Additional costs and reserves? What are you planning there?

Rule of thumb for reserves per square meter of living space is 1€ from move-in, that is realistic

I just don't believe that later someone will say on their deathbed "and the most important thing: I always drove a fancy car".

It's not about dying, but about living. I afford a nice bathroom and don't want to use a crappy toilet. I also don't want to drive a Dacia. Everyone shapes their life as they see fit.

... Everyone lives their life as they see fit.

Yes, that's of course true.
Still, you "don't have to" budget that much money monthly for a car. It can be done differently. But of course, one shouldn't deceive oneself or sugarcoat the costs.

True. I think if we had that much money left over, I would enjoy donating it more and would just keep driving a Dacia. But well. As already mentioned, that is indeed a subjective view.

Only those who have never earned a lot or will never do so say that. Surely people donate... I do too, and not a little. Still, I claim: If you have 10,000 net per month (an example)... you don’t donate 8,000 and continue driving a Dacia!!! Never ever!!!

You might donate 500... or 1,000... which would be insanely much...

I am of the same opinion even though I will never get there...

only those who have never earned or will ever earn a lot say that. Sure, one donates...I do too and not a little. Still, I claim: If you have 10,000 net per month (an example)...you don't donate 8,000 and still drive a Dacia!!! Never never never !!!

You might donate 500..or 1000..which would be insanely much...

we are not that far off from your example after my parental leave and I still drive a Dacia out of conviction [emoji51]. But yes, my statement was not universally valid.

And back to the original topic: Money for the car is very individual. Period.