It's funny, I put aside $750 from my check every two weeks towards retirement and never see it, but I can't justify $700 for a once every 3-4 year repair / maintenance on the car
2011 Yaris, 79k miles
Serpentine Belt broke, that's $150
Rear brakes need adjusting, that's $80
Tires need replacing (been 25-30k miles for each, might visit family this Christmas, don't want to die on the side of the road) - anywhere from $300-$500 for a set, tires are something I'm not really keen on saving $3 on and risking something happening
Add in parts and labor and we're looking at $600-$750 ish for a repair at the local Toyota dealer.
This, on the same day that Skyrim comes out and I can't play because my TV won't turn on, and after spending an hour dealing with the capacitors I don't think it's fixable.
Sigh