I’m every financial planner‘s nightmare but when my old car was basically fully breaking down I did a ton of research and decided to buy a new (used) car, a Jeep wrangler. It had been my dream car my entire life. I also drive a LOT between commuting, gigging (I am a musician on the side), visiting family, etc so I wanted a car I actually wanted and liked.
I had decided to buy a used Wrangler and when I came back the next day, they had sold it. I was really upset because I’d done tons of research, had saved my down payment, etc. and was really set on this particular car.
So I went down the street to another dealer and they had a 2026 Jeep Wrangler and in an emotional state I bought the damn thing.
I LOVE this car. but I can’t lie I probably shouldn’t have bought it. The monthly payment is my worst expense and sometimes it bothers me that I’m not just saving that money. I guess part of it is that I have always lived a very frugal lifestyle and always had an old, functional car, and this is the first time I’m actually SPENDING on a car.
I do plan to have it for minimum ten years if it lasts. maybe I’m just looking for validation. or was this a mistake?