Erich Zechar
Erich Zechar recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BA in English and German Language and Literature. He is a life-long Michigander, currently spending his days student teaching at a southeast Michigan high school.
As a recent graduate, Erich is all too familiar with the ideas and ideals of low-end living, out of both necessity and design. He says, "Low-end living appeals to me because I simply do not have the cash for high-end living. That said, low-end living has a tendency to grow on some people, myself included. I like to think of the low-end as a place where people thrive as individuals, not as consumers. It is a happy medium between having nothing and having so much it distracts you from what matters."
For the most part, I hope to share the insights I have gained in the world of auto ownership. I'll admit to being more than your average healthy car nut, but being a car nut on a shoestring budget brings with it some rare, and often hard-learned, lessons. Many will say that a car, or van or SUV for that matter, is a tool or conveyance. There is certainly room for that in the low-end philosophy of living, and I will be doing my best to accommodate this notion. That said, even low-enders should have their wants satisfied, and paying less for your daily commute should never come at the expense of the enjoyment of your car. Spend less, yet get more. I intend to cover everything from selecting the right car to buy, to saving money on insurance, to squeezing every last penny out of your fuel tank.
This low-end philosophy has spread to every aspect of life that has been touched by consumerism. I tend to be on the low end of all my hobbies, from photography to Apple computers.
Articles by Erich Zechar
- Wheels for All Kinds of Drivers, Erich Zechar
- Cars for All Occasions: The 90% Rule, Erich Zechar
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