Is owning 3 cars too much?

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StickyV@reddit

This really depends on the caliber of car. I have a 23 RS7 and just got a new 26 Escalade. I think that 3 of these types of cars is excessive but if you're going used then go for it, enjoy life man!

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grumpy0282@reddit

i have 3
i want more ,,, unfortunately i dont have the space
why dont you ask jay leno ,,, i think he has a few

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If you're going to buy an accord, you sell the Civic... It no longer has a purpose. Yes the civic gets better MPG than the Accord, but you can't possibly drive enough to save enough at the pump to offset basic ownership costs of the civic, primarily depreciation.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

That's the thing i would keep the Civic bc it's the newest and has like 36k miles. i have to travel a lot for work and the civics mpg and range Is optimal rn a full rank is 35bucks. Using the GV for the commute would be bankrupcy lol full tank Is like 55 or 60 bucks and gets like 250 miles on a tank HAHAHAHAHA. Accord or Abarth would be like weekend toy cars

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Not-An-FBI@reddit

I think it's pretty insane to own 3 newish cars and not have an EV if you drive a lot.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

No hybrids or EV lol my country doesn't have EV infrastructure if u go far from the capital plus we only have BYD ev's and the have a range of 300kms and i do 160kms one way to the city plus going to malls seeing friends coming black to work all that driving Fri to Mon amounts to 545kms in one tank of gas on the Civic that's 35bucks currently lol.

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Not-An-FBI@reddit

That sucks that your country doesn't have electricity.

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eldredo_M@reddit

EV, EV, EV, EV 😄

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eldredo_M@reddit

Never thought of an Accord as a weekend fun car candidate…🤔 Interesting.

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Bomberr17@reddit

Ikr LOL if I was OP looking for a third vehicle, I want a way different experience, maybe like a Miata.

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joedimer@reddit

What’s with fucking Miatas on every post in this sub lol. Nothing cooler than having your own vision for an unpopular car imo

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jrileyy229@reddit

You know, you really can't understand it until you track them... Cars that are heralded as amazingly well balanced and poised cars, usually are. Miata, first gen boxster S, elise... They might not turn the faster lap times than the Corvette but there's a certain thing about them.

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joedimer@reddit

I really don’t doubt that, it’s just repetitive seeing that suggestion all the time. “Why even bother getting that car you might’ve been dreaming about for years, just get a Miata” got old

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Bomberr17@reddit

Idk man. I haven't heard of anyone dreaming for an Accord 🤷🏻‍♂️

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jrileyy229@reddit

Right... So if you want an open top, cheap weekend car... There's why the Miata always comes up.... It's truly a great car.

For under 10k you can get a car that gives you a smile with an open top and doesn't depreciate

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joedimer@reddit

I mean sure if asking for general advice, but when someone says “i want to get car A” and they’re told “just get a Miata” it’s a lame suggestion

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jrileyy229@reddit

Oh, well that's fair. I didn't say that, but clearly someone did and I agree with you... If someone posts about option A or option B, disregarding that and just saying Miata is annoying

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joedimer@reddit

Ya that’s what I was getting at at first lol my bad

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

V6 are kinda fun tho almost 300hp

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Aggressive_Guest1758@reddit

Id get that, but with a manual. I got a 9th Gen Civic si with 200ish horsepower. I love zipping around in that thing.

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00JustKeepSwimming00@reddit

You would pay more in insurance that what you save in gas.

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garcia38@reddit

Wouldnt you need to insure 3 cars and lose whatever you'd save in gas to insurance?

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Hersbird@reddit

I had an independent insurance agent I could switch my policy to and from the cars I was actually driving at will. I had like 6 cars at the time, all running and driving but only needed 3 at any given time. So winter I would cover the beater, summer my old Barracuda, the minivan was always covered, and my daughter sometimes had the Grand Cherokee, sometimes the Saturn. Then we had a older pickup we might insure occasionally when needed.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Insurance Is optional here i only pay it for the Civic bc it's my daily and registration Is cheap bc they are 5 plus yearold cars that anual cost Is 29 per car

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UnUsernameRandom@reddit

Yeah, with the money you get on the Civic you can afford quite a few years worth of fuel. Makes absolutely no sense from a financial perspective.

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Turduncle@reddit

As I said I my comment, you need to consolidate your camper and DD. With hybrids and Plug in, you can get very good mileage crossovers that can handle both. Who cares if civic is newest? It will have the highest trade in value then. It costs time and money to keep extra cars on the road. Did you factor that into your fuel savings?

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jrileyy229@reddit

The GV isn't part of the discussion.

If you drive 2000 miles a month, at $7 a gallon, the difference between the civic and the Accord is going to be around $100... That's $1200 a year. Thats about the depreciation rate of a civic, and doesn't account for any other costs like registration, insurance, oil changes, etc etc.

I understand what you're saying about a weekend car... My point is the accord being both your daily and your weekend car makes far more sense in basically every facet.

The abarth is a different story, that is not a car you want to daily for 20k+ miles a year

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IWantToBeWoodworking@reddit

If the cost in gas difference would be bankruptcy then I am changing my opinion that owning 3 cars is too much.

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stomper4x4@reddit

Nope

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LinDb0@reddit

I buyed two cars and i hased in same problems with km hah after I check vin in cheapcarfax.co saw that for 10$ 2 reports

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dutchman76@reddit

I know people with 10+ cars
If you can afford it, and you have room for them, why not? Who cares what other people think

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Tasty_Cod_7354@reddit

You can't maintain and take care of that many cars, don't care what anyone says. Speaking from experience.

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OldeWorldWays@reddit

I have 5 plus a non car that gets me in more trouble than any car!

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Unlucky_Employee6082@reddit

That’s the key. I don’t care how you spend your money, but don’t leave your slowly rusting “investments” all over block with expired stickers

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deconstruct110@reddit

Room for the cars is key. Imho classic and nice cars should be garaged.

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taidizzle@reddit

The bottleneck is where to park it all

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Historical-Bite-8606@reddit

I have 5 😭. But have teen drivers, so everyone has their own, but I have two. At least all paid with cash. Registration and insurance in my state is killer. Im about $4k a year in registration (the Hummer EV is 40% of that) and $6k a year in insurance (full coverage and $1k deductible).

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Not_an_okama@reddit

Man im paying almost $3k to insure a single car. Hopefully it comes down next renewal because ill have an accident fall off my record. Love that a highschooler running a red light and crunching my front corner has literally cost me thousands beyond my deductable to get it repaired in the first place.

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PlaneLiterature2135@reddit

Found the American...

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Agent_Eran@reddit

I have 6 not counting the kids cars

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PlaneLiterature2135@reddit

You see, you can be a happy car owner without using "$" or "hummer".

Tell me more about the cars please!

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Agent_Eran@reddit

😅😅

ahh ok, here we go. ill do chronological order oldest 1st

1995 corvette

1996 corvette

1998 VW Beetle

2002 ES300 (daughters)

2006 Infiniti M35

2011 Jetta TDI (wife)

2012 Jetta TDI

2014 Passat TDI

2014 Passat TDI (sons)

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PlaneLiterature2135@reddit

Looks like it's time for a new corvette to break the Wolfsburg dynasty ;)

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Agent_Eran@reddit

😂😂

I have been eying a c7 for about a year now

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Historical-Bite-8606@reddit

Epic!

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Frequent_Finger_1166@reddit

Is that supposed to be an insult

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PlaneLiterature2135@reddit

It's not. But it can if you want

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adultdaycare81@reddit

Sorry for the affluence

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Prestigious_Tiger_26@reddit

Don't ruin his humble brag

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iHaveLotsofCats94@reddit

Exactly. I have my old pickup truck, my SO's car, and whatever other car I happen to enjoy at the time. Right now it's an old Crown Vic. Who knows what it'll be when I'm ready to replace it? Evo, Si, Mustang, idk. We have the room and the budget, so it's not a big deal

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sharpshooter999@reddit

We have 5 also, but that's because hang on to vehicles so long they aren't even worth to trade in. We farm, and it's always hand to have an extra vehicle. My wife's old work car is a Ford Escape with 290k miles, a shot suspension and some engine and transmission leaks. The suspension alone costs more to fix than what the car is worth. It's still good enough to drive around and check fields or zip a few miles into town to grab some groceries quick. If it dies on the road someday, I'll just scrap it

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abstractraj@reddit

My wife and I share one Porsche Cayenne. But admittedly at some point we will get a 911 to supplement that. So get what you want as long as it’s within your means

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RoppFTW@reddit

I'd say the issue here isn't the quantity of the cars, it's the quality. You're choosing 3 cars instead of 1 good car.

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One_More_Pin@reddit

3! Those are rookie numbers son!

Hahaha. But in reality if you enjoy them, they serve a purpose, you can afford them, .... then who cares go wild!

I had 6 personal + 1 company truck at one point so I might have a bias.

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Mundane-Exercise6333@reddit

I’m at 5 cars that I switch between driving, 3 motorcycles, and a boat and I’m 42yo so you’re on the right path 👍🏼

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Difficult_Roll8005@reddit

I have 4 cars what’s the problem with 3?

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ExcitingTurn2886@reddit

It's your money, but that seems like an unusual, and somewhat redundant, lineup of cars. I own quite a few cars but they don't overlap as much. E.g., sports cars, SUVs, different locations, etc ,

Unless you have someone who works for you to take care of the cars, it can be a hassle. Even if you don't drive them much, you need to keep up with registrations, maintenance, insurance....

I personally would try to consolidate, or buy something much different.

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musa_velutina@reddit

Depends how big your dick is

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Unique_Watch4072@reddit

Depends on how you use them, I have way more, but they rarely get used, they're more of collectables than anything else and I like to keep them around as they are part of history. On top of that I mostly walk or cycle most of the time unless I'm driving my work van, for work.

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Naught2day@reddit

No, I do only have three motorcycles but I am the only one that rides. We have five cars, the most I have had is nine. Nine is was too many for me.

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Old_Cars@reddit

I owned 17 vehicles at one time once granted only 3 actually ran the others were for parts

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HotRodHomebody@reddit

my wife and I each have two vehicles. I’m yearning for something else myself. Among your choices, I think fiats are pretty junky, but get yourself that Honda accord touring, you will dig that thing.

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dmv1985@reddit

I have 5 and three of them are 1973 and older. I have a 53, 62 and a 73. wife has a car and I have a truck. plus a side by side

soooo. no, 3 is quite reasonable

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senpaiofnone@reddit

I don't think owning THOSE three cars is bad. It's not like you own 8 Jeeps and no other cars.

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QuickCharisma15@reddit

There’s a house I drive by near my job that has 6 TJ Wranglers and one or two JK Wranglers. I have no clue if any of them run

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SalesAficionado@reddit

Anything pre-2006 is reliable Jeep-wise

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Fun_Neighborhood9232@reddit

My jeep is in the shop right now, but I have a super reliable old sedan to use so I'm not worried 😇

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Lonely_Apartment_644@reddit

You need 8 jeeps cause only one may be running at any given time

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KetamineGod420@reddit

Too optimistic

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Hersbird@reddit

I bought my Wrangler from a guy with 9 Wranglers or CJs. He was selling his newest one, a 2007 2 door, and as many of the older Jeeps necessary so his wife could get a 4 door Wrangler as they now had a baby. I think those were the only vehicles they had.

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LolBoyLuke@reddit

I will own 17 Trabants someday, even if it's the last thing I do.

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Forker1942@reddit

Oh god I know a guy that just owns old jeeps and VWs. He preaches the virtues of not having a car payment. Constantly had to scour junk yard for parts. Finds rare parts for later breakdowns, so he need a storage unit at $500 a month.

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gotcha640@reddit

What does the Civic do that the two new options don’t?

Sell Civic, buy the Fiat (the Accord is fine, but basically just a slightly bigger faster Civic), keep the Grand Vitara for when the Fiat needs work.

Then when you’re tired of the Fiat, sell that and get the next thing that tickles your fancy.

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Longjumping_Cable_20@reddit

If you have the space for them, the money to afford and maintain, or the skills and tools to maintain, have however many you want! Married 24M myself, I/we have 4. 88 Ranger v6 2wd 5mt, 08 Eclipse GS, 12 CRV EXL AWD, and 13 Si sedan. I'm currently looking for #5 or to add a bike😂 Wallet is the limit!

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Auqakid07@reddit

Do you have motorcycles as well? 3 cars is still reasonable if you are into cars. It also matters if you can afford and have a place to store them. So if all that checks then 3 is good. Now onto the cars.

The accord and your current civic both fall into the same Daily Driver category for me. I would suggest getting a "fun" car for your 3rd car. The 500 fits more into the "fun" category. I think you should expand your search and look at some more vehicles.

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ConversationEasy7134@reddit

I have a 2015 Highlander. 2015 is250 because the Highlander needs some fixing. Then a 2001 Audi tt convertible for the lolz. I’m 42. Had my fun tho should sell them all and replace with a rav4. 2020. Non hybrid

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Electrical-tentacle@reddit

I mean I have had 4 vehicles a motorcycle and a boat at one time. For me living in Canada, it’s the insurance costs and maintenance costs that determine how many vehicles I own at one time.

Once I had kids I got rid of my 1955 Chevy truck because it was a Sunday driver and took up my garage space. I have recently got rid of my boat as well. Between annual maintenance and insurance costs, I couldn’t justify it.. once my kids are older I’ll get another one.

So there is no “one size fits all” for the right amount of vehicles is. If it’s your passion and hobby. Enjoy yourself.

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N043@reddit

Not at all. I currently own 5 of them. If you can afford it and they all serve a purpose for you. Have at it.

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Evee862@reddit

I have 4. My GTO which is rarely ever driven. My truck which sits on the driveway unless I need it for truck things then my wife and I each have our go to work cars

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Ablairy@reddit

I have 4 cars and a boat and I'm a single woman with young kids lol no such thing as too many cars.. just garages that aren't big enough

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Lower-Aside1924@reddit

I like this answer.

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Fun_Neighborhood9232@reddit

I really want a boat

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Lower-Aside1924@reddit

Fuck what anyone has to say, you do you bro. Just don’t insure them all at the same time or at minimum put the ones you aren’t driving on “storage”. I’m 26 with my own house and I have 5 cars rn. Actually 4 trucks and a corvette but you catch my drift.

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Radiant-Triumph@reddit

3 cars makes perfect sense, I usually own at least 3. The 3 you're considering seem more redundant than I'd want, but it's your money so buy what you like.

I prefer a fun economical car (current 2020 Accord Touring 2.0t), an older 4x4 truck (current '05 Ranger), and a RWD manual transmission sports car (recently sold '06 Corvette, currently shopping a replacement). I also always own at least one bike, that sees most of my nice weather commuter miles.

Since I now have a family I added a Honda Odyssey for family hauling duty, and the lady has her personal economical car. We recently had 6 cars between the 2 of us, but as a couple were redundant we traded one on the Odyssey and sold another.

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prairie-man@reddit

8 vehicles here. 6 vintage bimmers and two old Chevy pickup trucks.

I’m 70. 26 years for the longest owned. Most recent purchase 3 years ago. Own as many as you can afford and space to keep them.

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Mindless_Job3481@reddit

Yes it is too much. But if you have plenty of disposable income then why the hell not.

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ValuableCommunity712@reddit

Nah, of course not. I have six right now. Three my wife and kids drive and three for me :)

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Fk8_r@reddit

Nice! I’m 25 and have two bmw’s. 2006 e90 330i & 2011 e93 335i. Paid off car life is awesome man, I’m trying to have a fleet of e-series bmw’s. Next will be the e92 m3 🤙

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Beemer life Is too rich for my blood my dad had a 2011 328 was cool yeah but parts are too expensive for my taste. Driving it on the highway was great tho

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Fk8_r@reddit

Thats cool you had a 328i, bet it handled like a beast lol. I rarely drive with my occupation maybe put 1200 or so miles per year, so not too much driving for anything to break.

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icenhour76@reddit

If you can afford it and have the space to store them why not.

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Either-Leopard-7951@reddit

Gay

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quik916@reddit

I bought 4 crown vics at auction one day... just to have them to smash around.
I have 5 other registered, insured perfect running vehicles, 3 peterbilts and 11 trailers...

While it seems silly from my perspective to buy a second Honda car when you have a civic its like the same boring car just bigger seems like a waste of money for ins(two cars same use category) etc..

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DingleberryJones94@reddit

I have:

2009 Nissan Xterra lifted on 35s (offroad rig) 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (highway commuter) 1968 Buick Skylark (summer car)

Only the Hyundai is practical 😂

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yungsterlingg@reddit

3 non running shitboxes that won’t have any progress for decades- too much.

3 cars that you drive and take care of- too little

Like everyone else is saying, if you can healthily afford it and maintain them, why tf not 😎

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

I'm very picky with maintenance on my cars tbh

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JustaYnLivin@reddit

There are 7 days in a week therefore 7 is the goal

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VW-MB-AMC@reddit

No. You can have as many as you want. We currently have 8 and I want more, but we have ran out of space.

A guy in our club has close to 100 cars on his property. Some running, and many parts cars and others that he has saved from the scrap yard over the years.

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Dry_Ad687@reddit

3 would be the limit for me, same with motorcycles.

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PiedsterT@reddit

I have 2 vehicles both paid for. A 2020 Tacoma and a 1998 BMW E36 touring en route from Europe. As much as I enjoy having more than one vehicle. Maintaining 3 vehicles can be a lot to juggle. If you’re willing to accept that then by all means do it.

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jdkimbro80@reddit

Buy it! But I have 4 vehicles, 1 camper, 3 motorcycles and 1 ATV. I too am a gear head.

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Vader0504@reddit

I have 3 cars and 3 motorcycles and would have more if i had more space to keep them in.

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slamallama@reddit

I think these are three monumentally reasonable cars, so no.

That said both of your other ones are such solid ones I gotta say, do the abarth (or keep shopping..) most of the v6 Hondas are honestly pretty disappointing to drive IMO. 500 abarth is a riot though.

For better or worse, the right third car for you is the same as the right third car for everyone else. The nicest Miata you can find in your budget. No less useful than the 500, at least as much fun to drive, and wildly more reliable. AND convertible!

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Yeah Abarth and MX5 are strong contenders my problem Is that i focus a lot on reliability.

Abarth is a sentimental car sound GREAT a neighbor had one and i loved the sound and looks. this one goes for 6 or 7k

Mx5 Is realiable and drives great the only worry i have Is soft top on winter bc we get HEAVY RAIN here. prices for them go a little high in my country ie a 2012 goes for 10k give or take.

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slamallama@reddit

Oh man ok fair. I was going to say an NC PRHT would solve it but that's a big premium.

That said if you care about reliability, I can promise you will hate that abarth. 500s are woefully unreliable in catastrophic ways but like all Fiats... They find their ways to go wrong. Even worse they'll go wrong intermittently which is infuriating. At least when your car does something wrong consistently you can figure it out and fix it.

What market are you in? Do you have Ford fiestas?

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bqtchef@reddit

I have 3, and just purchased a 4th as a project truck. Once I complete it I'll be looking for a 5th vehicle

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Alphie24679@reddit

Dude, the Accord Coupe would be sick. Still want of those right now lmao. I think they came in manual, which is what I would personally go with, but auto is dope too.

Have the money, and the room? Buy. Buy. Buy.

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Confident_Guide_3866@reddit

Well I’m 27 and I own 5, so I’d say 3 is fine

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QLC459@reddit

3 cars isn't a problem. 3 boring commuters is pretty silly though.

At least commit to something fun if you are going to have two extra cars lmao.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Civic Is the DD

Vitara Is the camping rig. Has an awning, rooftoptent installed a snorkel a couple weeks a go and I'm about to install a lift kit.

'16 V6 coupes kinda rip they are not slow at all and 280hp Is decent. At least in my country they are not common. This go for 7 o 8k

Abarth is a fire cracker could be a fun little car only problem i see Is sorting parts lol. 160hp on that little hamster sounds great lol. 6 or 7k

Mx5's had an 02' that i flipped and i would love to own another one but they go for high prices here and it's a little out of my budget ie a 2012 mx5 sells for 10k.

But lets see what happens lol

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Luggage-of-Rincewind@reddit

I have 5 with an average age of 22yrs old. Only… need… one… more… honest! 😜

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NHRADeuce@reddit

2 of my kids are drivers, so I own 6 cars, a motorcycle, and a boat.

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the-d-69@reddit

No but don’t overdo it

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Intelligent_Pea5290@reddit

Blasphemy ;)

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kelpat14@reddit

Do what you like, but those aren’t special cars and you said you don’t need one so I would consider investing that money to retire earlier instead of buying another depreciating asset.

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DoubleResponsible276@reddit

If you can afford it and have the room, go for it.

2 is very reasonable for many reasons but if you’re looking for a reasonable excuse, it’s gonna be cause fuck it, or (insert why for you). Otherwise sounds like you’ll be foolishly spending money but once again, it’s your money and if you can afford it, go for it.

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navlgazer9@reddit

If you have a Fiat you definilty need at least one other car to drive when the fiat is broken

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SpankyDammit@reddit

I have two, my wife one. If I had the money and time I’d have at least five more. You do you. Enjoy life, it’s far too short.

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Successful_Ad_9707@reddit

I own 3 cars with very few issues. I have storage for all of em, bundled insurance and really the only things I pay for are basic maintenance and gas.

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SearArtist@reddit

3 cars is pretty much the minimum.

You should have, at a minimum: truck or suv, sports car, and a cheap beater that's fuel efficient to DD.

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Fun_Neighborhood9232@reddit

Super reasonable!

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protect-positivity@reddit

I have 2 SUVs and 2 motorcycles. I’ve always wanted a ton of vehicles but now that I have them I kinda wish I didn’t have to deal with so many. Grass is always greener

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Holmesnight@reddit

We have three. When my truck was down, drove the other cars. It has its purpose.

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New_Education7082@reddit

If it is im in trouble

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mothboy@reddit

I've got 5. The problem with that is my wife and two kids each have cars, too. I also want a motorcycle...

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totaltimeontask@reddit

I own 4 cars plus my fiancée owns one. Go nuts.

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That70sShop@reddit

Enjoy it while you don't have family responsibilities.

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doyoueven_reddit@reddit

Never

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Past_Championship827@reddit

I own 6

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Pitiful-Rooster-5001@reddit

I have three but I'm married. When one needs work I just do it in my own time and don't stress about it.

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order2cha0s@reddit

If money and storage aren't an issue, who cares? Do what makes you happy.

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priuspollution@reddit

Not married, 30 I own 7? Maybe 8 cars

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KeeeefChief@reddit

I think it depends on what you consider too much and what your budget is to register, insure and maintain 3 vehicles.

The second thing to consider is if you have the space for them and how frequently you’ll drive them.

But I don’t think having 3 vehicles is too much.

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Fwd_fanatic@reddit

I have 3 cars. lol. It’s not too much.

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Steph__Can@reddit

I have 4 cars and 4 motorcycle. Do what makes you happy (assuming it is morally and ethically okay).

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ReasonableRevenue218@reddit

Depends on if you are married or not.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Not married but i have a gf lol

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VegasBjorne1@reddit

Your future wife will complain about that many cars (and with her car too).

Signed,

Married Man with 3 Cars

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PrncessVespa@reddit

As a married woman - it depends on the woman. I have 5 cars (3 classics, a Jeep, and a truck - 3 currently run) and my husband only has 2...he's the one telling me not to get more until I have the ones here finished. Meanwhile, I'm trying to talk him into getting an XJ...

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deconstruct110@reddit

My husband and I share six. He had a '65 Rambler convertible and a '76 Pacer when we met. I still have the '65 bug convertible and had a '74 BMW 2002. We have five Toyotas plus the bug. Need to clear out more garage space for cars.

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sardonic_smile@reddit

Right? Haha, I have 4 - daily, project, backup, and parts car. My husband has zero cars right now (he totaled :’( his baby) and is using my backup.

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PrncessVespa@reddit

My Jeep is my daily....cuz nothing says responsible like daily-ing a wheeling rig.

His daily is a Lexus SUV.

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AndyValentine@reddit

I have 4. Wife gives 0 shits. Why wouldn't she support the stuff I love. That's what husbands and wives are supposed to do.

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VegasBjorne1@reddit

Additional cost of registration, insurance and maintenance/repairs, not to mention, tying-up space Im driveway. Those are her usual complaints.

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dutchman76@reddit

My wife wants more cars, I think we'd have 6 if it was up to her

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AntiSonOfBitchamajig@reddit

Imo as a mechanic / contractor, it depends "how you use them."

Winter car, economy car, work truck, the "hual the family and trailer vehicle"

Larger and economy car are the main ones I'd recommend.

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Any_Web_1784@reddit

If you have the space and money, do what you want. We all die one day so dont pass on something you might regret later. Im down to 8 myself now but if i see something i like and have the money i buy it.

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taidizzle@reddit

Its only redundant if all 3 does the same task besides transporting you. I don't wear my dress shoes to the gym but my dress shoes protect my feet from the ground like my car or motorcycle takes me places.

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thefiglord@reddit

no - although i would get the abarth as the honda is not really that different from the civic imho

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Even if it's the V6 ? Like for sure Is faster than the Civic

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AgonizingGasPains@reddit

Some people own two $100k cars and some people own twenty $10k cars. I own six, ranging from 1967 to 2024, gas, diesel and EV, and if I sold them all tomorrow, I'd probably have $100k. I had eight, but sold two classics just prior to retirement. But I'm not selling anymore. I acquired the cars and trucks I've always wanted while working, and my son wants some of them when I am gone.

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RevolutionSalty8360@reddit

Last summer, I was at 6. Right now I'm at 4, but about to add another. In my defense, V1 & V2 are owned by my business. I drive one, wife drives the other. V3 is my truck/weekend vehicle. V4 is shared between my 22 yr old & 16 yr old. Soon to be V5 will be driven by my 16yr old when 22 yr old takes V4 this summer (they are graduating college next month and need a car). I'm in the US.

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Ok_Carpenter_1237@reddit

If you can afford it go for it. I’m up to 11 but I’m out of space now lol

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Master-Thanks883@reddit

In my 30's a had 4 in my 60's now I have 6 between 3 drivers .

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Total-Improvement535@reddit

I’ve got two cars, a truck, and a motorcycle. They’re all plenty for what I need.

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Hunt69Mike@reddit

I think 3 is the right number. Truck for truck stuff, sensible daily driver and a sports car

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UnderTheFrozenSky@reddit

Wife and I own 6, we don't even have any functional overlap with them.

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Ok_Two_2604@reddit

Not if you are enjoying them more than you would enjoy spending the money on something else. You are allowed to enjoy life.

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zootguy_drummer@reddit

If you can afford it, onward!! Life’s too short. I own 3 cars & 3 motorcycles. I love anything with an engine

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National_Gazelle_652@reddit

No, definitely not..im 32, also not married, also like cars and bikes.

I Have an audi s5, 2.8 swapped e46 estate 'drift car', landrover discovery 3 to tow said drift car and an aprilia rsv4..only thing stopping me from buying an audi s7 is not having anywhere to put it atm and I don't want to sell anything lol

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WhaleCanUse@reddit

3 cars i think is a bit of a luxury but as long as ya have room to store them and they fill different roles I dont think ya should stress too much.

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Adventurous-Bit-5939@reddit

Three is the minimum I need at home for myself and wife and two kids, four would be better. They are like any other tool, the more specialized you can acquire to serve a specific purpose the better off on all of them...

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Rich260z@reddit

I own 3 and a motorcycle.

1 is a project and hasn't ran for several years. 1 is a track project that pretty much only goes to the track and back. The last is a 20yr old Honda crv that gets me to work when the weather is too bad for my bike.

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noladutch@reddit

Nope not a problem.

If you can afford it you could have worse habits besides junk dropping the final amount in value.

I tend to have project cars and one daily. So only have one maybe two at a time insured.

Right now on a 57-60 f100 kick. So I have four. A daily 96 f150 300 six manual.

And a 57 and two other 60 f100s in different states of build. I don't count the totaled mustang that is a parts car for one of them and one 60 is in essence a parts car.

So if I count the parts car five. If I count what I expect to drive one day three.

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ozpinoy@reddit

It depends. I had 4 at one point. I also have 3 kids - starting out.

Now, I have 2x. Only because onf othe cars one of the kids used to drive, sat there collecting dust and claiming it's dead. So I use it as my daily car. 4.5k car and reliable.

My other car 36k car is my weekend car. I mean, I should just sell it. But the idea of always in the move interests me. So I have a spare car. Coincidentally, my niece wrote off her car. So shes using her grandmas car and her grandparents (my parents) using my goold "high tech" car. High tech because it has your new normal kind of car with bells and whistles. Unlike the car that I drive. everything like the old days.

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SeconhandMannequin@reddit

I want to have the budget Paul Walker garage.

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JinTay1993@reddit

I've owned multiple Miatas, a 350z, Audi A4, Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback, a b9 SQ5. But nothing has been more fun to drive than my 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth. So I'd say go for the Abarth. The abarth is so worth it. Ridiculously fun little car.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Hey and hows reliability on those ? I'm really into them love the sound and looks. Looking at a 14 Abarth 5speed 58k miles

I've owned 08 Hyundai Elantra my first car, 06 Acura RSX final edition, 12 Mazda 3 Skyactiv, 14 Suzuki Swift, 02 Miata, 21 Mazda 2, 14 Grand Vitara, 20 Honda Civic

Plus bikes lool

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JinTay1993@reddit

Haven't had it for all too long. So I don't know. Hopefully good. Lol. Haven't had any issues in the past 1000 ish miles.

It really does seem like it's just a matter of the maintenance history it has had. Those multi air engines really do better longevity wise if the oil changes have been done on time, at least according to other owners when I did my research.

But the engine bay is cramped af, so just be ready to disassemble things to get access to the simplest things, like the oil filter. Lol.

I haven't driven my SQ5 in a month since I got the Abarth cause it's so much fun. So just figured I'd share my experience.

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blur911sc@reddit

Do whatever you want, but insurance and upkeep adds up.

Also, if you leave cars sit and not driven, they have to be stored properly or they'll have real issues. Gotta deal with dead batteries, storage, mice, clunky flat-spotted tires, old gas, etc. It's really best if they're driven regularly.

I'm currently trying to sell off vehicles I don't use enough. Want to buy a motorhome? How about a GPZ900R? Jaguar XJ6? Audi Q7?

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Leevis247@reddit

I've got 9

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Jacques_118@reddit

I have 5 at 22 but I have 3 in storage as my house only has two spots. Also the abarth 500 is a wicked little car to drive

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lumpiawrappers@reddit

I’ve got 3 and manage

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Fire_Mission@reddit

If you can afford it, have as many as you want.

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AnotherDrone001@reddit

Growing up, my mom had like… I don’t know, 8 to 10? Maybe more.

I think at my peak, I had 4 at one time. And I’ve had two for a long time.

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NeedsPaint@reddit

Why not get 1 good car?

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Any Abarth owners that can give feedback on them

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ohmygolgibody@reddit

It’s your money bro

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Don-Cali@reddit

Damn you people own more cars than I’ve owned in my lifetime which is 3. Since i picked up a new civic earlier this year I’m kinda on the same boat some i need a second car preferably a truck

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

That's the thing lol if u like cars u probably rotate the one u have fast I'm 30 and I've been thru 9 cars and 5 bikes lol even survived a year only with a KLR 650

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Fun-Computer-1168@reddit

Literally only depends on financial situation, some millionaires own like 50 csrs, and so would I if I had that kinda money, so no, 3 isn't too much if you can afford it

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Rapom613@reddit

6 cars in my house for 2 drivers. I much prefer having multiple older cheaper cars that serve specific purposes, rather than a newer more expensive one that compromises on different things

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HighGroundIsOP@reddit

I have 4, but would like to get that to 3, since one is now redundant. In an infinite space/money world, I would have dozens.

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ki15686@reddit

I have 7 cars. The insurance and rego adds up...

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Historical-Bite-8606@reddit

This is the truth! In my State, people with only one car, don't pay for registration or insurance... looking at you Nissan drivers.

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Electronic_Limit1459@reddit

it depends. do you have the money and the space? 3 cars is too much if you don't have the parking and you need to park your car 10km away from your house

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jules083@reddit

Owning 3 would be very difficult for me.

I'd have to really step back and think hard about which ones I'd have to sell to get down to 3.

Can't sell the fullsize truck without selling the camper too. Hate to sell my crown Vic, it's such a wonderful car. Miata is way too much fun to drive, hate to sell it. Don't really want to get rid of my old jeep, kind of nice for cruising backroads and stuff. My ranger is a nice backup truck and good for hauling little things. My fiesta could go, but it gets like 38mpg and is a great daily driver. I suppose my other fiesta parts car could go with it.

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AboutTheArthur@reddit

All I'll say is that my 500 Abarth was one of my favorite cars I've ever had. Absolutely a go-cart that was remarkably practical. Most smiles-per-mile out there. Only downside is the interior build quality definitely is economy and cheap.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

How was reliability on ur Abarth that's what worries me. Weekend use and ocasional use for work tbh

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King_Hawking@reddit

I also had an abarth and it was incredibly fun and reliable for me. It was my daily driver, made it through many brutal Michigan winters, and I wasn’t gentle with it. Never really had any problems. I would HIGHLY suggest it.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

I've been reading a lot about them and the issues are More like interior things going bad or CV axles aparte from that no complaints on engine and turbos

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AboutTheArthur@reddit

Mechanical reliability is fine as far as I'm aware. I had the 500 Abarth from like 25k miles to 50k miles. Also had a FIat 124 Abarth (same engine) from like 20k miles up through 45k miles.

I can think of no reason why it wouldn't just be daily-driver reliable. It's a car. Go drive it. Stay super duper on top of your oil change interval and use the appropriate oil, but go drive the thing.

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2WheelTinker-@reddit

“Is owning 2 refrigerators too much?”

“Is owning 3 bicycles too much?”

“Is owing 3 pairs of boots too much”?

Some say yes. Some say now. To owning a quantity of anything being too much.

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adultdaycare81@reddit

Buy as many as you want. Storage, road tax, insurance are just more expensive outside of America. But you can still buy a ton of them.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

I live in El Salvador so we only pay anual car registration and all 5+year old cars pay $29 for that lol.

Insurance Is optional here. I only have insurance for my daily the Civic bc i do pretty long highway commutes weekly. The GV Is more of a camping trip car now so i drive it carefully bc it's full of stuff

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Cool-Negotiation7662@reddit

Can you store all cars inside? Have at it.

Used car lot? No.

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overindulgent@reddit

The accord and the civic serve the same purpose. I don’t see a point to own both. Minimal gas savings driving the civic for commute and you’ll want to drive the accord anyway since is a nicer ride.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Even if it's the V6 coupe 🤔 that's the key difference between them

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OrganizationOk6103@reddit

You can never have too many cars

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ObviousAlias7@reddit

I own 4 now. One is technically wife’s.

I’ve had 5 at one point. All fully insured and regularly driven.

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OuterSector23@reddit

get the abarth

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uprate@reddit

I think it is, but you shouldn't value my opinion or the opinion of others for hobbies if you have the means, space, time, and aren't in debt elsewhere.

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Battle_Intense@reddit

Insurance, storage and tires that age out before worn out suck...

One person household that has 10 cars pays 10x the insurance...

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Playful_Elk3862@reddit

Yes

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A12851@reddit

My wife says we have too many cars at 9. Maybe she’s right..

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reidft@reddit

Ditch the wife and get #10

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

9 wooow lol only in my dreams

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PLEASEHIREZ@reddit

I think that's personal preference. Some people have one or two, some people have ten. I think what you have to think to yourself if logistics, finances, and enjoyment.

Logistics:

- Do you have the space for the cars?

- Will you maintain the cars even if they sit?

Finances:

- Can you afford all the vehicles, maintenance, and insurance?

Enjoyment:

- Are you able to enjoy all your cars as intended (i.e. is 5000 km/year in each car enough for you)?
- Perhaps you are a collector, and just owning it is enough?

- Perhaps you are a week-end track guy, double check finances, and are you racing frequently enough to enjoy and value the car enough to justify finances?

For me, I think if you have OTHER people in the home driving, you can share the experience and justify having so many vehicles. Some say 3 cars is ideal for a car enthusiast. Something practical, something week-end, something special. For me, it's two cars and my special car will be changed every once in a while. Right now I'm on a C8, and maybe if my life allows I'd like to dabble in a 911/AMG GT-C/R8/NSX/Vantage/etc. My practical car is my parent's RAV4 if I ever need to move something.

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reidft@reddit

Nah, I own 7. Just make sure to love them equally

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Pvm_Blaser@reddit

So long as this is your forever home it’s not an issue. If it’s a starter, apartment, or condo I wouldn’t, 2 max.

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Spyderbeast@reddit

If you can afford it, why not?

I would evaluate what purpose each vehicle serves. For example, my default is my BRZ, zippy little MT fun. I have an older SUV for dogs, cargo and bad weather. And I have my Can-Am Spyder just for funsies

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Jjmills101@reddit

I mean it’s gonna depend on local taxes and registration fees. I do feel like the accord is a bit redundant if you already have a civic as a dd, why not get a quirky sports car like a miata or third gen mr2

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Registration card here Is cheap like 29 bucks anually per car. Even if the Accord Is the V6 🤔. Miata would be great but paying 9k for a 2010 Is too much prices here are a little bit crazy on some cars sadly

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x_ceej@reddit

Not really. At one point we had 6..

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moneymakermadman@reddit

It’s a waste

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AlligatorMethDealer@reddit

Just 3? I don't see a project car in that mix....

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

The Grand Vitara Is the project car right now lol Is more of a camping project with awning rooftoptent and about to install the lift kit <3

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AlligatorMethDealer@reddit

You have my interest!

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

https://imgur.com/a/0FVBZlq

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GoodolBen@reddit

Not if you're financially solid. I have three cars (and a fluctuating number of motorcycles between 5-12), and only have a note on one. My finances are managed.

It's a terrible idea if you can't afford it.

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3amshi@reddit

Nah, go crazy. Currently have 4 and I’m not yet satisfied

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jiveabillion@reddit

Na dude, I have 8

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Brakic@reddit

Hell no I had 2 cars and a motorcycle before I turned 20. By the time I'm 30 those numbers better be up

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YeahIGotNuthin@reddit

A v6 automatic accord coupe and a manual transmission abarth are different enough from each other, and from the other cars you have, that I think maybe you should get them both.

(The accord coupe would probably duplicate the civic you’re dailying right now. But maybe there are some long highway trips where the coupe would make up for the extra fuel use with extra comfort and quiet.)

And you still don’t have a two seat roadster, or a pickup truck, so you still could use a couple more cars.

And I bet you don’t have enough motorcycles yet either.

So yeah, there’s such a thing as “too many cars,” but I don’t think you’re gonna get there for a while.

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dodgestang@reddit

Why are you looking at another 'daily' depreciating type of car and not something 'collectible' that will hold more value?

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Familiar_Play_4915@reddit

No

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drase@reddit

This is a car guy sub. Of course it’s not to much if you can afford it! I’m the same, single, no kids have a 4 Runner & Tacoma…looking to get a car to flip but subconsciously might keep it.

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More_Pineapple3585@reddit

I'd love to have another car, I just don't want to pay to insure another one.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Insurance Is optional in my country lol i only pay for the Civic bc i use it for DD and my commute Is like 400miles from Fri to Mon.

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Captkarate42@reddit

If money to maintain, store, and insure all of them is not an issue, do whatever you want.

Between my father and I, we have 5 trucks, a jeep, two cars, two four wheelers, six snowmobiles, and I think 8 motorcycles.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Wooow that's cool men u have a big collection

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Captkarate42@reddit

Sometimes too big lol. It's tedious and expensive when multiple things get broken at the same time.

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skspoppa733@reddit

It’s your money and you can do whatever you want with it. I’ve had as many as 4 cars and 3 motorcycles at the same time.

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Tony-cums@reddit

Why would you buy the accord v6 with the slush box? Get it in manual.

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Getting a manual Is very rare specially in my country where Accords are not common at all so V6 and manual Is needle in a haystack here

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Tony-cums@reddit

Ok. I hear you.

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JerZEk973@reddit

I have 4 cars of my own, wife and kids have their own 97 civic hatch, 98 civic coupe, 04 Acura tl and 24 Silverado, I won’t let anyone drive them but my wife has taken over my truck🤬

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NYOB4321@reddit

I have three cars. Go for it! Maserati Levante Chrysler Pacifica 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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briman2021@reddit

I have more cars than I need, and the real drawback is not using them enough.

Tires dry rot, batteries go dead, you feel guilty for not enjoying them enough, etc. Also, insurance and yearly registration is getting paid no matter what, so if you aren't driving them that kind of sucks too.

I can afford it, and I have the room on my property for it, but it is kind of a bummer some times.

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Longjumping_Lynx_972@reddit

I don't even make a bunch of money and I have my duramax work truck, my 350v8 swapped jeep, a 74 d100 for classic car show Sundays and a 2010 procharged V6 camaro. My wife has a camry.

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JayRexx@reddit

No such thing. Or, you'll know when you get to that point.

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Notonfoodstamps@reddit

There’s no such thing as too much

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pbrown6@reddit

If you have the money in cash, and your retirement is fully funded, and your home is paid off, then what's the problem?

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howrunowgoodnyou@reddit

I have 10. It sorta sucks. Hard to stay on top of things. Trying to get down to 6

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badgko@reddit

It can be cumbersome, but not unrealistic. My wife and I have 4. Two of which are for play, two are daily drivers.

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No-Enthusiasm3579@reddit

Meh, I'm 46single, I have 4 vehicles and just want to get the last one running so I have room in my shop for a 5th 🤷‍♂️

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Dontneedflashbro@reddit

As a guy that's been running a two car setup for multiple years now. I don't think having three would be too much. Especially if you're feeling different voids with each one. I wouldn't pair a civic lx with an accord though. Resident sleeper combo

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Usual-Temperature750@reddit (OP)

Is the Civic /Accord V6 not a good combo ? Like Accord Is obviously faster but Civic Is more of a daily with better mpg

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SnackstreetGirl@reddit

It’s only “too much” if it stresses your finances or you don’t actually use them. If you enjoy cars and each one has a purpose, it can make sense. Just factor in insurance, maintenance, and space, those add up faster than people expect.

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signaloptimizer76@reddit

I have 5. Who ever dies with most toys wins

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jimmy-buffett@reddit

Wife and I have a 5-car garage with a mezzanine / man cave and regularly keep it full. The key is that the cars be niche, not generic / generalist type cars. The 4Runner is built for offroading. The Tacoma is for Home Depot runs. The budget Chevy EV is our default / daily driver. The Lexus convertible is for fun driving on the weekends. That kind of thing.

The biggest cost to owning cars is depreciation, so the more cars you have the higher the depreciation risk. Most of my cars are Toyota / Lexus, very low depreciation and very low on maintenance / upkeep costs.

Of the cars you have and are planning on, the Civic and Accord seem redundant. Or, the Accord isn't enough of a unique fun car to justify buying it. The Fiat 500 is the poster child for depreciation / maintenance cost risk. Depending on where you live, a more offroad capable camping vehicle might be an appropriate upgrade.

I would upgrade the cars you already have or buy something new that is very niche before adding the two cars you're considering.

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rdzilla01@reddit

Three cars? Gotta pump those stats up, rookie.

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crazy-when-sober@reddit

I had 3 at that age. If you can afford insurance, maintenance and payments (if any) in all 3, go for it. One thing to look out for, though, is that insurance might be concerned that you are insuring a vehicle for someone else. My insurance doubled. Turns out they put my brother (who had a DUI) on my policy. If there are any other drivers who live at or use your address, just be prepared to depend yourself.

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hemibearcuda@reddit

If cars are your passion go for it. I currently own five cars, of which only is is not an antique. In other words, Four of them are "toys".

Enjoy the freedom while you can. You may find yourself married one day and hear "we dont have room for all those cars and they are costing us too much money. Besides, the neighbors are giving us dirty looks because our driveway looks like a used car lot".

If I weren't married if likey buy 5 more.

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FourCats44@reddit

As long as you aren't in debt it's no different to people who collect figurines or Warhammer or any other hobby

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TNShadetree@reddit

I've found a fleet mentality to be the most cost effective way to keep mobile.
I'd rather have three $10,000 vehicles than one $30,000 vehicle.

Plus, you can have a truck when needed, a sporty fun car & an efficient commuter. If one develops an issue, drive one of the others while you or someone else fixes it at your leisure.

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Couple-Unlocked@reddit

I have 7 not counting projects and off road toys or boats. 😆

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HoldingThunder@reddit

You are probably going to get a few biased opinions in this sub. If you can pay your bills, put money in savings and can afford the cars it's not a problem. Just remember, 99.9% of the time, vehicles are depreciating assets, so don't think of them as sound monetary investments.

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KittiesRule1968@reddit

Lol...amateur. Between my wife and I we have 9 cars (2 daily drivers, 4 exotics, a 56 Chevy Bel Air gasser, 2 muscle cars and 4 motorcycles.

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pwnageface@reddit

Kinda depends on where you are in life. 10 years ago, I could have dealt with having 10. Now? Im mostly at home and when I do drive i have a choice of the bike, wife's car, or mine...and that seems like too many lol. If I had the space and the "drive" (pun intended) to go out on weekends and cruise a lot id probably get more. Side note with gas prices though a leisurely drive isnt really cheap anymore.

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Parking_Abalone_1232@reddit

You should look at how many cars David Tracy and Mercedes Streeter have. Each. They write for the Autopian. David likes rusty Jeeps. Mercedes is more eclectic in their taste.

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Local_Whereas7211@reddit

Had three for a time, all different. Convertible sports car, hybrid sedan and 4x4 SUV. Nice variety but didn't use the sports car enough to justify keeping it. Will also sell the hybrid when I retire and don't need it for a daily commute.

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Turduncle@reddit

If you have space and money, then go for it. But just know that you are paying to keep 3 cars on the road. Registration, insurance, and tires are not cheap. If you're going to do it, u better make it worth your Time. I have multiple cars, but at least some of them have potential to be collectors cars. I would not consider any of your cars to be collectibles. I see no reason why u can't consolidate. Get one car to be your DD and camper . Get a nicer sports car as your 2nd car, hopefully something that will hold its value

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feelin_raudi@reddit

I just sold my 5th, so I'm down to 4, plus a motorcycle and an RV. But I've got my eyes on a potential number 5 again.

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heisman01@reddit

I own 3 and plan to settle around 4-5, currently two tdi's jetta and golf and an f250, I need a jeep and a corvette.

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Beautiful_Climate_18@reddit

You do you.

But imo the money spent to buy and maintain 3 shitty cars, could be better spent on one better car that can do it all.

Don't forget you're paying 3x registration and insurance.

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TactualTransAm@reddit

There are 6 cars and a motorcycle in my driveway and I think I need more motorcycles

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TactualTransAm@reddit

But in reality you need to math out and consider the cost of ownership for all your vehicles and really consider the use case. If you can afford them and like to have them around, then go for it. But cost of ownership is something you need to sit down and figure out

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bangbangracer@reddit

Do you actually have the space to store them reasonably? Are you going into excessive debt to own all of these cars? If you answered yes to the first or no to the second, you're fine.

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Icy_Persimmon_5762@reddit

I have 7, so you’re not yet halfway there as far as I’m concerned.

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Nahmsayin1@reddit

Its not too much but at the same time, I dont see the purpose of having both a civic and accord

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largos7289@reddit

If you have to ask if 3 is too much you're in the wrong sub... To me that's good starting numbers LOL. At one point i've had 6. A vega, a nova, a bronco, a mustang, my camaro that's more a long term love affair and there was a quick run with a dodge magnum wagon.

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SeminoleVictory@reddit

I wouldn't want to pay to insure 3

But if you can afford it, spend your money as you see fit

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Darkone539@reddit

Own what you want so long as you can afford it comfortably.

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TheRealWhoMe@reddit

I don’t think owning 3 is too much, if they all are different and serve different purposes. I don’t see a reason to own both an Accord and a Civic, to me they are both pretty much basically commuter cars.

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bullmilk415@reddit

I mean….at least one of them should be a “passion” car. I have 4 and 2 are “passion” cars.

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therunningjew1@reddit

I have 3 cars, daily (borderline project), road trip/backup daily, and a true project (non-op currently). And once the project is operating again I might get another project (i.e. 4th car) Only real struggle is finding space for all the cars and to work on them and sometimes time to work on them.

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sfcacc@reddit

If you can afford it, why not?

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gokartninja@reddit

The Fifth Amendment grants me freedom from self incrimination

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Jumpy_Childhood7548@reddit

The insurance, parking and other costs are a drag, but I have averaged 2-3 most of my adult life. Got up to 5 at various points.

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chillaxtion@reddit

The older the cars are the better. Most of the depreciation is out of these but you still have excise, insurance, maintenance, and repairs. I’d be surprised if it’s not $5000 per year.

If you get a ticket that’s going on 3 insurance or an accident instead of one. It really is a risk you should consider.

Think about how you actually use the vehicles and what the opportunity cost is for owning them.

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Squintz_ATB@reddit

I wouldn't say so, and I don't think many people in this sub would say so either. I've got 3 and they all kinda serve a different purpose.

I've got a 2018 Focus ST as my quick daily that's fun to drive on the mountain roads

I've got a 2002 F-150 for going to Lowes or the dump, moving stuff on my property, getting furniture, normal truck stuff

And then my 97 VW cabrio that was too good a deal to pass up. It hasn't needed much work and it's been fun to be able to spend money on stuff to customize it as opposed to dumping money into getting something running, etc. it's fun to go cruise in sometimes.

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BEER_G00D@reddit

You are an adult, making adult choices, and adult consequences.

If you like em, have room, and can afford it.... What's the issue?

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