A car or an Apartment?

2009-01-16 3:29 pm
I ask you to endure my whining for a moment please (I do realize I'm being a little immature about the situation by going online and complaining, but please listen). I live with a family of 5, two parents, and two sisters. Both of my sisters went away to college, but I stayed home to save money. My mother has been acting odd within the past three or four years and has become increasingly impossible to deal with. I'm at the point where I come home and simply shut myself in my room. I can't take it much longer. I told my parents that I was planning to move out at the end of the semester (yes I would pay my own rent). They said that they were proud of me making this decision so young and warned me to be careful about it.

However, a few weeks later, my mom told me that my sisters were spending their last semester away at school. We can't afford it anymore. I was so glad I would be leaving, because no matter how much I love my family, I know that with the way my mom has been acting and my sisters strong personalities would eventually lead to an uproar. I later called one of my sisters to see if she wanted to talk about it, and she told me that our mother had mentioned that she might not let me move out, because I paid for much of my tuition and now that money would be going to my rent (not to mention that I would be taking away a car when I go). For the first time in over a year, I cried. I never told mom and dad what she told me.

Just yesterday both my parents came up to me and handed me the newspaper showing different car deals and recommended a deal for a new car at about 180 a month. I would never be able to make rent as well as a car payment (no matter how cheap it is), and they know this. They have a point in the fact that my 1991 toyota won't live much longer in Michigan winters, but I am at a complete loss. I wish they would have come out with the truth, but that isn't the point. Should I buckle down and buy the car for my family's financial security? Or Should I move into an apartment and save my mentality?

Or possibly neither?
更新1:

About the car thing: my family has 3 cars. My older sister has another (which makes 4) I use the oldest and most likely to break down one (which is fine, I don't mind). If I leave they will either take the car they gave to me and give to my other sister, or let me keep it. I think They will let me keep it and try to make due with what they have, but like I said, it's not a very reliable car.

更新2:

loopy: buying the car would be accpeting my parent's excuse for me to stay. (it's not really about the car) Alos, there ARE no better jobs availible. As soon as I graduate I'm gunna have to go out of state to be hired. Michigan is dieing.

回答 (14)

2009-01-16 3:37 pm
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Get out. This type of family life is no good for a young person to have to endure. I know you love your family and I know they love you, but tell them firmly that you've overstayed your welcome at home and its time to went on to have your own independence. I'm assuming the way they're hinting at you to buy in new car is because they know that if you can't afford both, they'll be able to keep you there in the house for a lot longer? Don't do it. You need your freedom. They should understand this. The longer you stay at home and the older you become, the more frustrated and stressed out you will get. AND the fact that your sisters are coming back home to live, your mother will not be lonely (if thats what shes worried about by you moving out). In fact, this would be the perfect time for you to go, when they're moving back. I'm not saying you won't be missed, but she will have your sisters there, so she won't be lonely.
2009-01-16 4:12 pm
I think you really need to search inside yourself to figure out what you really want. Are you really ready to move out of your parents house and support yourself?

I was a little confused about some of your letter. Your parents use your car, a car you pay for, and they don't want you to move because you will take your car with you? How old are you?

I think getting a roommate is a great idea. That way you can save some money and still be on your own. It sounds like you might be ready to have your own space and figure life out for yourself.

Moving out is not easy because of the bills and extra responsibility, but peace of mind is priceless. The ways in which you will be able to grow and flourish are immeasurable once you have your own space.

I got into a bad car accident last June. I was only minorly hurt by my car was totaled. I could not afford to buy a new one. I thought that I would not be able to manage without a car but then I did the budget and I realized that I would save so much money each month without that added expense.

It has now been 7 months and I live fine without a car. I take public transportation to get around, to work, to groceries, to hang out, to visit my family. Once in a long while my boyfriend and I will rent a car to go somewhere. But I was surprised how easily I managed without a car when I thought it would be impossible.

It sounds like you have a car that you can take with you. Keep your old car, move out, and try to get tune-ups and stuff to make it last. Maybe you don't live close to public transportation but maybe you do.

Do what's best for your life and peace of mind. Your family sounds manipulative and that doesn't seem like the best place for you.
2009-01-16 3:38 pm
I would say go for an apartment walking distance from public transport. You will have to endure the inconvinience of not having a car for a couple of winter months, then weather would be much better and you won't even miss you car. By the end of summer you can save enough to think of buying a used car.
From you post it really looks like you need to get out and maintain your sanity.
2009-01-16 3:38 pm
How about a compromise? Like save some money and buy the car you are now driving from them so that they will have a down payment to replace the car they will be losing. This way you will have paid for the car you are now driving and they will have some cash to buy a different car.
You are actually being very mature about all of this. And I think you think things through and are making good choices for yourself and your family.
Your car will be just fine if you keep up the monthly maintance on it like oil changes and things like that. Get it washed often to keep the road salt and grime off the car older cars actually last a lot longer then the cars they are building these days.
2009-01-16 3:35 pm
Can't you find a roommate to share the rent with? then you could afford a car too! I think that you need to do what's best for YOU. Because for a while i was doing what was best for my family, and i kinda screwed myself over money and credit-wise. So don't make the same mistake. Do what's good for you, and try not to worry about anyone else. I know that's a hard thing to do, but you have to look out for you and YOUR future.
2009-01-16 3:35 pm
A place to live is more important than a car. Yes you would need a car to get around, but, you need a place to live to survive. If you don't want to stay with your parents your gonna have to suffer with the car you have till it dies and take either the bus or a taxi to where ever you have to go or possibly rely on friends to give you rides. But an Apartment is definitely more important than a ride.
2009-01-16 3:33 pm
Get the car. Get a nice one that is going to last. That way you dont have to buy one when you are on your own. The fact that your parents want you there is a blessing. Living expenses are the worst, you find out the hard way what the meaning of "doing without" means. Be happy, get a big hummer and move out when everyone is ready. It also sucks living in an empty apartment without furniture. God knows I have had to do it before.
參考: Good luck!
2009-01-16 5:20 pm
How would you buying a car give your family financial security? That statement makes no sense to me. If YOU buy a car, it's YOUR car, and not anyone elses. If you can't afford both, you have to decide what's more important to you - the car, or being on your own and not having to deal with you mother and sisters. We can't really help you with this one. The other option is to get a better paying job so you can pay for both.
2009-01-16 3:31 pm
Buy a apartment instead of buying a car.
2009-01-16 3:36 pm
You need to make the decision for yourself here.

Personally, I would move out. The sneaky way the are trying to financially tie you to them is underhanded.

You can always replace/repair your second hand car if you need to.

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