I look at it this way....it's a hobby. Some guys like to spend half their paycheck at the bar on friday on beer and pool, some like spending their "fun money" on boats, motorcycles etc. You'll probably never see the money back that you're spending on the car, but you're having a good time spending cash on your car. Now, if you ARE spending half your paycheck at the bar, HAVE a boat and motorcycle AND throwing money at your car...........