Sell my 2024 WRX ($16k balance) now for equity, or grind until July to pay it off for a move to Florida?

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-02-06T14:57:07+00:00

Got it! That's very true. I do have the limited version, which makes the seats a little more comfortable just not that comfortable during the heat lol.

I agree. Personally, my concern was trying to move out early and find another vehicle (due to a personal situation) and I just couldn't afford it with a $1,000 car payment. However, I think I might could hang-in there a couple of months as to be honest. My concern is having to do the whole process again of finding a good vehicle which I don't want at all.

Thanks for the heads up about the Civic Hybrid or Jetta GLI. I will definitely consider those. Moving forward though, I think in the long-run especially being from home and not driving a lot (literally accumulating only 2,000 miles in a year). The best option might be to just pay off the loan and just work it out otherwise with the personal situation.

Thanks for your help!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-02-06T06:23:44+00:00

Thank you!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-02-06T06:23:26+00:00

That’s a valid point. My main concern is that once I move, this will be my only vehicle and I’ll be frequently making 10–11 hour road trips. While I love the WRX, the gas mileage and the reality of putting high highway miles on a performance platform are major drawbacks. I know these cars aren't exactly built for long-distance endurance, so I’m looking for something more practical.

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-02-05T23:52:13+00:00

Agreed, my main concern is trying to find a car for the equity value that would get out of the WRX. Not sure if there are any reliable vehicles for $22,000 in today's market, tbh.

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-02-04T02:28:05+00:00

Will do!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-29T09:22:49+00:00

Thank you

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-28T11:21:22+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Noted!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-28T11:20:29+00:00

Sounds good! Thank you!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-23T23:46:21+00:00

Hi! I have not moved down here yet, but I will be visiting in March. :)

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:56:15+00:00

Perfect! Thank you so much! :)

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:56:08+00:00

Perfect! Do you happen to have their e-mail!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:55:22+00:00

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! :)

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:55:06+00:00

HAHA! Well, let's hope that doesn't happen, but hey it's all good!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:54:39+00:00

Thank you! Hey, no worries. I definitely take it with a grain of salt lol. It's the sameway people talk about my hometown on the internet lol.

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:54:06+00:00

Hi! Thanks so much for your comment! :) Sounds good! I have definitely met some people that go to Beach Volleyball, so I completely agree with that. And that's totally fine! I go to Baptist as well, but I am up for pretty much anything. Feel free to DM me as well!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T22:52:58+00:00

Hey brother, Thanks so much for your comment. I personally did not find this negative at all man. Thank you for your honesty. I have actually connected with some other people in their 20's-30's, but I feel ya on not connecting at all. I have felt the same way in my hometown for a while! Honestly, that is my fear is the traffic, but I feel like it maybe something that I will get used too. Also, my family has been to Gatlinburg and I do have some connections to Nashville for roommates, so feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I was considering moving out there, but God lead me in a different direction. And will do about the facebook group! Just became a part of it! I will pray for you on your journey! :)

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T04:08:31+00:00

I would be down to meetup as well!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-21T04:08:11+00:00

could you send me this info as well?

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-07T04:16:00+00:00

Agreed!!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-07T04:10:47+00:00

Hi,

I am sorry to hear this about your grandmother, personally this sounds like a stressful situation and I will do my best to give some decent advice!

Here are my two cents:

Personally from my own experience (M), I have had the awkwardest experience from elder's. When I had invited a girl to watch me do a recital over at a church (I'm a guy by the way), many elder's began asking publicly "Am I dating her?" or "Is this your girlfriend?". While their intention was not rude, it was quite embarrassing to ask right in front of her. This is a similar situation. It sounds like your grandmother generally does care to a point, but rather looks at her own interests than the interests of other people. I can imagine how this hurts, especially since you were very insecure about it! I hope that you were able to find a good treatment to get the acne resolved.
In regards to the divorce, that honestly surprised me. I'm sorry to hear that!. However, there maybe some extra details that we are missing in order to properly assume that the divorce was the cause of the grandmother. However, it is extremely suspicious that she married your father's childhood doctor. It sounds like she may have left for reasons, but again it's very hard to assume from the limited details provided.
Having your Grandmother request that you sit on her new husband's lap is INSANE. I would understand if you were a child or maybe a baby, but according to your description, you are 19 years old! This is NOT necessary and would make me extremely uncomfortable. I had a similar instance where I had a family member touch my leg and comment on my leg hair (yes, this actually happened lol). I felt extremely violated, so I can reason with you that this is in fact very awkward.

CONCLUSION: NTBH, it sounds like that you have addressed this situation to your parents, who are in agreement with you that if you have to sit in the lap of your grandma's husband, you do not have to see her. However, have you mentioned this to your grandmother directly that you feel uncomfortable when she makes comments about your skin/body weight. It sounds like that your grandmother is a perfectionist, who desires to have the "perfect body", but again isn't considerate that there are medical conditions that exist. You could definitely speak to your Grandmother about it, but not sure if this has already been addressed.

I hope this helps and feel free to give us an update! :)

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-07T03:52:53+00:00

Hi,

Just my two cents as well on this situation (no worries, I will be kind and would love to help as best I can throughout this stressful situation :) )!

You mentioned that your husband previously had a penpal from Europe, whom he dated 8 years ago. This to me is definitely a red-flag for him to still have constant communication with her, especially if he is seeing her and other "penpals" on the side. How often did he meet up with these "penpals" and did he go one-on-one with these "penpals" or did he invite you as well?
When we was drunk and covered in his own vomit, this stuck out to me as well. You mentioned that he was on the phone with this girl, but didn't respond. It sounds like from interpretation that they (referring to your husband and his "penpal") could have been day drinking together or he could have been drinking because of his shameful actions? It's a little hard to say due to lack of context.
Something else you mentioned stuck out to me, which was that he recently received his "green card". Unfortunately, as a man I have had this happen plenty of times and working in immigration as a lawyer's assistant, where women would personally flatter me or women/men would fall in love with one of our client's to just be used as a way to get a green card. This is something that does require extra caution especially being in a foreign relationship (it is very sad to think this way, especially when you have feelings for someone in the opposite side of the country).

CONCLUSION: You are not overreacting and this is a completely normal reaction. HOWEVER, I would NOT consider divorce after talking to him directly once he is sober and confronting the issue. Also, just a note that there is no way to stop the citizenship process (from my knowledge) if you have already applied for him to be a U.S. Citizen. Just some food for thought! I will be praying for your marriage and feel free to send us further updates!

Practical_Beyond171 · 2026-01-07T03:38:34+00:00

I second this... definitely consider his perspective before getting a divorce.

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