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by therealwill 4106 days ago
I'd rather buy her a car, even if it is 2x, 3x more expensive than a ring. At least it has some utility and it definitely has a wow factor to impress her friends with.
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The expected lifecycle for a ring can span generations (or used to, at least). A car will last you a decade and you'll be eyeing others in half that time.

If this kind of gift is made to be symbolic of your relationship, then a car (or any other heavily depreciating asset) isn't the best symbol.

One of my friends got an olive tree for her 25th wedding anniversary. I thought that was a great gift.

The expected lifecycle of an engagement ring is one engagement. Getting her something "used" would be even worse than something "fake".

And diamonds are a heavily depreciating asset. A car loses about 10% of its value the second you sign the purchase contract. With a diamond ring, it's more like 60%.

That's actually pretty clever.

"Look honey, you could stand on tradition and insist on an overly ostentatious ring... or I can get you a Lexus. Up to you!"

"Oh that ring's lovely, did you see my wedding gift? It's parked just outside."

Watch out for the maintenance cost of the Lexus though ...
The diamond still sparkles though, even after a car wreck.
The car can still get you home, even after you're robbed and your diamond ring is stolen.
Implying something about women and driving? Shame on you.
But diamonds are forever!

/s