To the OP: Keep in mind that I didn't take my own financial advice back then. And I've enjoyed the hell out of that Corvette and still have it.
While the op is really the only one that will ultimately know how his finances are I can share my current situation for consideration. I was supposed to be shopping for my first and car right now however an opportunity presented itself a few months ago. While the only real want on my want list is a Ferrari California, an apartment complex came up for sale, one I had previously wanted to purchase before the owner took it back off the market. So I decided to purchase the appt. complex with the savings I had earmarked for my future Ferrari purchase as down payment. The idea is to increase disposable income and possibly open the door to newer and even different models while still increasing positive cash flow. Hopefully I still have plenty of years left to purchase and enjoy a Ferrari, but purchasing a property that generates income was the right financial move for me and my family.
well, lots of folks sold back in 09. They "lose" put it in another way, the 3rd and 1st quote are in direct contrast with each other.