The question that shouldn't be asked

[tarafied1]

Well, when you consider the neighbors brand new Nissan Altima and the wife's Chevy Trailblazer, and what they are worth once they drove them off the lot, the money spent on these cars doesn't seem so bad, even if you are upside down on it. Technically you are just as upside down on a new car for some time until you either pay it off or drive the crap out of it. I'm going to drive the crap out of mine and the expense will be recouped by the permanent smile on my face.

I think you hit the nail on the head. If you buy a new car, the value only goes down (unless it's some exotic car maybe). Even if we are upside down on our Mustangs, they most likely will just stay steady or increase in value a little. Like others have said, I don't think golfers or travelers keep track of what they spend and they have nothing to show for it. I'm not against those hobbys but I'm glad my wife and family support and enjoy my hobby as much as I do.

 

[RapidRabbit]

I stopped keeping track after I went over the "value" of the car. It's not about the money. It's the passion for the hobby.

My wife and I love to travel and we don't keep track of that either. Just like anything else, we set a budget but when push comes to shove we do what we want anyway and never regret if things go over. It is spent to enjoy our time, so we don't care where the money goes.

My brother spends hundreds of dollars on sports memorabilia, buts thinks my wasting money on a car is foolish.
Meanwhile he's driving the minivan and I guess I'm stupid. :lol :lol :lol