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[quote=Anonymous]I'd do the car as a grad gift.  New or used would depend on budget and I'd probably let the kid decide (e.g., nicer used car or not as nice brand new).  I'd probably have veto power beyond the price, too (e.g., not buying a Lamborghini with 150,000 miles on it, even though it's within budget).  I agree with others that it's something people need, it can be tough to afford, she'll use it a lot, etc.

The trip I might be inclined to do as a "hey, you worked super hard, saved us a bundle of money, you deserve a treat."

I wouldn't do the furniture. It seems wasteful to replace stuff that's (presumably) perfectly good with a new set, especially since it might not work in her next place and she'll only be at home for another 2 years.  It also seems somewhat ironic to me that she's basically saying "while I'm living at home, I want nice, grown-up furniture."  Um, if you don't like the furniture that I provide in MY house, at 22 years old, you're free to move.  You could offer to buy furniture for her when she moves out, as a grad school graduation present.[/quote]

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