It's time to buy a new car. We have a 2003 Honda Civic that I drive, which is paid for. My husband has 1980's Ford "Country Squire" station wagon. He loves this car & calls it a "classic". I've told him it's a ghetto ride (the interior is blue velour, need I say more?), but he says he's never getting rid of it.
His car recently broke down and needs $2500 worth of work. I'm tired of him taking my car everyday, so I was thinking we could just get a new car instead of spending 2 grand. I stay at home with our son and I babysit full time, so it made sense to me that I get a minivan and he gets my Civic.
My husband is such a kind person. He works so, so hard and goes to school full-time. Part of me feels like he deserves to have the newer one. But part of me says, "I want the car. I need it because of the kids & groceries, etc.".
I don't want to be selfish, but I Idon't want to share either. Ok - Who gets the car?
2007-07-28 22:44:28 · 11 answers · asked by rosannerdanna 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Buying a car is always a poor investment unless your dealing in classics. Fix the "Ghetto wagon" and let him keep it. $2500 is a lot cheaper than a new car and you know what you have. If you buy used or even brand new you will have mechanical problems as well. I had an '85 Country Squire and they are great cars. I was able to get 21mpg out of it on the highway also.
If your going to buy a new car HE gets it. He is the one that has scheduled times to be somewhere. He works away from home plus goes to school. Those are "have to get to on time" places.
2007-07-28 23:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Child, you are writing this so to make it favorable to you. But even you can't help insert that he works so hard and he deserves it. When you are thinking about let him have the new car you are only thinking about what you are giving up. But what about the thing he give up for you EVERY day???
Ask yourself a simple question: Would you rather be in his position (working and school) EVEN with a new car? If not then he's got it harder than you and probably deserve the new car.
If I was a judge I would say he gets the new car.
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BUT - May be you should be giving this time and let him decide. It seems like he is a nice guy and he will probably let you have the new car. Besides, guys love the CIVIC.
You seems to have a real "catch" of a hubby. Treat him right before he gets tired of giving and giving. I'm much older (judging from the fact that you have 2 young kids). I've seen many people (mostly my friends) screw up their marriage by fighting over dumb little things. Some people after divorce even say that they could have done better and didn't have to insist on winning all the time.
Good Luck
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2007-07-29 05:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lover not a Fighter 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Talk To Him And Decide Which Would Be A Better Idea. You Have A Fairly New Car So Maybe He Should Get A Newer One Cuz You Can Get One Later Down The Road.
2007-07-29 06:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Vamp Raver 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Are you kidding? Do you even have to ask this question?
1. Unless I'm misreading this your a stay home mom who occasionally has to run a few errands.
2. You said it yourself "He loves this car & calls it a "classic" so that means he's not interested in rolling in your crappy little civic!
3. Basically the question is does HE WANT a new car or does HE WANT to just fix his ride and be happy.
You really don't fit into the equation so once he figures that out you'll know.
2007-07-29 08:25:25 · answer #4 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He does! lol i know this sucks but think of it.. you got a car in 2003 and hes been saving u money buy using his "ghetto car" lol.. urs isnt the car with the problem... its his car thats the problem! You babysit fulltime, that means ur at home most of the time yeah? So that means u wont need the car as much as him.. and the groceries.. common they fit in any car :p lol especially if you dont have a huge family... Just give it to him, and use it when you need it.. so, for example if you know ur gunna go buy lots of stuff, tell him that you want to switch cars or something (for that day ).. or.. you can tell him: you get the car if i get _____.. haha whatever it is that you want and he doesnt wanna buy you :) "comprimise is the key"! hehe tc x
2007-07-29 05:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you don't want to share then you are being selfish. No way around it. Does he want to drive the mini van? Is that what the problem is? If he does a lot of driving it would make sense for him to take the civic and you the mini because of the kids. Not because it's new.
2007-07-29 05:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by uknowme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your husband deserves a nice brand new car. Get a station wagon from subaru, they are nice, reliable and efficient. The two of you could swap cars every few days if you like.
2007-07-29 08:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In case you forgot, "you're married ". You should talk about
it with him, not a bunch of strangers on yahoo. You should
share your stuff if you're married anyways ! : ) That's how I feel, I was previosly married for 5 yrs.
2007-07-29 05:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
make me a deal on the civic
2007-07-29 13:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by si_kleeg 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whoever needs it the most should use it the most. U both need to share.
2007-07-29 05:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by Kev 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋