On Luxury Cars
Just this morning, Edwin and I talked about our old plan to buy a car. There was a car sale then and the down payment required was very low. However, we didn’t push thru with our plan. We thought of something else and put our money to better use. We forgot about the entire car agenda.
What’s with owning a car, by the way? In the Philippines, a car is a status symbol. But these days, fuel prices are spiraling. Owning a car could mean more losses, economically speaking. That makes it impractical to buy a car at this point. But if we’re talking about luxury cars, I think that’s another thing. Luxury cars are for those who can afford it. They are for those people who can shell out millions and yet can still live a comfortable life. They are for those people who can buy a car without accumulating debts.
For instance, I have this friend who has a wealthy, businessman friend that has just bought a Volvo XC60. For the uninitiated, Volvo is one of the luxury car brands in the market today. It is known for its well-trimmed interiors and good acceleration. Luxury cars are good investment because you can upgrade or re-sell it. There are lots of car enthusiasts out there waiting for the time to get their hands on a luxury car, especially if it’s as attractive and powerful as a Volvo.
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