I use this thought exercise to explain how the world looks to the risk: Regarding everything you are thinking you might want or need to buy, remove two zeroes from the price. And remove three zeroes for the very rich, and four or five for the super rich.
Seriously. When a $100,000 car is suddenly a thousand bucks, it seems oddly affordable.😁
I bought my ONLY new car in 1965.
Pontiac wagon with NO power equipment, but added heater (Calif)—added right side rear view mirror & added roof rack.
$3434 out the door from Scott Robinson Pontiac in Torrance, Calif.
Put OVER 444,000 miles on it & sold it 30+ years later. Original engine. 18-19 MPG on highway
Sometimes, I wish I still had it.