I’m making about $100k a year currently in a MCOL city. I’m single with no kids, no debt, rent is $1k/mo and I’m maxing my 401k and IRA. Would I be a fool buying a $65-70k car? I’m a car guy so I already have a pretty cool car with only 40k on the clock, but have been considering upgrading. Thoughts?

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I say go for it tbh

What’s youe age and NW?

30 and about $200k

Your rent is really low. You can afford an expensive car if that will make you happy.

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