My parents don't understand the concept of car value

"TA4K" (ta4k30) 11/22/2015 at 21:27 • Filed to: None

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They want to buy the car I am looking at, for less than what they want for my current car (they own my car and are buying the new one).

Looking at a cleanish mazda MX-6. 150000km, sunroof, cruise control, all the bits and pieces. Not an import, top spec etc. It was a 55000 dollar car new. My Dad wants to pay $1200 for it. (The government website where you find details from the number plate values it at $3800)

My car is a Toyota Corona with 250000kms on it, just had 2 tyres replaced an a new engine mount, yet my Dad thinks its worth way more than $1200. I got an offer for $1250 today and he said it was worth way more.

I’m just pissed off at his apparent lack of understanding of the concept of value. My car is leaking oil and falling apart and he thinks it is worth more than a top spec 2.5L v6 sports car with a minor bit of body damage? I’m getting sick of his penny grabbing when we could sell the car today and only lose a few hundred towards the MX-6. Ugh Oppo why can’t parents be a bit more sensible on this stuff?

Have a fast MX-6 for your time.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > TA4K 11/22/2015 at 21:32

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Most people want the most for what they have, and want to pay the least for what they are buying. I actually have a problem with doing this. I tend to sell things for not enough, and pay too much when I’m buying things. Cars especially.

718Rogue > TA4K 11/22/2015 at 21:33

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At least they’ll let you buy a car dude...

718Rogue > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/22/2015 at 21:34

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Let me know next time you sell a car, I have a few hundred dollars to spare

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 718Rogue 11/22/2015 at 21:37

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Nah i’ve got waaay to much into the VR-4, between actual money invested, and time. It would take at least 5500 to get the keys out of my hands, which at this point is probably at least 2500 more than it’s worth at this point.

TA4K > 718Rogue 11/22/2015 at 21:41

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Yeah true true. First world problems I guess. I know I’m very lucky that they are but we need to replace the Toyota before it gets to the point of paying a bloke with a truck to come and take it away, and they are mucking around pretending its worth more than it is.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > TA4K 11/22/2015 at 21:47

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If he paid for it to begin with, I can’t really blame him for not wanting to lose a few hundred dollars, especially given that he would probably prefer you be driving the Toyota.

Mazda is a nice car though, can't fault you for being upset.

daender > TA4K 11/22/2015 at 21:52

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You have to put up with it since they’re footing the bill, just try to negotiate on being able to choose the replacement. I had an ugly arguement with my father over wanting to buy a either a beater 1.6L NA Miata to build into a 1.8VVT monster or a salvage title NC (hit in the passenger’s side front corner, only damaged the fender just ahead of the door). We reached a compromise and ended up with a clean title 54k mile NB2 that turned out to be a great car.

TA4K > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 11/22/2015 at 22:31

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The Mazda has airbags and ABS though, which the Toyota had neither of. I did learn to stop hard without ABS just by mucking about with my mates but still.

plak424 > TA4K 11/22/2015 at 23:02

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It’s his money bud, if you want the mx-6 so bad save up the money and buy it yourself.

Chariotoflove > TA4K 11/23/2015 at 00:26

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Just take a deep breath and remember that it is their money.

Kanaric > TA4K 11/23/2015 at 03:50

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When I was a kid my dad knew the value of cars but I always ended up having to get a Mazda Protege or Ford Escort or something like that. Something like a MX-6, obviously not a MX-6 because that would be expensive then, would have been great.

In short you are right your parents have no fucking clue.

Kanaric > TA4K 11/23/2015 at 03:51

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I wouldn’t really say first world problems. If you have money for something you buyt it. It’s a first world problem I think if your parents refuse to let you have a car with your own m0ney because “reasons” which are really delusions

Kanaric > TA4K 11/23/2015 at 03:54

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My parents had NOTHING but bad ideas when it came to vehicles so I know how you feel.

This is why you work a teen job save your money and buy what you want. If they tell you “no” with your own money when you clearly know more than them, as this situation shows, then wait until you are 18 for the illogical slavery to end.

I was fortunate where I didn’t have these problems. If I wanted something and I had money they didn’t stop me from doing it they would simply “suggest” I don’t like when I bought a 350Z while still living with them.

The unfortunate fact here is they own the car and it seems like it’s their money so if they dont want you to have it you are going to either have to convince them or just accept whatever they give you.

718Rogue > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2015 at 08:49

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Hahaha. Kind of like I won’t let go of my $400 Lexus for much less than $2k.

d15b > TA4K 11/23/2015 at 11:40

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Time to document how much you’re spending on oil per week.

TA4K > d15b 11/23/2015 at 16:55

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Can I do some driveway archaeology and scale it up from the size of the stain under my parking spot?

Dru > TA4K 11/24/2015 at 16:52

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My pops is the same way. He’s had a ‘96 Silverado for like 13 years and it had a mileage rollback reported on the title at some point. He has replaced the trans with a nice upgrade but other than that it looks like a 20 year old truck. He’s asking $5500US for it but I don’t think there is a buyer for it at that price.

I told him to just keep it and buy another truck anyway.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > TA4K 11/27/2015 at 14:18

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