Why I Drive an 18-Year-Old Car

<p></p> <p>What make, model, and year is the car you drive? Thinking about buying a new one? Why? Consider all factors to make the right, not wrong buying decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of the Finance For Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks about why he drives an 18-year-old Toyota Avalon. The 2003 vehicle has heated leather seats and a 6-disc CD changer&mdash;it&rsquo;s still in good condition and comfortable to drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Car Buying: How to make a good, solid, level-headed decision</li> <li>Practical Perspective: Base decision on purpose, need, safety, reliability</li> <li>Mechanical Issues: Tend to trigger alternative options for an upgrade</li> <li>Identity and Psychology: What drives car-buying marketing decisions?</li> <li>Timeout: Do your priorities align with buying a new car?</li> <li>Key Purposes: <ul> <li>Get from Point A to Point B</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Comfort level</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Makes you look better</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Economic and environment friendly</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Consider alternatives</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Links:</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.edmunds.com/tco.html">Edmunds: Cost of Car Ownership Tool (5-Year Cost Calculator)</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://wrennefinancial.com/why-drive-old-cars/">Why Drive Old Cars?</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://financeforphysicians.co">Finance For Physicians</a></p> <p></p>