I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money
Chris Astrella drove four hours to buy a car. It saved him thousands, and he'd do it again. Chris Astrella Chris Astrella researched cars for three years before landing on the perfect hybrid. He nearly bought a Hyundai Tucson — but had to walk away. He drove four hours to buy the perfect car. The drive saved him $4,000. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Astrella, a recent car buyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been edited for length and clarity. When my grandfather died, he left money for all of his grandchildren. I knew I would eventually need a new vehicle, so I put $25,000 of what he left me in the bank and decided I would use it toward a car. It took me three years to figure out what I would buy. I've owned nine vehicles in my life — but this was the first time I walked into the car-buying experience without knowing what I truly wanted. I built a spreadsheet with about 25 vehicles, including everything from a Ford Maverick hybrid and a Hyundai Tu...
