$200 a month car payment? That was in the 1980's
Have some fun and pretend to go buy a new car one weekend
You are looking at anywhere between $350 to $600 a month for a modest vehicle
You're right. The last time I paid <$350 for a vehicle ...it was a used 1996 Buick Regal. I paid it off in 1999 and just got rid of it. I'd had the engine overhauled at 200k and a new a/c put in.
A 165lb Rotty jumped in front of me while traveling 70mph... and it kinda quashed the plans I had for it. Tore up the whole front end. I'm seriously looking for another 1996...if it's in good shape. I just love those cars.
I guess you're right.... just goes to show I never had a car payment. And hopefully I never will.