What would you do......

[JohnK]

David, I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I would enjoy the Mustang for as long as you can, if that's feasible. As I am approaching 69 this year, I have thought about what I would do in your situation - and I would enjoy it for as long as I could. Wishing you the best.

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[MELLOWYELLOW06]

I'm so sorry to read about this brother.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Keep it because anything else is giving up.

 

[eric n]

Wow, sorry to hear about your situation. I echo what others have said about enjoying the car as much as you can. I'm sorry to hear your son doesn't have his head screwed on properly, but you have a few years to have a PROFOUND impact on him and his future and I know as a father, that nothing would be more rewarding.

Perhaps this development will somehow bring you two closer and allow you to help him make some positive changes. I wish you the best in your remaining life and look forward to hearing about the wonderful changes your son will be making in his life.

 

[POJ 1]

Sorry to hear of your illness but hang onto the car and keep that grin going which you referred to in your 1st post

 

[Sinister]

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

Since this is the case I would keep it, drive it, and enjoy it every chance you get. Very sorry to hear about your illness.

 

[smitty]

Since you say you can afford it and you just received this diagnosis Friday, don't make any major decisions like this until you have had some time to process things... Several months. It's something that you enjoy. Those kinds of things are important.. More important than doing the "responsible" thing, which it sounds like you've been doing enough of all along. I'm sorry to hear about your prognosis. Peace.

 

[PRG3k]

I'm sorry, my friend.


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[Pakman]

I don't even know you (outside of seeing your posts) but my heart sank when I read your post. In my eyes ALS one of the worst and scariest things to be diagnosed with... Because like you said, it's terminal... And because of the time and things/abilities it takes away. It doesn't mean much but I'm so sorry to hear that.

Since you said you can afford to keep it, you should keep it. If and when it gets turned over to your son, he'll cherish that car. You say he isn't ready for it but he'll baby that car when that time comes. Especially if he knows how much you love it and that you wanted him to have it.

 

[Ecoboosted]

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I would drive it until i couldn't drive it any longer. If you can afford to keep it beyond that then give it to your son as long as he is responsible enough to handle it. Keep your mind and spirits up. Good luck to you.

 

[NewTekBuzz]

I would spend as much time with my family as possible, and include the car. They will also need to see you happy as possible!
Enjoy every minute.

 

[wilkinda65]

I appreciate everyone's kind words and encouragement.

 

[e30og]

keep it! When things get to that point, sell it.

Stay strong, you will live these years far more fullfilled than anyone else could ever. Best wishes

 

[Rypkr937]

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

Then I would by all means keep it if I were in your shoes. Attitude and mental health correlate so much with physical conditions. Don't get rid of something that makes you as happy as it does, IMO keeping the car will be good for your health. Stay strong brother

 

[Bacon Sandwich]

Sorry to hear it, I bought mine knowing I can't walk more than a few steps anymore, but I wanted one last great car. My wife and I enjoy it and she will be the driver eventually as I have no more options. Keep it and do what you can and ride it out. Tim, USAF retired AGE Mechanic

 

[anotherneon]

Sorry to hear about your situation. If you can afford to keep it then by all means enjoy it while you can! Make sure your son knows your decision and why you made that decision. Let him know how much this car means to you and that he respects the car as much as he respects you. Spend as much time with him and the car as you can, that way when its time to give it to him he will know all there is to know about it. Good luck and stay positive!

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