[sonick]

Originally Posted by impactX

I am late to the party (this thread), I think a big part of it just comes from just being grateful about what you have. You are obviously making good financial decision by not buying a new depreciating asset to fulfill your desire for ownership experience.

Yah 100% agree with this, gratitude is huge just in terms of life fulfillment and happiness.

Whenever I look at or drive my E82, I still feel like the kid in university amazed and lucky that I actually own such a cool car, meanwhile to other ppl see it as a 14 year old 'beater'.