SayItAintSoJoe Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well this didn't go exactly as planned. My daughter has my Accord but I don't have a mid-life crisis car. However, my wife has a new Durango and I'll be driving her old car. Puddy, next time you come here asking for advice can you please consult with your wife first so we can know what your real options are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well this didn't go exactly as planned. My daughter has my Accord but I don't have a mid-life crisis car. However, my wife has a new Durango and I'll be driving her old car. Wowza. M. Night Shyamalan ending. Seriously though, the Traverse is supposed to be pretty nice IIRC. Not sure why the kid has moved out and you are both driving 7+ passenger SUVs but I guess whatever works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Wowza. M. Night Shyamalan ending. Seriously though, the Traverse is supposed to be pretty nice IIRC. Not sure why the kid has moved out and you are both driving 7+ passenger SUVs but I guess whatever works. She's not moving out. She is going to school locally. My seven passenger vehicle is a hand me down that won't be in the household too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop express Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Not quite a minivan. A Chevy Traverse. I'll flip this thing like it's a hair band guitar and be rollin' in my 5.0 in no time. :oldunsure: typical responsible Father move right here. good for you. you'll get a new ride soon enough. better to make the ladies in your life happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 She's not moving out. She is going to school locally. My seven passenger vehicle is a hand me down that won't be in the household too long. Live at home and go to college? Ew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sweet Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 You are giving too much credit by calling it logic, more like rationalization. My wife wants a new vehicle and wants to give hers to me and get rid of my SUV. Well, I have been dragging my feet for 2 years. Cars are paid off and even though mine is 12 years old, it is still shiny and without any issue as is hers. She just wants a new one, hence her rationalization! Grrrrrrrr I am going through the exact same thing. makes me Fin livid. I have 2 cars that are paid off. Hers is in great shape with low mileage. Mine is in good shape and I really dont need it for much aside from commuting to work and she is busting my balls for a new car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulzale Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I am going through the exact same thing. makes me Fin livid. I have 2 cars that are paid off. Hers is in great shape with low mileage. Mine is in good shape and I really dont need it for much aside from commuting to work and she is busting my balls for a new car Sorry, but glad I'm not the only one. Not sure how much longer I can hold out. Of course I "want" a new car, but I DON'T WANT the payment! Ugh, why cant we just drive a car until it dies (probably another 5-7 years)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 She's not moving out. She is going to school locally. My seven passenger vehicle is a hand me down that won't be in the household too long. Then you're not trying hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I am going through the exact same thing. makes me Fin livid. I have 2 cars that are paid off. Hers is in great shape with low mileage. Mine is in good shape and I really dont need it for much aside from commuting to work and she is busting my balls for a new car Yep, I succumbed last August, I enjoy the new ride though, just not the payment. I think it was time though, always difficult to know when it's time, when one of the cars could take a big crap. Just went a bit more expensive then I would have liked. :shocker: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'll drive my truck until it is beyond dead. I abhor a car payment, and as realistically we need to go to a bigger car for my wife to handle 3 growing boys and all their crap, I'll keep driving my '98 F-150 with its 225K miles on it, so long as all I am having to do is standard maintenance and the oil changes, etc., it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a new car. Plus, I'm also confident enough with the size of my peener that I don't need some shiny new car to make up for my insecurities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'll drive my truck until it is beyond dead. I abhor a car payment, and as realistically we need to go to a bigger car for my wife to handle 3 growing boys and all their crap, I'll keep driving my '98 F-150 with its 225K miles on it, so long as all I am having to do is standard maintenance and the oil changes, etc., it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a new car. Plus, I'm also confident enough with the size of my peener that I don't need some shiny new car to make up for my insecurities. I have only had one car payment my entire life. The second car I owned, an $1800 loan, and only did it to establish credit. That was 34 years ago. I guess I am confident enough with the size of my peener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady.hawke Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I agree about the Elantra. If you saw the horrific pictures of my daughter's accident I posted in a thread about a week ago, that she walked away from with some bad bruises, you would understand. She is now driving a new Elantra. I think that considering what is affordable, the primary criteria for a car your kid will drive should be the safety rating of the vehicle. I am beyond blessed that I can post this advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady.hawke Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 In case I did not make it clear, the crashed car was a 2007 Elantra, which had a very good safety rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'll drive my truck until it is beyond dead. I abhor a car payment, and as realistically we need to go to a bigger car for my wife to handle 3 growing boys and all their crap, I'll keep driving my '98 F-150 with its 225K miles on it, so long as all I am having to do is standard maintenance and the oil changes, etc., it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a new car. Plus, I'm also confident enough with the size of my peener that I don't need some shiny new car to make up for my insecurities. I'm not, I want a Bentley Continental GT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) Not quite a minivan. A Chevy Traverse. I'll flip this thing like it's a hair band guitar and be rollin' in my 5.0 in no time. :oldunsure: And done...Not a 5.0 but a 6.2 liter beautiful blue Camaro 2SS sitting in the driveway as I type. I was determined to give in to crisis mode. Edited June 16, 2012 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 And done...Not a 5.0 but a 6.2 liter beautiful blue Camaro 2SS sitting in the driveway as I type. I was determined to give in to crisis mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 congrats pud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 And done...Not a 5.0 but a 6.2 liter beautiful blue Camaro 2SS sitting in the driveway as I type. I was determined to give in to crisis mode. Nice move. We can now upgrade your rating to AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulzale Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Need new rear tires yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Sweet ride Puddy. Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Pocs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 I only took one pic with the phone and posted it to FB. I may take some more and if I'm not too lazy to put on Photobucket I'll show them here. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) It's an automatic, isn't it? A man who can't change a tire surely won't see the fun in getting the manual transmission behind the horsepower. I weep for you Puddy, I weep... Oh, ETA, I hope you enjoy it anyway. Edited June 22, 2012 by westvirginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 It is indeed an automatic. I do 95% city driving and continually dealing with a stick at red lights, stop signs, etc. is no fun at all. I test drove the stick and really dug it. If I only lived in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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