Originally Posted By: Phishin
The reason I'm reluctant to give her the Accord is that it will be destroyed with door dings and the inside will be filty from the kids in 3-4 months. It will drive me nuts and we'll fight about it all the time.
The reason I want her to buy her own car is two fold:
1.) 2013 was the first time in her life she's worked a real job and now has a decent career path. Everything until this point has been given to her (she's not spoiled, but never worked either). She has never had to support herself. So, I want her to make some car payments, have some pride in her vehicle, and have the same experience we've all had....finding how that vehicle payments aren't cool and taking pride in your car because you work hard to earn the money to keep it on the road (keep it clean and ding free).
2.) Having her own car will boost her self-esteem in that she did this all on her own. It's hers. She did it.
Since it's her car....if the interior is stained, dirty and coffee smeared everywhere, fine. If the side of it is full of door dings....I don't care. It's her car.
I paid hard cash for my Honda. I wanted a nice car that I could use for road trips/longer drives, which I need quite often. Something my old truck isn't good for.
That makes the picture clearer.
Although currently beyond your prescribed budget, like someone else mentioned, the new Accord looks to be a winner.
In any event, look forward to what your wife chooses, with your guidance.
The reason I'm reluctant to give her the Accord is that it will be destroyed with door dings and the inside will be filty from the kids in 3-4 months. It will drive me nuts and we'll fight about it all the time.
The reason I want her to buy her own car is two fold:
1.) 2013 was the first time in her life she's worked a real job and now has a decent career path. Everything until this point has been given to her (she's not spoiled, but never worked either). She has never had to support herself. So, I want her to make some car payments, have some pride in her vehicle, and have the same experience we've all had....finding how that vehicle payments aren't cool and taking pride in your car because you work hard to earn the money to keep it on the road (keep it clean and ding free).
2.) Having her own car will boost her self-esteem in that she did this all on her own. It's hers. She did it.
Since it's her car....if the interior is stained, dirty and coffee smeared everywhere, fine. If the side of it is full of door dings....I don't care. It's her car.
I paid hard cash for my Honda. I wanted a nice car that I could use for road trips/longer drives, which I need quite often. Something my old truck isn't good for.
That makes the picture clearer.
Although currently beyond your prescribed budget, like someone else mentioned, the new Accord looks to be a winner.
In any event, look forward to what your wife chooses, with your guidance.