Having Wealth Is Driving A Beater Car 

I am as tight as a crab's bottom.... and that is watertight... I have $2.5 million in loose liquid beer money. On YT I get howled at and called a bragger. I don't care. I worked for it so its mine. My dad was a co-op grocery van driver...

@@SunofYork I've met multi-millionaires that have like $7 - 14M or so, and are invested in exciting, risky ventures like.... warehouses near the CBD .. haha. One guy wore jeans, t-shirt, a $10k Panerai, but drove a beat up ute, so he didn't have to care where he parked or if it got dented. The watch was his only bling, and that's how people 'in the know' can often spot each other, a single mark of quality, sometimes none at all, just reputation. My big boss owned 7 companies, very down to earth. Made his money in mining stocks I think, but knew how to run businesses, we were in his failed $4M tech start-up (they have notoriously high failure rates) , but he still sold it to someone else (another multi-millionaire) for $2.5M consideration so didn't lose out too badly.

@@VenturiLife Excellent !! I know my $2.5 million liquid cash (plus paid-off house), is chump change to a rich person, but from where I came from, it is untold riches. I once saved hard for 6 months (as an adult), to afford a radio control for my model boat.. It is "not caring if it all goes wrong" that is the biggest warm fuzzy.. If someone wants to hijack my car then no problem.. Let em have it and then I can try and scalp the insurance. Some fools will pull a gun and die in agony, or spend life in jail after trying to protect their car ! "Pride comes before a fall"...

@@SunofYork Yes, you have to be sensible about things, and 2.5M cash and a house is something many people will never achieve after a lifetime of hard work, as they don't control their spending, and don't have an investment mindset of any kind. Yet they'll earn millions in their working life. I don't bother comparing myself to others, as there will always be greater and lesser people than myself, and you'll never be happy doing so as it just breeds envy or hubris. When I see an actual homeless person I realize that could be me, if a just few things were to go wrong in life. Material possessions come and go.

Nothing beats the peace of mind knowing my car will start when I am out 😂

but why drive em into the ground ? Why not repair em and keep em going ?? Why does it have to be driving em till they explode.. i have 4 Jeeps.. 50-35-25 years old.. and they arent BEATERS.. theyre maintained, look nice, interiors are nice.. and i keep them that way...

When you’re on your way to an important meeting and your shitbox breaks down then you’ll understand the true value of a reliable car.

You can have a beater that's both badass and practical. I love my 92 Chevy 1500 truck, the interior is amazing, and yet because it doesn't have the nicest paint job I'm not worried about someone scuffing it!

even better if you buy something easy to work on that can continuously be rebuilt...

@@zachroberts1988 yea i dont beloeve in beaters.. i have 4 old Jeep 2 are classics.. at 50 and 35 years old. Two are 25 years old.. But i actually work on maintain change all fluids.. and keep up with the work.. i dont just drive em to the ground and be stupid. One has 420k miles now

as vehicles value drops like a STONE... 50% value in 2 years??? OR LESS

Or buy a boat

@@NONAME-kw3puYes, most cars lose half in 2 years and trucks in 5 years! Go after the ones with known reliability- Toyota, GM with 3.8L engines and certain trucks- not American made though

Be married......that's how to stay broke

​@@ColKorn1965... marriage is a liability... no thanks... not with the modern woman...that's like signing up for slavery... it's best to enjoy an evening or two with one, then keep it moving, don't let them get their hooks into you, or you will have zero money.

True. The richest man I knew (over 20+ million USD net worth) was also the humblest person I've met. He only spent his money on land/investments while driving a 2006 Ford Ecosport.

Bought my house in '84 for $52k now worth over $700k!!

Yeah it's wild. My 2013 truck was 19k and this year's model is close to 40k. Keeping my 2013 until the wheels fall off.

Paid $20k for my 2012 Suburban 5 years ago. A 2012 is worth about $12k to $15k now. A 2017 is worth $40k now. And a 2023 is worth about $120k!!

Do you know what else is insane? The average cost of a brand new car is almost $50k. You won't even get a Toyota Corolla for less than $20k anymore.

Ok boomer

My first new car was my last - 1978 Ford Bronco . 45 years ago , lesson learned . Currently own a 1996 Avalon , 1998 S-10 , and a 1999 Camry . I identify with all frugal people out there . RU-vid helps me keep them on the road .

Thats not a beater but a battlehardened relic XD

same here... that lesson had to be learnt the hard way.

Facts. Alot of these young guys buy sports cars and suffer financially. The average car payment is about $600 where I'm from.

@@RexDavis415 yep as a young car guy that knows this i still had to urge to go splurge on a sports car, was considering a new vette but 500+ a month for insurance, i settled for something nice but also more practical and reliable.

They do that for the locals and gullibles. The rich men who live modest. Lol. You dont see the houses they have across the country, the real lifestyle and homes abroad. 😂😂

Im from Michigan too and familiar with Dow Chemical

bro. i would love to read that paper if u would be willing to make it available. Id share it with my students with your permission

Yeah who is this guy now you’ve got my curiosity

I’m from Saginaw, originally, but not sure who you’re talking about. Would love to know.

yea, I never worry about scratches or driving in the hood

I learned that after spending a lot of money to have the cool car and wondered why some of my bosses drove beaters. Now I know. If you don’t own it you owe it.

On a similar idea, if your car is really old/boring/"ugly"/etc, you *know* you are in a horrible area and to take safety immediately if somebody either broke into your vehicle (assuming no valuables inside) or stole your auto. Had that thought the other day. PS Unsurprising to me senior/"veteran" employees drive something old and unremarkable and I even keep my older car a good distance from others in the lot in anticipation of when the EV pandemic leads to widespread EV fires roasting nearby cars. (We know their insurance won't make it worth your while.)

Ayyy I drive a 99 Chevy metro !!

Are you a drug dealer ?

Smart!

totally... when it costs MORE to fix it than it is worth???? i've gotten those... dont know when to say ... WHEN!!!! $800 vehicle that needs... $2000 worth of work to drive it to WM 6 miles away????

@@NONAME-kw3pu Only thing that matters is if it costs more than it would with a new vehicle.

Show me an unreliable corolla

@@umaireg6 right, specific "beaters"

@@umaireg6exactly. Pry my paid for 2020 Corolla from my dead cold hands.

He just wasn’t a car guy

I regard a car as a "mobility aid" to compensate for the fact that humans can't walk or run at 70mph 👍

You know, l used to think a car was just a way of getting from point A to point B, and on weekends point C. But that was the old me. That man died the moment I laid eyes on the 1979 Honda Accord.

@@DMAGAEscober bruh 1979 Honda Accord

Buy once, cry once. If you are going to buy a car, get one that is known to last a long time and get all the bells and whistles you want. I say that, because if you cheap out on the sunroof or apple car play, whatever, that will be a reason you will want to replace the car sooner. Drive that car until the mechanic says I can't revive it anymore and then get another new one.

Buy 5 year old car at half price!!!

​@@johnyang1420I bought my Lexus like that. After 6 years the car does all the depreciation it'll do. Also, the car is quite reliable and it takes regular gas. Didn't want to get a Deutsche car that took premium and a lot of eventual upkeep costs.

That’s what I do. Buy new and pay extra on the principal to pay it off quicker. Maintain them and easily get 15 years use.

This is the "other" angle Simon isn't talking about here. If you WANT to buy a nice new car and still want to save money, then keep the same car for 15-20 years. There are a couple of huge advantages that come from buying a new car over a used car if your ownership horizon is that long: 1. You have a warranty for the first few years. Buying a new car also grants you some form of lemon law protections that you don't get with a used car. 2. You might quality for 0% financing. Then you can take that cash you would've used to pay the car off and put it in an HYSA and keep the difference in interest. 3. A newer car may be more fuel-efficient than a used car. If you are coming from an old sedan to something like a Hybrid corolla, this alone can make up for the initially higher insurance and registration costs. As insurance and registration costs decrease as the vehicle ages, you will save even more money in the long-run. 4. And the big one: It's your car from day one. That means you get to maintain it the way you want. This could mean changing the fluids at double or triple the recommended intervals (10,000 mile oil changes are BS. change your oil every 3000-5000 miles). You can buy premium parts and upgrades to prevent further wear (such as mud flaps, seat covers, or Amsoil Motor oil). Then you can drive the car in a manner that maximizes longevity. And If you live in the Midwest or the northeast, you can get the car rustproofed with an oil-based undercoating from day one. If you buy a used car, you will save money up-front. But you have no idea how the previous owner treated their car. And the VAST majority of the public barely does their oil changes on time, let alone changes their transmission and coolant fluid on time. Then they wonder why their car only lasts 120K miles 😠.

What you described is Financial Independence. The term Wealthy means having a shit load of money.

Haha awesome

That's a great idea actually

@chadpilled7913 , made an Awesome extra emergency fund too. Money markets are paying over 5% now. Save 30k at those rates over 5 years and you'll have made 5k extra in interest. I found a great deal on a truck a few months ago and because we had this savings we were able to add a little extra and pay $36k cash for a 2021 Ram 1500 with 30k miles. Just under $39k after tax title license etc. Original MSRP new was $54k. Current build on a 2024 is over $60k. Now we are just tossing the extra money away for replacing the Subaru. Few more years and I might pick up a 4runner or something.

Should’ve bought a New/Used car for $15k and still save about that amount during that 5 years (you’ll be doing only oil changes for 6years with a New $15k car and less worried when driving to work, trips,

@DerineShorts , 🤣😂 nah. You don't get the math. I'd much rather have the used car I know inside and out vs the "Who knows what you are getting" when you buy something that cheap used. For $15k, we would have been getting approximately the same age car at that time. 🤣😂 Our car now has 210k miles on it. Still going strong. With all the money we saved NOT having a car payment, we just bought a 2 year old used truck still under warranty. Got it with 30k miles on it for $36k. Original MSRP new was $56k. Depreciation on new trucks is about $1k a month those first 2 years or so. Got the best deal I could find in the country. 8k vheaper than our local dealer. Called my wife up on Thursday after I found it in Detroit, booked tickets, flew out, and bought it. Drive it back. My wife loved the spontaneous trip, even though I'd been looking for 3 months waiting for the right deal. 🤫 NO car payment.... Still putting $500/month in savings. Makes a great emergency fund until you find the vehicle you want. I'm going to try to get 300k miles out of that older vehicle.

A billionaire who drives a beater is probably missing out.

Naw he’s a lame for that. Owning a brand new truck wouldn’t even be like owning a beater $500 car for him and his enormous amount of wealth. Dude lives in a 70’s regular house and eats McDonald’s everyday as well. He doesn’t have to impress anyone and get flashy things but at this point it seems as if he is going out of his way to live that way imo

Having 3 old unreliable vehicles is a waste of money. Having one slightly used reliable vehicle is the way to go

It's all relative as there are edge cases for every scenario. Buying a new Prius could be the best financial option if you drive many miles per year for example or having an old corolla and tacoma instead if you don't drive many miles. If you want to drive vehicles that are notorious for poor reliability, leasing could be a great option. @@MegaJiat

Lol.. Shoutout to The Oracle of Omaha!! 😂😂

Very true!

Someone has to buy new ones or there would never be any used ones for people to buy.

Me too...but who wants to work their ass off and drive an '03 Camry? I'll keep my G37 and Scatpack and still retire at 62.

​@@steamroller72people who don't care about cars. if cars are your hobby go for it as long as it's not making you broke. (this goes for everyone)

the reliable junkbox is never overrated. although people with monthly payments loathe them. Guess they want me to struggle too ? Nope.

Love that story. The generosity and the appreciation.

wrong totally wrong. The world has completely changed. First let me tell you all this. Spend your money on whatever you want to cause the dollar is toast. Next enjoy your life as fast as possible because everyone is dead by 2035 or sooner. Global warming is real. And just so you all know. There is going to be a food shortage and then a global famine in less than 7 years. And when the happens food becomes currency. Nothing in this world will hold any value other than food. And the world will be so violent. Worse than the medieval times. Way worse. They will kill you for a peanut butter sandwich. At 450 ppm co2 it will be very difficult to grow food. Farmers will not sell their food for worthless dollars. You will need something very good to trade with.

New cars are a scam that O keep you poor.

Nah. Think I’ll keep driving my bmw m3. 👋

I like to have it both ways as Elton says.. In 2019 I bought a used Camry as it came off lease... It now has 27k miles and is like new ! It is worth more than I paid for it in 2019

Repairs on a Beater add up. Also the headache is not so nice. I'm not a teenager anymore, no need to be stuck on side of road.

you are 100% correct I watch all of Simon's videos and i click the like button on all his videos but his cheapness sometimes goes to far plus i think he knows a lot of people who help him out like probably fix his cars for cheap or a favor and good for him but most people dont have that luxury one time he said that if i think that he thinks im cool bc i drive a nice car than im crazy my response to that is i dont give a damn about trying to impress you with my Audi SQ5 I bought it for me and I bust my ass off i never ask for any favors from anyone and no one has ever given me shit

in your situation this seems wise . you are avoiding a lot of future pain. i am doing similar...payed off house early , tight budget (saving 55% of income) , saving to buy a rental in cash. been doing this for 10 years. it's working, but i must ask: do you feel you are missing out on life? because sometimes i do...

My iPhone is 7 years old replaced the battery 6 months ago and it works as new

You make an excellent case for half of everybody not being on disability. Awesome work!

So in other words you’d probably be roadkill if you had to fend for yourself.

@@NoName-to5xl I'm an introvert, and prefer solitude. I tried being an activist, tried being more social, but it's just not me. Anytime you want to do anything, you have the money, just be very intent, and specific. After ten years, spending a couple months in savings to take a wild vacation isn't going to kill your plans completely. Enjoy your money, but don't spend crazily. Start splitting some off into another pile. Save 50 or 45% instead, and spend the surplus. Even if it's just walking into a foodbank somewhere, dropping a few hundred bucks on their counter, then turning around, and walking out again, there is only three things you can do with money. Save, spend, and give it away. Budget to do all three.

I’m in the Same boat as you

You're not a dentist with that level of spelling and grammar. You could quite possibly could answer the phones there, but I doubt it.

Good for you Doc. Dentists are notorious for driving new Mercedes or BMW. Ridiculous. Although maybe they have it paid off since the price of dental care is even more ridiculous!!

Thats how they spell tires across the pond, so you're not the genius you think you are @@ppg4667

​@@ppg4667 notice your negativity doesn't get any thumbs up if you brushed your teeth you'd have a positive attitude

Best gen silverado imo easy to fix

Buying a car in cash when debt was essentially free back then, mistakes were made

Agreed. I’m all for SMART financial decisions (i.e. don’t finance for 8+% interest, don’t live above your means, don’t even live at your means, etc), but money is a means to an end, not the end goal. Specifically, money is not real, it’s a means to obtain equity in something that is real. At the end of the day, all this cash you have could be worth nothing at the push of a button, but a brand new car you really like (that you can afford and don’t have to sacrifice food for) driving will be a car that you really like to drive. Those restaurants you like visiting or that hobby you like doing will bring you enjoyment, the cash will dip in value the next day. Having the balance of liquid vs equity is the key here, and if you’re at the capacity to do so, I would start enjoying life

@@andrewchang7194 Yes!

YOU SAID IT WELL!!!! It is actually stupid to drive something that looks like shit, if you do have some cash to buy something that at least does not look like shit. It's NOT hard to find and buy a car that is in one piece, you know, paint looks good, and no dents. As long as it's a reliable brand of car.

Exactly, don't just be cheap for the sake of being cheap, that is a mental illness. Enjoy having money, but don't put financial stress on yourself for a car. Also, I'm all for the buy once, cry once camp. If you are going to buy a new car, get one that is know to last a long time(Toyota/Lexus, Honda) and have all the features you want. Then drive it for 20yrs!

My buddy drives a 1997 Chrysler Concorde, well maintained with the front bench seat. So much more classy than the gaudy, flashy luxury cars today and it’s a lot more comfortable as well

I sold my 99 4runner and got a new one.What a mistake.

So true. Cars just aren't made like they used to. My 2000 suburban is more luxurious and higher quality than my former Chrysler 300 that was $500 a month. My suburban only cost me $1000 cash and it's nicer 😂

if you can't afford a new car just say it lol. Whatever makes you feel better 😂

Car body aesthetics peaked in the 80's.

Boy that is a loaded statement. Oil changes every 3,000 or 10,000 miles. Other fluid changes every 20,000 miles or never. EV, hybrid, ICE. Every right choice is wrong in some You tuber's opinion. Don't get me going on catch cans for carbon buildup.

ha ha ha... change oil in transmission, rear end and xfer case??? ha ha ha. PS fluid every 30,000 miles? brake fluid every few years? I CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3000 miles!!! or when JIFFY LUBE sends me the postcard every 3 months... or 400 miles???? OIL DOES NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED EVERY 400 miles... mom.

@NONAME-kw3pu When something breaks. It is always because of lack of maintenance, so they say.

​@@NONAME-kw3pu New cars don't use hydraulic power steering. In fact, 90%+ of cars made in the last decade use electric power steering.

Huge reason to have a new car is not needing to maintain it. Most cars only need oil changes and wiper blades for the first 40-60k miles.

That’s true and that sucks but still cheaper then buying new. It’s actually stupid to buy new

​@@zionpope9491It is stupid to buy new, you are right. It is possible to pay cash for a pretty darned good used car, even today.

For 3-5k you could buy a very reliable vehicle. But you don't get style points for that

The new car that used to be $25,000 is now $35,000 or more in this market.

There are quite a few "stylish" and somewhat reliable vehicles in that price range but impressive, no. Further, you'll technically overpay for what it is. For example a Cherokee XJ for $5000 is going to be shittier, less reliable, more rust prone etc than $5000 worth of Toyota Camry. You can always pay a "style premium" so to speak regardless of the price tier you’re shopping in.

Love my m4!

Im in the same boat as you. Not beaters, but, reliable and affordable.

If cars are old. You usually just buy liability and comprehensive insurance for weather damage and deer strikes. (Use to be cheap and comprehensive claims don't raise your rates) Wreck an old car you don't loose that much and can fall back on the other old cars. Iowa 10 year old car tags fall back to $45.00 from $300+

Pos fleet. Awesome

change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles like supposed to? change PS fluid like supposed to? how to on utube for long happy tranny and PS pump/steering box life? ... rear end gear oil too every 30,000 miles.

My sister has the same year CRV. Great car. When her engine goes, she plans to put a new one in it.

@@johnlibonati7807 Not sure your climate, but my concern is that body will rust before engine conks out. It's 20 years old and only has 230k kilometers (143k miles).

@@kapler79 she's in philly and had the car in seattle for 5 years. Just keep an eye on it and do maintenance. My sister's has over 200K miles on it.

@@KristaldeauCityLights It is a 2007 and came in under a recall that replaced the pistons and rings because of high oil consumption done @. about 175000 miles. I have been running 0-20 oil since then witw Lucas additive for low viscosity modern cars. I feel this has something to do with it. It is a 4 cylinder 2.4 liter.

@@KristaldeauCityLights It used 2 quarts on the check of running 1000 miles to qualify for the Toyota repair. Toyota dealer filled the crank case and sealed it.

That's pretty much the perfect combination of cars to have. A Corolla to get around town (good on fuel, cheap tires etc), and a pickup/ute to haul things around when the time comes.

Sounds like the secret is buying Toyotas!

@@TheLethargicAgeIf you can afford the upfront purchase price of one and will commit to maintaining it properly, a Toyota is about the best long term investment option you can make for an automobile.

Great points...1/2 the comments here are from broke and/or unemployed folks.

Yeah, gotta keep those commercial vehicles on the road. Place I work for, we failed to receive linen one day. It just never came. No call from the company. Apparently their truck broke down so they just did not make deliveries that day. 😆 Sorry, your failure to plan is affecting our business.

It's so hard to source replacement parts for broken down vehicles right now, too. Can take weeks for a part to arrive.

I think he's only referring to private vehicles for personal use.

Don’t forget value based registration!

I wonder how much the depreciation would actually be in a few years time with inflation for some new cars. Like buying a new toyota corolla and driving it into the ground

Absolutely! Debt free is the way to go.

Yep, go debt free and skip the bother and expense. Those aren't worth it.

when HAVE to work on them for an hour to drive them 6 blocks to the store... with full box of tools in the trunk/AAA PREMIUM $120 Card in wallet (200 mile tow range, not just 5 mile tow range... and then... $7/mile after that???)... its time to think abt something else.

Just buy a foreign 1996 Toyota Diesel Hilux Truck, The Truck will last the rest of your natural life and out live you and never break down. Problem Solved. LOL

Two pieces of advice. 1. Look over the car you buy very thoroughly and learn anything you can about the owner that would indicate how they care for their vehicles and if they would pass a hot potato onto you. 2. Never stress your vehicle and maintain it religiously. The service manual is your Bible and never miss an oil change interval. Be gentle on your brakes and throttle, air up tires often, try not to let your vehicle rust from neglect.

I have a 2001 psd excursion 7.3., and it’s love hate ❤😂

All the wealthy people around me drove nice cars, not sure what area you grew up in, but probably not a wealthy town.

@@zfunk9 I'm from a small farming community in the Similkameen Valley in British Columbia. Lots of farms. People had money, but they all drove beaters. Unless they had a wife who was really fussy, they drove beaters too.

What is it about Doctors and Dentist that make them common to drive expensive cars? Is it to make the stress of all the hard work in med school worth it?

@@mikexlr8they probably just want a nice car. Some of them were probably poor and now that they have money they can buy what they want. I use to work for a dentist and he had a beater for a long time but as soon as he started making bank he got a 700k house and a BMW 50k or so. Hard work pays off

They don't they just keep extending monthly payments 84 months is normal now!

I also own and drive a 2010 Toyota Prius. This car is fuel efficient and incredibly reliable (so far).

well, she does not have a very good taste with cars. And paying g $425 a month to drive a Focus😂

I have the top of the line ‘08 pilot w the tv for my son- no Bluetooth though so I bought a $15 plug in Bluetooth radio transmitter- works ok! Not bad! My 8 year old thinks it’s cool like a spaceship now!

Love my 04 Accord, 112000 miles and runs and shifts like butter. Cant wait to see how many miles i can get out of it!

@@0202DBrown Same. Although, I only drive about 8k miles annually. I won't live long enough. lol

@@lincmerc1581Haha same here did about 5-6000 in the past year. Just swap back and forth between the Accord and the wifes RDX.

@@nevmcc3884 I see what you did there. Got the house for 100k. Now worth 500k. Do the maintenance myself. It's easy and doesn't cost much if you know what you're doing.

I have a 2005 Lexus RX330, had it for 14yrs lol. Still runs like a champ with 230K miles. I bought it $16K back then! I was waiting for it to die, to get a new one, but that never happened. With prices like they are, I'll just keep this running, it's a great car, super comfortable.

@@micker9830 mine has 100K miles more than yours. You're good to go for the foreseeable future.

I was a mechanic when I was young, said to myself, "if I ever become successful, I'm getting me a 911 Porsche". By the time I got into real estate and learned how to invest in a return.... I had already learned automobiles are the worst investment.

Maybe you prioritize a pool and he and his wife prioritize a nice car. Everyone is different. What’s a waste of money to you is money well spent to someone else. And personally, as someone who doesn’t swim, your 40 foot pool is a worthless to me.

If you drive a beater you need to know how to work on cars. If you take it in every issue you're right it'll be a money pit.

When buying a beater buy reliable, it's easy to tell when cars are years old.

Not all beaters are alike. Some beater costs you 500-1000 to pass inspection. Some beater don't. I have a 97 camry 4 cyn for my kids when they were in high school learning to drive, hence a beater. I kept it after they are done because the AC is frigging coldest of all my vehicles, old or new. It's original! And I haven't spend a red cent in any repairs other than broken door handles. Yeah, the plastic eventually gave in when kept outside all the time. It's a great backup car. My kids, they are all grown and working. That's how long I have it.

Or live in a state with no inspection required.

​@@benwleethat gen Camry was the best ever made imo. Indestructible 2.2 iron block.

I would get a new car. Kick the drivers door. Say dented. Then drive it like a used car.

How old is ‘old’ to you? I drive a 2001 Prius, the 34,000 one ever built and I don’t consider it to be old. It’s roomy, has plenty of power, drives smoothly, it’s reliable and parts are affordable. I cringe hearing about friends and family buying new vehicles all the time like they’re buying a new trendy shirt or something small that’ll be used for a couple years then discarded. I can’t imagine being so foolish as to throw around $20k-$50k for a car.

Beater car isn’t really a relative term. A beater car is something that you wouldn’t mind getting scratched or food spilled in. You might be able to define it somewhat on a percentage of your net worth or income but I think the personal attachment is best. Not too many millionaires would be happy if they were told that insurance would fix their one of a kind super car. Behind paper money and numbers on a screen there’s still a lot of design and labor that goes into a one of a kind car.

I get what you’re trying to convey but you got to draw a line somewhere. I think everyone can agree that a beater car can’t be a new car at the very least.

Always a telltale sign you’re doing something right when people try to put you down

If one wanted/needed a good car replacement, I'd go rebuilt vintage for the money.

That's the problem you live in CA that is one of the most expensive states to live in 😮

New cars are not as reliable as 20 yr old car new cars will last maybe 7 yrs then engine comes apart

@@wendwllhickey6426 yeah expensive to live in, but better paying than other states. Does your local McDonalds pay 20$ an hour? The whole big mac index when applied to other things is rather accurate.

@@wendwllhickey6426 I’m not sure if you’re old enough to remember the late 90’s or 2000’s or paid much attention to the adults as a kid. History/time is rather cyclical. In the late 90’s boomers and the silent generation said the same thing about the beaters many of us drive when they were new. My old ranger, UE’s S10, and many other 20-30 year old vehicles still rolling on the roads today. That they weren’t as reliable as the older cars of the past, this was when obd2 and computer controled fuel injection was rather new in the grand scheme of things. They complained the cars wouldn’t last and were disposable. That they weren’t made of steel and couldn’t actually lay or sit on the hood of your vehicle anymore like it was a bench. Time has proved many of them wrong. I still see plenty of 20 year old rangers and s10’s that were deemed disposable trucks still rolling and used for work. No more rebuilding an engine at 100k miles like 50 years ago. There’s a video of a semi old tacoma with 1.6 million miles on the odometer. Vehicles have gotten more reliable over time if you actually change your fluids when you’re supposed to. People would say the same talking points about not getting tesla’s about the Prius when it was new, yet time has proven they are rather bulletproof reliable tanks something mechanics can vouch over. The only new cars to be wary of really is anything with forced induction( a turbo or supercharger) which has been known to not be good for longevity for over 50 years. The only reason you see a lot of these now a days is for CAFE regulations in regards to fuel efficiency and when you add the fact maybe 3/4’s of people don’t do proper fluid changes then yes you get disposable cars. I’m pretty sure my new prius will still be rolling in 25+ years or until gasoline availability goes away. I tend to keep my vehicles for life so I’ll probably see some appreciation after 25 years once it’s a classic car and only EV’s are available for sale as new vehicles. My project car that I bought off my father despite needing a paint job still fetches more now than when it was new 52 years ago. My ranger is following that same trend. One sold for it’s msrp value 2 years ago. It’s a bit of a gamble when you buy a new car as to whether the eventual appreciation after a quarter century outpaces the inflation. Sports cars and trucks generally do, even some econo shitboxes once they are old enough that nostalgia kicks in.

that's right, Kids are money sucking vampires lol 😂

@@tony--james 😅 Glad you agree.

Wow. You could not be more stupid. What’s the point of your money if you can’t raise your children with it. As long as we live in society and it’s semi-functional, then yeah I’ll use money and understand it’s purpose. But if you get tricked into thinking nature and your life and your bloodline should be ended in exchanged for someone’s promises of paper being valuable😂 then yeah, you are drinking the kool-aid big time.