Why do people spend so much time and money on cars?

[kurosh]

Why don't most people realize how much of a waste it is? Do they realize how much cars depreciate in value? What is the point of spending so much money on a flashy or fast car?

Do you need it to get girls? I can understand that, as sad as it may be.

I like a fast car too, but not enough to waste 10k-30k+ to make it accelerate to 60mph a few split seconds faster.

Most of the people buying these expensive cars can't afford them either. You put yourself into debt for this? Is a status symbol worth this much to you?

IMO, a car is for getting you from one location to another in comfort and safety. I would rate the most important factors in buying a car reliability and safety. Who gives a [censored] what your car looks like or how fast it is? Douchebags, no one I want anything to do with will judge me based on the car I drive.

FWIW, I make a decent amount of money and I drive a 1994 Nissan Altima. I bought it for $1500. I will drive it until it dies and then spend no more than 1% of my net worth on another used car.

EDIT: This wasn't meant to be an attack on people who do this. I'm not referring to car hobbyists and such. I honestly want to know why.

[guids]

Why don't most people realize how much of a waste it is? Do they realize how much weed depreciates in value after smoking? What is the point of spending so much money on a flashy or fast vapo?

Do you need it to get girls? I can understand that, as sad as it may be.

I like a good bong rip too, but not enough to waste 1k+ a year to make it easier to get high buying expensive weed.

Most of the people buying these expensive drugs can't afford them either. You put yourself into debt for this? Is a status symbol worth this much to you?


You catch my drift? Its not all about penis size kurosh.

[pulledagroin]

Are you stupid? It's because some people like them.

[Homer]

I agree.

[jason_t]

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Do they realize how much cars depreciate in value?

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People do not purchase cars as an investment.

The rest of what you say isn't even worth commenting on.

[sightless]

guids imo this is a horrible analogy. Compare it to a big screen tv if you wish, but comparign it to weed is ludicrous.

[TheStation]

Possible Hijak: Why to people blow so much gambling? One answer that can work for both questions is: its something they like and becuase of that they choose to spend money on it.

[guids]

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guids imo this is a horrible analogy. Compare it to a big screen tv if you wish, but comparign it to weed is ludicrous.

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Not really at all. As someone who loves both cars and weed, its all about enjoying it. I agree that a lot of people get cars etc to stroke their ego, but some of us just like the look of a cool car, off-roading, going 200mph etc

[By-Tor]

Umm, it's called a hobby.

I was never much for cars growing up, but I'm 38 now and admittedly itching to build something. Thinking it's Cobra time sometime in the next few years...

I want to smoke the tires pulling 3rds and hear the chirp when I slam it to 4th. OK??

[Lazy Meatball]

Why does Kurosh spend so much money on nice clothes, when he could just complete his whole wardrobe at Wal-Mart for a fraction of the price?

(ps. I know nothing of Kurosh's fashion and spending habits, just an example.)