It depends on how you look at things I suppose. For me personally I never look at my car as a depreciating asset or what it will be worth when I sell it down the road etc etc.
When I buy a car I never think about the next guy who is going to own it. I try to get the best parts for it. I do my research, make up my mind and just ignore the price I pay 
A lot of my friends and family think I'm a moron and just like to waste money on a vehicle that will be sold after a few years. Honestly I don't blame them, I can understand where they are coming from.
Budgeting, finance and savings are logical things that most people understand. Passion and love are things only those who feel it will understand 