29-Year-Old Man Vetoes Wife's $56K Lexus Purchase, Gets Her a Honda Instead

A 29-year-old man vetoed his wife's dream car, a $56K Lexus, and instead got her a Honda. He was at work when she called him to the dealership, and he refused to look at the car. The price was $56K, which he deemed too expensive. He took the keys and left, citing that the monthly payment would be nearly $800 for five years. He later showed her more affordable options and they settled on a Honda.

A 29-year-old man recently vetoed his wife's dream car, a $56K Lexus, and instead secured a $21K Honda for her. The incident occurred when the wife, a stay-at-home mom, visited a Lexus dealership without her husband's knowledge, seeking to purchase a 2020 Lexus GX 460. The dealership quoted an eye-watering $56K after taxes and fees, a price the husband deemed too expensive, given their agreed-upon budget of $20K [1].

The husband, who was at work when his wife called him to the dealership, refused to look at the car and took the keys from his wife, stating that the monthly payment would be nearly $800 for five years. He later showed his wife more affordable options, and they settled on a used Honda Pilot Touring, which cost around $21K [1].

The incident highlighted the importance of joint decision-making in major financial purchases and the potential pitfalls of car dealerships. While the husband's actions may have seemed harsh, they were motivated by a desire to protect his family's financial well-being. The couple's relationship remained strong despite the incident, with the wife later acknowledging that her husband's actions were in their best interest [1].

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[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1minhzd/aitah_for_vetoing_my_wifes_car_purchase_in_the/