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6 Most Ridiculous Reasons Why People Buy Cars

Investing money into the car

By Amelia GrantPublished 5 years ago 3 min read

There are many reasons why people want to buy cars. Some people live too far from work and have to spend hours on crowded buses. Others have a few kids that should be delivered to kindergartens and schools on time. In these cases, the car may help a lot.

Many people buy cars for absurd reasons. Indeed, a car is an extremely useful thing that can significantly ease your life. However, the real purpose of car leasing or buying can surprise you. In this article, we gathered six most ridiculous reasons why people buy cars.

1. It is cool to own a car

Probably, it looks great for the rest when you stand in a traffic jam in a brand new expensive car and boldly look at your neighbors downstream. Moreover, sich characters think that in this way they make other people respect them. The reality is that other drivers may think negatively of such people.

Moreover, most drivers will not let you pass the traffic jam faster just because your car is more expensive and newer. Your desire to show off with the help of your car is not appreciated on the road among many similar cars. This is the same as buying a fashionable expensive suit and going on a bus, defiling in front of others.

2. Investing money into the car

Some people invest their savings in real estate and some in cars. This way they are trying to make money on a further resale. In some cases, this makes sense. For example, if this car is unique and rare. There will also be a profit if you buy a used car for a promotion or a discount, repair it, and then sell it at a higher price.

However, it can’t be considered an adequate investment in cars if they are simply be stored in the garage and not used. It is important to understand that in a few years, you can sell the car for less money than was spent on the purchase.

3. It is cheaper to drive a car

For those who constantly travel far, it may be quite cheaper to travel by car. However, if you only need a car to get to work, then it's worth thinking about whether it is profitable. Many consider only fuel consumption and mileage traveled. Due to the fact that this is added to the payment for consumables, insurance, and parking, getting to work by taxi or public transport services will be much cheaper.

4. The car can save a lot of time

It is not considered a complete truth that the car can save you a lot of time. If you assume that the duration of the trip is reduced compared to buses and trains, then it can be true. However, if you add the time left for the maintenance of the car, then the total time you spend on the car increases significantly. You need to constantly refuel the car, wash it, and repair broken parts. These extra minutes and hours can be spent on much more useful things.

5. The car dargs girls’ attention

It is a well-known fact that girls like expensive and sports cars. However, do they really like the owners of these cars? If a girl fell for an exclusive car and agreed to date you, then in the future she will most likely be equally interested in another prestigious car.

6. To learn how to repair cars

If buying a car is all about learning how to hold a screwdriver and a wrench in your hands, then this is quite strange. Today most people do only their own work. There are a bunch of car repair shops where they will perform the necessary car repairs.

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About the Creator

Amelia Grant

I am journalist, and blogger.

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