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[quote=Anonymous]Our kids go to a catholic school in Alexandria.  About two months ago I noticed at the evening pick that one of my kid's classmates parent, whom I know is stationed here on active duty, air force I think, was driving a brand new SUV that I know STARTS at $108K. I remember thinking it was a REALLY beautiful looking vehicle, but also wondering how a does military parent of three kids afford such an expensive car.

I figured you never know someone's financial situation - and didn't give it much thought until yesterday at pick up, when I noticed a couple other active military parents or their spouses were also driving new $90K+ vehicles (think BMW X7 M60, Escalade, Mercedes GLS450...).  I was laughing in my head thinking what lottery did all these parents win :)  
 
We have a very healthy HHI, even by DCUM standards, and my DW and I are struggling to justify (to ourselves) spending $65K for Volvo XC90.  So call it jealously or whatever you want, but I can't figure out in my head how all these active military parents of 3 kids are affording $100K SUVs.  Do they not have housing costs or something?  Totally not my business, and good for them, just surprised.[/quote]

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