Yes, some people probably will always want a newer car. But even if you do an extreme example of a car wash every week ($15x52 weeks = $780 per year) that’s less than 1-2 monthly payments(average $716/month for a new car, $526/month used), not counting taxes and registration, higher insurance, etc.
No one buys a new car just because it’s dirty, the whole auto advertising industry is based off making you feel like you need a newer better car whether you do or not. Lots of people buy new cars because they think it’s cheaper than maintaining their old one, or to save a little on gas, but then pay a bunch on financing, taxes, etc without doing the math correctly.
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Reply to comment by Mile129 in LPT- If you’re craving a new car but don’t really need one, try a car wash first by BodhiDMD
Yes, some people probably will always want a newer car. But even if you do an extreme example of a car wash every week ($15x52 weeks = $780 per year) that’s less than 1-2 monthly payments(average $716/month for a new car, $526/month used), not counting taxes and registration, higher insurance, etc.
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/average-monthly-car-payment