Judah writes:

But by the same token, some people can't afford to spend $12k over 5 years
on a used car. Does that make driving a rich man's hobby as well?

In areas where cars are not necessary, yes. In areas where you need a
car to have a job, it just means a deeper decline into poverty.

Some people can't afford to take a $5,000 vacation to Disney World or the
Bahamas, either. Does that make vacationing a rich man's hobby?

It depends on the cost of a vacation. Five thousand dollars is a lot
of money for many American families, and even more so for people
living abroad (but they would not be able to visit WDW for just $5000,
anyway).

You have claimed that your income level is extremely low. Can you afford a
$12,000 car? Can you afford a $5,000 vacation?

No to both questions. Right now I have about eight euro, total.

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