Posted by jimg.allentown on July 25, 2015 at 08:05:31 from (173.49.143.208):
In Reply to: Advice please posted by jon f mn on July 24, 2015 at 10:38:09:
Tough call, Jon. For the most part, my gut tells me not to let him take it for a number of reasons. First and foremost s the idea of a breakdown of any sort 1000 miles from home. Through no fault of his. How would you be able to deal with that? Could be anything from a mechanical failure (YES, new cars break too!) to a collision to an over zealous highway patrol cop catching him over the speed limit and impounding the car. Overall, I would have to say no on those grounds. The rental idea sounds like the best overall solution. Rental companies will take care of their vehicles out on the road. If it breaks down, they will send him another car and have it towed off to be fixed. Most other problems they have insurance to cover. One thing I must question, though...... When I was at that age, I would not have even considered asking such a thing of my parents - just out of respect. I felt unworthy of asking for something that my dad worked 2 jobs to pay for and especially after they were paying for my education. Not a chance. I would have looked for my own way to accomplish the vacation or just done without,
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