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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 friend

• monochromatic 12y ago
  But diamonds are forever! /s
• GhotiFish 12y ago
  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."
  • chrissyb 12y ago
    The diamond still sparkles though, even after a car wreck.
    • geon 12y ago
      Implying something about women and driving? Shame on you.
    • tomp 12y ago
      The car can still get you home, even after you're robbed and your diamond ring is stolen.
  • seunosewa 12y ago
    Watch out for the maintenance cost of the Lexus though ...
• r00fus 12y ago
  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.
  • brazzy 12y ago
    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%.