I agree with the others. I personally would say no. I don't have a problem with lending my vehicles out if it to someone totally responsible & trustworthy, but from what you described it seems like these folks don't fall under that catagory.
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I agree with the others. I personally would say no. I don't have a problem with lending my vehicles out if it to someone totally responsible & trustworthy, but from what you described it seems like these folks don't fall under that catagory.
I would have to say no.
I would say no becuase it would create wear & tear on the car & that'll cost you & not them more $$. If the car broke down, I'd have no way to help them.. but if they rented the car company will send a new rental asap to replace the broken one.
If they are low on funds & have honestly worked hard to save up the money, but just cannot get enough cash to rent a car, I'd help a little in the rental fees (like the down payment) & going there with them to make sure all is ok & the car is 100% insured.
I'm a very responsible person who would take even more care of someone else's car than my own and make every effort to return it to them shiney clean and full of gas. But I wouldn't ask someone else to loan me their car because I would consider it my responsibility to cover that expense.
I've only loaned out my car once and I'll never, ever do it again.
Hopefully, your husband will be prepared to tell his sister that he spoke out of turn and he agrees with you that it isn't a good idea. A small donation towards the rental of a car might help to smooth things over, but it shouldn't be much.
Some good comments...
King had a good idea that if your hubby wants to "really" help out his sister, then maybe offer to assist her financially with the "rental". It will be cheaper for you in the long run, considering the wear and tear on any vehicle in a long road trip.
You say that "want a vehicle with AC"...
People in Hell want Ice Chips... BUT THEY AIN'T GETTIN" EM
YAY, I had a good idea for once :p
Must have been a brain fart :D
Hmm, I am going to say "no" too. I am not very assertive, but in this case it is just too much to ask. A simple I am not comfortable with lending out my car for that long of a trip should be understood by everyone. I do have another question (it's actually rhetorical-I know that you won't know the answer), but how can someone plan a trip to Myrtle Beach knowing that they don't have reliable transportation nor the money to rent a vehicle? That just doesn't make sense to me.
Not my precious car....no way
No honestly would have been the first words out of my mouth...without hesitation. Then again I am super paraniod with my car...especially since really Ive only got one. Im hard enough on my cars, I sure don't need anyone else messing them up lol.
They should take the truck or rent a car. Part of trip planning is making sure you can aford to get where your going
haha thank you guys, I certainly am feeling better about saying no, and I got some good ideas. I thought that maybe I was overreacting when I got angry when this first came up, so it's good to know that others feel the same way I do!
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You ALWAYS have good ideas Jess!! ;)
I like this suggestion !Quote:
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I think you've answered your own question. You don't need any better reason than that for yourself. Trust your gut feeling.Quote:
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As for them, all you have to say is *I'm very sorry, but it just isn't possible for me to do that*.
Not always lolQuote:
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Fresh Garlic & a can of Brown Beans does NOT taste good.. not even when you try to cover it up with a cup of ketsup :D
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Then maybe they should be saving for a new car instead of taking a vacation! :rolleyes:
This is the kind of *entitlement thinking* that really pushes my buttons. Somebody slap me before I get on my soap box.
haha get ready to get on your soapbox, because there's a little part of this story that I didn't tell you yet, the part that sends me over the edge....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachel
Her boyfriend just won $44,000 in the lottery....so it's not necessarily that they don't have the money, more like they don't want to spend it (although he's already blown through most of it.....)