Vehicle Leasing: Re: Re: Thanks!

» DennisL - Re: Re: Thanks!

In response to message posted by Kirk:

Well stated, Kirk. We all pick and choose our luxuries. I don't take extravagant vacations, buy fancy clothes and jewelry, or engage in expensive hobbies. In fact, I live a rather frugal life, similar to much of what you read about in The Millionaire Next Door.

All of my life, I have driven rather ordinary cars that I kept for a very long time. My new lease is only my fourth car in over 30 years of driving.

Things are going well enough for me now, given that I am more than half way to critical mass, my saving and investment plan is on cruise control, and I am only five years away from owning my home free and clear. So, for once, I decided to really splurge on something and lease a nice new automobile--a 2001 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. She's cabernet (wine colored) with a neutral shale (pretty close to beige) leather interior. It came with an optional comfort/convenience package, an optional safety/security package, and premium chrome wheels. Most of the roads I drive on are in lousy condition. This car handles them really well. It's a terrific ride.

Sorry, I don't have a URL to show you pictures of mine because I don't have a digital camera. (Remember, I live pretty frugally ;-) ). The closest I can get you to it is cadillac.com's photo gallery.

Click here for a look from the rear.

Click here for a look at the control panel. Mine has digital rather than analog read-outs, has the shift lever on the steering column rather than on the console, and doesn't have the optional navigation system below the heater and AC controls.

Click here for a look at the front seating area.

Click here for a look from the front left.

-- posted by DennisL