As the Topic describes, this post is to ask a question about the fixation with cars.
The topic came up one night in the barber shop where I drew similarities to other addictions by listening to one of the very foolish (IMO) gentlemen telling his story:
Alcoholics spend a lot of money and effort to get to their next drink :drink:, while drug addicts in a similar way have a force drawing them back to their next bump. All addictions cost money and some even drive users to trade possessions just for the fix (CRACK).
In this aspect is it an addiction for enthusiast?
Yes like any addictive thing, if you have the financial means and self control to partake and not reach financial ruin or become an addict then you can maintain the life choices with little consequence.
But like any addiction if someone wants something bad enough, they will justify their wants no matter what the situation ie. the story above. This got me thinking that I do know many enthusiast who buy cars that cripple them financially and then some that can afford it but choose not to get the car they want out of fear of financial ruin. The second example is not a car enthusiast.
So I'm interested in hearing your opinions on just exactly what Car Enthusiasm is and how you Contain the urge or Do not
For me, I justify the urge with the idea that I do not drink, smoke, do drugs, or have any particularly expensive hobbies (meaning my life is pretty boring). In my head I will spend a little extra money and gladly sacrifice a certain amount of money for a vehicle which is also my toy/ transportation/ hobby ect. if it doesn't cripple my savings ability.
The topic came up one night in the barber shop where I drew similarities to other addictions by listening to one of the very foolish (IMO) gentlemen telling his story:
- This particular person had previously ruined his credit and was obsessed with obtaining a vehicle he wanted (Chrysler 300). He explained he justified any means necessary as long as he was approved for this car he would take the loan which he did. He explained he is at the highest APR 26% with his 2006 Chrysler 300 and will end up paying $36000 for the car in the end :confused0068:. He explained he now (1 year later) wants to trade the car in to get a newer Challenger or Charger or something and willing to put down $3000 as upside down as he is..... "Otherwise I'll take the $3000 and paint the car and get some rims."
Alcoholics spend a lot of money and effort to get to their next drink :drink:, while drug addicts in a similar way have a force drawing them back to their next bump. All addictions cost money and some even drive users to trade possessions just for the fix (CRACK).
In this aspect is it an addiction for enthusiast?
Yes like any addictive thing, if you have the financial means and self control to partake and not reach financial ruin or become an addict then you can maintain the life choices with little consequence.
But like any addiction if someone wants something bad enough, they will justify their wants no matter what the situation ie. the story above. This got me thinking that I do know many enthusiast who buy cars that cripple them financially and then some that can afford it but choose not to get the car they want out of fear of financial ruin. The second example is not a car enthusiast.
So I'm interested in hearing your opinions on just exactly what Car Enthusiasm is and how you Contain the urge or Do not
For me, I justify the urge with the idea that I do not drink, smoke, do drugs, or have any particularly expensive hobbies (meaning my life is pretty boring). In my head I will spend a little extra money and gladly sacrifice a certain amount of money for a vehicle which is also my toy/ transportation/ hobby ect. if it doesn't cripple my savings ability.
Is Car Enthusiasm a Sickness?
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