FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKING SHIT GODDAMNIT

"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
02/08/2016 at 19:42 • Filed to: None

I want to die. I really do. It’s genuinely the worst possible thing it could be.

...a base model Nissan Altima with CVT.

*just so nobody is asking me “what about the Nissan?” In a few months of I'm still posting about my caddy, nothing is set in stone yet, this is simply what is probably gonna happen, not what has.

DISCUSSION (51)

MM54 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:44

RIP

TheHondaBro > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:44

At least you’ll have a reliable car with a warranty.

bob and john > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:45

Kinja'd!!!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:47

Could be a Versa. Or a Sentra.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:50

Could be worse...it’s not a yaris

Blondude > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:50

DON’T DO IT MAN! DON’T DO IT!

jkm7680 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:53

Well, you’ve lived a good life.

JR1 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:53

No!!!!!!!!!!!

Your boy, BJR > TheHondaBro
02/08/2016 at 19:54

I have a reliable car now. It’s had one issue in the year that I’ve owned it that has left it unusable, and it’s honestly not an expensive issue. My stepdad is just so anti-old car that whenever one breaks he’s instantly looking at any new car he can find just to get the old one out of his driveway.

Chariotoflove > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:54

Oh my. I had one as a rental for a couple of weeks. I am truly, deeply sorry for you.

Your boy, BJR > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/08/2016 at 19:55

I'd rather have a Sentra. Or a cube. Or juke, all of which cheaper than an Altima.

Bytemite > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:57

Yeah, don’t do it. Just don’t. You will lose all the joy you had for driving.

1111111111111111111111 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:58

CVTs could be cool. And they are on power tools.

TheHondaBro > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:58

But 2004 isn’t that old...

Honestly, I read through your last post, and I have to say a lease where you pick up the last two thirds is a terrible, terrible idea. I agree with some of the other comments. Make the case that you already own the Cadillac outright and the fix for it isn’t that expensive. Maybe convince your mom to pay to fix it if you promise to pay her back by the time you graduate. I don’t know if you have a job right now or not, but if you don’t, you should get one. If you really want to keep your Cadillac, you have to fight for it.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 19:58

This is worse than a downgrade.

fhrblig > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:03

Bro, that isn’t even the worst Nissan it could be. It could be a Versa Note, or an NV200 (FUCK THE GODDAMN NV200).

RallyWrench > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:03

It sounds like the Caddy may just need an axle, which might not cost much more than a lease payment to fix. Seems a bit rash to chuck the car over that, so it should at least get looked at. I mean, it’s generous to offer a new car, but it seems unnecessary at this point. If the Caddy grenades the transmission or something, it’d be a different story.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:03

RIP Benjamin’s Driving Sanity

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:08

I don’t understand the part where you have to agree to this. Even if your parents are helping you in other ways financially, that does not entitle them to force you to make other financial decisions you don’t agree with — Wow I’m surprised reading my own post here. Anyway, sticky situation for all.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:09

If you live in a warmer state - get a scooter. It is FAR more fun than a CVT altima. Still an automatic but it’ll get crazy gas mileage. And again - infinitely more fun to not have doors

Your boy, BJR > TheHondaBro
02/08/2016 at 20:09

I am, but I'm not risking starting a blowup fight over a goddamn car. I've been allowed back in this house despite the horrible selfish shit i did back in my using days, and I'm not gonna break that trust or make them feel like I'm anything other than eternally greatful for what they've done for me.

BJ > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:12

If it’s gotta be a Nissan: Ask for a Versa Note if you have those in the USA. It’s a good-looking little car, has hatchback cred, and isn’t a base model Altima.

Kinja'd!!!

Look! It’s even good for your health because you can transport a bicycle in it.

Bytemite > fhrblig
02/08/2016 at 20:15

No. The Altima is worse than any Versa. At least the Versa would be light.

BJ > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:18

I haven’t been following the whole saga, but have you taken the time to run the numbers?

Miles travelled monthly, fuel cost, insurance and reg, estimated regular maintenance, etc. Compare to new car, making sure lease terms allow for estimated mileage.

If the current car is cheaper, ask to keep it. If the parents push, make a compromise: keep the Caddy until it breaks for more than the cost of 3 months of payments (or some such).

And I suspect you’ve already brought this up, but forcing someone to pay for something they don’t want and perhaps cannot afford isn’t a gift. It’s a ball and chain. Are they willing to bail you out if trouble arises?

Autofixation > TheHondaBro
02/08/2016 at 20:24

So what’s going on? You’re getting new car that you don’t have a say in?

Your boy, BJR > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
02/08/2016 at 20:24

I live in jersey.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:25

Hold out until April?

Rico > Autofixation
02/08/2016 at 20:27

Yes and he's on hook for the payments after he graduates.

Rico > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:28

Try to find the best car to lease for the same money and try to make the case for it.

Autofixation > Rico
02/08/2016 at 20:29

Interesting... So he could just sell it when he graduates. If he’s paying for it, isn’t it his? That’s the way I would see it.

Rico > Autofixation
02/08/2016 at 20:35

He’d have to put it on swap a lease and hope someone wants to assume the lease.

iSureWilll > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:35

How much will it cost to fix the caddy?

EL_ULY > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:38

Damn dude, I wish I had a new car. I’d trade all the shitty bimmers and benzes i’ve had to have new car. Then ln top of it all, your mom is covering the bill. Duuude, swap lives?

EL_ULY > fhrblig
02/08/2016 at 20:40

I’d rock a NV200 so hard dude!

No Prius Needed > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 20:47

If you have a choice, try to get a mazda or something. Anything is better than the Altima.

fhrblig > EL_ULY
02/08/2016 at 20:54

Until you had to buy tires for it. Every 20k miles. Or if you had to fix it (“Sorry, those parts are out of stock”). I hate them.

Your boy, BJR > EL_ULY
02/08/2016 at 21:00

No, she isn't. I've gotta pay after the first year. And this is all over a $300 fix. I don't want a new car or old car or in between car, payed for or not. I want my Cadillac.

Your boy, BJR > iSureWilll
02/08/2016 at 21:01

Only $300

Your boy, BJR > Rico
02/08/2016 at 21:02

Working on it. Sonic RS is current top pick.

911e46z06 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 21:42

So... Why are we not just fixing the Caddy?

Your boy, BJR > 911e46z06
02/08/2016 at 21:43

Oh we are. But then it's getting sold.

EL_ULY > fhrblig
02/08/2016 at 22:06

Better than ever 8k on my Z4 or 5k when I had my M3

EL_ULY > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 22:07

Out of school you’ll be banking! You’ll have another Caddy soon enough

911e46z06 > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 22:36

So... Why are we selling the Caddy?

iSureWilll > Your boy, BJR
02/08/2016 at 23:09

Shit wouldn’t that be cheaper than paying a lease and higher insurance for the next 2 years? Put a lease payment’s worth in a savings account for car repairs and you'll come out ahead.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Your boy, BJR
02/09/2016 at 01:00

Kinja'd!!!

Spock returned..... You shall as well even if this does happen.

Fuck a CVT... Your step-dad would HATE my driveway.....

Stapleface > Your boy, BJR
02/09/2016 at 14:03

Where in Jersey are you located? And what's the potential lease on an Altima anyway? I know you mentioned below you are grateful for even being under the roof right now, but wouldn't/shouldn't you at least have some say since you'll be having to pay for (and drive) this car?

Your boy, BJR > Stapleface
02/09/2016 at 14:07

I'm in Belmar, and It’s $220/month

Stapleface > Your boy, BJR
02/09/2016 at 14:20

Well, I know you can lease a Civic right now for $179 month, 2k down. I can only imagine a Fit would be even cheaper. And Honda’s CVTs are worlds better than Nissan’s. I wouldn’t wish a Nissan CVT on my worst enemy (former cube owner).

I'm still trying to figure out why they're stuck on an Altima. That lease doesn't seem all that incredible to me.

Your boy, BJR > Stapleface
02/09/2016 at 14:52

Because it has some sort of zero down program on it or something.

Stapleface > Your boy, BJR
02/09/2016 at 14:57

Hmmm, in that case I can kind of see the allure for them.

0 down is hard to beat, provided it's a true zero down and no stupid hidden fees. I'll see what else I can come up with at those parameters.