I don't understand. Why don't people buy cheaper and/or second hand cars?
this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2026
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Sucks to be you if you're spending 50k to buy a car, buy used.
"But what if someone likes me less for not spending as much money (mostly) frivolously?"
... then you tell them to go fuck themselves?
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Feels pretty good living in one of the few parts of the US where you don't need a car. Just walk or take transit.
Moving to such a place isn't practical for everyone, sadly.
What I think would be practical is not pitching a goddamn foot-stomping, screaming, NIMBY hissy fit every time your city wants to offer transportation options that are anything other than another lane for cars. But I'm apparently in the minority in the US.
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Does this mean we'll finally get some decent cheaper used cars on the market? (Just kidding, we all know the answer.)
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