It’s OK To Drive A Fancy Car

   

A lot of people will tell you that buying a luxury car is a waste of money because it’s a depreciating asset. And that’s true, because car values drop, unlike homes and stocks for example. But I will say this, what are we accumulating or saving money for……happiness right?

If driving a fancy car makes you happy and you can afford to do so, then do it and don’t feel guilty. But make sure you treasure the experience each time to give yourself the comfort that yes, this is an expensive item, but I am enjoying it every time I use it. Let’s face it a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus or even Toyota’s Land Cruiser SUV in Heritage Edition all take the premium gas, have more expensive parts, higher maintenance costs, the latter of which might have you consistently needing to research for a service with terms similar to auto repair in Lakewood CO or with more location-specific terms if that was more preferable. Even though this might be seen as an inconvenience by some I can assure you that this is far from the truth in my experience.

Luxury Factors to Enjoy

So if you have a luxury car, enjoy the high-end attributes of it such as (1) the premium sound system it offers (i.e., Harmon Kardon or Bose, (2) the enhanced and more refined power, (3) the luxurious interior and upholstery, (4) cool gadgets such as navigation, Bluetooth, rear-view camera to name a few (yes I know you can get number 4 in other non-luxury brands as well. You can also add a few extra little touches yourself, such as privacy window film, to make it look even more expensive, as well as shield the interior from prying eyes. Also, a luxury car can last longer if you love it and care for it, in ways such as don’t drive like a maniac (lol), clean and maintain it regularly, and most importantly, love it. When it comes to maintenance, probably the most important part of your car is the suspension. In order for the ride to be smooth, it is necessary to ensure that the rear and front suspension parts of the car are in excellent condition. In addition, regular maintenance on your luxury car can prevent excessive wear on other systems as well, helping you save a lot of money on repair costs. In fact, this is true for all vehicles. Even Toyota’s budget cars, for example, require a clean engine air filter to function properly. Engine air filters assist in preventing contaminants in the air from entering your engine and causing damage over time. For more information about car parts you may visit the websites similar to gloucestertoyota.com.

Prime Example – ME!

I have a Mercedes C-300. I didn’t buy it new. I bought a 2009 model in 2014 so it was 5 years old when I bought it (I do recommend buying a luxury car that is used and in great condition because buying a new one REALLY depreciates in value and is not a smart money move as you may find in many financial articles – e.g. http://www.autobytel.com/luxury-cars/car-buying-guides/nine-good-reasons-to-buy-a-used-luxury-car-125378/). But I feel great when I drive it.

I know I purchased something that I ENJOY driving and experiencing each day. I mentally prepare myself when I sit in my vehicle to enjoy the satisfaction it offers and savor the ride (even when I’m going to work lol). Actually, that’s a good point I raise (lol). Many times we are driving alone because we are driving to and from work. So why not enjoy doing that? If you buy a luxury car and hate driving and are of the mentality of going from point A to point B, then it may not make sense to buy a luxury car.

The bottom line is we strive for financial freedom because we want the things we want. And if we want a luxury car, we shouldn’t feel guilty about that. Whatever we buy, we should enjoy. I wonder how many times I used the word “enjoy” in this post, lol.