Bucket list cars

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Although it goes against every rational financial instinct ingrained in my DNA (I never buy new)

Buying ANY car goes against financial smarts. Buying a car is all about the emotion and pride of ownership.
Cost of car+gas+insurance+maintenance+repairs+parking+misc = way more than simply taking a taxi and public transport (in any semi-major populated area). I've actually seen research showing you could use a car service (with driver) for cheaper! Anyways, I digress.

For me.....I still want the Magnum Ferrari! I'd even bring back the 'stache!

[Perfectlap]

^ having used Uber quiet a bit recently I'm inclined to agree that it would be cheaper than owning a car. You could just rent a car for long trips where Uber drivers are not to be found and still come out ahead of ownership. But I don't think that takes away from the case that buying a new car is perhaps the worst option and may cost you dearly down the line if owning new cars is heavily cutting into your savings/investment.