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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP...do you think your in-laws feel like they missed out because they were frugal?

My parents built their wealth from nothing and are frugal specifically because they want to leave something to their children and grandchildren.  That's what they've been working for.  That's what makes them happy.  [/quote]

OP here. I do not think the in-laws feel they have missed out. But if I am living their life style, I would that is why I wanted to strike a balance.

Many people commented on how expensive our house is but it brings me joy. I do not regret buying it and won't have it any other way if I had to go back 3 years. I just want something that would make my husband feel the same.

I think I will have him test drive it and follow his lead. He is financial conservative enough that he will never spend that kind of money unless it truly stole his heart.

P.S. I am not sure why Dentists cannot drive a Tesla but we are not dentists (geeky engineers here) so that is irrelevant.[/quote]

OP, I think your mortgage payment is fine. We are very similar to you, in terms of savings and mortgage and salary, and doing just fine.

As for the car, you should also have DH check out the Chevy Volt and Bolt. I have been commuting with my Volt for almost 3 years, and love it. So much cool tech and stuff. I think I'm averaging over 100 mpg over the life of the car so far (20 K miles). As a bonus, see if DH can get a charger at work - lots of places will install them so they can get credit for being "green." Our second car is a minivan, for road trips and carpooling and all that stuff that comes with having kids. [/quote]

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