re: New cars, once part of the American dream, now out of reach for many

I’ve ended up driving older cars for years. I drive a 1988 Bronco and my wife has a 2003 Expedition with 408,000 miles on it. Both run and look like new. We try to keep a spare vehicle in case something breaks. With a good set of tools, YouTube and a little patience you would be surprised how much you can fix on your own. I have not had a car payment in 15 years. I also only have liability insurance which saves a lot of money as well. I know this way is not for everyone, but it’s saved me a small fortune over the years.