tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post3817763232585690139..comments2023-07-13T00:18:51.530-07:00Comments on Rebecca Irvine, Author: Another What to do?Rebecca Irvinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156262858446400612noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-16223811655709534722009-08-13T08:39:21.892-07:002009-08-13T08:39:21.892-07:00Take it in for cash for clunkers, the govt is givi...Take it in for cash for clunkers, the govt is giving away $4500 to cars, trucks, vans, anything that gets less than 18 mpg from its glory days. So the question is, what gas mileage did your van get when it was new. Next, have your husband drive it regularly. My husband NEVER took what I had to say about the car until HE drove it himself. Men are tight fisted when it comes to money, no question, but you and your kids safety should come first, or at least have him drive it! Good luck!!!Michelle in Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-74477145067410203092009-02-02T07:33:00.000-07:002009-02-02T07:33:00.000-07:001. Consider that the man isn't paying, his ins...1. Consider that the man isn't paying, his insurance company is.<br>2. He needs to pay something for the damage he caused. It is his fault, after all. You shouldn't feel bad about it.<br>3. Pray. Tell the Lord your vehicle needs and see what happens.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585380084930137680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-12748991070986523222009-02-01T02:11:00.000-07:002009-02-01T02:11:00.000-07:00I totally agree.I would open up this blog post, an...I totally agree.<br><br>I would open up this blog post, and tell him to read it. Maybe he just needs to see all the facts written out.Kritta22http://www.blogger.com/profile/04360416504582862662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-72119213987110175092009-01-31T22:01:00.000-07:002009-01-31T22:01:00.000-07:00so I disussed your dilemma with my husband who als...so I disussed your dilemma with my husband who also only will buy a car when we can pay for it in full. He has a morbid fear of debt. But in your situation he agreed with most of those who have posted comments (as do I), although I did not read the comments to him. We both think you should take the money and use it and your van for a down payment on another used car. Putting it on your current van is a waste of money, especially if the van goes out in the next little while. And it won't increase the value of the van very much at all in a trade in. (been there) But good luck with your hubby on this decision. I think you should just suggest he take the money and hold onto it for a little while and think about it. The decision as to what to do with the money probably doesn't need to be made immediately.Joy For Your Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377226137595067767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-52322788271846851452009-01-31T19:32:00.000-07:002009-01-31T19:32:00.000-07:00I agree - take cash from the van basher, sell the ...I agree - take cash from the van basher, sell the van for whatever you can get out of it, and use your repair money to make the monthly payments on a new van. Well, new to you.tarablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512718401074698521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-83725820179669525032009-01-31T18:35:00.000-07:002009-01-31T18:35:00.000-07:00I agree -- what's the difference between a rep...I agree -- what's the difference between a repair bill and a finance bill? You've got the expense either way.<br><br>I am not a fan of the biting of the lip. Better to discuss things. It's really easy to get on kelleybluebook (kbb.com) and figure out how much the van is worth, and then decide from there whether the repairs are worth it.<br><br>We've been very happy buying used (3-5 yrs) cars from reputable dealers, or places like Carmax, and having a "reasonable" monthly pmt.Jane of Seagull Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14842786356309158400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-61366138207372509312009-01-31T16:21:00.000-07:002009-01-31T16:21:00.000-07:00At this point, you'll be putting money into th...At this point, you'll be putting money into the van regularly for repairs no matter what, right? <br><br>Might as well use the same money for a car payment--and get something reliable that will LAST instead of something you know full well will die soon anyway. Then the money spent is wasted.<br><br>I understand the desire to buy outright, but there are times when doing so is penny smart and dollar stupid.<br><br>At least, IMHO. :)Annette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276520679409069559.post-8604569584539461992009-01-31T16:19:00.000-07:002009-01-31T16:19:00.000-07:00If the damage is as much or more than what it is w...If the damage is as much or more than what it is worth, isn't it considered totalled? In which case, won't the insurance pay $2,000 towards a new car? That makes more sense to me but who am I to say? Our van is 9 years old and I am praying every day it will get us through at least another twenty b/c I don't know how we can possibly replace it. Ever.Heidi Ashworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.com