From a purely practical perspective cars are typically a depreciating asset - - - but then again I like nothing more than getting a new car every year. . . and there is nothing wrong with enjoying things if you can afford them. I typically have 3 cars that go in rotation. I take very good care of the cars and the dealers typically love when they see me coming in for a new car because they know the one I am trading in is going to be showroom new shape. Also I could whine about the money I lose and the money the dealers makes but hell money makes the world go round.

Also because I revolve cars so often I don't have to worry about expensive maintenance concerns, I know the cars typically have the latest safety features and also they probably meet lower pollution standards etc etc.

I see it this way - - if you are comfortable with what you have then you should be happy. Don't look at others and never live beyond your means. There will always be people who have more and you can't buy absolute happiness - - although you certainly can buy alot of smiles and fun stuff.

I often see people in older vehicles that are well taken care of and I think that they are obviously very happy with there car . . . and that is a good thing. I still see some of my previous Saabs out on the road - and I have to say they typically look pretty good and I am happy that they are having a good life after me . . .

Dave

• Others on this BB who were could barely afford their Saab?, Atul, Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:33:11
  • 1. SAABitis is incurable 2. Financial aid slushfund...., Dan W, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 17:17:43
  • Re: Others on this BB who were could barely afford their Saab?, Bill H., Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:30:50
    • Re: Early SAAB Prices, Steve L, Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:36:00
    • Actually SAABs were reasonable ~30 years ago., Dave Westlake, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:49:13
      • Yep- my parents' '72 96 was..., IrieTom , Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:41:32
  • Good input, Atul, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:38:38
  • it's not rational. You're not alone., jp, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:19:22
  • Being fiscally responsible isn't necessarily fun... (long), Timmy, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:17:12
    • Re: This calculation seems a bit askew, Bob M, Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:54:19
      • I suppose there are other factors to consider as well, Timmy, Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:51:20
  • Hmm - - one should do what they feel comfortable with . ., Dave Kovacs, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:11:26 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: Hmm - - one should do what they feel comfortable with . ., Christa, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 19:31:16
  • I hear you, maintaining my car has become my only luxury>>>, LSaab, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:04:34
  • I think different people have different strategies...., REM in Seattle , Wed, 18 Jul 2001 09:47:09
  • yes - tough on the budget!, MJM , Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:57:28
  • Think about it....., Dave Westlake, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:55:05
  • Dont complain yours is only 4 years old, Tom, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:41:42
  • Depends on perspective and priority..., Bryce, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:42:36
  • Re: Others on this BB who were could barely afford their Saab?, Scott Paterson , Wed, 18 Jul 2001 01:30:37
  • Re: Others on this BB who were could barely afford their Saab?, David Hanley, Wed, 18 Jul 2001 01:07:47
  • Re: Others on this BB who were could barely afford their Saab?, EGD , Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:48:26
  • Please delete the word "were" from the above. N/Mf, Atul, Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:34:00

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