What would you do......

[wilkinda65]

I ordered my KB LE way back in May '14. i waited the wait and delays and finally got my car and I haven't stopped grinning ever since.

This past Friday I went for an MRI because my doctor thought my health issues I was having were related to a bad fall I took last year. I went for my nerve study / MRI results and walked out stunned. I have ALS. Prognosis is with how fast my muscles are breaking down i'll be in a wheelchair in about 15-18 months.

My question is this... should I sell the car or keep it and enjoy it for as long as I possibly can before selling it? I guess the responsible thing to do would be to sell it but I know my son would love to have this car someday and someday may come sooner rather than later. What would you do if you were in my shoes?:shrug:

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[Colleton]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I say keep it and enjoy it while you can.

 

[Sal33n]

Omg I am so sorry!!! Enjoy what you have for as long as you are able...seriously!

 

[Mustang1260]

Depends upon your income......only you can answer that.
If you can afford it--drive it and then give it to your son.....

 

[dude]

First of all, I'm so sorry to hear this, and I hope you will get wonderful care. I know a person with ALS since the 90s (friend of the family) and she is still living a good life with the people around her.

The question is, how old is your son? If he is in his late teens to 20's, I'd give it to him. I think it is a wonderful gift from a dad. If he's really young, then who would care for the car in the meanwhile?

 

[wilkinda65]

I can afford to keep it and when I finally leave this earth the car is paid off anyways

 

[wilkinda65]

First of all, I'm so sorry to hear this, and I hope you will get wonderful care. I know a person with ALS since the 90s (friend of the family) and she is still living a good life with the people around her.

The question is, how old is your son? If he is in his late teens to 20's, I'd give it to him. I think it is a wonderful gift from a dad. If he's really young, then who would care for the car in the meanwhile?

my son is currently 16 but he honestly is not mature enough to get this car, I figured I had time left to help straighten him out and get him back on the right path. He lives with his mom and she lets him do whatever he wants. i had told him when he gets himself on track and stays that way I would eventually give him the car.

 

[Wblv17]

Can you traded for a Auto LE? The convert so you can enjoy? Sorry if I'm asking the wrong question. I don't know much/everything about ALS

 

[wilkinda65]

Can you traded for a Auto LE? The convert so you can enjoy? Sorry if I'm asking the wrong question. I don't know much/everything about ALS

ALS is a terminal disease. how fast is dependent on each persons own body make-up. mine apparently is progressing quickly. I have 3 to 4 years max was the estimated timeframe

 

[Wblv17]

And really I just seen life flight land here an hour ago to pick up a 10 month old unresponsive baby. And it didn't take back off for 45 minutes empty.

 

[Wblv17]

ALS is a terminal disease. how fast is dependent on each persons own body make-up. mine apparently is progressing quickly. I have 3 to 4 years max was the estimated timeframe

sorry to hear that, please keep fighting as doctors time frames may be off.

 

[Dragster]

OP, I'm very sorry to hear that. Enjoy the time and health you have now. I would say keep the car and enjoy it.

 

[neodark]

David, my god that is horrible news. I'm sorry to hear, and honestly I don't know what kind of advice I could even begin to give you. Stay strong, and do what feels right to you. Definitely come hang out with us on future events if you're up for it. It's always been a lot of fun talking to you there.

Best of luck, brother.

ALS is a terminal disease. how fast is dependent on each persons own body make-up. mine apparently is progressing quickly. I have 3 to 4 years max was the estimated timeframe

Disregard the "estimates". I really enjoyed "The Theory of Everything" (Stephen Hawking's life)

 

[Chameleon]

Sorry OP about your health. My advice is to drive the crap out of that car! Then decide.

 

[GoBlues38]

Sorry for the bad news. But honestly. If I were in your situation, I would be very selfish, and buy the last "dream car" I can afford, and drive it and enjoy it for the time you can. Then sell it or give to a loved one.

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