Quote from 1prometheus:
If the asset requires cash outflows and depreciates then that is accounted for on the balance sheet, it does not make a car "Not an asset". If a car is financed the Car is the asset the liability is the financing agreement/note. PLENTY of assets (both consumer and productive) depreciate.
This in no way makes them "Not an asset".
Right, I know the GAAP rule.

It's shown on the balance sheet for public companies, but a new vehicle should not be thought-of as an investment for the average individual.
