Man says he makes six figures but his car is a 12-year-old Honda CR-V and has a very good reason for why
- This guy went viral after explaining why he doesn’t want to change his car
- He makes six figures every year, but he drives an old car
- He sees no reason to change his 12-year-old Honda
Published on Feb 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This guy went viral after posting a video of his 12-year-old Honda CR-V on TikTok.
Despite making six figures each year, he refuses to buy a new car.
The reason behind this strategy is quite clever.
And – as you can imagine – it has to do with money.
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Why he doesn’t want to change his Honda CR-V
Michael Rusli, a real estate broker in Australia, went viral after posting a video in which he was seen washing his 12-year-old Honda CR-V on TikTok.
Michael said he earns at least six figures every year, but still refuses to get a new car.
The reason is simple.
His Honda CR-V is reliable, it doesn’t really need a lot in terms of maintenance, it’s cheap enough to run and, more to the point, is it fully paid for.
If he bought a new car, he could buy it outright, which would represent a significant investment, or he’d need at least a few hundred dollars every month for the lease.
In his opinion, that money would be best spent on something else.
Rich people are often frugal
Michael certainly seems to have taken a leaf out of Warren Buffett’s book.
Despite being one of the richest men in the world, richer than some royal in fact, Buffett still drives a Cadillac that’s over 10 years old.
It was even involved in an accident at some point, but Buffett said he didn’t even care about having it fixed.
Several extremely wealth people have similar habits.
Bill Gates used to be like that, but his strategy has changed a bit in recent times.
After placing an order for an incredibly expensive yacht, the former CEO of Microsoft ended up buying a Porsche 959, which is definitely not a cheap car.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
