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I wouldn't be psyched. We make all of our large financial decisions together.
But honestly, most times that my dad bought a new car he never discussed it with my mom. She haaaaaates car buying with a passion and would rather not be bothered. She knows my dad would never buy something they couldn't afford. Once he bought a new car and he and I made a bet on how long it would take my mom to notice. It took two days (to be fair, it was very similar to his previous car).
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Unless it was a Lexus with a bow on it like the commercials, I'd be pretty upset that he didn't discuss it with me first. Aside from changing the oil in our cars, my DH isn't into cars or fixing them up though, so I don't think I ever have to worry about that!
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@MamaJ: We also have 5 vehicles, that's why I was excited when he told me he sold his Jeep! The Jeep was an off-road toy, not used on the road so at least it wasn't his commuter!
@Mae: Exactly, time & money suck.
@Mrs. Jump Rope: I was mad because we agreed he'd buy one AFTER his 1 year deployment that's coming up. Now I get to stare at a vehicle in pieces in our already too small driveway!
@Greentea: I love them too, I'll have to ask him for sure I can't remember if he said '63 or '73.
@pui: That's what I told him, there are so many things I'd like right now but I'm holding off because we're suppose to be saving for a house. Luckily it was a straight wash, so money wasn't an issue. Well we could've put the money in the bank so yeah, that makes me angry too
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@StbHisMrs: But now you're also down one car.
I don't know what the old Jeep's condition was, but trading a car that works for one that is in pieces and may never run is not very wise (with money). It'd be sweet and all that my DH would want to have the car he drove in his younger years, but I think that dream could wait for when we're more established financially.
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@MamaMoose: I hate car shopping with a passion. That's why a buy BMWs, it's such a pleasant car buying experience.
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@StbHisMrs: it's tough living with a car hoarder sometimes!
I've been trying to get DH to sell his jeep for over a year. It was his daily driver but now it just sits there. But he won't part with it -
Did he win said hypothetical car? I would probably be reat excited until it sank in that we probably can't afford it
Unless it's the Fiat I wanted, we would make it work and DH would be very much thanked -
@StbHisMrs: oh, in that case id kick his ass.
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He wouldn't do that, because he knows I'd flip a lid
Such a big purchase without any discussions beorehand will send me to the deep end!
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In your case, I'd be mad.
My DH buys and sells his cars all the time. He always makes sure I have a reliable car I love before he does, though. He just bought me a minivan this past weekend and took over the corolla I was driving before. Now he's planning on selling the corolla for a pick up. But thats the nature of my husband and he's a car guy so I'm ok with it. He never makes bad decisions that affect our finances majorly. He also tells me long before he does things that he's going to do it. Not as asking permission but just talking about it. He doesn't need my permission.
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Without discussing first? Pretty pissed. But we have an agreement about major purchases so don't ever see that happening.
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This would never happen in a million years. I balance the checkbook and pay the bills. DH basically doesn't buy anything over $50 without telling me first. It's not to ask for permission - we just basically run all big purchases by each other. Though I will shop for the kids and house and he doesn't care what I spend.
I don't know what the old Jeep's condition was, but trading a car that works for one that is in pieces and may never run is not very wise (with money). It'd be sweet and all that my DH would want to have the car he drove in his younger years, but I think that dream could wait for when we're more established financially.
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