Stuck Between My Dream Car and My Parents’ Wishes: Struggling to Make a Decision on My First Car
I wanted to buy my first car, so looked for a hatchback within my budget, but my parents like compact SUV. When I said about a hatchback car they instantly rejected. They wanted me to buy compact suv only if not I should not buy anything. I wanted to buy hatchback because its within my budget even if I have a greated budget i would go for sedan and definitely not on the compact SUV as I dont like them personally. My parents are completely agint my desission as Compact SUV are future proof and practical. I don't know what to do. 2 year's back I took a home loans to buy our first home. I had many dislike in that home. They never listen to me and made me took a loan. Now I want to buy car with emi from my salary but they reject my favorite cars instead they want me to expand my budget and buy their preference or not no car. We have never owned a car this being our first car i don't want to buy anything against wish. But I feel like I always sacrifice for them. And i don't want to go against their words too.
Which hatchback are you planning? Practically speaking, if you live in a big city then hatchback is something I would avoid. Roads are a big let down hence compact SUV is more practical
I live in chennai. I suggested for i20 n line or other hatchback in that range. They wanted 3xo or creta line ups.
My problem is they are not even coming for test the cars i am suggesting. They are very stubborn and avoiding. I feel like I am being used for their choices :((( but its not as I am the only son.
It’s tricky, I understand. They may be feeling you are not mature enough to make the decision. And a lot of folks will tell u to follow your heart because it’s your money and your life. And while that’s great advice, I urge you to think about this. Do you think your parents have never been in the position you are in? Where they liked something but sacrificed for something else because it meant a greater good (for you). If your answer to that is No, then go buy the hatchback
PS: I have a punch and I love it
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I am not sure much on their past. But we bring middle class i am pretty sure they must have crossed something like that. Since this being our first car I wanted all of us to be happy. Even its only me who will be driving and they will be accompanying me very rare.
They are not trusting your word. Get validation about your opinion from someone whom they listen to. Ask an elder relative to support your opinion or make them understand to let you handle things a bit by yourself. Parents take long time to adjust with growing up of next generation. It is a first time thing.
As for the car, buy a sedan like virtus or rapid rather than a hatchback. Enough GC and solid reliability. Fun too.
If I always go with your parents wish you will stuck in life and you will have to follow till they alive.
Just take risk onces in life and enjoy or you decided to start living life once they pass away. But by then you won’t have that much energy left in you. Otherwise go as per parents.
Problem with hatchback is low ground clearance, I got 3XO for the similar reason. But yeah I would suggest to test drive everything and decideZ
I don’t mean to pass a judgment and sorry to be blunt but sounds like you are your parents retirement plan and also they are making their wishes come true through you. You should definitely get what you want, you’ve worked hard for it from your childhood. Yes they gave you the opportunity and you made good use of it. As a parent I would never try to control my child’s finances and decisions in life as they are grown up responsible adults and have the right to live life on their own terms. And I am also not saying that you shouldn’t do anything for them. You should do everything for them as they did for you. But house/car/spouse choice should be yours. I am saying all this because my parents have never intervened in my life decisions. And it makes me sad to see parents doing these things to their children at the cost of their happiness. Find a way to convince them. I am sure they will understand your budget constraints as they would’ve gone through it themselves during many situations in their lives.
