Originally Posted by
Helldorado
Yes but that's not the point. The original assertion was that if one has to take out a loan to make the purchase then the purchase is not really affordable. Doesn't matter why one is taking out the loan - if one cannot pay cash then one cannot afford it. Also, consider how much extra money a year people pay to maintain and insure their cars, not to mention fuel. That's even less affordable.
This was my original assertion: "
but if you need financing and monthly payments to buy a new bike, then it's not "affordable" for you."
I added the emphasis so that you wouldn't miss it this time.