My hunsband and I agreed we would buy an S.U.V. Turns out, he bought a Ford Mustang instead. Don't get me wrong, its nice, just not convinient. We do have another car that isn't a coupe so I guess I will be driving that longer than I expected. I feel bad asking him to take the car back since I know he's been wanting one like that for a long time. Has anyone had this problem.. Has anyone survived having a baby and driving a coupe? I would imagine that its much harder getting the baby in and out..
Thanks for your comments!
2007-04-17 07:16:12 · 10 answers · asked by j's soon to be mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had a two door with my first and it was horrible getting the carseat in and out...i tore up the lining of my car doing this everyday.
A mustang is a sports car, they are built for performance, not safety...now they are a high-rated safety sports car, but not rated on family vehicle standards.
This is a hard one, now you do have a vehicle you can drive and manage with awhile longer, so you're not desperate.
Just talk to your husband and see what he has to say, but sounds like you guys are in a good situation with vehicles to where he doesn't have to give up this car, but maybe see if he's willing to make it a little easier on you with the baby.
2007-04-17 07:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 door car and just recently installed my car seat. It was such a pain! I can't imagine how much worse it'll be when there'll be a baby to take in and out come June. Thank god my fiance has a 4 door car. I wouldn't feel bad about asking him to return it because he totally went against your agreement. He should be thinking of what is best for the baby. My fiance recently wanted to buy a brand new car, but when I explained to him how the baby would benefit better from having the money spent on other things (like medical bills or added to his savings account) he relented and doesn't regret it. Besides, he could always trade in the SUV further down the road and get that mustang when the baby is older.
2007-04-17 08:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by keonli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some small 4 door cars are even hard to deal with when you have an infant, I couldn't imagine having to deal with a 2 door. As a father he needs to grow up. It was selfish of him to buy a sporty car after agreeing upon a S.U.V. he has more than himself to think about now. Don't feel bad at all having him take it back you are gonna have to be the one fighting with a coupe to get a baby around in while he is riding in style.
2007-04-17 07:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by ashwa83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drive a ford zx2 coupe which is a bit of a pain but not impossible with the baby. Last week my boyfriend had to get a rental car while his was getting fixed, ended up with a mustang and when we went out in it together one night i had to scoot my seat all the way up so that i wasnt leaning forward from the car seat behind me. So i definately agree the mustang wont work unless you don't mind major discomfort riding it. Maybe he was just feeling jealous of all the attention you get while expecting and wanted something to make him feel special?
2007-04-17 07:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to take it back. Seriously... Its going to be such pain trying to get the baby around in that thing. He may have bought it to satisfy some manly fantasy but he needs to realize that you had already agreed to buy a car that would be useful when the baby comes!
Don't feel bad asaking him to take it back... don't be mean or rude about it but approach the problem like a mature and concerned wife and expectant mother!
My cousin had gotten a tiny little Audi before they found out she was pregnant and they had to turn it in for an SUV the tiny coupe was just not going to cut it!
Good Luck! ;-)
2007-04-17 07:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend actually traded his Mustang in (that we both loved) for a sedan. I know a sedan is more convenient than a coupe, but I told him he could keep it if he wanted, as I have a sedan. His theory is that he'll bounce back in a few years and get something even better, but right now he needs to take care of me and the baby. It's just seems more responsible to take into consideration that you're a family now. Plus it's something you guys discussed previously. I agree with everyone else, take it back.
2007-04-17 07:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by shasta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is harder. You will want a 4 door. I would be more concerned with the fact that he did what he did. Besides not being practical, he went against your agreement. Don't feel bad asking him to return it, he shouldn't have bought it in the first place.
2007-04-17 07:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so much nicer than I would be. I would insist he take it back. It may be his fantasy to have that car, but the baby's needs and his family's comfort should come first. A two-door will be miserable.
2007-04-17 07:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by Julie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A two door would be miserable. Especially since this is your first and the safest place for the carseat is the middle.
2007-04-17 07:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be more worried about the fact that your husband went and bought a car without you knowing it. That's very selfish on his part.
2007-04-17 07:23:29 · answer #10 · answered by marykerbie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋