AN1 speculating about timeline to a Ferrari

I’m currently AN1 making street pay. Assuming I follow a normal 2 years IB and then into PE, at what income/seniority will I be reasonably making my enough to buy a Ferrari 12 cillindri (~$500k)

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Please point out a $500k 12cilindri to me.  My rule of thumb is that (assuming you're living in NYC), a car purchase is prudent, but on the right side of aggressive at 20% of your annual income or 10% of your net worth.  Given a 12c is still north of $600k, you're talking about a $3mm annual income or $6mm net worth.  If you're exceptionally lucky, you'll get there in your late 30s but more like your 40s. 

 

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