Help choosing a car?

[AwfulFange]

Hi all. I have always been a car guy. My car is basically an extension of myself. I currently drive a Ram 1500 but gas is too expensive right now. I love the truck but hate the gas. So, I see three possible options:

1. Buy a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and purchase an extended warranty for an additional 4 years of bumper to bumper (requires 6 year loan and insurance goes up $40/month)
2. Purchase a 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t (needs 3.5 year loan, insurance remains the same)
3. Keep the Ram 1500 and wait for gas to come down (still have 5 years left on this loan)

The way I see it, the Alfa Romeo appeals to my "car guy" self and the VW appeals to my sensible side. Both options get far better mpg than my truck.

It's a very tough decision right now because I would probably keep the Alfa for many years to come, though maintenance will be expensive and the loan period would be 6 years. As for the VW Passat, I can have a 3.5 year loan and potentially buy a second car or put more into updating my house when paid off.

Any thoughts on this situation? Basically, should I keep what I have, buy the sporty car of my dreams, or buy the sensible daily driver?

Thanks!