I bought a brand new car about 3 days ago. The problem is my sister in law went and bought the same car today

Question

I wouldn't normally be upset but she's always doing this to us. When we bought our house, she sold her house and bought one bigger. I could go on and on. This is the first new car I've ever owned and I WAS very proud of it. Now, I'm very upset and am wondering how difficult it would be to take it back and get something else. I just don't want to be driving around in the same exact car (excluding the color) as she. Please!!! Someone help me...soon. This is driving me crazy.

Answer 1

well seeing as it's pretty hard 2take your car back and get something else, there are things u can do with your current car

you could put some new rims on it, get a spoiler or something added on, boost the engine power (super or turbocharger), get sat nav or a DVD system added....or confront her about why she has 2be a spoil-sport and ruin all your fun?

trust me, my dad had a similar problem with a younger brother, and out cars were the same colour! luckily, there were sum slight(very slight) cosmetic things that separated the cars, and he went n got sum new rims...nowadays we've got 2completely dif cars, diff model, even body shape

i feell 4ya dude, this woman sounds like a real pain

Answer 2

If it honestly bothers you that much. Take the car back. Call the dealership tell them you want a car, just not that one you have. Get something else.

Or you could kill your sister-in-law. Just kidding! It has to be frustrating but she seems to be very insecure and feels that if she is on par with you, that improves her self worth. From this point on address the issue don't avoid it. If you notice her buying the same cars, clothes, whatever, comment on it. Ask her if she has any individuality or sense of self, or does she have to wait for you to tell her "whats in". She is going around assuming your dumb and haven't noticed, or that no one else has.

Answer 3

Why should you care? You had it first, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
You should just show your more mature than she is by giving up on the ridiculous competitions all together. None of it really matters anyway.

Answer 4

Maybe you made such a great sell when you showed it to her, she had to have one.
Don't waste your money by trying to replace it. Your sister-in-law needn't be on the top of your "one-up" list.
Drive your car with pride, you had it first, she's simply copying.

Answer 5

I hate that too..but they say that if someone was to copy you it is a form of flattery... oh well it is just a car.. the world won't end... just look better than her and then make her really envious...lmao

Answer 6

Don't be upset - if she is copying you, it because she wants to be just like you - be flattered!

My parents were like that to my husband and me, whenever we bought something, they would go and get one too.

It is envy and maybe a little jealousy too. Be nice, she must want to be like you!

Answer 7

just be proud for what you have, after all, you got yours first. they say immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. she wants to BE you because she's jealous. I would just go about my business and laugh about it, she isn't very original.

Answer 8

Buy an orange Pinto next time and see if she does the same.

Answer 9

If they take it back, and you get something else, what makes you think she won't follow suit? You need to have a serious talk with her.

Answer 10

Put a supercharger in it, when she pulls up next to you at stoplight, she will think she has the same. then when you put your foot on it... I'll let you finish the rest...