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Car Econ 101

Entry, Hold, Exit

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Entry, Hold, Exit

We lose too much money on cars simply because we don’t know what to protect.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

The Compression Zone

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

The Compression Zone

This must-know dynamic is why cars below $10k generally suck.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

Car Economics 101 - Foundations

Jan 13, 2026

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3 min read

Car Economics 101 - Foundations

First things first. Refresh your understanding of Cost of Ownership, Depreciation, Exposure, $5k Price Blocks, Compression Zone, $10K Glass Ceiling, The Sandwich, Leasing, & Financing.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

The "Sandwich" Principle

Jan 13, 2026

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5 min read

The "Sandwich" Principle

*The* tool we use to decide which cars to buy and when

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

Cost of Ownership

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Cost of Ownership

The most important principle that helps us drive amazing cars for very little money.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

$5K Price Blocks

Jan 8, 2026

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4 min read

$5K Price Blocks

Understanding this principle can either help save or lose thousands of dollars.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo



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