You can’t if he’s an owner of the car you want to turn in.

Only if you have tons of cash. I wouldn't lock in a car payment without discussing.

Is 8t a boy car or girl car

Man here who is a car person. I'd prefer DW not do this as I'm particular about every little option you can get on the car and how I want it configured. However, a good salesperson will be willing to work with you. They can probably give you a new car for an evening test drive. Put that with a bow on it, but then tell him this is just a "sample" and you'l buy the exact model he wants afterwards.

Another option is the dealership has service loaners and they may have one in the model you want.

A good dealer will let you take a new car home for a night, espeically if you've done business with them before. Offer to put a deposit down on a new car if they really want something.

Sounds awesome OP. What car are you thinking? Make it something totally what he wants but would be too practical to buy. Good luck.

For my 40th the wife and kids cooked me a nice meal. everyone had a great time and I don't have any regrets. I love sports cars but having a family has changed my perspective and I have come to accept that there is more to life than zero to sixty times. Would I turn down a car for my birthday? Hell no! If your finances allow for it then my vote is to get him a new car.

Anonymous wrote:DH here. I think if you know what he’d like, this is an awesome idea. People here can be so negative and miserable.

The titling issue is not a big deal. You can always add him to the title. Insurance is a phone call, and you don’t need the other party’s signature.

I’m planning to do the same thing in the next couple years.

+1. I wish my DH would do this for me for Mother’s Day or my milestone birthday later in the year. He knows what I would like down to the interior and exterior colors. We have the money so the surprise and thoughtfulness of making it happen with no effort on my part would mean a lot.