need advice!

[Cale22]

Hey everyone,

Sorry to share personal information with everyone.. but I figured I need some advice. Last night I overheard my mom and dad talking about how much money my fathers recently opened distributing company has put our family in debt. My parents are thinking about selling the house and moving to an apartment. That would really suck. But here's the thing, I got some money saved up in the bank right now from working so much... But I'm considering selling the buick that I recently bought to add to it. I talked to my parents, but they don't want me to sell my car or take my money, but I figure if I just give them all my money in cash, and told them I already sold the car, they would accept it. I really love the car, but I think family is more important. Its a tuff decision for me... I don't know what to do! I know you all probably will tell me I shouldn't sell the car... but if I do, do you think it would be hard to sell? Thanks everyone.. and once again, sorry for the long story, but I just feel like I need some advice.

Aloha,
Cale

 

[TURBOV6]

Sorry to hear whats going on, but allways family first! Everone will also tell you the same. But everything "allways" turn out good or better no matters how bad it gets.


If you are interested in selling you Buick there is some that might be interested. Advertising in the paper is good also especially the growing numbers of TurboBuicks on the road and at the raceway.


Take care.......

 

[Geoff87]

Cale,

Help out your parents. If you have sisters or brothers maybe they can help out also. You'll miss the Buick for sure. But you'll probably regret not helping them out if you don't. You can always buy another car later on down the road. Place a free ad in the Buy and Sell, or in the Aloha Classifieds, and see what kind of offers you get.

Before you do that however, you may want to ask your parents if they have explored other options, depending on how much the amount of debt is. Such as personal or business loans, home equity loans, etc. Tell them what your plans are about the money and the car. It may not make that much of a difference, even if you sold the Buick. You wouldn't want that.

As a business owner, I'd have to say that there comes a point where one has to decide whether or not to shut down, or to keep funneling money into a "black hole" called a business. At times personal pride will interfere with logic when it comes to shutting down. Since this is a NEW business, it's hard to call, since it will likely take a while before a profit is generated. (ask me how i know this )

No matter what happens though, I can see that you've got a good head on your shoulders. I hope it all works out for you and your parents.

Geoff

 

[Cale22]

Thanks for all the advice. I will definately think long and hard about this one before I do anything. After all it does involve my dream car!

Aloha,
Cale

 

[N2ORBT]

Hey Cale, It's Joe. Sorry to hear the news. The only advice I think I can give you is your family comes first. I think your mom and dad are very nice people and are lucky to have someone willing to give up your(my) precious car . I was hoping to one day own your GN again but I sold it for my condo downpayment which I'm still saving for. I don't think you will have any trouble selling the car. I decided to stear away from the papers and buy and sell because of dealing with the people, so it took me a little longer to sell the car. I can help you find some prospects if worse comes to worse. What you can do it put a sticker on the car and drive it like I did, and if an offer comes that you just can't refuse ( $10,000-12,000) then you can really consider it. But trust me on this one, you WILL miss that car. When I drove it I almost felt like superman. Anyway, call if you need me to ask around for some prospects.Remember, charity starts at home

 

[HI85WH1]

Amen to that Cale, Family first, always! I understand your plight, my inlaws are in a bind and I am on the verge of selling all my toys to see if I can help them out, despite all the recent probs with my wife...
Robert