Should i let my mom buy me a car for college?

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My college is 3-4 hours from home and in an urban setting. Being that far from home and in a big city I'd need a car, which is something we both agree on. Right now I drive a 1997 Ford Explorer which is really rough, it was my moms old car. It's cheap on insurance and has cheap gas, but virtually no value.

My mom is worried my car will break down (which I also think it's fairly plausible). She really wants to buy me a car as a sort of graduation present. She's been showing me cars that are $5000 and 2006 or so(Craigslist), so still cheap cars but way more reliable.

The only issue is my parents have been super generous in the past (paid for all my gas and previous insurance), but they also say I deserve it (tuition is 100% covered by scholarships).

It's kind of inevitable, but I still feel guilty.

TLDR: My mom wants to reward me with a car for graduation but I don't know if I should let my parents cover for me.

Let her give you the car 4
Let her buy the car now, but pay her back in the future 10
Don't let her buy the car, but let her pay for other things 0
Don't let her buy the car or pay for anything else 0
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  • Kookulainamus
    7 years ago

    Just keep a bicycle in the Ford Explorer. When it dies, switch to the bike.

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  • Steve238
    5 years ago

    Don’t let it be anything fancy, last thing you need is to be driving around campus and have people asking how mommy’s money is working out, it doesn’t need to be brand new and older car kept it good shape should work

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    7 years ago

    I work three jobs to get through college and have had to pay for my own cars. I've been on my own and independent since I was 18 and have a huge disdain for ungrateful and entitled people.

    That said, if your parents are willing to help you, take all of the help they are willing to offer. Struggle builds character but your parents are obviously very invested in you and if they're willing to alleviate this particular burden for you, let them. Look at it this way... wouldn't you be better able to focus on your studies and get through school if you are not having to deal with your car needing constant maintenance and you have a reliable ride? Put that degree to good use and later on, you might be in a better position to help THEM should they need it in the future.

    There's no shame in accepting the help if you're going to do what it takes to ensure that their investment is a worthy one. Take the help.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      Thanks for the comment. the main thing I was worried about was that I would be seen as the girl whose parents pay for everything and I really didn't want to be the entitled person, or a spoiled brat. I guess I shouldn't worry so much about what others think

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  • bittermayonnaise
    7 years ago

    fuck me, talk about 1st world problems.
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