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AwwwTruthHurts :
I would never let him get a 70k car. I would tell him to keep his 35k and I'll spend 35k for his car.
2026-05-19 22:30:35
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Billy_the_GrizzlyBear :
This should be one of those sit down conversations where you explain how proud of him you are, your very valid concerns, the foreseeable problems, and then request a compromise that solves both current concerns and his future needs.
2026-05-20 02:04:06
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Sarah Lynn Gragert :
I think you should give it to him but he should only spend half on the car and the rest for gas, insurance and upgrade later
2026-06-12 03:20:31
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Rosie P :
I think even a 35k car for a 18 year old is nuts. I'd tell him we will put money in your savings for you and when you graduate college you'll have the money to do what you want with
2026-05-19 18:49:50
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Yanira. :
I think just pay 35k for his car and let him save his 35k for his future
2026-06-08 21:24:33
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Christine Laurin :
I would keep the promise and if he ruins the car then it’s a life lesson. Him being taught about keeping one’s word is what is important.
2026-05-19 19:42:32
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Nikytime :
They made a promise and he seems to be a responsible kid so trust him.
2026-05-19 23:49:52
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Jenny 💟✝️ :
Compromise with a 40k car max, both go in at 20k and he can use the leftover he earned for insurance, gas, college in general. Good work kid.
2026-06-02 01:03:07
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JH16168 :
What if you keep the promise, but only let him buy a reasonable car for that age. Give him the rest when he’s older and has graduated. A 70k car for a teenager is not a good idea.
2026-05-19 18:41:23
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Sugie :
Unless he gets a boring Toyota or Honda, he will have major repair costs in the future. Not right away, but eventually it is a certainty. So as long as he is smart enough to set aside a chunk of that in an interest bearing account then he should be allowed as he sees fit. If it’s a mistake, then he will learn like the rest of us……..the hard way.
2026-05-20 00:45:12
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pappashow :
You buy him a 35k car and let him keep his money for insurance/maintainence
2026-05-26 21:48:14
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dandeliontingz :
Make him pay the insurance and find out the rates. He has to pay that first, then decide on the car.
2026-05-20 23:05:25
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vcar87 :
keep your word but don't let him buy a $70000 car
2026-05-20 18:16:33
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Adrienne :
Car insurance will be through the roof
2026-05-19 18:50:02
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Stygian Moon :
Better keep that promise!
2026-05-19 18:19:16
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Tork :
Buy him a $20k car and tell him to keep his money to invest
2026-05-20 18:15:36
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Grandma Boomer77 :
Make the son responsible for the insurance on his new car. That may change what he chooses to buy.
2026-05-19 22:00:56
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Kate Griswold :
I think you have to match it. But can talk about other expenses like insurance and maintenance and help him find a cool but reasonable car. And help him to budget and save the rest of his money for other things.
2026-05-19 21:43:32
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Kimmy Young Bricker :
Most trucks cost more that $70,000 now. They need to make him responsible for his own insurance.
2026-05-20 03:19:38
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user1918250009382 :
Buy $40,000 car and put $30,000 in bank for college
2026-05-20 23:29:32
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Mama Cass | ☕️📚🍃🔮👻 :
If he wants an expensive car he needs to be able to afford to upkeep it & all that. If anything that’s what their money should go towards is up keep & have him pay insurance
2026-05-20 03:05:29
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Blair Slicker :
this is amzing.amazing. He needs to be saving some. yall just need to match what he is willing to spend
2026-05-20 00:00:55
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RuralMedic2022 :
Put the money towards his first home instead of
2026-06-06 23:29:02
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Sandra :
Keep you word! That’s one of the most important lessons you could teach anyone!
2026-05-20 15:15:27
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Death > Communism :
I think you sit him down and have a serious conversation with him about it. Breaking a promise like this could be the kind of thing that makes him stop talking to his parents after he moves away. Calmly explain where you’re coming from and offer alternatives for the $35K match.
2026-05-20 11:12:05
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