ðïļ Is a luxury car the absolute worst financial decision you can make?
Explore if a luxury car fits your high-income financial plan while maintaining savings and stability. Balance passion with prudence.
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Inspired by this Q&A post from this Reddit thread.
Good personal finance is about aligning spending with personal values, present and future. It's a common challenge to balance a passion, like being a car enthusiast, with the goal of financial discipline. Strict rules often suggest driving the most economical car possible, but that ignores the joy a special vehicle can bring. This calculator moves beyond a simple 'yes or no' by applying the '20/4/10' rule, a common financial guardrail. It helps you see how a luxury car purchase fits into your overall financial picture, so you can make a decision you feel confident about.
The true cost of a luxury car extends far beyond the sticker price. These vehicles often come with higher insurance premiums, require expensive premium fuel, and have significantly higher maintenance and repair costs. Furthermore, performance luxury cars experience rapid depreciation, losing a substantial portion of their value in the first few years. Factoring in these ongoing expenses is critical to understanding the full financial commitment.
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