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Originally Posted by Deegee
Maybe we've learned to have different expectations, but we consistently over-pack our Dodge Avenger with no issues whatsoever, including child seats in the back. Before we had two vehicles, our Chev Aveo was working for us just fine, and we were on the road more often then not.
The best part is we are still getting decent fuel mileage (and even better mileage with the Aveo) and the vehicle was much cheaper then an SUV or crossover.
When I look at the type of vehicle being listed in this thread in regards to an SUV or Crossover, I feel that the keeping up with the Jones aspect plays a role in vehicle selection for many people, because it seems important to have a luxury or more expensive SUV instead of a van that would people just as well. Frankly I'd rather divert more of my money to my mortgage or retirement plan then a depreciating asset.
On the flip side people are free to do with their money what they want, it just doesn't make much sense to me. Still, I appreciate that we spend a lot of time in our vehicles so people want comfort, but people need to recognize it is a want and not a need.
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I think you're right on a lot of points, although if you buy used you typically can have a really nice car for the price of a new economy car. But by my same logic I guess a used economy car would be cheaper than a used luxury car, which still makes you right.