How would you feel about this?

[elizabethann]

I don't mind when people borrow my car to go to run an errand or use it for the day because there car is in the shop. But to go on vacation? MMMM....no.

I don't understand? They have a truck. Why can't they just take that?

[JenBKR]

They don't want to take his truck because it's a gas hog.....

And they don't want to take her car because it is seriously a piece of junk. Also, they want a car with air conditioning...

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Not my precious car....no way

[Rachel]

They don't want to take his truck because it's a gas hog.....

And they don't want to take her car because it is seriously a piece of junk. Also, they want a car with air conditioning...

Then maybe they should be saving for a new car instead of taking a vacation!

This is the kind of *entitlement thinking* that really pushes my buttons. Somebody slap me before I get on my soap box.

[JenBKR]

Then maybe they should be saving for a new car instead of taking a vacation!

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....

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.....)

[jackie]

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....

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.....)

They can get a rental car then.

OMG!

[catnapper]

I was thinking no all along, then I saw the lottery part.... LOLOLO Oh my GAWD no!!!

First I was thinking that if you ask them to pay for one oil change (because you WILL need one after the miles put on the car from the trip) and they pay for one week's car payment (since they are driving it while you're still making payments) and they completely wash, vacuum, and clean it out after they return.... they'd realize a rental is the same cost!

[Killearn Kitties]

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.....)

Oh you're just having a laugh now aren't you????
I voted. I probably don't have to tell you how I voted.
This is a hilarious story. It has made my day. What a nerve!

[Vela]

I would not only say no, I'd say HE!! no! espeically after hearing the lottery part.....forget that. I'm a generous person, but they aren't in NEED of it for a dire situation, so I'd say no. It's your car that will be damaged or broken if something goes wrong, and I doubt they would want to pay to have it fixed for you. Not to mention, if they got in a serious accident with it, and they are borrowing it, insurance sometimes won't cover it because it's not being driven by a registered driver, which could come back and bite you in the hiney.

[Cataholic]

You need to be asking THEM for a car......LOLOLOL

[mruffruff]

I think you have your answer

I think it was nervy to ask. And your husband is certainly free with YOUR car, isn't he? Time for a chat with the guy.

I too have a problem saying no to people. But I'm getting better. Maybe we both need Rachel to get on her soapbox!

[JenBKR]

haha ok, I did leave the lottery part out on purpose to begin with, to see reactions....to be perfectly honest I am appalled that they asked. In shock. Yes I have a hard time saying no, but I am going to - but I did want some other reactions to see what others thought about it. I knew what answers I'd get if I added the lottery part

[Laura's Babies]

WON WHAT?????

Then they got money to rent a car or go in their own truck IF they really want to make that vacation. Seems to me like they really have their priorities mixed waaaaaaay up.

Tell them NO, you are not comfortable with it, END OF STORY! It is YOUR car and I think they were counting on you not being able to say NO... They had money and could have a nice car with A/C if it was that important to them but it obviously was not. This one takes the cake of any I have ever heard!!!

[GiantSchnauzer]

Then maybe they should be saving for a new car instead of taking a vacation!

This is the kind of *entitlement thinking* that really pushes my buttons. Somebody slap me before I get on my soap box.

Exactly!

[DrKym]

I have been in your situation My daughter wanted to borrow my car for her and hubby and kids to go to Disney, I knew how the son in law drove (badly i wont ride with him lol) My daughter hates driving so educated guess that it would be Thom driving most of it. My husband and I said absolutely! Pay the insurance for it this month, the gas to and from (obvious) a tune-up so we are sure it is safe for the grandbabies, At which point my daughter asked if I knew how expensive that at all was! I replied sweetly yes, so why dont you 2 rent one ? saves money and is newer to boot.
they rented a van! LOL