Quote Originally Posted by Mike n NC
... I have to disagree with the thought that people buy what they can afford. Not true, if it were family sedans wouldn't have passed the 30K mark and the credit card industry would not be blooming....
What's $500, anyway? A seasoned cigarette smoker can easily spend $1000 to $1500 a year on tobacco. Booze, prepared foods, restaurant meals, ... expensive and quite optional. It's a matter of priority. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way to make it happen.