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In what ways are people today being convinced to spend money beyond their means? (lemmy.ca)

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[-] Lenny@lemmy.zip 21 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The cost of a gallon of gas? $3.25

The cost for yearly maintenance? $2,750

The cost of interest paid each month? $585

The joy of bringing a smile to children under the age of 10 pointing and saying “that’s a cool truck!”? $100k

[-] Gormadt 12 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

It's got a 50 gallon tank and runs on diesel

It cost over $200 to fill the tank

He commutes 40 miles per day in that monster

[-] ___@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

If were more reasonably priced, a 40mi commute sounds like a decent reason to get a vehicle you love.

[-] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 12 points 8 months ago

A 40 mile commute is a reason to get a cheap, fuel-efficient vehicle. Save money on gas, insurance and maintenance.

[-] ___@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

Stop ruining my devil’s advocate with your logic and reasoning.

[-] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

S/tank/gallon

[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

You can't see children under the age of 10 in that truck. I guarantee you the nose on that thing is at least 5 feet high. "Kinderplow"

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