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Originally Posted by srvm

In 2016, after slogging for 8 years at my first job, at the ripe age of 35, I bought my (and my family's) first car for Rs.7.00 lakhs on-road. I had to wipe-out my entire savings until then, plus borrow some more money from relatives to buy it.

Now in 2024, at the age of 44, it looks like my first car will also be my LAST car. Thanks to the eye-watering current (and likely future) prices


P.S: I'm employed in non-IT sector. Not sure if this post belongs here or on threads like IT industry salary survey or What Car @ What Salary ?
At this rate of price rise in cars and 2-wheelers, I'm fairly certain that when I retire, I will end up where I started - walking, bicycle & public transport.

If you are a car guy you can always get good cars in used car market. For example, Fiat punto, linea, chevy cruze, maruti sx4 petrol ,Mitsubishi pajero, accords, camrys go for cheap in 2nd hand car market relatively. But you should be knowing how to avoid fraud and tampered cars. well maintained cars will be reliable.