I live in the pretty small average wealth neighborhood in North Dakota. It snows quite a bit and many people have their Suburban, Yukon, or Escalade to manage the winter and all their kids.
I bought the all black Jeep so I wouldn’t feel guilty buying anything over $40k two years ago. It’s beautiful don’t get me wrong and it rides really nice especially during the winter, which helps a lot.
I just don’t know why I feel so regretful. I grew up poor my entire life and served in the military. I finally have a nice vehicle, but it doesn’t feel satisfying to have something that new. It’s like I am growing out of a materialistic phase.
It’s my second year here. I am making very good money compared to the cost of living people around here are very nice, but I don’t see myself spending thousands extra a year to keep up with that kind of lifestyle.
But it was interesting that I saw a doctor bring his child to the park and he drove up in a older used Mercedes instead of the usual SUV choice in this community that costs over $50k.
I just wish I found this community before I came into my money. My budget is on point and everything and few months being debt free besides the auto loan. I just need to figure out what makes me happy I guess. I just miss the travel from when I was in the service, but hard with the kids and busy schedules.
Edit: Grand Cherokee
Submitted June 12, 2019 at 08:52PM by LMILL88 http://bit.ly/2RaYI5z
