Mark’s Civic is now sitting in his driveway, waiting for him to decide its fate. He’s spent $12,500 in two weeks for a car that’s worth maybe $6,000 on a good day.
But here’s the thing—I do the same. You do the same. We all pay way more than we ever intended, because owning a car isn’t about buying a thing. It’s about buying a lifestyle that never stops asking for more money.
So next time you sign for a car, remember: you’re not the owner. You’re just the person who writes the biggest checks. The mechanic, the insurance agent, and the gas station attendant? They’re the ones who really bought in.
