The entire "lifestyle" of the typical half ton truck guy is now becoming a huge luxury. I know a zillion working class guys who have ~50-60k trucks, ~30-40k walleye boats. I roughly know how much they make, and the math doesn't work. I often think how much more they'd enjoy life if they sold the truck, got a little Civic and a kayak. For many, those 12 hours days could become 6-8.
@@DUNEATV yep big difference between need a tool to do a job or help with a lifestyle and buying for a status symbol that will wear off by the 3rd of 84 payments
@@Jason-Samko I do believe in what I said, but I must admit I am very happy driving my Rubicon around! Especially when I’m enjoying the backcountry and the beauty it has to offer. However, I waited till I was 50 years old to buy my dream vehicle. When I was raising my family, I drove a 1992 Mustang GT 5.0 that didn’t have a heater for 10 years. The point you made in your video is buy a vehicle you can easily afford.
@DUNEATV agree. And my feelings are my own as well. I damn sure am not buying a used car or truck, or keeping one long. But I make sure any purchase fits my income comfortably and with my systems they cost me penny's on the dollar to own. and I have great respect for people that can buy and drive so fee miles they can keep a truck for 15 years. But I also hate to see the average family today with a 3k house payment, and 3k car payment combo. We see many living well beyond their capabilities today. Vehicle broke is a very big concern and couple that with today's astronomical house payments...crazy.
Ever since the pandemic, me and my wife have been having just one sedan as the sole vehicle. We sold our F150 as it stayed in the drive way longer than it was on the road. Guess what, so much money saved and one car worked out perfectly.
Yep i really like being debt free. Only bill i have is on the small amount of my gladiator i financed. Took me a long time and alot of work to get to this point. But I like being hete
still driving the 3k dollar truck i bought on halloween 2000.drove it 16 years.was so reliable & cheap to own.i restored it.still have less than 8500$ in it total in 24 years of ownership.left me set once when starter failed.maintenence is the key to longevity & very high milage potentials.still passes state inspection every time.i personally think people are insane with their money.they make good money, but give it all away.i needed a RELIABLE truck,& built one for 10% of what a new one cost.& im no genious, just been turning wrenches for 45 years.
We're lucky, we live in rural Pennsylvania. Houses and the cost of living are cheap here. My wife and I both have excellent jobs, so we have the money to spend 120-140,000 on cars every 5-8 years. I feel for people who aren't in that boat. I get the people who say,"well they need to make better financial decisions." Yes, you are right, but I know people who are happy with beaters, like most of us drive to work, but once they have kids, they want something they feel like won't leave them and their family on the side of the road.
See some people around here live in ragged house but have the best truck on the planet and pulling a bass boat that cost more than the truck. Truck broke and boat broke!
The high prices we are paying are a self-inflicted harm. Manufacturers have raised prices way above inflation bc the demand for SUVs and trucks is too strong. In other words, the obsession with big cars is getting us broke.
I deliver food and the shit I see. 350K homes and 70K truck and my medium size city has a median income of 42K. I’m like how the F are these ppl affording this? Phoenix is an hour away, so commuting to better jobs? Married with dual incomes?
That's why I just bought a 23 nissan frontier pro4x my payment on it is only 550 a month only payid 36,9 for it with 11k miles i think I did pretty good
We're now in a world where $550 per month is considered low. Not trying to pick on you, that is a good payment in today's world. I'm just butt hurt that $550 used to be the payment on a nice used luxury car.
It is the a new one time to buy if you want to have nothing but quality issues. Vehicles today are absolute garbage ,overly complicated and nowhere near the quality of vehicles 20 years ago.🎉
Because many families falling for the dealership salesperson gouging them into a brand new Expedition because they gave them the "special deal". SMH 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I have 4 cars 22 corolla $365 month 19 higlander $400 month 17 f150. $365 month 18 ram cummins 585 month 600 insurance for all In florida And 2 of them will be pay off next year We are not broke
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Paid off my 2019 Tacoma last year. Hope to drive it for at least another 10 years.
I'm suppose to feel sorry for people spending $90,000 on a vehicle they don't need?
Yes😢
The entire "lifestyle" of the typical half ton truck guy is now becoming a huge luxury. I know a zillion working class guys who have ~50-60k trucks, ~30-40k walleye boats. I roughly know how much they make, and the math doesn't work. I often think how much more they'd enjoy life if they sold the truck, got a little Civic and a kayak. For many, those 12 hours days could become 6-8.
Some of those people are looking for happiness in their lives. They believe these vehicles will bring them that. It’s sad…
@@AA-ki6zn trucks and bass boats have become status symbols
@@DUNEATV yep big difference between need a tool to do a job or help with a lifestyle and buying for a status symbol that will wear off by the 3rd of 84 payments
@@Jason-Samko I do believe in what I said, but I must admit I am very happy driving my Rubicon around! Especially when I’m enjoying the backcountry and the beauty it has to offer. However, I waited till I was 50 years old to buy my dream vehicle. When I was raising my family, I drove a 1992 Mustang GT 5.0 that didn’t have a heater for 10 years. The point you made in your video is buy a vehicle you can easily afford.
@DUNEATV agree. And my feelings are my own as well. I damn sure am not buying a used car or truck, or keeping one long. But I make sure any purchase fits my income comfortably and with my systems they cost me penny's on the dollar to own. and I have great respect for people that can buy and drive so fee miles they can keep a truck for 15 years. But I also hate to see the average family today with a 3k house payment, and 3k car payment combo. We see many living well beyond their capabilities today.
Vehicle broke is a very big concern and couple that with today's astronomical house payments...crazy.
Ever since the pandemic, me and my wife have been having just one sedan as the sole vehicle. We sold our F150 as it stayed in the drive way longer than it was on the road. Guess what, so much money saved and one car worked out perfectly.
I paid my house off at 31. Congrats! Don’t think I’ll ever buy another house after. Hate home ownership and maintennace
Yep i really like being debt free. Only bill i have is on the small amount of my gladiator i financed. Took me a long time and alot of work to get to this point. But I like being hete
@@Jason-Samko we still have to pay quarterly taxes on house and insurance but it sure beats a monthly mortgage of $1200+ per month
still driving the 3k dollar truck i bought on halloween 2000.drove it 16 years.was so reliable & cheap to own.i restored it.still have less than 8500$ in it total in 24 years of ownership.left me set once when starter failed.maintenence is the key to longevity & very high milage potentials.still passes state inspection every time.i personally think people are insane with their money.they make good money, but give it all away.i needed a RELIABLE truck,& built one for 10% of what a new one cost.& im no genious, just been turning wrenches for 45 years.
Wow.. Nice..............
We're lucky, we live in rural Pennsylvania. Houses and the cost of living are cheap here. My wife and I both have excellent jobs, so we have the money to spend 120-140,000 on cars every 5-8 years. I feel for people who aren't in that boat. I get the people who say,"well they need to make better financial decisions." Yes, you are right, but I know people who are happy with beaters, like most of us drive to work, but once they have kids, they want something they feel like won't leave them and their family on the side of the road.
Average vehicle for me to hold was 17 years haha and I still holding it
15 years ago I had a vacation home built...950 sq ft with a full basement 2 bedroom and it was $98,000 the price of a lot of cars today.😅
See some people around here live in ragged house but have the best truck on the planet and pulling a bass boat that cost more than the truck. Truck broke and boat broke!
Same here.
Yep, they need those big trucks to pull those boats and campers that they only use twice a year. 😂
Enjoying the content Jason, another great video. Really puts things into perspective.
Glad you enjoyed it
The high prices we are paying are a self-inflicted harm. Manufacturers have raised prices way above inflation bc the demand for SUVs and trucks is too strong. In other words, the obsession with big cars is getting us broke.
I have 2 cars paid off and 0 credit card debt. I'll never pay these insane prices.
I’m almost there, happy for ya 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I pay $1200 in rent for a 2 bedroom 2 bath 1 car garage when I moved in 5 years ago it was $750.
That's why I always pay cash. For those whose eyes are bigger than their wallet, settle for a Maverick rather than an F150.
Avoid Ford all together. Best to get a basic Frontier which will last forever.
I settle for the Honda Ridgeline. Love it😍
Ridgeline is a good choice.
I deliver food and the shit I see. 350K homes and 70K truck and my medium size city has a median income of 42K. I’m like how the F are these ppl affording this? Phoenix is an hour away, so commuting to better jobs? Married with dual incomes?
Consumer debt is out of control and everyone is a slave to their jobs. Crazy times
Words of wisdom!
That's why I just bought a 23 nissan frontier pro4x my payment on it is only 550 a month only payid 36,9 for it with 11k miles i think I did pretty good
Outstanding
I'm going to do the same, only i don't need the pro....the sv 4x4 is fine....put down a fat down payment and I'll be fine.
We're now in a world where $550 per month is considered low. Not trying to pick on you, that is a good payment in today's world. I'm just butt hurt that $550 used to be the payment on a nice used luxury car.
Great advice 👍👍
@@garypower9024 thanks
I much rather b house poor than asinine vehicle broke!!!
@phillyfathead agree. But today when you run the numbers as you drive thru subdivisions, the cars are more money than the houses
@@Jason-Samko sadly this is true a complete lack of priorities!
60k for a base f150 is criminal.
This is America, where everybody has to make a profit
@ totally understand but in no way should a base model be 60k. Covid destroyed these prices
Nows the time to buy !
It is the a new one time to buy if you want to have nothing but quality issues. Vehicles today are absolute garbage ,overly complicated and nowhere near the quality of vehicles 20 years ago.🎉
@DanGilliland-pi4vh I keep hearing ,nows the time to buy ,I think they are CRAZY !
@@fredperry3574 it actually is. If you need a new truck in the next year or 2, right now is the smartest time to buy it. 100%
Because many families falling for the dealership salesperson gouging them into a brand new Expedition because they gave them the "special deal". SMH 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Dealers spend hundreds of hours learning to make every deal emotional.
Too many people are driving their wealth. I'm hoping my 07 Tundra will last another 200k
Learn to work on them while youre young, fix up older vehicles. dont buy the brand new crazy stuff.
Once again, they did it to themselves.
Time get a scooter like do in Nam
I have 4 cars
22 corolla $365 month
19 higlander $400 month
17 f150. $365 month
18 ram cummins 585 month
600 insurance for all
In florida
And 2 of them will be pay off next year
We are not broke
That's half of what a modern vehicle would cost you pal
you mean the bank owns 4 cars. You own nothing.
i'd rather bicycle my a$$ to work! not paying that kind of money for todays junk!
Just don't buy a vehicle.
Walk🤪
Walking or biking doesn't work for most of the country. 🙄