I don't want to adult

[Anonymous]

We had a mini van when we moved here and it was getting absolutely trashed with the roads and weather. I'll just assume you didn't read my posts and the reasons why 4 wheel drive is necessary.

I also didn't say we can barely afford it lol. I said I don't want to pay that much even though we CAN afford it.

Don't worry about how many kids we have and their future, they are our responsibility not yours

[Anonymous]

Why post about this if you don't want advice. Toyota makes a 4 wheel drive minivan. It probably be a lot more reliable than a used Suburban. Adults take care of their kids first and their retirement. My advice was if you don't have that stuff under control their are cheaper more practical cars.

[Anonymous]

I didn't post for advice.

Why would you assume we don't have our future under control? lol

I don't want to drive a mini van in the type of climate where I live. I had one. I had a nice Honda that ended up needing alignment and tires constantly because of the gravel roads and bumpy ice. We have snow and ice 6-7 months out of the year. When we went to sell said Honda, it was worth way less than we owed because it had not held up well to 5 kids and rough weather/roads. I don't have 5 "small" children either. Three of my kids are teenagers - one is the size of a grown adult. I'm pretty sure since it's me driving and my kids who need to fit, I might possibly know what's best, don't you think?

[Anonymous]

Well if you have everything so great then buy a 2017 Escalade fully loaded. I have no idea why you started the thread. This is a rebuilding forum you are acting like you wanted people to tell you not to buy a 45k car that gets horrible gas mileage because you wanted to be an adult.  

[Anonymous]

Since it wasn't clear and for some reason you feel the need to harass me about why I posted, what I drive, and whether my kids are taken care of, I'll break it down for you...

I was discussing how the rebuilding process has made me want to make better choices. The end.

[Anonymous]

I didn't understand why you posted this thread either.  Just being honest.

[Anonymous]

It was only meant to be a light hearted joke about how reading and rebuilding has changed me over the last couple of years. It's really not that serious lol

[Anonymous]

I was trying to encourage you to stick to your plans. I don't see why you think that is harassing you.

[gdale6]

Enough of the back and forth in this thread, lets all remember to be respectful of each other, we are not here to judge. If one cannot make a respectful comment then they should not post at all. Thanks for everyones understanding on this.

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[Anonymous]

I totally understand !! I drove my first car into the ground before I got a brand new one. I absolutely love my new car but when I think about it, it wasn't worth spending the 35k and making monthly payments on it. I liked my old car a bit more. I wasn't afraid to beat it up, scratch it or run it through the mud. Anyways, it is just a car lol It should get you to point A to point B!!! I think a lot of people overpay for their cars and hey, I'm on the same boat but I would encourage anyone to buy within their means or cheaper!!! It's better than dishing out more money for a status or something pretty to look at.