28-Year-Old Argues With Her Dad After She Prohibited Him From Driving Her Brand New $43k Sports Car He Helps Maintain

He was originally opposed to her buying the car, but became a convert once he saw it

Chelsi

• Published in Interesting
• August 1, 2023

After an argument with her father, a 28-year-old OP realized it was time to move out of her parent's house. They argued over OP's $43,000 dream car that she recently bought.

OP invested a lot of money to customize her dream car to her taste. Her dad initially opposed her buying such an expensive car but changed his tune once he saw it.

He even watches YouTube videos about the car. He also volunteered to install some things for the car, even though OP didn't ask him to.

She's grateful to her dad as he has more mechanical knowledge than she does. OP's car improved their relationship, which has always been a little tense.

OP refused to allow her controlling dad to walk all over her. As a result, they couldn't even be in the same room without fighting.

Their bond over the car helped to improve their typically tense interactions. Their old habits reared their ugly heads when OP's dad asked to test drive the sports car.

OP thought he was joking, but he was absolutely serious. He told OP to pay $400/month to park in their carport if she doesn't let him drive the car.

OP finally snapped and said he couldn't drive her car. Her dad walked away from OP, still muttering things under his breath.

OP knows how her dad drives and she doesn't want him to treat her car the same way

She was taken aback by his entitlement

She paid for the car and its insurance. She doesn't owe her dad anything.

She doesn't have a problem if he wants to be in the car while she drives, but he'll never get the chance to be on the wheel

OP hid her car keys and she will call the police if her dad goes against her wishes

Was OP too protective of her car? After all, her dad helps her with its maintenance.

People questioned OP's priorities and asked if she pays rent to her parents

This recent disagreement may have fast tracked OP's plans to move out

Redditors encouraged OP to re-evaluate her living situation since she thinks it's too toxic for her

As per the car issue, if OP thinks her dad is a reckless driver, then prohibiting him from driving her sports car is the right call

Since, if he damages the car it could mean insurance trouble for OP

Some think it's a quid-pro-quo thing. OP's dad maintains the car in exchange, she allows him to drive it every now and then

OP's dad is well within his rights to charge her a monthly parking fee, but OP it's also her call who she allows to use her vehicle. In short, they can't live together unless they find a compromise that's fair for everyone.

Ultimately, OP is set on moving out of her parent's house by the end of the year

She didn't move out sooner because of her parents rules and her relationship with her father is a lot more ominous than she originally let on

The car argument will serve as the catalyst for OP to finally get out of her father's controlling grasp. The update painted a clearer picture of the father-daughter relationship.

It's better for OP to move out of their house as soon as she can. She needs to get in her fast sports car and hightail it out of there.

Chelsi