How do you justify buying something you want but don’t need? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hello again Lemmy! I have another question.

Context: I took a motorcycle safety class, was nervous but enjoyed it, researched motorcycles, found a few I liked, talked to a dealer about them but ultimately, I couldn’t finalize a deal, talked myself out of it basically.

I was curious how others might justify a purchase that has no purpose other than wanting something.

For clarity, I don’t need anyone to justify me buying a motorcycle. I want to read about your thought processes for buying something you want 🙂

As always thanks for replying and have an awesome day/night!!

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[-] randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

One thing to consider is the type of motorcycle you may buy and how new / old it is.

Safety is definitely a concern. Newer motorcycles can have some rider safety features. The one I was looking at… well drooling over actually… had ABS, traction control, slipper clutch, quick shifter (not exactly a safety feature per se).

So there are things to help make them safer, not to mention air bag jackets.

Just some additional perspective.

[-] AmanitaCaesarea@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 days ago

The reasonable voice in me tells to get my license and a second hand bike for max 3k ish. The unreasonable voice wants a new Triumph Scrambler 400x or a Suzuki Gsx 8s. Scrambler new is 7.5, almost no used models in my country. Gsx 8s can be found used around 8k.

One is a way safer fun 400 cc bike. The other quite bit quicker. Both financial disasters tho lol. Will probably end up on a older bike with less tech.

[-] randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 5 days ago

Fair enough, I do realize not everyone can get something new. Was really just lowering the fear factor a little by noting the availability of the tech these days 🙂

Whatever you end up with, I hope you truly enjoy every minute riding!!

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