In my immortal games, I just never ever had 500gpt. Getting enough gold and happiness is a constant struggle until I launch, I barely make it over 1000 gold in treasury until I need to buy something. At the same time, most AIs are swimming into cash and Austria is oinking CSs after CSs making my life miserable because I can't get luxuries to keep my happiness afloat. Now, that's a challenge.
Austria will be brought back to earth in the upcoming patch. That civ is annoying to have on the map. Better to wipe them out early if possible.