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Car decision for 17th Birthday

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Chenecinquantecinq · 04/02/2026 17:36

So in summary DS is 17 in a few weeks. Decided will get a car as sibling did so only fair. Last time DH chose car after viewing a few but did consult me on a lot, however cars are more his thing so left to him. With DS did say to him "you sort it" but by that I meant come up with a few options lets discuss as has always been the way with any big purchase. I found a couple of suitable cars on line today to show him and so texted links to them to receive a text back saying he'd already bought one!!! I went nuts wondering why he could not have even had the courtesy to tell me he had found one he thought was ok and what did I think. Apparently I am unreasonable! It is such a huge milestone and big expensive gift I am absolutely gutted to have been totally left out.I was in the house when he bought it literally in the next room I have no idea what he was thinking not to wander in and mention before paying.

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ExpressCheckout · 05/02/2026 08:43

How many cars are now parked outside your house? Your neighbours must be absolutely thrilled.

I'm also presuming that you live in the middle of nowhere and there's no public transport this 17 year old can use.

The cost of living crisis is clearly biting in your area!

Tempodrom · 05/02/2026 08:56

Yes in the UK @Bikergran

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