When a Compact Car Isn’t Enough
January 29th 2009 20:25
Our family seems to be growing in leaps and bounds and I have to say, in all honesty, a compact car just would not work for this family. We have two teens in the household now, as well as three children who are all still in car seats. As a result, there just is not enough room for us all to fit in anything smaller than a mini-van or SUV.
Should we look for used autos? Good question. In these tough economic times, new cars seem to be growing further and further out of reach. However, there are a number of financial institutions that are working out better deals for those who prefer new autos over used ones. Like me, for example, I like the older models of the Dodge Durango over the new ones. It’s just my taste. If there were new Durangos that looked like the older ones, then I would certainly buy one!
The best thing to do is use your best judgment, create a budget, and figure out what will work best for your family. In our case, we’re a family of seven. Most of the vehicles we can afford at the moment are for six passengers. Eventually, we would like to purchase an eight-passenger mini-van. Those are beyond our budget right now, which is fine because we rarely all need to leave the house all at once. Most often, my fiancé is at work when I need to carpool the kids all over the place. So, this works best for us right now.
I’m both fearful and looking forward to when the older kids get their licenses and can drive themselves wherever they need to go. That will cut down on my “taxi-mom-ness” and it may alleviate the need to purchase a bigger vehicle. These teens will, of course, be earning their own vehicles just like my fiancé and I had to when we were their age. We think that’s the best way to teach them how to appreciate what they have.
What are your thoughts on buying new autos versus buying used autos?
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