When I was a junior in college, my dad bought my oldest sister a car for her graduation. Then he said when I graduate he would buy me a car, too. So I graduated & I asked my dad when he was going to get me a car. He said that he never said that. His reason was that he got my sis a car bc she graduated 1st. (Stupid, huh?) Anyways I am now in college for the 1st year & still don't have a car. There are so many things that I'm missing out on to better my life due to lack of transportation.My boyfriend lives back home & doesn't know that I don't have a car because I always borrow my mom's car whenvever I'm down there and he thinks that it's mine. (My mom & dad are separated) The reason why I'm keeping it from him is bc it's sooo embarrassing to not have a car & you're in college. My mom doesn't have enough money to buy me one & I just always feel like when will it be my turn? I don't have enough money for college bc I can't find any scholarships & the FAFSA money wasn't enough. Please help
2007-12-01 04:16:28 · 7 answers · asked by Jinga 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
One more detail it's not like my dad can't afford it- He's really wealthy
2007-12-01 05:11:03 · update #1
And I work on campus but I only make 5.25 an hour and we get paid once a month
2007-12-01 05:13:10 · update #2
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Check into public transportation so you can take advantage of things that you feel you're missing out on. Also check into car pool possibilities. Do you have friends who have cars and are willing to help out when needed? There are plenty of alternatives to not having your own car.
As for not telling your boyfriend that you don't have a car, what else are you lying to him about? If you can't be completely honest with your boyfriend, why be in his life. You're not being fair to him by lying to him. And you're not giving him a chance to show who he really is. Maybe he wouldn't care that you don't own a car. But you'll never know if you don't tell him.
Don't ever be ashamed of your circumstances. It is what it is and if people can't accept you for who you are instead of for what you have, it isn't worth spending time with them.
2007-12-01 04:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by innerradiancecoaching 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try public transportation or riding a bike. It's much better on the environment. However, if those are not options, try saving money to purchase a car yourself. There are plenty of people who have to work through college and save money to purchase a car - I had to do it. And if I can do it, anyone can.
I don't know why you would feel so embarrassed to tell your boyfriend that you don't have a car. Do you think he'll dump you or something? If you feel the need to impress him that much, then I think you should ask yourself how deep is your relationship. Just don't let him buy a car for you - you could get into legal messes that you probably want to avoid for now.
Good luck.
2007-12-01 04:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dad went back on his word.
You have graduated college and are working. You need to establish a credit rating to move forward with your life in general.
You can either take the motorcycle safety course to get the certificate to take to the DMV and get the motorcycle license, and then spend perhaps $2500 on a nice 250cc scooter to get around on. You can float that amount on a credit card. You can take public transport when the weather is bad.
Or you are going to have to bite the bullet and float a loan for a used car... the interest rate will be higher, but you will establish a credit rating in this way. In the long run, getting your own wheels will be better.
2007-12-01 04:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm betting you take after your dad.I would say the REAL reason he doesnt get you a car is because he can't afford to hon and is too embarrassed to tell you that.
Get a part time job and buy yourself a cheap dependable car.
2007-12-01 04:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Joe F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need scholarship check my source. A lot of people have had success with it. I went to college for free, so can you. Good luck. Hope this helps.
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2007-12-01 07:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job and buy one yourself. No one, including your parents, owe you anything. Why should your b/f trust you about anything else, if you feel you need to lie to him about not having a car. Millions of people don't have cars. Grow up.
2007-12-01 04:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wooooow!!! That sucks!!!! Either get a loan, raise money, beg your dad, or keep using public transportation.
2007-12-01 04:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by TiTaNiClOvEr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋