MBB Housing / Transportation Allowance

Really dude? THAT's the picture you choose when asking about cars? You better hope James Hunt doesn't see this...

Additionally, very few cars can be considered 'investments'

It's an international office with lots of dune buggying and beach driving opportunities. I've had a boner for Cherokees since as long as I can remember.

Obviously the car depreciates. But buying a car is much moreso an investment of this "Housing and Transportation Allowance" than renting a car or spending it on cabs.

Too bad thats a Wrangler and not a Cherokee

You're right!

I think generally people considered a car an expense, not an investment. Unless you're talking like a classic Rolls or Merc or a Bugatti or something.

One can resell a car and at least get /some/ of the money back. I cannot resell an apartment I rented.

Anyone got any info on how these allowances can be used?

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my housing / transportation package is X, and my base salary is 2X, bringing total package to 3X + bonuses (sign-on and performance) + travel perks + relocation expenses reimbursed

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Great, thanks for your perspective. In the country I'll be living in, it seems as though real estate agents prefer / require renters to pay for the entire year, so maybe that's why my stipend is so high.

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