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[quote=Anonymous]Get the car - it'll be worth every penny and more!

DD got her license this summer, and the first month of sharing the car was surprsingly stressful. Not because she was being difficult - she was not. But because the constant need to plan and communicate timing and needs was time-consuming and irritating for us both.

Once DH and I found and bought a used car that met our criteria, everything got MUCH easier and happier in our house. Especially for ME!!! DD is incredibly grateful for the car and the independence it brings, and I'm grateful for the immediate drop in demand for my car and my time re coordinating plans.

Two years is a long time to try to share one car among three people. If done right, gettting your DC a used car can be a growth opportunity for all - for him to be more independent (and show he's responsible) and for you and DH to engage him as more of a young adult rather than a child you have to drive around or coordinate with constantly.

Once DC leaves for college, you can either sell the car or hold onto it for school breaks, when he will likely be in and out of the house constantly to see his friends. Either way, you'll get your money's worth![/quote]

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