r00kieI feel like my habits as a consumer are very opposite of my parents. They tend to go for the cheap options, take to first ‘good deal’ they come across and run with it. I’m more willing to pay up and go with the ‘pay once cry once’ practice and wait until I find the exact brand and model I want for a deal.
i need to rant sry this doesn’t entail u but i’m of the same opinion. Purchases especially large or ones that will be used well should be a one and done. Durability and reliability is worth the price.
i was told i need to buy my own car in December, so i spent my whole break working my ass off, i had christmas off and then one other day, along with working some nights to save for a car and not take too much from my savings. was able to make close too 2500$ over the almost 2 weeks. found an immaculate condition 2008 xc90 3.2i awd w/ 160,000k miles, 2 owners, second of which was a volvo mechanic who was selling due to a deal on a newer one. Had bluetooth, abs, blis, all the volvo roll protection etc, roof rails and cross bars listed at 4500 got the seller down to 3900. Showed him a proof of founds and said i would buy it pending a pre purchase inspection. Made the appt for the inspection and informed my parents because they told me im on my own and they’d help with insurance and co sign on the title. They both flipped shit talking about how irresponsible it was and how unappreciative I was I can borrow their extra car. Mind u they told me after december it’s gone and i’m on my own getting to work and crew. Then forced me to tell the seller I could no longer purchase the car. Which was pretty rude considering he was gonna take off to meet me at a third party for a pre purchase inspection, along with cut me quite the deal.
stg anytime i have any ounce of independence they can’t control they lose it.
on the bright side two days after this they told me they purchased a 2015 honda pilot touring for 12k cash with 170k miles on it having never seen it in person, and that i would have it till i go to school and they’d get rid of it. Just doesn’t make sense to me, i’d rather have them put the 12k towards school or trips or family etc. I just don’t understand y anytime i have independence they get upset and feel the need to force me to be indebted to them.
