Rav 4 regret
I bought a RAV4 2021 LE AWD in 2024 a few months after my divorce, using part of my house sale, to replace my old Volkswagen Golf. It was partly an emotional decision — I had plans for camping/road trips but never really used it that way.
Paid ~$22k cash, sold my Golf for ~$2.2k.
Now:
• \~83k miles (bought at \~52k)
• \~15.5k miles/year
No issues at all , only preventive maintenance.
It’s great with my 2 teens and dog, and during winter with snow and all but for solo commuting it feels big and kind of boring. I miss driving something smaller.
Financially I know keeping it long term is the smart move, but as I learn more about finances I feel like I spent a lot on a depreciating asset given my situation (single, part-time work, kids).
Keep it or switch to something smaller and take the hit?
Thank you !