I hope I didn't give the wrong impression in post #41...I will be doing plenty to assist her in times of need, without her knowing about it.

A few months ago, when she needed another used car, I let her think that she got a really killer deal on one from a close friend of mine, when in fact I paid for a third of it...but it was worth it. Her confidence in herself and her negotiations skills skyrocketed.

I won't allow her to let her hang herself...if the need is bad enough, and I feel she's exhausted all traditional avenues, I step in and give the needed aid. I just want her to learn that there's no free rides in life, and that self reliance is a very noble trait.

Lord knows her own mother hasn't learned it yet...

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles