Read the article more closely.

Its $2000 a year on travel, $2000 a year on appliances, and 350 a year on gym membership. Per Year.

 The $1100 a month car payment is clearly an accelerated payment plan, which is the only explanation for having a lot of equity in a 40k car in 2 short years. 

Luckily these Jeeps hold their value incredibly, He can still pull out without losing a ton of equity. Sounds like he's on the right track otherwise.