[DrVenture]

^^^I agree with most of this, but the point of owning the S&P is that the winners balance the losers. As a retirement vehicle, owning the S&P is a no-brainer. Shorter term, any high volatility investment can kick your butt. Or too big a bet on any individual stock. Rookie mistakes!

Owning cars that are capable of appreciation, while enjoying them is a great idea, but choosing the correct ones can be a bit like picking stocks. Following with what you said, net zero is still a loss, after inflation, particularly after TTL and insurance and such. But, I think it is a great way to enjoy the hobby.

Plus, retiring at 60 with millions is not a bad plan. I told my wife I am never sitting in the back of an airplane again, while people bump me with their asses waiting in line for the bathroom. We are flying first class to Tampa next week. Limo to the airport, and after spending some time with family, a few days at a luxury boutique hotel, just to party. Not dead, yet.