I know you are being sarcastic here but they can be. I bought my '69 Barracuda in 1982 for $1600.00. since then I have probably put another $4,000 into it including tags, insurance, gas etc. The book on it right now is right around $29,000. That is a yield of over 600%. Just try to beat that in the market.I don’t know why us guys get so attached to a hunk of metal, but for some reason we like to have 'em around. Just look at them as a retirement account that you have to house, buy insurance, tags, parts and batteries for. Oh, lets not forget the spare parts we have to accumulate and store to go with them. Yep, antique cars and airplanes sure are a good investment.
I think it is a private ownership issue with hubby, as well as a convenience issue. He’s a big car guy, and I think he probably wants to have that convenience of being able to go whenever, without regard to my schedule. I don’t mean that he’s inconsiderate, just that he doesn’t want to plan his trips to the post office with my trips to the doctor or grocery store.**Steph - **
**Hmmm, I’ve got nothing against your dh’s cars, assuming the family can afford them. From a finance perspective, it doesn’t make since for you both to make this sacrifice when those cars (or at least 1 or 2 or them) are there to sacrifice instead. You’re a better wife than many if you didn’t get a bit resentfull about that I think. **
Some men have a natural desire to retain some … oh private ownership?.. issues with regards to having their own car. Something about being able throw their trash about and have the auto-dial on their own stations that makes them feel a bit more manly I think.Whereas, it seems us ladies just view it as an extension of the house.
Maybe your dh would be okay with only driving his special cars on the days when you need the “family” car to make things a bit easier for everyone.
He loves his cars, he’s had them much longer than we’ve even known each other, and they really impact our budget very little. Insurance and tags aren’t too expensive on them, especially the historic one. Everyone needs a hobby. We spend less on them than many men spend golfing.
We’re very close to everything. We really don’t do much running around. We’re having our first baby in about 9 weeks, and since my husband works from home, he goes to the main office about once per week and to the post office almost daily. Other than that he’s pretty much always home. If there were an emergency, chances are one of us would still be within 20-25 minutes from home, and in a major emergency we’d just call an ambulance. The car breaking down or being in an accident would be the biggest inconveinence. We’d probably use one of his three cars. Guess I’d have to learn to drive stick.
I am glad that that this works for you
. My schedule is also pretty much well made as is my dh. But I can say that this is not for everyone…late night rides are different than rides at** 2 or 3 AM**.
For those that either don’t have a choice or are willing to make the sacrifice - this can be a big help in finances. Of course, it is not for everyone.
I am glad that that this works for you
I guess my husband agrees that is why we have two cars…and that I thank him for that since I really do enjoy my sleep
Rob’s Wife said:Karin, I have nothing against you having 2 cars
I only responded to your post b/c you specificly asked if there were those in this situation. I guess I should have written late night or early morning. I’ve had to do the p/u or drop off at 11 at night and at 3 or 4 am and any other time of day/night too. It’s not a big deal anymore and we really can’t afford to not do it anyhow - so it’s just what we do.
Hey a “sedan” for some of us is a family car…not all of us require buses
…I mean minivans or the such
good point. i just know at least 10 people that got rid of their sedan and got an SUV or minivan with the first kidHey a “sedan” for some of us is a family car…not all of us require buses
That depends on what you mean by a family car…
**Why? 1 kid 2 adults unless you have an econo-box of a sedan you should all fit with the baby stuff and still have room to move
** **Karin said:**Why? 1 kid 2 adults unless you have an econo-box of a sedan you should all fit with the baby stuff and still have room to move
**But then heck I know people with no kids that drive minivans…go figure
i meant when we have the 3rd then we’ll graduate to the minivan. 2 carseats in a 4 door car is fine for us. and yes 4 doors are wonderful
Well, it depends on whether you have some way to get going in an emergency, short of an ambulance… a neighbor, family, that kind of thing, even a local taxi service. Cars or pick-ups that are needed, but infrequently and at predictable times, can be rented, too.
