vent about my aunt (Long. you don't have to read it)

rinny627 · August 2009

It's just to get it off of my chest. Who am I going to complain to? *I can't complain to family cuz well she's my aunt*

ANYWAY. My grandfather is thinking about selling one of his cars because my grandmom doesn't drive it anymore. So I called him yesterday and he says that my aunt had offered to buy it from him. So I told him "Ok just keep us in mind if she doesn't." So I called my aunt to see if she was still interested in buying the car and she said yeah but she'll talk to my uncle to see if he really wants it or not. No real biggie.

Got a text this morning they are going to buy it.

But really it is. We could really use a better car than what DH has. He has a 98 plymouth breeze and it doesn't have air conditioning and is so freaking worn down, I'm afraid he'll end up stranded somewhere without me able to go help him.

My aunt on the other hand just bought a Brand New car 2 days ago. They already have 2 other cars besides the one they just bought. They have NO need for my grandfather's car. I was kind of hoping once they heard we were interested in buying it, that they wouldn't because we needed it more than they did.

I'm just very frusterated.

BeeLove · August 2009

Why not just call her and let her know how much it would mean to your family to have the opportunity to buy the car?? I mean, you are venting about something you told her is OK. I would just talk to her. Otherwise, there are other used cars to buy. I'm sorry you are upset. I know you are just venting but I feel like this is one of those situations where you could just stand up and say "HEY!! We would REALLY appreciate it if we could buy the car." You don't have to mention or justify it b/c she doesn't "need" it. just tell the truth.

strawberryscentedlovebug · August 2009

That sucks, I know what you are going through somewhat, my SO was in an accident so his Cavalier was smashed on the right side and both doors on that side won't open. Now what I have to do or anyone is sit in the back, because the front passenger door cannot be opened. People always look at us weird like "why is she sitting in the back?" Well, my brother had a Cavalier also and when he went to Iraq he left it with my dad and told my dad he would like to sell it to me and I only had to give him a hundred dollars a month. I was all for it! Unfortunately my dad's girlfriend convinced my dad to GIVE (as in for free) the car to her daughter who had no job and was not going to school. Nice way to go father...I still get kind of upset at the whole thing, but oh well I can't do anything about it.

Nikki_Jo · August 2009

I would call your Aunt and let her know how much it would mean to you if you could buy the car. She may not be aware of your DH car and that it is not the most reliable. I wouldn't put pressure on her or bring up that she doesn't really need it though.

good luck!

strawberryscentedlovebug · August 2009

I know alot of people are saying to talk to your aunt, and you should try talking to her, but I would talk to your grandfather first. It is him who will make the decision of who to sell to. Even if he told your aunt he would sell it to her, he has got to see that you have more of a need for it right now. If your aunt gets angry, she will live. It's not like you are leaving her out cold without a vehicle because you mentioned she already has one. Talk to your grandfather and tell him you could really benefit from having a more reliable car. Try working the baby angle too

The baby would be more comfortable in a car that had working ac, the baby would be safer in a vehicle that won't leave you stranded, etc. I'm sure either your aunt or grandfather will see the obvious need you have.

heather_09_15_07 · August 2009

I'm sorry your car sucks, but that's not really your Aunt's problem, is it?

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