> I make six figures, never bought a new car in my life and don't ever plan to. Most I've paid is $19K. Yes, I'm in your demographic. Most I've ever paid for a

> I make six figures, never bought a new car in my life and don't ever plan to. Most I've paid is $19K. Yes, I'm in your demographic. Most I've ever paid for a car (a rare new one) was 20K. Nearly every car I've had (in over 30 years of having cars), I've bought for less than 10K. I like cars and driving. But cars are a depreciating asset. Never worth spending much on. Buy the cheapest used one you can find.