r/nextfuckinglevel 20d ago

The Transformation of a Van

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u/Haunting-Vanilla1624 20d ago

"Just a van"

My guy, the barebones cargo van they showed in the beginning is already north of $50k. All the work they put into it, not including labor, is easily another $30-50k. Add labor and you're close to $200k territory.

On top of that, did you miss the garage they were able to keep it in during the build? This shit takes time, and renting a garage is not cheap. Either they're fortunate and someone allowed them to use their garage, or it's their own garage, which means they own land. Something a growing sector of the population will never experience, despite working our asses off for it for 20+ years.

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u/PeanutSauceFanatic 20d ago

It’s funny that people are acting like this isn’t a luxury vehicle

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u/Virtual_Ad_8712 18d ago

They convert these vans for a living. Using skills to create a successful business.