Hi Folks. Great forum, and lots of good info. I've searched, and read through a lot of similar threads to my subject.
Currently have family (~4 year old, and 1.5 year old), and driving a 2005 Honda Pilot with wife having a 2013 Subaru Outback.
My friend just took delivery of his Y, (AS WELL AS A NEWBORN), took me for a ride recently and it was LIFECHANGING.
My main roadblock now is my wife. Currently, we have 138K on the Pilot and realistically is serviceable for the next 3-5 years.
What are some "practical" pointers I can ponder on as I strategize the next 3-6 months so that my wife is more amendable to the idea?
Current State:
Thanks for reading my sob story. I will continue to live vicariously through you X owners for foreseeable future.
Currently have family (~4 year old, and 1.5 year old), and driving a 2005 Honda Pilot with wife having a 2013 Subaru Outback.
My friend just took delivery of his Y, (AS WELL AS A NEWBORN), took me for a ride recently and it was LIFECHANGING.
My main roadblock now is my wife. Currently, we have 138K on the Pilot and realistically is serviceable for the next 3-5 years.
What are some "practical" pointers I can ponder on as I strategize the next 3-6 months so that my wife is more amendable to the idea?
Current State:
- I just turned 40; this could be indicative of a mid-life crisis. I can continue my Wannabe status forever.
- Two serviceable cars at home (2005 Pilot - 138K - Mine) with no daily commute for the foresee able future.
- Wife will not go on a test drive.
- Current financial situation, we are able to afford, but have not had a 100K car in the past before.
- Reviewed past 2 years of maintenance (oil, brake jobs, gas) and miscellaneous costs for the Pilot.
- Reviewed and compared to KwH we pay at home (padding with potential charging).
- Reviewed NTSB safety ratings of the X.
- Discussed the potential improvements and life changing benefits of Autopilot and FSD the next 3-5 years.
Thanks for reading my sob story. I will continue to live vicariously through you X owners for foreseeable future.