Thanks! It sounds like you are living the life most people imagine with they think of wealth—you've achieved that special kind of freedom most people are searching for.
I think wealth beyond a certain degree is ruinous for a lot of people unless they decide not to hoard it and do good with it.
I've only had two new cars in my life, an '89 Geo Tracker and my '22 Tesla Model 3. My Tesla is probably my last new car unless there are tax incentives that are too good to pass by. Cars are one of the worst black holes for money, except for maybe boats and planes.
Only by grace my friend, as one's journey on this planet is short, but so many think that they will live forever. My motto is to keep things as simple as I can.
You are right, and if it's hoarded for the purposes of a good cause, then it will be so much the better.
Last year we bought a used VW Polo from a car rental company with only 40K on the clock. And it will have to last for many years, as it's light on gas. Not the most comfortable as I am over 6 ft and have to fold myself in half to get behind the wheel, but it is what it is.
I mainly bought it for the wife, in case I depart from this planet, as she is much shorter than me, and then she won't have to sit with no transport.
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Amen. It goes so quickly! Simplicity is definitely best. It makes me feel great when I can donate or get rid of things.
We don't have the VW Polo here in the US. I saw them when we were in Ireland though. They're decent cars. It's tough to find good small economy cars here in America today. My Mom has a 2016 Honda Fit (Jazz in other parts of the world) and the thing is a marvel of engineering but they discontinued it in the US market a few years ago. I think the Fit was stealing too many of Honda's small SUV sales in this country and that was the reason for its demise.
Always such a good personal feeling when one can donate something to a worthy cause.
The VW Polos are very easy to drive, and they are very popular over here.
I did not know about the issues between the Fit and Honda, and obviously Honda would have protected their sales. I think that the Jazz was also discontinued here in South Africa.
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I agree! It also feels good to shed extra stuff too.
The Fit/Jazz is an excellent little car. It's even sold as a hybrid in Japan and parts of Europe.
Maybe a new Fit/Tazz will be launched soon, and an electrical version would be ideal.
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