DS, they definitely wanted to control the decision. Felt the cars were reliable and safe. Buying a used car was not an option. They felt I was young, naive, inexperienced, and not sharp enough to buy a used car. Hence the purchase with strings attached. Not unlike college. I didn't mind and looking back, I still don't.
Goldy it was a match of my savings contingent on purchasing one of two cars they picked out. In fact my parents placed the order with the dealership, no weasling out of specifically what they wanted. Stripped down base models of Civic or Corolla. No power windows, no power door locks, etc. My DH still teases me about my car 10 years later.
DebbieL, no problems with taking either car. I was grateful to get anything. I certainly did NOT expect my parent to match my savings. In fact my mom had always said we're not buying you a car! Surprise they matched my money!
Jim, why would you say I came out ahead? The car was $10k at the time. It was a stripped down model in the ad. Base model, no clock, no stereo, nada. It was a car on 4 wheels. Wouldn't the $4k car last at least 5-10 years?
Tripod, I know about wanting to trade in the car! I always have car fever but I remember that I had a nice paid for car so I have to restrain myself. Although if it makes it 20 years I might allow it to give up the ghost.
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