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A young man takes his significant other to the local car dealership and told her, “Pick the car you want. I’m paying.”
After looking around a while, she ultimately chose not to get a new car at all. She said that she was concerned about caring for the new vehicle, and was afraid that it might somehow get damaged. Long story short, she opted to keep the car she had.
How many women do you know that would also choose not to get the new car?
On another note, how many make an effort to keep your vehicles in decent condition?
July 17, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Is this a hypothetical story – one that really didn’t happen but just meant for discussion? Cause I can’t believe someone turned down a new car!
And to answer the question… I don’t know one woman that would turn down a new car.
Melissa
July 17, 2008 at 11:59 pm
According to my “sources”, this is a true story. Apparently, he couldn’t believe it, which is why he asked me to share the story on the blog.
July 18, 2008 at 1:26 am
This is a very rare scenario which i never experienced in my life.
July 18, 2008 at 1:59 am
Maybe she didn’t want to be his significant other anymore, or was having doubts about the relationship, and didn’t want to feel beholden to him. I was never comfortable accepting big gifts from men because I always felt like it meant I owed them something. Heck, I don’t know.
July 18, 2008 at 3:11 am
She must be on serious mild-altering meds. I need a new car every 2-3 years! Cass, men always owe you something, NEVER, EVER feel like you owe them anything. LOL Life is too short to feel uncomfortable about accepting big gifts those are the best ones. I can afford to buy my own flowers and perfume. Aim High!
July 18, 2008 at 3:59 am
This is stupid. A new car., what a a55hole,.
he was going out to steal it tonight.
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July 18, 2008 at 5:47 pm
That story is a bit hard to believe.
Americans being appreciative of what they already have??
Noble, not very realistic.
“I’ll take a huge car note for $1,000, Alex!”
I take good care of my Honda. I order the preventative maintenance as required and replace broken parts as needed. I take care of my car and it takes care of me.
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July 19, 2008 at 2:58 am
My vehicle is a crucial part of my existence. I MUST take care of it – it’s easier to do pre-maintenance work than respond to when something major goes on.
As far as that story goes, someone pays…if she takes the car…someone pays – literally or figuratively!
July 19, 2008 at 9:04 am
I do believe in being content in all things. I was forced to buy a car when my ford turned it’s 200,000 mile and I keep the new car for weekends only and still baby my winstar
July 19, 2008 at 5:36 pm
i DIDNT read all the responses about, but yes, I talked my husband out of buying a new car recently….lol
I mean we have had 6 brand new cars in 26 years. Buying another new one, because the payments on the last one is finished, just doesnt seem realistic to me.
Yep, for me as a woman, if I had a car that was trusty and reliable and the operative word here is, that it didnt need constant mechanical maintenance, yes, I would keep the car I had and opt not to buy a new one….
July 19, 2008 at 6:01 pm
The economy is tight now – she wants to be considerate… or she is holding out for a bigger payoff down the line. Seems she may have had some thoughts concerning the relationship – she is just a girlfriend, perhaps she wants something more than that.
I agree with many here- new car smell wears off, the car payment wears on you!
July 22, 2008 at 4:15 am
This story is true. They are a seasoned couple. Bought a house together. He took her to the Toyota lot and said take your pick. She said, I dont want one (see reasons above). End result. He bought one for himself and she kept her 3-4 yr old SUV.
July 22, 2008 at 4:16 am
I must admit she is making women look bad. I believe most women would have taken the car. And probably the most expensive one, too!
July 29, 2008 at 12:49 am
Hi Lee!
Just because someone offers you something does not mean you are a fool for not taking it or that we are all in the mindset to have something that is supposedly better than what we have. My husband and I try very hard to stay grounded and content with what we have. On the other hand, I do have friends who try to convince me to go one step up to constantly keep up with the Jones’. Those are the people who ultimately will remain unhappy in the end…because material things don’t change the person on the inside.