We went to a friend's house recently and she mentioned that they were going to buy a new car. She said that their car was 14 years old and that it was time for a new one. They currently own a Toyota Matrix.
Both hubby and I said, "Great! Which one?" We listed a few Japanese car models.
The wife said, "Nope."
The husband said, "She doesn't want a Japanese car, she wants a European car. She specifically wants the Audi Q7."
I said, "Oh".
I continued saying, "I would not get a German car, maintenance is going to be more expensive than a Japanese car, and my first Volkswagen Passat was a lemon. But that's just me."
She continues to say. "Yes, we only have one car, and I want to upgrade my life."
I remarked, "I hope you don't upgrade your friends too!" I know that was a mean statement, but I couldn't help myself.
The conversation continued with hubby doing most of the talking.
I reminded her that we too use to have only one car until we recently bought the pick up truck (the Honda). She changed the topic and snidely said, "Yes, since you have two cars, why don't you visit us with the second car." Quietly I rolled my eyes, and that's another story all together. Note, our Toyota Camry 2007 has 180,000 miles and I plan to keep it till there is no more life in it - 100,000 more miles).
Finally hubby said to her, "When you are buying a car, buy it because it makes YOU happy, not how you perceive people would think about you. If you drive the car and you love the car, great, buy it."
Her husband quietly nodded his head in agreement. I guess he had already lost the argument with his wife about what car to purchase.
So that was the end of the conversation.
I leave you with:
“Rookies tend to show off.” -Toba Beta, Master of Stupidity
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