The first point is an attempt to justify the second point…..
Now, I've got an 'atypical' dream bike in my mind, and was planning on (probably) getting it in a few years time, once my little'un is a bit older, and I've a bit more money in the bank etc etc.
The plan was all made, the dream was all there…..
Now, this bike is gonna be expensive, but it is the 'dream' bike…
However, via a tenuous link, one has come up for sale NOW, second hand but good nick, at a pretty good price (couple of grand). This has thrown the whole life plan out of kilter as a)I really do want this thing, and b)I'm not 100% in the position to buy it, wasn't quite ready for this, and given the kid's only a few months old, not sure I'll justify the "cost to ride" ratio at the mo!
I'm purposely being 'low brow' on which bike it is BTW, as it doesn't really alter the conundrum!
So – what would you do in this situation? Buy the bike as yes, I probably would regret not buying it, or be a bit more financially sensible and hold out and keep to the plan….?
DrP