Paul is a very successful businessman.

He owns several restaurants.

All of them are doing well.

In fact,they are very profitable.To be profitable means that their income is more than their expenses.

As a result,he is making a lot of money.

(All of them are doing well.)

Paul want to buy a new car.

He’s trying to decide which car to buy.

He has plenty of money.

As a result,he isn’t worried about the cost.

He can afford an expensive car.

(“As a result” is the same of mean“so”)

On the other hand, he doesn’t want to waste money.

He wants a car he can rely on.

It has to be safe and reliable,especially in cold winter weather.

If a car breaks down in bad weather,it can be very dangerous.

(Paul is a very successful businessman.

He can afford an expensive car.

 he doesn’t want to waste money.)