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Must be nice to be able to afford to pay $11500 for a car. More than half of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Ok, same thing but I paid $3000. My car is 26 years old and running great.
I generally agree with you, but I think you missed the mark here. People who manage to buy a used car that they may need to get by are not the issue here. I hate cars and car dependant cities, but also have a lease on a used one that I can barely afford because the town I'm in right now is 100% carbrained. When I lived in the city, I was proud not to own a car. I also currently don't have the money for it in my budget, so my quality of life has taken a significant hit by this necessary purchase (though it would be much worse without it). I live paycheck-to-paycheck right now too.
You're being so disingenuous, making it sound like car ownership is out the reach of half of Americans is the most absurd thing I've heard in a long time.
For most people a car is a vital expense to allow them to live, work and shop at far less expense so becomes a net saving. If you're working minimum wage then you can afford a car, this is born out by the fact that cars are totally ubiquitous.
Bad and unfaithful arguments just hurt the cause
I spend $2500 a month for rent and take home maybe $800 more then that.
Many people can not afford cars, check your privilege.
You earn more than me, my car cost 2k. Over 90% of American households have at least one car, there's a lot wrong with cars back lack of access to them is not one of the issues
How much is your rent?
$800 a month for every other expense in a month means I’m skipping meals more often then not so there’s something wrong with your math.