can Kalkan, from Enfield, rents a room in a house shared with seven other people and he was completely shocked when presenters from the prize draw firm BOTB turned up to tell him he'd won a life-changing prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 26-year-old's total prize pot is worth £736,000, and he told presenters Christian Williams and Katie Knight it was his dream car - a BMW M4. But the first thing he wanted to see as he arrived in the exclusive Silverlake development in Chichester was his brand new luxury four-bedroom home. He celebrated his win with BOTB presenter Christian Williams, and his sister Sibel | BOTB As he looked around the lavish interior, he said: "I'm so excited – I don't know what to say. 'My life is going to change completely, and I'm very happy. 'One day I dreamt I would win. None of my family or friends believed me until they saw my winner's video.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The house boasts 1,652 sq ft of luxury living space, a fully-fitted kitchen, and access to private lakes, countryside, and even a spa. It's just 15 minutes from the coast and sits in one of the region's most sought-after new communities. When he finally found time to eye up his new car, a high-performance sports car with a turbocharged engine, sleek design, and precision handling, he admitted: "I've never had my own car before, and this is my dream car – I love everything about it, I can't fault it. Despite his love of the house and the car, Can is planning on taking the cash alternative – using the money to buy a smaller home in London and put the rest towards his savings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can says the BMW is his dream car - but he's tempted to take the cash instead | BOTB Christian said: 'Can was clearly emotional – and rightly so. To go from a house share to winning a prize worth over £700,000 is just incredible. 'Whether he moves into the property or uses the cash alternative to buy closer to home, it's going to be a massive step forward for him. We're absolutely thrilled.' Katie added: 'It was amazing to see Can take it all in – from stepping into the kitchen to sitting behind the wheel of the M4. 'It's a life-changing moment for him and his sister, and we're so happy to have been part of it.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad BOTB hands over the keys to a dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes such as holidays, cash, home makeovers, and tech. The latest prizes on offer this week include a Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible for 6p a ticket, and a £725,000 holiday home in Dorset for 99p per ticket. To find out more or to see all the prizes on offer, click here.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Bin man wins £736k house and BMW M4 in 99p BOTB prize draw
Can Kalkan's life has now completely changed, following a tough time | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. An ex-bin man who shared a house with seven others has won a luxury four-bedroom home and a BMW M4 worth a combined £736,000 – all thanks to a 99p ticket in a BOTB prize draw. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former bin man who has been struggling to earn money because of a back injury has won a £685,000 house and a £51,000 car after taking a chance on a 99p prize draw. Can Kalkan, from Enfield, rents a room in a house shared with seven other people and he was completely shocked when presenters from the prize draw firm BOTB turned up to tell him he'd won a life-changing prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 26-year-old's total prize pot is worth £736,000, and he told presenters Christian Williams and Katie Knight it was his dream car - a BMW M4. But the first thing he wanted to see as he arrived in the exclusive Silverlake development in Chichester was his brand new luxury four-bedroom home. He celebrated his win with BOTB presenter Christian Williams, and his sister Sibel | BOTB As he looked around the lavish interior, he said: "I'm so excited – I don't know what to say. 'My life is going to change completely, and I'm very happy. 'One day I dreamt I would win. None of my family or friends believed me until they saw my winner's video.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The house boasts 1,652 sq ft of luxury living space, a fully-fitted kitchen, and access to private lakes, countryside, and even a spa. It's just 15 minutes from the coast and sits in one of the region's most sought-after new communities. When he finally found time to eye up his new car, a high-performance sports car with a turbocharged engine, sleek design, and precision handling, he admitted: "I've never had my own car before, and this is my dream car – I love everything about it, I can't fault it. Despite his love of the house and the car, Can is planning on taking the cash alternative – using the money to buy a smaller home in London and put the rest towards his savings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can says the BMW is his dream car - but he's tempted to take the cash instead | BOTB Christian said: 'Can was clearly emotional – and rightly so. To go from a house share to winning a prize worth over £700,000 is just incredible. 'Whether he moves into the property or uses the cash alternative to buy closer to home, it's going to be a massive step forward for him. We're absolutely thrilled.' Katie added: 'It was amazing to see Can take it all in – from stepping into the kitchen to sitting behind the wheel of the M4. 'It's a life-changing moment for him and his sister, and we're so happy to have been part of it.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad BOTB hands over the keys to a dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes such as holidays, cash, home makeovers, and tech. The latest prizes on offer this week include a Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible for 6p a ticket, and a £725,000 holiday home in Dorset for 99p per ticket. To find out more or to see all the prizes on offer, click here.
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Regional Extreme Festival brings defrosting action to Red Star
Fifth round of the regional series produced red hot action and close racing at the Delmas circuit. Alwyn Steenkamp in his new BMW M4 ran away to win race one of the cars in Classes A, B and C of the BMW ///M Performance Parts category. Photograph: Brandsponential. Competitors and spectators had to brave icy cold weather at the Red Star Raceway near Delmas on Saturday, when the venue hosted round five of this year's Regional Extreme Festival Presented by Coca-Cola. Those who did attend were rewarded with a day of spectacular racing, with the circuit now running anti-clockwise, as always during the second half of the season. BMW M Performance Top billing belonged to the BMW ///M Performance Parts brigade. Alwyn Steenkamp arrived at Red Star with a brand new M4 and ran away to win race one of the cars in Classes A, B and C. He was chased to the flag by Bob Neil (Delmon Mining M3), Renier Smith (Fast Development M3 Turbo) and Nek Makris (335i). Race two had to be red-flagged after the SavSpeed 328i of Hein van der Merwe lost an oil cooler and created a large slippery line at the end of the pit straight. ALSO READ: Regional Extreme Festival delivers the magic to Zwartkops faithful After the restart the victory went to Neil, from Steenkamp, Anton Pommersham (Eagle Granite M4) and Makris. The first race for Classes D, E and F went to Andre Scheepers van Vuuren (Curvent M4), leading home Class D points leader Bernard de Gouveia (De Gouveia Accountants M3), Eugene Gouws (Master Mowers M3) and Oleratu Sekudu (Rampage Racing M3). Van Vuuren won race two as well, ahead of Seduku, Troy Cochran (Tyre Mart Boksburg 330i) and de Gouveia. 111 GT Sports and Saloon The first Ferro Energia race for 111 GT Sports and Saloon Cars victory went to Phillip Meyer (Swiss Hotel School Porsche 944), followed by Wouter Roos (Origen Oil Volkswagen Golf GTI), Jonathan Visser (Auto Express Car Service Volkswagen Polo) and Jarred Rossouw (Nathan's Motorsport Volkswagen SupaPolo). Marius Truter impressed in his Strategic Gearbox Volkswagen Golf, finishing on the podium of the second Ferro Energia race for 111 GT Sports and Saloon Cars. Photograph: Brandsponential. Roos won race two ahead of Marius Truter in his super rapid Strategic Gearbox Volkswagen Golf, closely followed by Meyer and Wayne Robb (Ford Focus ST). Single-seaters Defending champion Lendl Jansen (Bull Security Rhema) took an easy victory in the opening DOE CIM Lubri Formula Vee race, followed by Gert van den Berg (DOE Parts Rhema), Peter Hills (Mangaza MXTwo Rhema) and Daine Stewart (Direction Management Forza). Lendl Jansen (Bull Security Rhema) took victory in both the DOE CIM Lubri Formula Vee races. Photograph: Brandsponential. Jansen won race two as well, again followed by van den Berg and Peter Hills, with Vaughn Hills (Mangaza MXTwo Rhema) in fourth place. V8 Supercars Terry Wilford (Fuchs Lubricants Ford Falcon) won the first Dunlop V8 Supercar race from Warren Lombard (Pepboys Automotive Ford Mustang), Thomas Reib (Cafe 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina) and Auke Compaan (CIM Lubricants Ford Mustang). Lombard pitted after the warm-up lap for race two. That left Wilford to lead for six laps before his Falcon slowed and stopped due to electronic maladies. Reib went on to win, half a lap ahead of Compaan. Volkswagen Challenge Wayne Masters (Performance Masters) took the first largely Polo field Ate Volkswagen Challenge race ahead of Jayden Goosen (Ferro Energia), Ian Walker (Melllow Velo) and Mydi Mfana. Wayne Masters (Performance Masters) took both the Ate Volkswagen Challenge races. Photograph: Brandsponential. Masters made it a double victory in race two, finishing ahead of Goosen, Walker and lady racer Elna Croeser (Ate Brakes). Nationals next The next round of the Extreme Festival Presented by Coca-Cola will be a National event, to take place at the East London Grand Prix circuit on the weekend of Saturday 19 July. ALSO READ: Kyalami shows its teeth to National and Regional Extreme Festivals
