Which car would you take?
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Anonymous
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DH and I are at the most ridiculous stalemate, so here we are. Help!
We are taking a 10hr drive soon. We both have newer cars that are very similar small SUVs: His is larger in the cabin (his has a third row and reclining bucket seats) but smaller trunk. His is also more well-appointed with a superior sound system and other touches. Mine has a larger trunk but only the backseat and is only a step up from a basic model, but IMO just as comfortable. I’m all for us taking my car, but DH simultaneously is reluctant to take my car (it’s not as fun to drive or be a passenger in) while also unhappy with the idea of taking his car (I think he just doesn’t want the miles or wear (mine is older, his is pretty new.) We have one teen who likes the idea of taking dad’s more comfortable car. We aren’t packing much, just a 20” suitcase or two, plus a small cooler. So, would you take the newer, more comfortable car or the older one, and why? |
Anonymous
| Newer nice car. How is this a question? |
Anonymous
The DH is selfish. |
Anonymous
I get it, though. In the past we’ve rented a car for longer trips as to not put the miles and wear and tear on our personal vehicles. But we keep our cars for a long time. |
Anonymous
| I’d take the newer. What’s the point of having a car that’s more comfortable and fits you and luggage equally well sit in garage while you travel? |
Anonymous
| I literally own my large luxurious car for the purpose of my family's comfort. If I'm not going to use it for that purpose, what do I need it for? |
Anonymous
| Truck question. 10 hour drive equals fly. |
Anonymous
| Who is driving the most? But I always lean toward the older car to keep the mileage and condition as far apart as possible so both won't need to be replaced at the same time. |
Anonymous
| 10 hours? The more comfortable car, no question |
Anonymous
This. WTF? Unless it’s a lease and you’re at risk of going over miles. Even still, the point of having a comfortable car is to, you know, be comfortable. |
Anonymous
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In your description, you said both cars were newer, so that’s a wash. He thinks his car is more comfortable, so that’s one comfort point for his car. You think your car is AS comfortable as his (but not more so), so you contribute 0 comfort points to his car. You say that he has more features and more passenger space, so that’s 2 points in favor of his car. Yours has more cargo space, which could be a point in your car’s favor, but you apparently have minimal cargo, and his luggage capacity should be more than sufficient, which literally makes your larger trunk space pointless. Unless you anticipate picking up large amounts of anything that you will need to transport home, I don’t see any benefit to having more empty space in the trunk.
Totaling it all up, he gets 3 points in his favor (1 comfort point, 1 passenger space point, and 1 features point). You have 1 point for wasted cargo space. With the data you provided, I’d take his car. |
Anonymous
| I'd pick the one that the person doing the most driving is happier driving. |
Anonymous
You're so smart and so funny. |
Anonymous
| Cars are meant to be driven. Only reason I’d not take the newer car is if it’s an issue with lease mileage. Otherwise, take it no question. DH needs to get over himself. |
Anonymous
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Newer car probably has better safety features so I’d take that one.
That said, we usually rent a car for longer drives too. |