Meanwhile, more than once this year we had an opportunity to go to the movies (had the time), but even with Marcus’ $5 Tuesdays, we couldn’t find something we were interested in.
We did, this year, buy two used cars. Which cost the same as two new cars just 10 years ago. Wow, have the price of cars, new and used, gone up.
The other problem is the last 10 years with no real raises. There is a culture issue with businesses and the current government environment. At least that might be changing with Trump.
New cars aren’t as terribly expensive as they appear at first glance. Most any daily commuter car is so much better made nowadays than 10 or 20 years ago. Gone are the days when 100k miles was considered junk status. I have a Hyundai Sonta that is five years old. I just checked the price and this one hasn’t gone up too much since 2012. You can buy the base model for $21,300. It will have things in the base model that were options 20 years ago. No reason that car won’t last 200k miles if you treat it well. Not terrible imo for a sedan for five.